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.
The Italian production and DJ duo Bicycle Corporation consists of Marco MEI and the talented Stefano Ugliano a.k.a 6884. As a pair, they have released well over 50 original tracks and remixes across many genres including House, Techno, French House, Tech House and many more.
At the beginning of the '1990s, Marco set off on his musical endeavour as a deejay and producer by teaming up with fellow electronic music enthusiasts in a promoting company known as Urban People. They toured the whole of Italy and gained a good reputation and this, in turn, gained Marco a reputation on the wheels of steel.
Through his endeavours, Marco earned a residency at Pacha, Egypt. This led to him getting DJ bookings internationally and launched him on a musical furlough across the cosmos.
Stefano was born in Torino, Italy and before he reached the age of 10 had kudos for his abilities with classical and ethnic music. He loved his chopins and West African djembes and studied with a passion for classical piano, percussion, and drums.
As he grew older the portrayal of the lone DJ standing in the booth entertaining proved more and more alluring for Stefano. He never knew that those electronic rhythms that were almost completely elusive on 1990s Italian radio were going to launch a very new chapter in his existence, and then he met Marco.
The playlist for the next show is presented below and portrays the 'Roots' of their sound and the genres they have garnered ideas from in their electronic releases. These genres include Funk, Disco, Soul, Afrobeat, Electro, Rare Groove, Hip Hop, and Afrocentric.
In Roots Episode 041, Bicycle Corporation creates a dynamic and globally inspired musical experience that masterfully bridges Funk, Disco, Afrobeat, and Brazilian Jazz. The episode begins with the vibrant grooves of Funk, led by James Brown classics like It's Too Funky In Here and Get Up (Sex Machine), along with contributions from the Fatback Band and Vaughan Mason & Crew. These tracks deliver infectious rhythms and soulful energy, enhanced by contemporary edits that give the playlist a fresh twist.
Disco plays a central role, offering timeless tracks like Is It All Over My Face by Loose Joints and Rose Royce's Do Your Dance. These gems are modernized with Nu Disco edits, creating a seamless blend of retro vibes and current dancefloor appeal. Tracks like Gayle Adams' Love Fever and Bombers' Everybody Get Dancin' add to the sparkling disco energy with their funky basslines and soaring melodies.
The episode ventures into Afrobeat and Brazilian Jazz, infusing the mix with rich cultural textures. Hotmood’s Sound Of Fela and Irakere’s Añung Añunga showcase Afrobeat’s rhythmic complexity, while contributions from Brazilian artists like Giulio Camarca and Nazare Pereira highlight the lush sounds of Samba and Jazz. These tracks bring a warm, celebratory feel to the playlist, connecting listeners to diverse musical traditions.
Adding depth and variety are Soul classics like Bill Withers' You Got It and Joe Tex's Just Begun, as well as the experimental brilliance of Jazz Fusion through Chico Hamilton's Alekasam. The episode also surprises with a touch of Synthpop and New Wave, exemplified by Anne Clark's Our Darkness, creating an eclectic yet cohesive journey through genres.
This carefully curated episode offers a rhythmic adventure, blending timeless classics, innovative remixes, and global influences to create a playlist that’s as rich in history as it is in groove.
Bicycle Corporation is available for international booking via our DJ agency for Asia. This show originally aired on Sunday 28th of June, listen on the Mixcloud player below.
Bicycle Corporation 'Roots' 041 show, 28th June 2020.
Loose Joints - Is It All Over My Face (Kons Duet Mix)
James Brown - It's Too Funky In Here
Fatback Band Feat. Sinner & James - We Had Disco
Hamilton Bohannon - Me And The Gang (KF Edit)
Hotmood - Sound Of Fela
Mike Simonetti - Bossa Nova (Civic Club Bootleg)
Yolo Feat. James Brown - Normal Thing
Bill Withers - You Got It (Lafleur Edit)
Gayle Adams - Love Fever (Kmell Edit)
James Brown - Get Up (Sex Machine (Robby Bergmann Remix)
Stargard - Which Way Is Up" (T.G.I.D. & Barry Harris Edit)
Irakere - Añung Añunga (Superprince Edit)
Chico Hamilton - Alekasam
Rose Royce - Do Your Dance
Vaughan Mason & Crew - Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll
Anne Clark - Our Darkness
Bombers - Everybody Get Dancin' (Chewy Rubs Edit)
Joe Tex - Just Begun (Lego Edit Dub)
Nazare Pereira - Flecha De Fogo
Giulio Camarca & Trinidad - Manha
Listen on Mixcloud here.
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