Bericochea debuted on Hawtin’s M_nus in 2003 with the EP ‘A’, and released his debut full length, ‘Rojo’, the same year. Here’s what xlr8r said about Rojo: “It's only coincidence that Ignacio Aguilera Bericochea's name is so reminiscent of the cochlea, that bony, shell-shaped part of the inner ear that's the heart of our hearing, but how fitting it is. I.A. Bericochea's music, a profoundly thinned-out minimal techno that's more absent than present, offers the profoundest kind of intense listening, grounded with bass that reverberates deep in the body and graced with white noise that seems to graze the very surface of the ear drum, like summer grasses brushing against weathered cement. "Rojo-like red eye," which reflects blood vessels in the eye of a photographed subject-is a journey into the pulsing heart of sound."
And The Wire: “Bericochea brings just enough emotional edge and sonic vibrancy to his dry minimalist beats and deep quavering bass patterns to give them a stealthy, unsettling life of their own. His compositions seem to come out of nowhere, accumulating an undeniable presence that lingers on long after the final shudder”
I.A. Bericochea’s next album, Sueño (2006), was mastered by Stefen Betke (aka Pole) and released on a label created for the purpose called Rojo.it.
Textura said: “There's no question the Basic Channel-Chain Reaction spirit is alive and well on I.A. Bericochea's forty-minute Sueño ... 'Sueño' means 'dream' in Spanish and there's certainly a spectral quality to the material ... Often sounding as if it was recorded in a hollow chamber, Bericochea's minimal techno manages to sound both skeletal and full, as showers of cymbal patterns, groaning bass lines, echoing reverberations, and skipping pulses come to the fore and then recede.”
The evasive and mysterious qualities of Beriochea’s sound arise from his broad exploration of sound in diverse contexts. In 1995 started playing bass in bands: metal, punk and instrumental. The best known was Actitud de Rechazo, a metal band that played in Spain, the most curious was Carosi, an emo-hardcore band which did an aventure to tour the west coast of the USA and Mexico.
In the early 00s following a stint studying physics at the University of Madrid, Ignacio Aguilera started to record found sounds, experimenting with beats and transformations, finding imediate success with his solo projects for with M_nus. Bericochea’s tracks have graced several minus compilations and mixes in the last few year, including DE9 Transitions and Magda’s ‘She’s a dancing machine’. He has toured solo throughout Spain and Mexico.
R1
I. A. Bericochea Lyrics
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Beviti una camomilla
Lui vuole la mia tipa
Mi fumo una pipa
Il mio cervello è sotto oc
Solo noi siamo veri og
Fanculo questo mondo
Le droghe le prendo in congo
Vi rincorro dove cazzo scappate
Inseguendo la mia vita maledetta
Ho la testa che mi infetta
Tiro dritto per la vetta
Questa roba non-è perfetta
Rione x villa
Solo pasta barilla
Non fotti con me quindi stai tranquilla
Ho il telefono che squilla
Stupido scorpio
Non ti vedo nemmeno con il telescopio
Vedo doppio
Domani scoppio
R1 sono il contatto
Soldi sporchi erba dentro il pacco
Sposto pacchi da un posto all'altro
Parli di noi parli del contatto
Flexo in centro sono strafatto
O mio dio bomber mulatto
Chiama Martin se vuoi la Mango
Nel rione stiamo flexando
Dicci solo cosa ti serve bianca o verde
Parlo di merce dimmi solo se vuoi la bianca venti veni
Sfondo la banca non gioco a fortnite non mi chiamo bacca capelli al cielo non uso lacca
La tua Nasty fa la vigliacca
Entra Enjoy chiudi baracca
Ho 5g nella mia giacca
La tua nasty è proprio una vacca
Blu Balenciaga non metto le yeezy
Io e Martin savage bambini droppo soldoni mica soldini
Pacchi di droga dentro i miei piumini
The lyrics to I. A. Bericochea's song "R1" depict a gritty and intense lifestyle in a rough neighborhood. The singer navigates through this world, emphasizing their loyalty and authenticity amidst the chaos. The opening lines refer to the division between the neighborhood ("rione") and the wealthier area ("villa"). As the singer relaxes with a cup of chamomile, someone expresses interest in their partner, but they shrug it off and casually smoke a pipe. The lyrics highlight the sense of detachment and defiance towards societal norms.
