Bicycle Corporation announced guest DJ Brendon P for his fifth show, Roots episode 48, on Scientific Sound Asia. Scientific Sound Asia is an Asian electronic music radio station, DJ agency and promoter, as well as a music-news platform connecting audiences across Asia and internationally.
Bicycle Corporation is the Italian partnership of DJ and producer Marco Mei and Stefano Ugliano, who is also known as 6884. Their work spans Deep House, Tech House, French House and Techno, earning the duo listeners in Italy and internationally.
Marco Mei began his career in the early 1990s with Urban People, a series of house and techno events created to bring together a varied community of music enthusiasts. His work gained recognition in Italy's music scene and established his profile as a DJ and promoter.
His ambitions extended beyond Italy, leading to a residency at Pacha in Egypt. That period brought bookings around the world and marked an important stage in his career.
Stefano Ugliano, from Torino, Italy, showed an aptitude for music from an early age and received formal training in classical piano, percussion and drums. His influences range from Chopin's compositions to the intricate rhythms of the West African djembe, indicating an eclectic musical outlook.
His interest in electronic music developed during his teenage years in the 1990s, when DJ-produced beats were seldom heard on Italian radio. Captivated by its rhythms and energy, he developed a lasting interest in DJing and production.
Marco and Stefano formed Bicycle Corporation through a shared musical vision and determination. Their partnership has produced numerous tracks and remixes for audiences worldwide.
The pair have revisited and re-released some early work through their dedicated Bandcamp page, making those recordings available again in recognition of their artistic roots. Their Roots radio show features DJs and producers from Asia's electronic music scene and provides a space for the region's musical culture.
Brendon P joined Bicycle Corporation as the guest for this edition of Roots. The programme's selection moves from reworked classics to later club material, giving his contribution a broad stylistic frame.
Guest DJ Brendon P.
Brendon Perera, professionally known as DJ Brendon P, is a legendary figure in the world of electronic music, with an illustrious career spanning over four decades. Originating from Singapore, Brendon P's journey as a DJ began in 1980 on the mobile DJ circuit, transitioning to club performances the following year. His approach, characterised by a humble, lo-fi ethos, reflects his deep-rooted passion for music and his enduring commitment to his craft.
A transformative moment in Brendon's career came in 1984 during a visit to New York City. Immersing himself in the city's vibrant club culture, he frequented iconic venues such as the Funhouse, Paradise Garage, Danceteria, and Area. These experiences introduced him to the emerging house music scene and profoundly influenced his artistic direction.
Brendon P has explored a vast array of musical genres throughout his career, both locally and internationally, continually expanding his repertoire. His current focus encompasses an eclectic mix of House, Techno, Disco, Nu Disco, Funk, Soul, Lounge, and Electronica, showcasing his ability to traverse musical boundaries while maintaining his distinctive style.
During the 1980s, Brendon showcased his talents with prominent bands like Juliana’s and Bacchus, performing on stages both local and international. The 1990s saw him secure residencies at premier venues such as Neo Pharaohs, Venom, and NOX, solidifying his reputation in Singapore's burgeoning club scene. This paved the way for his nine-year residency at the iconic Zouk Club from July 2001 to May 2009, where he became a cornerstone of Singapore’s nightlife.
Brendon continued to leave his mark with a two-year residency at Club Kyō, before moving on to his current role as a resident DJ at the prestigious Swanky CE LA VI Rooftop Club & Skybar at Marina Bay Sands. Here, he mesmerises audiences with his sophisticated sets, blending genres seamlessly and creating unforgettable experiences.
Internationally, Brendon P has performed in major cities such as Geneva, Gothenburg, Melbourne, London, New York, Miami, Taiwan, Hanoi, and Hong Kong. His ability to captivate diverse audiences has cemented his status as a global DJ, and his performances remain in high demand.
