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| Background information | |
| Born | (1977-03-14) March 14, 1977 (age 47) |
| Origin | Cesena, Italy |
| Genres | Jazz, funk, world music, nu-jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Bandleader, composer |
| Instrument | 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. 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 in 2012.
Mop Mop's single "Run Around", featuring Funk legend Fred Wesley on trombone and Anthony Joseph on vocals, has been charted as best dancefloor jazz track of 2013 according to Red Bull Music Academy Germany.
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 and 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
- "Mop Mop: Kamakumba - Today's Top Tune on KCRW 89.9 FM | Internet Public Radio Station Streaming Live Independent Music & NPR News Online from Los Angeles, CA". Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- "To Rome With Love (2012) - IMDb". IMDb.com. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
- "Eventi Romagna | IL CESENATE ANDREA "MOP MOP" BENINI HA INCONTRATO UNA LEGGENDA DEL SOUL, FRED WESLEY, PER IL SUO NUOVO DISCO "RUN AROUND"". Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- "Jahrescharts 2013 (3): Mojo Essentials". Redbull.com. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
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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