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He’s the DJ clubbers know as the brains behind the smash hit “Satisfaction,” but Benny Benassi is no one-hit wonder.

The Italian stallion has carved himself a niche in dance music, championing a bubbly fusion of house, techno and electro. Set to smash Bed Supperclub’s dance floor into a million pieces Thursday night, Benassi spoke to CNNGo about life on the road -- and on his bike.

“I’ve been busy touring and working with my cousin and studio partner and producer, Alle,” he says.

The cousins Benassi have been working together since the late eighties when the duo would spin in their northern Italian hometown of Reggio Emilia.

From there it was a natural progression for the pair to move into production, making beats for everyone from Whigfield to JK, but it wasn’t until 2001 when Benny made dance floor waves with a tune from one of his own projects.

More than enough 'Satisfaction'

“I Feel So Fine” raced up the charts in Italy and the UK, while in 2003 Benassi achieved worldwide fame with the catchy bassline and vocals of “Satisfaction.” Although many rock bands end up resenting the tracks that shot them to fame, Benassi still has fond feelings for his creation.

“I am grateful to that track,” he says. “It launched my international career. I don’t always play it though. It depends on the vibe.”

As well as getting consistent radio and club play over the past six years, "Satisfaction" is also one of the tunes that wannabe spinsters can jam along to in the new “DJ Hero” videogame -- much like “Guitar Hero,” only with a turntable and a crossfader, which Benassi says is “great fun.”

Other work Benassi has been churning out includes a constant stream of remixes with his cousin. “We’ve been doing a lot of remixes recently: Madonna, Shakira, Kid Cudi, Mariah Carey, Mika …”

Despite his style of production becoming vogue to the point of being emulated by other aspiring producers, Benassi says it’s “flattering” that his work is held in such high regard.

Tools of the trade

Benassi says he’s ditched his burdensome bundles of records in favor of a Serato vinyl-emulation setup when he plays out in clubs around the world.

Approaching veteran status on the party scene, can the 42-year-old still connect with club kids now that he’s a little older and wiser? 

“Maybe I’m a little older. A little wiser? I’m not so sure,” he says. “I am definitely still connecting. That’s what keeps me going.”

Despite being a music producer, Benassi’s most prized possession is his 1946 bicycle. Touring the world and playing everywhere from Tokyo to Winnipeg doesn’t leave much time for extracurricular activities, but he still manages to squeeze in a few moments for his hobby from time to time.

“Cycling is part of my routine,” said Benassi. “I was planning on doing a bike tour, but it takes a lot of organizing, so I’m not sure if it’ll ever happen. But when I’m on tour, if I have an hour, I hire a bike and pedal wherever I am.”

If all this sounds like a cup of tea worth sipping then the only sensible thing to do would be to pay Bed Supperclub on Sukhumvit Soi 11 a visit Thursday night (November 26th). The legendary Benny Benassi says the good times that await Bangkok’s clubbers justify the hefty 1,200 baht price tag, which covers door tax and one free drink.

“It’s more fun than staying at home and watching TV.”