Ignacio Aguilera Bericochea (I.A.Bericochea) is a producer who, in the spir… Read Full Bio ↴Ignacio Aguilera Bericochea (I.A.Bericochea) is a producer who, in the spirit of Persona Records, comes not from the DJ scene but from an eclectic background. In Bericochea's case, lots of bands and the study of physics. A bass player and electronic music producer who is inspired by the concrete world of materials, his haunting music explores the way sounds are transformed from substance to wave and back again, mutating the noises of wood, metal and everyday detrius into otherworldy atmospheres. Beat driven, dusky and textured, Bericochea’s tracks haunt dark rooms and twilit spaces with their shadows, but the unfurling melodies are nontheless playful.

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.

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I. A. Bericochea Lyrics

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Ouço ela gritando, Marco Polo
Chata pra caralh*, toma unfollow

R2, colou com meu bonde, tô com minha princesa, WillyZin, tipo Han-Solo

WillyZin, tipo Han Solo

Essa bala purple tá morrendo no copo

20 na gun, ela no colo, geral sabe que você quer ter meu copo

Willy mudando essa vibe, Audemars no meu pulso minhas horas é de marte

Ouro no dente, você sabe que é caro, meu parça essa porra não é carie

No close’têm lv e cartier
With my hoe, tô colando na party

Jogo da life, não aperto no pause
Bolando meus versos, bafora minha vibe

Em outro universo fazendo história
Só com 17 nasci pra ser foda

Vivendo igual Carti nessa magnólia
Não curte minha face, então morde tuas costas

Chapado de pepsi, ela de coca
Encheu meu saco, tô mandando embora

Chega mentindo, depois descendo
Acha que me engana igual cavalo de tróia

Acha que me engana igual cavalo de tróia
Tá ficando louca cheia de paranóia

Ideias malucas sabe eu tenho de sobra
Avisa sua mãe que ela parece minha sogra

Nem sou pianista e tô tocando essas notas
No banco da frente hoje ela pilota

Farmando esse frag, me sentindo no dota
Igual battlefield toma tiro nas costas

Ouço ela gritando, Marco Polo
Chata pra caralh*, toma unfollow

R2, colou com meu bonde, tô com minha princesa, WillyZin, tipo Han-Solo

WillyZin, tipo Han Solo
Essa bala purple tá morrendo no copo

20 na gun, ela no colo, geral sabe que você quer ter meu copo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "R2" by I. A. Bericochea convey a sense of confidence and swagger. The song starts with the artist mentioning someone screaming Marco Polo, indicating that they are seeking attention or trying to find their way in a metaphorical sense. The next line refers to someone being annoying and deserving an unfollow, perhaps suggesting that the artist is uninterested in negative or toxic relationships.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the artist's association with their crew, mentioning R2 and their "princess." The reference to "WillyZin, tipo Han Solo" can be interpreted as the artist comparing themselves to the daring and independent character from the Star Wars franchise. This line suggests that the artist sees themselves as a lone wolf, confident and capable of handling situations on their own.

The following lines mention a purple bullet dying in a cup, which could represent a drink or substance that is losing its effect. The number "20" on a gun is referenced, potentially signifying the artist's readiness to defend themselves. The line "geral sabe que você quer ter meu copo" indicates that others desire what the artist has.

The rest of the lyrics touch on various themes such as personal style, material possessions, and the artist's perception of themselves. The song reflects a rebellious and self-assured attitude, alluding to the artist's aspiration to make a name for themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

Ouço ela gritando, Marco Polo
I hear her shouting, Marco Polo

Chata pra caralh*, toma unfollow
Annoying as hell, unfollow her

R2, colou com meu bonde, tô com minha princesa, WillyZin, tipo Han-Solo
R2, joined my squad, with my princess, WillyZin, like Han Solo

WillyZin, tipo Han Solo
WillyZin, like Han Solo

Essa bala purple tá morrendo no copo
This purple pill is dying in the glass

20 na gun, ela no colo, geral sabe que você quer ter meu copo
20 in the gun, she on my lap, everyone knows you want my glass

Willy mudando essa vibe, Audemars no meu pulso minhas horas é de marte
Willy changing this vibe, Audemars on my wrist, my time is from Mars

Ouro no dente, você sabe que é caro, meu parça essa porra não é carie
Gold in the tooth, you know it's expensive, my buddy this shit is not cheap

R2I. A. Bericochea Lyrics

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I. A. Bericochea Lyrics