Upon his arrival in New York City via Atlanta in the 1990s, TEDD PATTERSON established himself as a rising star in the underground dance music scene. As the in-house record promoter at Emotive Records and then at Liquid Groove, Patterson helped both labels become established as ones to watch, and while doing so began his own journey onto the main stage, representing house music worldwide. After numerous guest spots at some of New York’s most famous clubs – such as Limelight, Club USA, the Tunnel, Save the Robots, and others – Patterson was handpicked by Leslie Doyle for the “Magic Sessions” alongside all-stars Louie Vega and Tony Humphries. His specific sound made him a pivotal player at the party and exposed him to a worldwide audience. Legions of fans followed as well as the release of the Sessions Twelve (The Magic Sessions) compilation on Defected Records. His signature party, “Vibal,” earned him a 13-year residency at the award-winning club, Cielo. Patterson served his loyal fans in New York while making time to headline at some of the world’s best clubs: London’s Ministry of Sound, Berlin’s Panorama Bar, Pacha Ibiza, and Montreal’s Stereo, and he created a massive following in Italy, where he still returns each year. As a DJ, producer, and remixer, Patterson has made equally impactful appearances on celebrated, taste-making labels like Defected, Strictly Rhythm, Nervous, Stereo, Junior, Unquantize, and Rekids, to name a few. His collaborations with Pete Heller, Eric Kupper, and Iberian heavyweights Chus & Ceballos have become house classics. Stateside, he is a reoccurring player at Ladyfags’ Battle Hymn party in NYC, often in rotation at Brooklyn’s House of Yes, and a few other New York underground hot spots. He’s a fan favorite when his Horse Meat Disco family comes to town, and is a sometime-featured player at Glitterbox. @teddpatterson