Bicycle Corporation has released the playlist of music for their next 'Roots' show. Scientific Sound Asia radio is the English language electronic music station for Sri Lanka, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, India, South Korea and the rest of Asia.
Bicycle Corporation is an Italian pairing of the DJ and producer, Marco Mei and Stefano Ugliano, better known as 6884. The duo have released well over 50 tracks across all subgenres of House and Techno including Melodic, Deep, Tech and French.
Marco began his career in the early nineties by working as a crew for events like ‘Urban People.’ With time he gained recognition on the music scene and steadily became a man in demand all across Italy. But then things didn’t stop there, after so much so success in his native land Marco was soon getting international bookings across the globe.
Stefano, from Torino, Italy was showing promise as a budding musician right from his childhood. He showed a keen interest in the musical arts which soon began to engulf most of his spare time. He studied classical piano, percussion and drums and greatly appreciated ‘Chopin’s and ‘West African Djembe.’
But with all his devotion to so many different kinds of music, there was one thing Stefano had a love for that was like none other, The man spinning the wheels, yes, The DJ became most enticing for the teenaged Stefano. Those beats were so seldom played on any Italian radio station of that time.
Making those sounds let alone playing them before masses of people would seem like a pipe dream to most. But Stefano would not be deterred, he had a vision which he would now see through to the end and with hard work, dedication and sheer tenacity, Bicycle Corporation came to be.
Even with all their success today, Marco and Stefan have not forgotten their humble beginnings. They’ve recently been going back over some of their earlier tracks and even set up a Bandcamp page to distribute them.
The playlist for the next show is below and represents the 'Roots' of their sound and the genres they have drawn influence from in their electronic releases. These genres include Funk, Disco, Soul, Afrobeat, Electro, Rare Groove, Hip Hop, and Afrocentric. Bicycle Corporation is available for booking via our DJ agency for Asia.
Bicycle Corporation’s Roots Episode 39, aired on June 14, 2020, offers a dancefloor-ready fusion of Funk, Disco, Afrobeat, and Brazilian Jazz. The show kicks off with the Hi-NRG vibes of Sylvester’s "Do You Wanna Funk" (BC Edit) and transitions into the rhythmic richness of Afrobeat in Fela Kuti’s "2000 Blacks Edit" and Fela Kuti’s "Frustration."
Disco classics shine with tracks like Tony Orlando’s "Don’t Let Go (Pete Herbert Edit)" and Sister Sledge’s "Thinking Of You (Hot Gorilla Edit)," while soulful grooves from James Brown’s "People Get Up And Drive Your Funky Soul" and Isaac Hayes’ "Theme From Shaft (Decimo Edit)" add depth and energy.
Brazilian influences stand out in Airto Moreira’s "Toque De Cuica" and Gilberto Gil’s "Maracatu Atômico (Greg Wilson Edit)." Modern Nu Disco touches are delivered by Jamie 3:26’s "Stop" and Mayfield’s "Kungfu (Retroclub Edit)." This episode blends Funk, Disco, Afrobeat, Brazilian Jazz, and Italo Disco, enhanced with soulful grooves and contemporary edits, creating a rich and rhythmic listening experience.
Bicycle Corporation 'Roots' 039 show 14th June 2020.
Sylvester - Do You Wanna Funk (BC Edit)
Fela Kuti, Bruno Flores Renzo Zong - 2000 Blacks Edit
Chaka Khan Feat. Fatback Band - Are Your Ready To The Vocal?
Mayfield - Kungfu (Retroclub Edit)
Jonh Ozila - Funky Boogie
Jamie 3:26 - sTop
Tony Orlando - Don't Let Go (Pete Herbert Edit)
Sister Sledge - Thinking Of You (Hot Gorilla Edit)
Cerrone - Sweet Drums
James Brown - People Get Up And Drive Your Funky Soul
Fela Kuti - Frustration
Gilberto Gil - Maracatu Atômico (Greg Wilson Edit)
Amin Peck - Coda
Airto Moreira - Toque De Cuica
T-Connection - Do What You Wanna Do (Moplen Edit)
Disco - African Power
CJ & Co - We Got Out Own Thing (Mighty Mouse Dub Edit)
Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft (Decimo Edit)
Listen on Mixcloud here.
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