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
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 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
  2. "To Rome With Love (2012) - IMDb". IMDb.com. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  4. "Jahrescharts 2013 (3): Mojo Essentials". Redbull.com. Retrieved August 26, 2020.


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