As a producer, Brendon has made significant contributions to the music industry, releasing original tracks and remixes across acclaimed labels like Defected (UK), In The Woods (USA), Los Grandes (Spain), and Hotbox Music (USA), among others. His work has been celebrated for its creativity and depth, further enhancing his influence in the electronic music scene.
One of his standout achievements was performing at the iconic Cielo Club in New York, a venue synonymous with excellence in electronic music. Nicolas Mattar, owner of Cielo and Output, hailed Brendon P as a "taste master," recognising his refined musical sensibilities and his ability to craft sets that resonate deeply with audiences.
Brendon’s artistry is defined by his meticulous attention to detail and his innate sophistication in blending past, present, and future elements into his performances. Whether behind the decks or in the studio, he continues to push boundaries, delivering sets that are both timeless and innovative. Audiences can always expect a transcendent experience when witnessing the remarkable talent of DJ Brendon P.
Bicycle Corporation's Roots 48 with guest Brendon P opens with Ennio Morricone's The Sicilian Clan in Noil Rago's re-work, followed by Body Electric's Magic Electronic in the Petko Turner edit. Loletta Halloway's Love Sensation then gives way to Tom Browne's Funkin' For Jamaica, an original Funk recording whose LNTG re-work is listed on Arista/Legacy.
Eli Escobar's I Love Rochelle, released through Razor-N-Tape, brings a clear Disco focus to the early sequence. Double Exposure's My Love Is Free in The Reflex Re-Vision and Shalamar's The Second Time Around in Pete LeFreq's version extend the run of reworked dancefloor records.
Noil Rago's Jimmy's Groove, on Electric Friends Music, introduces a Nu-Disco edge before Ian Dury & The Blockheads' Reasons To Be Cheerful appears in Andrew Clarke's Lost Break re-work. Modern Romance's Can You Move follows in The Re-Flex Re-Vision, while Glance's Strong Enough on Footjob adds Electronica to the set.
Lonnie Liston Smith's Give Peace A Chance receives a Dr. Packer re-work before The Stylistics' Searchin' appears in the MikeandTess Edit 4 Mix. The Vision featuring Andreya Triana then bring Mountains in Dave Lee's Live And Direct Extended Mix, with the version released on Z Records returning the programme to Disco.
Obas Nenor's And Others precedes Karl Sierra's Freedom Forever, an AWK Recordings release rooted in Deep House. Raw Deal's Father, in BP's Slight Edit, follows with the selection still centred on edits and extended club-ready material.
Todh Teri's Sampadan 22, released through Masala Movement, brings the programme into Indie Dance territory. ABBA's The Night Has Gone in the Ladies On Mars re-work closes the edition with another reinterpretation of a familiar catalogue recording.
DJ Brendon P Roots 16th of August 2020
Ennio Morricone - The Sicilian Clan (Noil Rago Re-work)
Body Electric - Magic Electronic (Petko Turner Edit)
Loletta Halloway - Love Senstion (Noil Rago Re-Work)
Tom Browne - Funkin’ For Jamaica (LNTG Re-Work)
Eli Escobar - I Love Rochelle
Double Exposure - My Love Is Free (The Reflex Re-Vision)
Shalamar - The Second Time Around (Pete LeFreq Version)
Noil Rago - Jimmy’s Groove
Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Reasons To Be Cheerful (Andrew Clarke’s Lost Break Re-Work)
Modern Romance - Can You Move (The Re-Flex Re-Vision)
Glance - Strong Enough
Lonnie Liston Smith - Give Peace A Chance (Dr. Packer Re-Work)
The Stylistics - Searchin’ (MikeandTess Edit 4 Mix)
The Vision feat. Andreya Triana - Mountains (Dave Lee Live And Direct Extended Mix)
Obas Nenor - And Others
Karl Sierra - Freedom Forever (Original Mix)
Raw Deal - Father (Original Mix - BP’s Slight Edit)
Todh Teri - Sampadan 22
ABBA - The Night Has Gone (Ladies On Mars Re-Work)
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