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Patrice Bäumel was born in Freital, East Germany, and moved to Amsterdam in 1996, where he spent years building his craft through residencies at clubs including Trouw and 11. His debut release came in 2005 on Trapez, and a run of releases on labels such as Get Physical, Kompakt, Afterlife, Anjunadeep and Crosstown Rebels established him as a figure in deep, groove-driven techno and melodic house. His track 'Surge' on Kompakt became a widely recognised anthem, and he has contributed to mix series including Global Underground and Balance. Bäumel is known for his marathon DJ sets, blending intense rhythmic energy with a deep knowledge of electronic music across several decades.