Pat Krimson

Pat Krimson - Dance Legend, Hitmaker and Icon of the Belgian Club Scene

Pat Krimson (real name Patrick Claesen, born April 17, 1965) is one of the most influential figures in Belgian dance music. As a DJ, producer and creative force behind acts such as 2 Fabiola, Nunca and various iconic club concepts, he built a career filled with international hits, golden records and unforgettable live performances.

The Story of Pat Krimson

Pat Krimson began his career in the late 1980s as a promoter and A&R manager in the Belgian dance music scene. His passion for electronic music led to the creation of the legendary Dance Opera label, which became a breeding ground for influential techno and club tracks.

In the early 1990s, he also broke through in Flemish pop with the band Leopold 3, known for classics like “Volle Maan” and “Zomernacht”. But his biggest international successes came shortly after: as the driving force behind 2 Fabiola, he delivered worldwide hits including “Lift U Up”, “Play This Song” and “Freak Out”, topping charts across Europe and Asia.

His solo projects produced club classics such as “Taboo Bells”, “Paranoid in Moscow” and “Kinky”. Later, he launched the project Nunca, which scored a major dance anthem with “Movin' Train”, earning a TMF Award for Best Single.

In 2008, Pat Krimson was back in the spotlight thanks to the I Love The 90s concerts. The renewed 2 Fabiola, now with Loredana as frontwoman, entered a new golden era — including the Radio 2 Summer Hit award for “She’s After My Piano”.

Today, Pat Krimson remains a highly requested DJ, performer and producer — a true dance icon whose sound continues to energize and unite generations of fans.