Black Machine

Black Machine is an Italian electronic music group, most active throughout the 1990s. They are best known for the singles "How Gee", "Funky Funky People" and "Jazz Machine", all of which charted in several countries across Europe.

Black Machine
Origin	Italy
Genres	Electronic, dance
Years active	1991–present
Labels	PLM Records New Music International London Carrere
Members	Marius Percali Pippo Landro Ottorino Menardi

In 1992, "How Gee" peaked at No. 45 in France^[1] and No. 32 in the Netherlands,^[2] with "Funky Funky People" and "Jazz Machine (Remix)" also charting in the top 40 of the Dutch Single Top 100, both reaching No. 38.^[3][4] "Funky Funky People" was a top 20 hit in Austria, peaking at No. 18.^[5] "How Gee" was most successful in the United Kingdom, where it reached No. 17 in April 1994.^[6] It also reached No. 37 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.^[7] The song was also featured in the 2021 film, House of Gucci.^[8]

Discography

Albums

• The Album (1992)
• Love 'N' Peace (1993)

Compilations

• Double Mix (1991)
• Double Mix (1993)

Singles

• "How Gee" (1991) - UK #17, NETH #32, FRA #45, U.S. Dance #37
• "Jazz Machine" (1992) - NETH #38
• "Funky Funky People" (1992) - AUT #18, NETH #38
• "Get Funky" (1993)
• "Love 'N' Peace" (1993)
• "U Make Me Come a Life" (1995)
• "Jump Up" (1996)
• "Thinkin' About You" (1997)
• "Funky Banana" (1999)
• "One, Two, Three, Four (How Gee)" (as Black Machine 2005) (2005)
• "How Gee (25th Anniversary)" (2018)