Mop Mop

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
Background information
OriginCesena, Italy
GenresJazz, funk, world music, nu-jazz
Occupation(s)Bandleader, composer
InstrumentsDrums
Years active2005–present
LabelsAgogo, INFRACom!
WebsiteOfficial website

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)
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References
  1. KCRW Today's Top Tune|accessdate=March 20, 2013
  2. To Rome With Love Soundtrack|accessdate=April 5, 2012
  3. Il Cesenate Andrea "Mop Mop" Benini ha incontrato la leggenda del soul Fred Wesley|language=Italian|accessdate=March 25, 2013
  4. Die 15 besten Dancefloor- Hits des letzten Jahres – ausgewählt von Mojo-Resident-DJ Ralf Theil.|language=German|accessdate=January 6, 2014


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