Mop Mop
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Cesena, Italy |
| Genres | Jazz, funk, world music, nu-jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Bandleader, composer |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Agogo, INFRACom! |
| Website | Official website |
Andrea Benini (born March 14, 1977), better known by his stage name Mop Mop, is an Italian musician and producer.[1] He performs with his band, the Mop Mop Combo, as well as a DJ worldwide. Mop Mop achieved international recognition when he was included in the soundtrack of Woody Allen's To Rome With Love[2] in 2012.
Mop Mop's single "Run Around", featuring Funk legend Fred Wesley[3] on trombone and Anthony Joseph on vocals, has been charted as best dancefloor jazz track of 2013 according to Red Bull Music Academy Germany.[4]
Mop Mop Combo Personnel
- Andrea Benini - Drums
- Anthony Joseph - Vocals
- Alex Trebo - Piano, Keyboards
- Pasquale Mirra - Vibraphone
- Salvatore Lauriola - Bass
- Telonio - Bass
- Danilo Mineo - Percussion
Discography
Studio albums
- The 11th Pill (2005, Tam Tam Studio)
- Kiss of Kali (2009, INFRACom!)
- Ritual of the Savage (2010, INFRACom!)
- Isle of Magic (2013, Agogo)
- Lunar Love (2016, Agogo)
EPs/Singles
- Perfect Day EP, 12" EP (2006)
- Locomotive, Single (2008)
- Kiss of Kali, 12" EP (2008)
- Ritual of the Savage Remix, EP (2010)
- Ash, Single (2010)
- Ritual of the Savage Remix Vol2, EP (2011)
- Remixed : A Tropical Reconstruction, 12" EP (2013)
References
- ↑ KCRW Today's Top Tune|accessdate=March 20, 2013
- ↑ To Rome With Love Soundtrack|accessdate=April 5, 2012
- ↑ Il Cesenate Andrea "Mop Mop" Benini ha incontrato la leggenda del soul Fred Wesley|language=Italian|accessdate=March 25, 2013
- ↑ Die 15 besten Dancefloor- Hits des letzten Jahres – ausgewählt von Mojo-Resident-DJ Ralf Theil.|language=German|accessdate=January 6, 2014
External links
- Official website
- Mop Mop at Discogs
- The Financial Times music's review of Mop Mop album Isle Of Magic
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