Die Story meines Lebens
– Tipps für eine DJ-Karriere in der kompetitiven Techno-Szene
Nach seinem ersten Besuch auf der Loveparade gab es für Patrik keinen beruflichen Plan B mehr. Die einzige Option: in der elektronischen Musikbranche Fuß fassen. Ein großer Teil der Karriere: die Suche nach einem Label, die Zusammenarbeit mit Agencys und die große Frage nach der Einzigartigkeit eines DJs. But how?
Wie Patrik als Techno-DJ die Ambivalenz von Freiheit und Ekstase, Konkurrenz und einem roughen Lebensstil lebt und als angesagter DJ Tipps und Erfahrungen rund um die Frage „How to be a DJ?” teilt, erfahrt Ihr in diesem Video.
Patrik Berg auf Netflix in der Dokureihe Crime Scene Berlin
Musiker, Papa, Producer, Ehemann, DJ, Fitness-Enthusiast
folgt mir für mehr auf @patrikbergdj
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EXZESS 🥂
2 years. 12 releases. 21 tracks.
Here are our best-of-exzess tracks full of passion, heart & soul 🩸 Comment with your favorite one from 1 - 12!
1. Punchline
2. Give It To Me
3. Notfall ft. @ramirolopez
4. Reminder
5. Disconnect Me ft. @kai_tracid
6. Carefree EP
7. @lowerzone_music - Dancin‘ EP
8. Raving Society
9. Punch Series Vol. 1 (ft. @nono.futuro @h2o_groov @gennaro_troia_dj @shadow_master_music )
10. Omen
11. @gennaro_troia_dj - Love Killer EP
12. Nemesis EP
To many more years of @exzess_ofc & thank you for being part of the journey ❤️🔥
Artwork @keny.psd
Visuals @e.memories
#techno #mission #vision #exzess #musiclabel #2years #happybirtthday
„Nemesis“ is a dark, melodic anthem that conveys dystopian vibes in a futuristic way. Special thanks to Sophie Perazzolo @sopoohh and her team who used „Nemesis“ in their fascinating short film „Twin Replicants“, which was shown at the world-famous Berlin Fashion Film Festival. 🦾
Available to stream & buy on all platforms!
#musicvideo #shortfilm #dystopia #futuristic #techno #patrikberg #exzess #filmfestival
You def need this track in your playlist and if you don’t have your own check out my „Techno Punch“ playlist with loads of bangers on spotify 🎧 [link in story]
Phat, groovy, sexy! „Love Killer“ combines Hip-Hop vocals with massive drums and up lifting lead sounds and et viola une bombe 💣 by @gennaro_troia_dj out now on my label @exzess_ofc
#lovekiller #techno #exzess
it’s really hard to describe how grateful and happy i am about our first @exzess_ofc showcase. it was a big venture to organize the first showcase of such a young and fresh label in one of the biggest clubs in germany. in the end it was a truly unforgettable night with an energy level that is second to none and a family atmosphere that you rarely experience at raves these days. thanks to every dj and all the ravers who made this night so wonderful. thank you ❤️🔥
we are your way out - we are exzess!
#exzess #showcase #vlog #frankfurt #ihatemodels #patrikberg
i don’t want to say how great or bad 2024 was because it’s hard to reduce a whole year to one word. i just picked out a few impressions here and just want to say that i am incredibly grateful for this life and all the people in it. i also want to thank my family, friends, fans, supporters and everyone i could reach with my music. without you all this would not be possible. i am looking forward to 2025 and many new projects and big changes. i wish you all a good start into the new year ❤️🔥 #happynewyear #bye2024 #dump #thankyou #love #techno #patrikberg
Hey friends! Just wanna say thank you for the great feedback on my track “Omen” on @exzess_ofc ! It really means a lot to me. When I have finished producing a track I always send it to my brothers first. When I uploaded “Omen” as a Soundcloud link and it had 70 plays after 2 days I knew I had done something special. Thank you for proving to me that the guys were right 🤗❤️🔥
📸: @martin_webelhaus
#omen #producer #music #exzess #techno #patrikberg
Thrilled to be back in my habitat with this new mystically emotional tune „Omen“ that not only made the exzess headquarters shake, but also inspires dreams.
We Are Your Way Out - We Are Exzess
Visual @e.memories
Artwork @keny.psd
#releaseday #newmusic #techno #exzess #omen #patrikberg #visualart #animation #artwork
Was bist du bereit, alles für deine „Karriere“ zu tun?
Ich für meinen Teil glaube, es ist sehr wichtig, Menschen immer den Respekt zu geben, den man auch selbst von anderen erwartet.
