Mop Mop Explained
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 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)
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: 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 . April 5, 2014 . April 7, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140407111350/http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/tu/tu130321mop_mop_kamakumba#.UUugXSdI1Mh.twitter . dead .
- Web site: To Rome With Love (2012) - IMDb. August 26, 2020. IMDb.com.
- Web site: Eventi Romagna | IL CESENATE ANDREA "MOP MOP" BENINI HA INCONTRATO UNA LEGGENDA DEL SOUL, FRED WESLEY, PER IL SUO NUOVO DISCO "RUN AROUND" . April 5, 2014 . April 7, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140407074253/http://www.e20romagna.it/articolo.php?articolo=22776 . dead .
- Web site: Jahrescharts 2013 (3): Mojo Essentials. Redbull.com. August 26, 2020.
