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Introducing „Exzess", the brand-new music label by Patrik Berg, that is set to redefine and revolutionize the techno and rave scene with its excessive hi-energy sound to bringing you innovative and boundary-breaking beats, that pack a punch. At „Exzess", we prioritize the highest quality of sound production with an relentless passion for pushing sonic limits, to create a controversial yet unparalleled musical experience. Our mission is to deliver powerful punches of emotion with a massive and aggressive approach, dedicated to music that is not only hard-hitting but also mind-bending. Prepare yourself for an immersive and exhilarating journey as we unleash the excessive energy of „Exzess" that will take your musical experience to new heights where the boundaries are shattered and the music takes control.

„Punchline“ starts with enormous 808 kick-drum, grooved by pumped up 909 toms and surrounded by a mechanical atmosphere. In the first break the piece explains how it got it's name. The old school 90’s hip hop punchline by the legendary Big Daddy Kane prepares the listener for the first drop in the coolest way possible. After the drop the first musical theme is filtered in. The classic 90’s house stabs immediately and fits perfectly into the groove pattern. The whole thing is dramatically supported by different drum elements until surprisingly all elements are replaced by a siren that takes no prisoners on the dance-floor. The punchline supports all the elements throughout the track and leads the listener into the final breakdown, which starts a bit more silent and elevates into an explosive drop where the stabs shows the tracks full potential.

Follow Patrik Berg → https://soundcloud.com/patrikberg

Punchline

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Patrik Berg - Punchline (Original Mix)

exzess is punching off with the second release of the label „Give It To Me“ by Patrik Berg. We are very proud to finally present you one of the most requested tracks of Patrik’s sets.

The Summer anthem brings a fusion between raw techno, jackin’ grooves with the right spices of distortion and phatness.
The catchy vocal sample loops you through the track and the maximum distorted lead Melodie guides the listener to the mindset we are standing for: exzess! This track will make sure to give you a beautiful taste of summer with a big portion of bass.

Follow Patrik Berg → https://soundcloud.com/patrikberg

Give It To Me

Patrik Berg - Give It To Me (Original Mix)

We are beyond excited to present you the single „Notfall“ which was created in collaboration between the well-known spanish artist Ramiro Lopez and exzess label head Patrik Berg during a spontaneous studio session at Patrik's place in cologne.

„Notfall“ which means emergency in German, starts with a powerful but also groovy drum pattern which already reflects the signature of both artists. The main theme of the track is a constantly changing and grainy texture that makes every single brain cell of the listener vibrate. At first it is introducing more subtly, but then it runs brute frontally through the track and is reminiscent of a intergalactic landing from outter space. The profound male vocal takes you into a supernatural state of being and is delayed over large tape while the aggressive stabs make it clear that it’s only going in one direction: straight forward.

Ramiro Lopez → https://soundcloud.com/ramirolopez

Patrik Berg → https://soundcloud.com/patrikberg

Notfall

Ramiro Lopez & Patrik Berg - Notfall (Original Mix)

Patrik Berg returns to his exzess label with the next cut „Reminder“. The minimalistic piece comes along with a huge and hypnotic male vocal which surrounds and captivates the listener.
Solid saturated big room drums bring the right groove and a sonar like blip sound supports the warehouse rave hypnosis.
On the zenith of the track the listener is surprised with a distorted rave bar that mobilizes the energy reserves of each raver - while the vocal remind the listener with a deep voice to remember.

Follow Patrik Berg → https://soundcloud.com/patrikberg

Reminder

Patrik Berg - Reminder (Original Mix)

XZS005 | 27.10.2023

The long wait is finally over! The collaboration between Techno legend Kai Tracid and exzess label head Patrik Berg is here. We are super happy and honored to have Kai on board, and we think the result speaks for itself.

"Disconnect Me" starts with a heavy bass drum and an extra portion of bass. Sharp hi-hats and distorted percussion grooves the listener to an epochal cinematic break. The distorted lead synth sets scenes by filter and pitch automations almost in the full spectrum and plays question & answer with the stab synth during the hypnotic AI vocal demands to disconnect it. Afterward, the listener is surprised by staccato-like stab that have been cleverly programmed.
In the final break, a wonderful sounding arpeggio comes into play that takes the listener through wild panorama and speed programming that is second to none. Supported by the lead melody and the vocal, the track is on its zenith before all the energy in the drop is discharged with the stabs and heavy bass.

Follow our artists
Patrik Berg → https://soundcloud.com/patrikberg
Kai Tracid → https://soundcloud.com/kai-tracid-official

Disconnect Me

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Kai Tracid & Patrik Berg - Disconnect Me (Original Mix)

Patrik Berg is back on exzess and continues to set accents in terms of groove and energy. With the 2 tracker "Fast Moves", Patrik once again proves his versatility in terms of creativity & sense of style these days. Forward thinking productions. 

The first track „Carefree“ is a "groovemonster" but still tries to create as much emotion as possible with as few elements as possible. Classic 909 elements from Patriks analog drum machines provide the groove while rolling 909 toms play the bass melody. Vocal chops and short phrases once again show the strong connection to the world of 90s hip hop. In combination with attack-rich stabs and high pads, the result is an emotional hard grooving construct which proves the artists very own but also very diverse style.