Immer auf Augenhöhe und niemals von oben herab. Ich war in meinem Leben definitiv schon ganz unten und weiß, wie es sich anfühlt, wenn Menschen einen wie Dreck behandeln. Unabhängig davon, ob im Beruf oder privat, wir alle leben vor allem für eine Sache: Das Gefühl.
#musikindustrie #karriere #dj #musikproduzent #bewusstsein #community #patrikberg
Happy release day to us ❤️🔥
it’s not every day that one of your idols asks you for a remix and when you got a call after you’ve done the remix in which she celebrated it to the skies, it makes you not only happy but also somehow very humble.
Thank you @monikakrusedj for the trust! My remix for her legendary hit “Morgana” is out now & available everywhere ❤️🔥
#techno #remix #morgana #monikakruse #patrikberg
words can hardly describe what happened at last @wearetogether_offical x @heat069 at zoom club in frankfurt. i‘m just incredibly proud of my brother @tim_bergxzs and what he and @torstenweigand have put together. 069 thanks for your energy - new era is here!
vids by @tienducphoto
#newera #heat #wearetogether #techno #patrikberg
Kritik wird immer kommen. Die Frage ist, wie du selbst damit umgehst.
Ich für meinen Teil habe gelernt, Kritik als Ansporn zu nutzen, um mich zu verbessern. Gefühle des Scheiterns & Frust bieten auch immer eine Chance, Dinge neu zu überdenken. Eine Chance um neue Ansätze zu finden. Das wichtigste ist niemals das Ziel aus den Augen zu verlieren und dranzubleiben. Wie gehst du mit Kritik um?
#mindset #kritik #motivation #patrikberg
Hey guys, check out this story. This picture is once again proof of how much music can connect people, give comfort and even heal.
One day I met @alex_the_heavybear at one of my gigs. He told me he was a huge fan and I immediately liked him (and not just because of that :))
One night when I was travelling on the train to an all night long gig, I didn’t realise how much I would affect him with my words and my music.
Alex sent me voice mails while I was on the train that evening in which he desperately confessed that he was in a rehab clinic but couldn’t stand it there any longer. The pressure was too high and he absolutely had to get out of there.
I answered intuitively yes, then come to my gig but if you come then only for the music. I explained to him that I too would only get high from the music (without taking any substances) and he promised to do the same.
So far so good. Alex pulled it off and stood sober for which I showed him my respect afterwards. A few months later I got the message that Alex wanted to thank me in the form of a picture. I knew that Alex liked to slip into the skin of people in the arts (drag queen - heavy bear) but I didn’t realise that he was a real painter. When i finally unwrapped the picture, i was simply touched and fascinated by this incredible gift. It has found the perfect place in my new apartment. Thank you dear @alex_ms_art for this amazing work of art!
I feel really honoured. 🙏❤️🔥
#artwork #painting #patrikberg
Ich glaube um in etwas wirklich aufzugehen, muss man es auch wirklich fühlen.
“Deinem Herzen folgen”.
Das mag jetzt alles vielleicht etwas pathetisch klingen, aber Erfolge zu teilen und solch belebende Gefühle gemeinsam zu erleben, motiviert dich selbst aber auch dein Umfeld weiter nach dieser Art von Gefühlen und gleichzeitig nach mehr Erfolg zu streben.
#teamwork #inspiration #motivation #patrikberg
last time @wearetogether_offical at @tanzhaus.west was so emotional and legendary. ravers lying in each other’s arms, cheering, screaming and even crying and then marching again in the same step to the pumping beats. it was simply wonderful and a grand finale to an era that has shaped and moulded me and my career as a dj, which is now coming to an end after more than 10 years. i look back on a truly magical time, full of humility but also joy! danke liebes tanzi und alle deine leud 🙂↔️❤️🔥
love & respect
patrik
🍁MOLLYWOOD PLANTAGE #4 PATRIK BERG OUT NOW! ⚡️
Patrik Berg fills his sets with only own music & unreleased tracks he selected for his imprint @exzess_ofc, creating an incredible vibe among the plants with his positive energy. He’s already released on Drumcode (Adam Beyer), Terminal M (Monika Kruse), Filth on Acid (Reinier Zonneveld), and Intec (Carl Cox). His sound is marked by high-energy drops and the diversity of his own tracks, spreading the best vibes to his listeners. Enjoy his set!
