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
Born (1977-03-14) March 14, 1977
OriginCesena, Italy
GenresJazz, funk, world music, nu-jazz
Occupation(s)Bandleader, composer
Instrument(s)Drums
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 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
  1. "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.
  2. "To Rome With Love (2012) - IMDb". IMDb.com. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  3. "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.
  4. "Jahrescharts 2013 (3): Mojo Essentials". Redbull.com. Retrieved August 26, 2020.


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