The second track of the EP is „Phantom“. A dark, groovy and highly energetic ride. With this track Patrik once again expresses his deep respect for 90s and 80s hip hop by extracting the vibe of that time through short but aggressive vocal chops and spicing it up with modern techno elements. The main theme of the track are noisy synth chords that unfold their full potential as soon as the filter opens. The whole thing is driven by a drum pattern that is phat in the lows and brilliant in the highs.
High energy and only fast moves!

Fast Moves

Phantom

Patrik Berg - Phantom (Original Mix)

Carefree

Patrik Berg - Carefree (Original Mix)

Next up on exzess we have the Italian producer Lowerzone.
Lowerzone caught the attention of the exzess team early on with his fantastic production on We Are the Brave. When he subsequently sent Patrik 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.

Track one of the EP is „Dancin'“. The track is a true acid exzess with 909 elements, a super distorted kick, bass combination and a motivating female vocal that obviously asks the listener to dance.

The second track of the EP is "Star Platinum". This track is loaded with a huge portion of aggressive power. The creaky lead sound and the super distorted drums create a surreal atmosphere, which is rounded off by a screeching Japanese vocal. Dark and brutal is how our label head describes this track.

The third track of the EP is "Bad Decision". This track is a cool tool that sets accents in every DJ set with big phat bass, cool vocal chop loops and industrial drums.

Lowerzone - Bad Decision (Original Mix)

Lowerzone - Star Platinum (Original Mix)

Lowerzone - Dancin' (Original Mix)

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 dance-floors around the world.

Punchy distorted drums and a catchy 303 acid bass line form the foundation of the track. Sharp hihats and rhythmic shakers combined with super saturated congas groove the listener through this techno epic. Melodic synths accompanied by staccato fireworks and archaic ethnic vocals make this big room hit a true endorphin thunderstorm.

Raving Society

Patrik Berg - Raving Society (Original Mix)

We are happy to present you the very first exzess punch series compilation. 4 tracks that represent the style and direction of the label. We are exzess!

Shadow Master - Definition (Original Mix) [exzess]

Gennaro Troia - Spinorkel (Original Mix) [exzess]

Patrik Berg & H2O - Mandolin (Original Mix) [exzess]

Nono Futuro - Deal With It (Original Mix) [exzess]

Patrik Berg is back on EXZESS with his new mystically emotional tune „Omen“ that not only made the xzs headquarters shake, but also inspired dreams. After our label head honcho made a little excursion to Eli Brown's label „Arcane" and stirred up the scene with his unique style with the track „Undercover" and then remixed the legendary track „Morgana“ for the living legend Monika Kruse, he is now back in his own habitat with this peak time grenade that will move more than just the feet of the ravers. Supported by the biggest of the industry, this track is one for eternity.

We Are Your Way Out - We Are Exzess.

Omen (Original Mix) [exzess]

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Gennaro Troia - Pushing Your Brave (Original Mix) [exzess]

Gennaro Troia - Dale Duro (Original Mix) [exzess]

Gennaro Troia - Right Or Wrong (Original Mix) [exzess]

Gennaro Troia - Love Killer (Original Mix) [exzess]

The time has come! Our label honcho Patrik Berg has finally prepared some new music for us. This time a 3 track EP “Nemesis” which shows once again what artistic freedom can show for facets.

The title track "Nemesis" is a dark, melodic anthem that conveys dystopian vibes in a futuristic way.

Track no. 2 is “Soulreaver". An absolutely crazy pitch and grain delay synth that splinters into millions of little fragments at some moments is driven by a shaking, almost hyperventilating beat.

The EP closes with the track “Out Of Tune”. This summer anthem unites 3 worlds of electronic music and deliberately focuses nostalgically on the past without losing sight of the present.

Patrik Berg - Soulreaver

Patrik Berg - Out Of Tune

Patrik Berg -  Nemesis

Finally new music from Exzess and now also from Patrik Berg. Our label visionary is coming around the corner with a new two-track EP that captures the spirit of his own style.

„Pumpin“ is a dirty, groovy acid beast that creeps in through your ears, floods your whole body, and makes every cell buzz.

„Portal“ is a trancy, transformative tune driven by emotional stab chords and gorgeous pad layers, taking the listener on a journey. A perfect closing track for high-energy sets.

Patrik Berg - Pumpin' (Original Mix) [exzess]

Patrik Berg - Portal (Original Mix) [exzess]

Patrik Berg - Acid Ice (Original Mix)

Patrik Berg - Ritual (Original Mix)

We are beyond excited to welcome our Exzess mainstay Gennaro Troia back on the label.
After his powerful Lovekiller EP, he returns with a fresh two-tracker, delivering two techno weapons that perfectly showcase his signature sound.

„You and I“is an emotionally charged track straight from Gennaro‘s studio, already feeling like a future classic.

„We Are One“ brings a more tooly vibe, packed with aggressive stabs and Genaro’s trademark hip hop vocals, guaranteed to stand out and make an impact in any set.

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