ArtistInfo

Baris Bicakci

Dance

Highly acclaimed by the world's most known and popular djs, Barýþ Býçakcý's interest of music started in his teenage years when he discovered his computer-generated skills accompanied with his taste in elecrtonic music. In 1996 when he started djing in Doðuþ FM, his music career began developing as he entered in a difficult professional process which soon helped him all through his way of music. Býçakcý prepared porgrammes in which he presented new electronic music tracks to audiences for five years at Doðuþ FM as his interest in this field expanded. He soon began taking part at the production department and became the music director of the radio station. In 2001 Barýþ left Doðuþ FM to continue his university education at Yeditepe University, Istanbul where he studied English Language and Literature. In the second half of 2001 Býçakcý's partnership with "DeepXperience" group started with whom he had the opportunity to present his djing skills in various clubs of Ýstanbul. Býçakcý made his first debut with his first record entitled "Barýþ Býçakcý-The Blue EP" after he signed an agreement with the newly developed British Record Company "Skee Recordings". In order to make progress in his own way of music Barýþ seperated from DeepXperience group and created his unique project which he called "DarkForm" towards the end of 2002. Býçakcý's second record entitled "DarkForm-Hopeful EP" was the first production of his "DarkForm" project. Based on a West House Tech-House sound. Barýþ's tracks in this album were admired by the world's most selected djs and producers such as Terry Francis, Jay Tripwire, Patrick Turner, Mazi, Grand Dell, David Duriez, Silicon Soul, Nathan Coles, Pillavin & Zimbardo and Joh Marsh. Besides this two artickles evaluating his tracks were published in "DJMag" magazine. In 2003 as "DarkForm" project's success increased Býçakcý got ready for his third album called "Barýþ Býçakcý-Believe in Me EP" which was released by one of the giants of house music companies "Brique Rouge Records". This record which ran out of stock in four days all around Europe made a great influence on amateur electronic music lovers as well as professional djs such as Eukatech, Mazi, Dj Linus and Toka who once again charted Barýþ's tracks. Býçakcý's last record appeared among the top 20 tracks selected by Hooj.com production company. In 2002 Barýþ who made a great influence on thousands with "Believe ýn Me" signed an agreement with one of Turkey's most popular electronic music production companies "909 Productions" which owns the country's one of most selected clubs "Crystal". The same year he signed five agreements for future releases with world's giant electronic music companies including Brique Rouge, Nortern Lights and Random House (which are both owned by the well-known producer & dj Jay Tripwire), Exun Records (The most famous house music record label of Germany) and Spain based Kabarett Records. Barýþ Býçakcý who was graduated from Yeditepe University's English Language and Literature department this year continues to make progress in his djing and produciton skills as he moves on succesfully in his own field of electronic music. Barýþ, who is 26 years old has performed at Turkey's various well-known clubs and party organizations since today. These organizations include Miller H2000 Time organization, Club Crystal, Club Element, 14, Pit Stop, Zihni CW parties, The Monastry, Club Ntron, Mood, Club Palmiye, Kitsch, Filter, Gaia Chocolate Club and Club Wasp.