🎚️🎛️🎚️ LINK IN BIO 🔊🔊🔊
🎥 @mikacinema
🎥 @as.casablanca
🍁 @growmotion.official
🎞️ @tripsitter8
🛒Checkout @lucky.hemp for the best 🥦
#ExclusiveSet #DJInterview #NewMusic #MustWatch #PlantageSessions #LiveSet #TechnoMusic #Techno #Hardtechno #DJLife #SelfProduced #PatrikBerg #goodmusic #dancemusic #djset #musiclovers #LuckyHemp #GrowMotion #lifestyle #undergroundtechno
Vinyl Giveaway Alert ‼️❤️🔥
We’re giving away 1 of 3 vinyl records featuring the latest tracks from my newly released “Nothing But Love” EP!
Here’s how to enter:
1. Tag your techno-soulmate and explain him/her why you NEED this vinyl in your life.
2. Like this post.
3. For a special entry, share this post in your story.
The most hilarious & creative comment will win!
Nothing but love for all of you & good luck 🤞
#vinyl #techno #patrikberg #terminalm
Also Köln, ich sitze hier in der After mit den Mädels und muss es einfach nochmal sagen ich liebe dich und noch mehr die Menschen die in dir leben. Dieses positive, lebensbejahende, schmuddelig, lockere - ich liebe es einfach!
Danke an alle die gestern mit mir draußen die Stage beim 24h Rave @lichtblick.events geclosed haben eure Bass faces sind meine Lieblings-Droge 👊🏽❤️🔥
#patrikberg #köln #techno
I produced the track during the pandemic back in 2021. Bank account empty, head broken, no parties, alone in my studio with my demons. The way it triggers me whenever I play the track today is just intense. I feel the freedom that seemed so far away back then.
“Raving Society” is finally out on my own imprint @exzess_ofc ❤️🔥
did you already notice the track in my sets?
#exzess #patrikberg #ravingsociety #techno
This track has been long awaited by our team and fans and it is finally being released. “Raving Society” by our label head is a melodic ravy-techno masterpiece that has been making the emotions boil up in Patrik’s sets for quite some time and has already made ravers close their eyes on dancefloors around the world.
Available now on all platforms to buy, stream & punch ➔ Link in bio ❤️🔥
visuals by @e.memories
artwork by @keny.psd
#exzess #patrikberg #ravingsociety #techno
Guys what kind of energy was that in the church in essen? 🤯❤️🔥
I enjoyed it from the first to the last second. Thanks to all the dancers who tickled the magical spirit to the max with their energy and of course a special thanks to the whole @pump_germany team for this breathtaking production 🏋️♂️💥❤️🔥
🎥 @tienducphoto
📸 @byglendavid
#patrikberg #church #techno #pump
I‘m so happy with @lowerzone_music’s ep on my label @exzess_ofc ! The first 3 track ep from a producer other than myself and i have to say he really sets the bar high. So many dancefloors and so many fond memories with these tracks!
1.Dancin‘
2.Star Platinum
3.Bad Decision
#exzess #progress #techno #label
Next up on exzess we have the Italian producer @lowerzone_music
Lowerzone caught the attention of the @exzess_ofc team early on with his fantastic production on We Are the Brave. When he subsequently sent @patrikbergdj promos and demos to play, it was clear that he would one day end up on his label. With his unmistakable industrial style, he has taken the hearts of our team by storm.
Lowerzone - Dancin‘ EP out tonight 23:59cet
Visuals by @e.memories
Artwork by @keny.psd
#exzess #lowerzone
I’m still recovering from this insane and above all long weekend.
A big thank you to @lichtblick.events and the cologne crew. I love the crossover of carnival and techno in my home town. Apart from that, a big thank you to the sweet @dna.club.muc crew in munich! An absolutely super cool team especially @jessreydj which really took good care of me. This club is def worth a visit with a great Soundsystem and vibe. Back in cologne I had promised my son that I would take him to the Rosenmontags Zug. Oh god, my head. Definitely to much kölsch 🤣
1. Uff this feels sooo good 🥹❤️🔥
2. Cologne energy 💥
3. Bro u need more sleep!
4. New Era drop 🤯
5. 4. Never forget 50% of all your earnings always go to me 🤑🔫
6. 5. Uuunreleased 🤗💔🥲
7. Also unreleased at DNA Club
8. Kölle Alaaf 🥳🎉
9. Yoshi rides Mario 🍄
🎥 Munich by: @4kfactory_com
🎥 Cologne by: @_aaays
#patrikberg #techno #köln #münchen #alaaf
Throwback to an amazing gig at @limitzz_events NL. Playing in a cave is already unusual but this production was outstanding. The light show and the the Matrix theme totally got me + the crowd and also the VJ was so enthusiastic loved it! Thanks for having me 💚
#netherlands #limitzz #matrix #techno #patrikberg
Holy moments with my track “Carefree” out on @exzess_ofc
It was really an overwhelming feeling to be able to perform my music in such a place.
