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Ben Mono is an artist whose diversity commands its own stylistic path.
As a producer and DJ his unique framework of sound is always open to new influences and a wide range of directions.
He is counted as one of the few musicians today who is a convincing mediator in the struggle between the different scenes.
Based in Berlin now, the artist who is originally from Munich, is active on various platforms such as Ed Banger, Gomma, Compost, Exploited or Permanent Vacation. All the while Ben Mono loves understatement – he simply does not want to hide behind a bunch of project names.
Furthermore his musical vision is strong enough to influence in various very different scenes. Already three years ago, he was a pioneer in mixing digital sound aesthetics with B-Boy vibes. Bit Hop was born.
In the meantime Mono has moved on to new projects. Be it as a guitar player with the band Munk or while playing with indie aesthetics, emphasized for the dancefloor the Dj always pushes the boundaries.
His international audience reacts with enthusiasm. So bookings are coming in from various directions. So in the meantime Ben Mono has performed with such divers acts as Carl Craig, Dizzee Rascal, Booka Shade, Prins Thomas, MSTRKRFT, Shit Disco and Digitalism amongst others.
On his recent South America tour, he traveled 35.000 kilometers to do 14 shows in Brazil, Argentina and Chile. He will soon be touring the US, Australia and Vietnam; there are also plans to visit China again for the 3rd time.
Currently between gigs he is working on a new album, which will present Bit Hop in combination with elements of live music. Collaborations are already confirmed with TY (UK), the grand old man Rob Birch of the Stereo MCs and Yo Majesty (not the first time) - further surprises are to be expected.
QUOTES ON “HIT THE BIT”
“Sounds great - dark electro vibe between Cybotron and Prince!”
(Gaspard Augé – Justice)
“Ben Mono helped my girlfriend getting pregnant!!
(Diplo – Mad Decent)
“The new Ben Mono album is incredible!”
(John Starlight – Zombie Nation)
Albums:
Ben Mono "Hit The Bit" – Compost
Ben Mono "Dual" – Compost
Wei-Chi "One I, Two Eyes" – Compost
12-Inches:
Ben Mono “Hit The Bit Remixed” - Compost
Ben Mono “Jesus Was A B-Boy” – Compost
Ben Mono "Transmission" – Compost
Ben Mono "Protection" Remixes – Compost
Ben Mono "Universal Unit" – Compost
Ben Mono "Plastik Passion" – Compost
Remixes:
Munk – “No Milk” (ben mono remix) - Gomma
Joyce Muniz – Music Sick (ben mono remix) - Top Billin´
Columbus – “Love Machine” (ben mono remix) – Estrela
Bunnylake vs. Christopher Just – “The Very Last Party” (Ben Mono Remix) – Klein Records
Data MC – “Intergalactic” (ben mono remix) – BBE
Lorenz Rhode – “Motor Cortex (ben mono remix) – Exploited Rec
Taan Newjam – “Disco Guy” (ben mono remix) – Urbasian Music
Niyi – “Amelia” (ben mono remix) – white
Emma – Emma Not (ben mono remix) – itd music
Hello Kate – “Don´t Panic” – Flowercuts Records
Zort – “Mambo Poa Partino” (ben mono remix) – Revolt into Style
The Killergroove Formula – “Killergroove Uppercut” (ben mono´s sharp remix) – Bungalow
Purple Crush – “Get Digital” (ben mono remix) – Crushed Records
Vivek – “If We´re Talking” (ben mono remix) – Kuskus
When Saints Go Machine – “You Should Be Someone Else” (ben mono remix) – unreleased
Maral Salmassi “Natural Fun” (ben mono remix) – Television Rocks
Shortboard “Together” (Ben Mono Remix) – Curlcurl
Stick Figures “Slim Pickings” (Ben Mono Remix) – Future Classic
General Electrics "Facing That Void" (Ben Mono's Snack Those Kids Mix) – Compost
Gabriel Ananda "Süssholz" (Ben Mono’s Low Level Mix) – Compost
Max Berlin "Elle & Moi" Ben Mono Remix (USA Import)
Afro Saxon "U´ll Never Know" (Ben mono Remix) – Striking Hand
Jaymz Nylon "Virgin Sand" (Ben Mono Remix) – Perfect Toy
Martin Peter "Psychoville" (Ben Mono´s Shrink Mix) – Angora Steel
Further projects:
GBs “Lucky In Vichy” – Gomma
Only Fools And Horses – “Spectacle Wins” - Permanent Vacation
Force & Paul "Breakbeat Mutation" – Compost
Force & Paul "Blue Movie, Chocolate Bar " – Compost
Force & Paul "Casablanca" (FSOJ Vol. 5) – Compost
Space Clique "Exit #1 Luna Park" – Spininng Wheel
Space Clique "Cosmic Confusion" – Spininng Wheel
Space Clique "Continue the Journey" – Spinning Wheel
Druckwelle "Three Quatters" (Space Clique Remix) – Spininng Wheel
Blue Monkeys "The Way You Make Me Feel"(Space Clique Remix) – Spinning Wheel
Micatone "Sit Beside Me" (Space Clique Remix) – No Zession/Sonar Kollektiv
Chari Chari "We" (Space Clique Remix) – Ultima
Ben Mono & Georg Bär "Lucky In Vichy" – Gomma
Sonic Surfer "Lizard Land" – 2bob-soundz
Sonic Surfer "Insect Island" – Spininng Wheel
Element Peak Squad "Midi Message" – Beatinfusion
Film Music:
OST “Lautlos” – Island Recordings (for X-Filme Productions)
Short film "Framed" (in collaboration with Gary Marlowe)
Short film "Styx" (in collaboration with Gary Marlowe)
Advertising Spot "Deutsche Krebshilfe" (German Cancer Aid)
