Armin van Buuren and JOA Release Dark New Single “Heavy”
Armin van Buuren is coming in hard with a brand-new collab that lives up to its name. “Heavy,” his latest single with 21-year-old Miami-based producer JOA, dropped July 26 via Armada Music and has already drawn major attention worldwide. It’s dark, driving, and fully designed for dance floors, whether that’s lighting up a mainstage or tearing through a massive sound system with underground energy.
“Heavy” first premiered during Armin’s Ultra Miami set, immediately grabbing attention with its aggressive low-end and raw edge. Since then, it’s gained serious momentum, with support from top-tier artists across international stages and playlists. Built around sharp synths, warped vocal loops, and a steady, pounding rhythm, this single brings that full-body energy. It maintains high pressure from start to finish.
A New Collab That Brings Two Generations of EDM Together
The release follows Armin’s massive 51-track double album Breathe, a project packed with collaborations and full of range, touching so many genres and sounds across two full volumes. This new single takes a more direct and explosive approach, with more precision and intensity than before. Armin has always been a driving force behind new talent, and teaming up with JOA shows exactly how he brings those artists’ strengths into the spotlight.
JOA, who only debuted earlier this year with his track “Missing Part of Me,” is quickly becoming one to watch. Since then, he’s collaborated with artists like ARTBAT and earned early support from names like David Guetta and Kasia. With “Heavy,” he joins Armin not just as a feature, but as a co-producer with real momentum. He’s already appeared alongside Armin on stage in Poland and Ibiza, and it’s just the beginning of what’s building.
There’s a Reason It’s Called “Heavy”
This release doesn’t just mark a moment; it introduces a new dynamic. This collab with JOA shows Armin evolving alongside a rising producer already shaking up the EDM scene. “Heavy” is one of those tracks that instantly changes the energy in a room. It’s sleek, full-force, and impossible to ignore. No suprise if it ends up in regular rotation becuase it hits every time.