The lyrics also delve into the use of drugs as a coping mechanism, with the singer mentioning using drugs in the Congo. The mention of guns and chasing after people suggests a sense of danger and violence in their surroundings. Despite the troubles and the feeling of being cursed, the singer continues to strive for success and ascend to the top. They acknowledge that their lifestyle is far from perfect and that they are willing to do whatever is necessary to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Rione per villa
Navigating through the neighborhood towards the lavish lifestyle
Beviti una camomilla
Take a moment to relax and calm down
Lui vuole la mia tipa
He desires my girl, showing jealousy and rivalry
Mi fumo una pipa
I smoke a pipe, finding solace and escape
Il mio cervello è sotto oc
My mind is clouded, overwhelmed by thoughts
Solo noi siamo veri og
Only we are true original gangsters
Fanculo questo mondo
Screw this world and its problems
Le droghe le prendo in congo
I get drugs from far away places
Ti shotto con la 9 milli di mio frate
I shoot you with my brother's 9mm gun
Vi rincorro dove cazzo scappate
I chase after you wherever you try to escape
Inseguendo la mia vita maledetta
Chasing after my cursed life
Ho la testa che mi infetta
My mind is infected, consumed by negativity
Tiro dritto per la vetta
I strive straight for the top
Questa roba non-è perfetta
This situation is not perfect
Rione x villa
Transitioning from my neighborhood to the good life
Solo pasta barilla
Only the finest pasta, Barilla
Non fotti con me quindi stai tranquilla
Don't mess with me, so stay calm
Ho il telefono che squilla
My phone keeps ringing
Stupido scorpio
Stupid Scorpio, referring to a person
Non ti vedo nemmeno con il telescopio
I can't even see you with a telescope, implying insignificance
Vedo doppio
I see double, possibly due to intoxication
Domani scoppio
I explode tomorrow, metaphorically referring to taking action
R1 sono il contatto
I am the contact, referring to authority or influence
Soldi sporchi erba dentro il pacco
Dirty money, drugs inside the package
Sposto pacchi da un posto all'altro
I move packages from one place to another
Parli di noi parli del contatto
You talk about us, you talk about the contact
Flexo in centro sono strafatto
I flex in the center, I'm high on drugs
O mio dio bomber mulatto
Oh my God, mixed race bomber jacket
Chiama Martin se vuoi la Mango
Call Martin if you want the Mango, referring to a specific person or product
Nel rione stiamo flexando
In the neighborhood, we are flexing or showing off
Dicci solo cosa ti serve bianca o verde
Just tell us what you need, white or green, referring to different drugs
Parlo di merce dimmi solo se vuoi la bianca venti veni
I talk about merchandise, tell me if you want the white, twenty come
Sfondo la banca non gioco a fortnite non mi chiamo bacca
I break the bank, I don't play Fortnite, I'm not some fool
Capelli al cielo non uso lacca
Hair to the sky, I don't use hairspray
La tua Nasty fa la vigliacca
Your girl Nasty acts like a coward or traitor
Entra Enjoy chiudi baracca
Enter Enjoy, close the deal or stop the nonsense
Ho 5g nella mia giacca
I have 5 grams in my jacket
La tua nasty è proprio una vacca
Your girl is truly a bitch
Blu Balenciaga non metto le yeezy
Blue Balenciaga, I don't wear Yeezys, referring to fashion choices
Io e Martin savage bambini droppo soldoni mica soldini
Me and Martin, savage kids dropping big money, not small change
Pacchi di droga dentro i miei piumini
Packages of drugs inside my down jackets
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Rosato, Gabriele Rosato, Martin Faraglia
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