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
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.
FOLLOW Raluka
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FOLLOW ARKADYAN
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ARKADYAN ON TOUR
15 May – Portobello – Bucharet RO
16 May – Fantasy Party – Craiova RO
17 May – BACKYARD – Sibiu – RO
24 May – Mayfest – Istanbul TK
25 May – Amazonico F1 – Monaco
29 May Levity Forbes – Bratislava SK
30 May Cova Santa – Ibiza ES
CREDITS:
Raluka x ARKADYAN – Amsterdam (rework)
Authors : Ana-Maria Stefan, Andra-Maria Brebu, Bianca Ana-Maria Tilici
Composers : Ioan-Florian Nicolau, Andrei Horjea, Ana-Maria Stefan, Andra-Maria Brebu, Bianca Ana-Maria Tilici
Produced by: Ioan-Florian Nicolau, Andrei Horjea
Arrangement by: Benjamin Stephane Ubald Pelon, Marina Genejeva, Gabriel Julien Charrier
Publisher : Roton Music Publishing
© & (P) 2024 ROTON MUSIC
LYRICS:
Friday night,
l’m not gonna cry over
This random guy, I
I’m
On cloud nine,
Must be the lips,
They got them hypnotized i i
I walk into the club like I’m a ninja
You won’t see what hit ya
Shaking up the floor with my katana
Mi cadera no miente, neither do karma
Imma do it how I like it
Day and night we’re gonna party
Blast the music we ain’t stopping
Red lights screaming Amsterdam
I make the man dizzy like cuba libre
No siento culpa, in fact lo disfruto
El esta frio, yo soy hot belladona
Te llevo al ritmo, la noche se entona
Dropdropdrop make it clap clap clap
Wanna see it jump wanna tap that UP
Dale dale dale tu make yo move like déjà vu
Imma do it how I like it
Day and night we’re gonna party
Blast the music we ain’t stopping
Red lights screaming Amsterdam