At times i really felt like a holy priest who brings salvation not through prayer but through beats 🥁❤️🔥
I’m really looking forward to when the whole set finally comes out on youtube in the new year. Thanks to @cube__events for having me 🙏🏽❤️🔥
#patrikberg #prague #church
A week late but good things take time!
@pump_germany at zeche ewald in herten was absolutely brutal 🤯 Even though the sound in this monstrous place was a bit reverberant you gave it your all! Thanks to all participants for this unique warehouse rave and a special thanks to all front row ravers and those in my back!
You gave me extra energy - thank you ❤️🔥
Videos by @byglendavid
#pump #rave #techno #patrikberg
This is Carefree! The first track of my “Fast Moves” EP which is a Groovemonster but tries to create as much emotions as possible with as few elements as possible. Hope you like it as much as I do ❤️🔥Listen now & exclusively on Spotify ➔ Link in bio/story
Release date: 22.12.23 on @exzess_ofc
Artwork @kentaromiyura
Animation @e.memories
#exzess #fastmoves #patrikberg
Ich bin immer noch völlig geflasht von diesem super intensiven All Night Long im Tanzhaus West. Erstmal war es richtig, schön zu sehen, wer alles extra für mich gekommen ist. Aus allen möglichen Städten in Deutschland und sogar aus dem Ausland waren Leute aus Kuba und Kolumbien oder Frankreich, da sie durch Social Media auf das Event aufmerksam geworden sind. Ich persönlich liebe lange oder sogar All Night Long Sets, weil sie für mich eine besondere Herausforderung darstellen. Es ist eine sehr ehrenvolle, aber auch herausfordernde Aufgabe, den gesamten Abend lang die Gäste am Tanzen zu halten und man hat zudem die Chance, die Gäste auf eine Reise mitzunehmen und hier und da auch mal ein bisschen auszuschweifen. Von Aphix Twin über Daft Punk bis hin zu Prodigy sowie eigen Produktionen aus dem gesamten PB-Repertoire sowie etliche verschiedene Genres wie zb. Electro-Hip-Hop, House, Newschool- & Oldschool Techno, Hard Groove von damals und heute oder auch Ambient war alles dabei. Es war richtig schön zu sehen, wie sich die Emotionen immer weiter multiplizierten und sich am Ende alle in den Armen hingen und einfach nur vor Glück und Ausgelassenheit strahlten. Die Musik hat uns zu einer Einheit werden lassen und wir alle teilten die frohe Botschaft der Liebe gemeinsam auf dem Dancefloor!
Danke an alle, die dabei waren und den Abend zu dem gemacht haben, was er ist. Auch ein fettes Danke an die @wearetogether_official Crew und @tim_bergxzs und @torstenweigand für die Chance, mich frei zu entfalten. Es war mir wirklich eine Ehre! In Liebe und Dankbarkeit, Patrik ❤️🔥
#vlog #ffm #allnighter #patrikberg
Playing all night is a chance to express my own kind of art. Taking you on a truly intimate journey has taken me days, weeks and perhaps years to prepare the finest selection from all my artistic facets and musical dimensions. Thrilled to play from night to day, from opening to closing, from soft to hard, from slow to fast 🌝🌗🌚
#patrikberg #allnighter #frankfurt
PUMP VLOG 🌋 Still completely exhausted but overjoyed after this intense weekend. Playing in a church in prague for the first time was something special (videos to follow). Right after that i went to balve to the @pump_germany cave from where i had the honour to take over @beatport ig account. That was more than just the cherry on top. The vibe was just incredible and the production was absolutely on point and best of all my mum was there for the first time and danced like there was no tomorrow. It touched me so much and made me proud. But speaking of pride, I have to say that I am absolutely proud of my brother @tim_bergxzs @thenorthman__ @samira_cdr and the whole pump crew who did a fantastic job putting on such an amazing event. Simply terrific. I’m also proud of my little brother @anotherlife_ofc , who closed the stage after me and who made the crowd go wild with his sound. All in all, it was an evening that will go down in the history of our memories and I am very grateful that I was able to be a part of it 🥹❤️🔥
#patrikberg #pumpcave #vlog
Extremely hyped to be back to punch in the sold-out pump cave w/ @pump_germany crew tomorrow!
But first I’m flying to Prague very spontaneously tonight to replace the @the_yellowheads who unfortunately can’t play for @cube__events in a mighty church (which is sold-out too) due to difficulties with their flight.
Btw tomorrow I will do a special @beatport story takeover where I will take you into a day as a DJ - what will certainly be very funny after a few hours of sleep and stopover flights 🥴❤️🔥
#patrikberg #techno #weekend #dj
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