Release date: 9TH MAY, 2025
International DJ and production trio ARKADYAN put their stamp on Raluka’s “Amsterdam”, reworking the original into a standout moment built for late nights and open-air sessions.
What started as a Balkan pop cut is now reborn through ARKADYAN’s distinct lens: tribal percussion, rich horn arrangements, and a rolling afro-house groove that’s quickly finding favour with selectors worldwide.
Formed in 2019, ARKADYAN – made up of Benjy (percussion/production), Gabriel (trumpet/production), and Marina (DJ/producer) – are known for live sets that blur genre lines, fusing jazz, afro, reggae, salsa, and house into an organic whole. Their remix of “Amsterdam” keeps the spirit of Raluka’s original vocal intact but strips back the pop elements, pushing the track into heavier, club-ready territory.
With recent shows at Tomorrowland, Scorpios Mykonos, Beachouse Ibiza, and MIA Tulum – alongside yet another triumphant season at Surf Club Dubai – the trio continue to build a following for their immersive sound and live instrumentation. This May, they’ll bring their show to Romania for the first time, with dates in Bucharest and Sibiu – a fitting homecoming for a track that now connects both artists on a global level.
Raluka, one of Romania’s most recognizable voices, broke through with a string of chart-topping hits and remains a fixture in Eastern European pop. Her vocal on “Amsterdam”—emotive, bold, and unmistakably hers—provided the launchpad for ARKADYAN’s rework.
Amsterdam is out 09 May 2025 on ROTON Records
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ABOUT Raluka
With over 250 million streams and a catalog of multi-platinum singles, Raluka stands out as one of Romania’s most iconic voices in Eastern European pop. Her vocal on “Amsterdam”—emotive, bold, and unmistakably hers—laid the perfect foundation for ARKADYAN’s rework, now gaining international traction.
A household name in both Romania and Poland, thanks to #1 hits like “Aroma” and “Dragoste n-am”, Raluka has confidently stepped into the global spotlight. In 2025, she released her first EP, “Amângoi” — a project that’s sincere, bold, and effortlessly sexy, revealing a more intimate side of Raluka while pushing her sound into new territory. Each track is accompanied by a live performance in the “Amângoi Home Sessions”, blending raw emotion with sleek aesthetics and sultry energy.
Key Highlights:
- Over 10 Top 10 tracks in Romanian charts
- +250 million digital streams across platforms
- More than 100 million YouTube views on top singles
- Main stage appearances at major festivals such as Untold and Neversea
- Collaborations with some of Romania’s biggest names: Connect-R, Vescan, Killa Fonic, and DJ Sava.
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