Dimitry Vegas & Like Mike, Armin van Buuren, Vini Vici & M.I.K.E. Push – Universal Nation

“Universal Nation” returns with a high-octane reboot from Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Armin van Buuren, Vini Vici, and M.I.K.E. Push released under Smash The House, this version fuses Hard Trance foundations with Mainstage Techno and festival-ready Psytrance elements. While the track retains the iconic melody and energy of the 1998 classic, it ventures into a big-room anthem style designed for modern mainstage appeal.

The original “Universal Nation” holds a legendary status, with remixes over the years by heavyweights like Charlotte de Witte, Bart Skils, Ferry Corsten, and Dumonde, each adding their unique flavor. This new version, however, retains the track’s core essence while delivering an explosive modern update. M.I.K.E. Push shared his excitement about this collaboration, noting that it began with Dimitri Vegas proposing a Mainstage Techno edit. The inclusion of Armin van Buuren and Vini Vici brought an “anthem touch-up,” elevating it into a full-scale festival banger.

The collaboration adds new layers of energy, but some may find it veers too far into formulaic territory, lacking the originality that made the original so groundbreaking. Despite these limitations, the track is undeniably a crowd-pleaser, catering perfectly to high-energy festival moments.

⭐️ Rating: 7/10

🎧 Perfect for:

• High-energy festival sets, late-night workouts, and fans of crossover Trance and Mainstage anthems.

While technically impressive, it leans heavily on spectacle over substance, leaving purists craving the raw magic of the original.

Artist: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Armin van Buuren, Vini Vici, Mike P.U.S.H.
Track: Universal Nation
Label: Smash The House
Release Date: November 29th 2024
Get your copy here: https://orcd.co/universalnation
 
Connect with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike:
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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/likemike

Connect with Armin van Buuren:
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Connect with Vini Vici:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViniViciMusic
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ViniViciMusic

Connect with M.I.K.E. Push:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikePushOfficial
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MikePush

Take a listen to Dimitry Vegas & Like Mike, Armin van Buuren, Vini Vici & M.I.K.E. Push – Universal Nation here: