ATB

André Tanneberger, known professionally as ATB, is a German DJ, producer, and songwriter, born on February 26, 1973, in Freiberg, Germany. He is a prominent figure in the global electronic music scene, particularly known for his contributions to trance music.

Career Beginnings

ATB's music career began in the early 1990s when he founded the Eurodance group Sequential One in 1993. The group achieved moderate success in Europe, releasing two albums, "Dance" (1995) and "Energy" (1998), before disbanding in 1999. During his time with Sequential One, Tanneberger also undertook remix work for notable artists like Technotronic and Haddaway.

The Breakthrough as ATB

In 1998, Tanneberger embarked on a solo career under the moniker ATB, a shortened version of his full name. His debut single, "9 PM (Till I Come)," released in late 1998, became a massive international hit. The track, characterized by its unique pitched guitar riff, reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1999, becoming the first trance song to achieve this feat. This song was featured on his debut album, "Movin' Melodies" (1999), which also included the successful follow-up singles "Don't Stop!" and a cover of Adamski's "Killer".

Musical Evolution and Discography

ATB's sound has evolved throughout his career, incorporating elements of progressive house, ambient, and pop music while often retaining his signature melodic and emotional style. His second album, "Two Worlds" (2000), was a double-disc concept album, with one CD featuring dance tracks and the other focusing on chill-out music. This album included collaborations with artists like Heather Nova and Enigma.

Notable Albums:

• Dedicated (2002): This album featured the hit singles "Hold You" and a cover of Olive's "You're Not Alone." The album's title was a reference to the events of September 11, 2001.
• Addicted to Music (2003): Included popular tracks such as "I Don't Wanna Stop" and "Long Way Home".
• No Silence (2004): This album continued his success with a European hit single "Marrakech".
• Trilogy (2007): A two-disc album that mixed pop and rock-influenced tracks with ambient sounds.
• Future Memories (2009): This album went Platinum in Poland.
• Distant Earth (2011): His eighth studio album, which charted well in Germany.
• Contact (2014): Another top 10 album in his home country.
• neXt (2017): This album followed a similar two-part format of vocal dance-pop and ambient tracks.

Recent Work and Legacy

ATB has consistently ranked among the world's top DJs in polls by DJ Mag and "The DJ List". In 2021, he collaborated with producer Topic and singer A7S to release "Your Love (9PM)," a reimagining of his breakthrough hit. The track became a global success, reintroducing his iconic melody to a new generation of listeners and marking his first UK top 10 hit in over two decades. Throughout his career, ATB has been recognized with nominations for awards such as the International Dance Music Awards and the Echo Awards. He continues to tour worldwide and release new music, maintaining his status as a leading figure in electronic music.