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| birth_name = Marco Benassi
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| origin = [[Reggio Emilia]], [[Italy]]
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* {{cite web|title=Kelis teams up with Benny Benassi |first=Robert |last=Copsey |publisher=[[Digital Spy]]. [[Hearst Corporation|Hearst Magazines UK]] |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a234671/kelis-teams-up-with-benny-benassi.html |date=28 June 2010 |access-date=29 March 2014}}
* {{cite web|title=Kelis teams up with Benny Benassi |first=Robert |last=Copsey |publisher=[[Digital Spy]]. [[Hearst Corporation|Hearst Magazines UK]] |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a234671/kelis-teams-up-with-benny-benassi.html |date=28 June 2010 |access-date=29 March 2014}}
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'''Marco''' "'''Benny'''" '''Benassi''' ({{IPA-it|ˈmarko ˈbɛnassi}}; born 13 July 1967) is an Italian DJ, record producer and remixer. He is widely seen as a pioneer of [[electro house]], a genre brought into the mainstream by his 2002 summer club hit "[[Satisfaction (Benny Benassi song)|Satisfaction]]".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.noiseprn.com/2016/07/11/benny-benassi-new-album/|title=Benny Benassi Announces New Album|work=Noiseporn|access-date=2018-03-01|language=en-US|quote=The chart-topping track paved the way for Benassi’s career and for what we know today as electro house.}}</ref>
'''Marco''' "'''Benny'''" '''Benassi''' ({{IPA|it|ˈmarko ˈbɛnni beˈnassi}}; born 13 July 1967) is an Italian DJ, [[record producer]] and remixer. He is widely seen as a pioneer of [[electro house]], a genre brought into the mainstream by his 2002 summer club hit "[[Satisfaction (Benny Benassi song)|Satisfaction]]".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.noiseprn.com/2016/07/11/benny-benassi-new-album/|title=Benny Benassi Announces New Album|work=Noiseporn|access-date=2018-03-01|language=en-US|quote=The chart-topping track paved the way for Benassi's career and for what we know today as electro house.|archive-date=2018-03-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301104140/http://www.noiseprn.com/2016/07/11/benny-benassi-new-album/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


He started his career as DJ along with his cousin [[Alle Benassi|Alessandro "Alle" Benassi]], forming the electronica duo [[Benassi Bros.]] Although he began to gain popularity with his pseudonym in 1997 by releasing the song "Electric Flying", his first international hit was "I Feel So Fine", launched in 2001 under the nickname KMC.
He started his career as DJ along with his cousin [[Alle Benassi|Alessandro "Alle" Benassi]], forming the electronica duo [[Benassi Bros.]] Although he began to gain popularity with his pseudonym in 1997 by releasing the song "Electric Flying", his first international hit was "I Feel So Fine", launched in 2001 under the nickname KMC.


In 2003, Benassi released his first solo debut album, ''[[Hypnotica (Benny Benassi album)|Hypnotica]]'', to positive reviews. It incorporates electroclash sounds and many elements of house music, and won the [[European Border Breakers Award]]. The following year, the debut album of the Benassi Bros., ''[[Pumphonia]]'', was released. Their track "Illusion" became very popular in the American club scene, finally peaking at number 4 on [[Hot Dance Club Play]]. Following "Hit My Heart" peaked at 15.
In 2003, Benassi released his first solo debut album, ''[[Hypnotica (Benny Benassi album)|Hypnotica]]'', to positive reviews. Known as a pioneer album for electro-house, it incorporates electroclash sounds, many elements of house music and MacInTalk voices, and won the [[European Border Breakers Award]]. The following year, the debut album of the Benassi Bros., ''[[Pumphonia]]'', was released. Their track "Illusion" became very popular in the American club scene, finally peaking at number 4 on [[Hot Dance Club Play]]. Following "Hit My Heart" peaked at 15.


In 2008, his remix of [[Public Enemy (band)|Public Enemy]]'s "[[Bring the Noise]]" won the [[Grammy Award]] for [[Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical|Best Remixed Recording]] at the [[50th Grammy Awards]]. In 2009, Benassi also entered the Top 100 DJs list from ''[[DJ Mag]]'' at #26,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.djmag.com/top100|title=DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs|work=[[DJ Mag]]|access-date=19 November 2009}}</ref> while in 2011 was rated #7 on DJ Poll Top 100 by ''DJ List'' web site.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedjlist.com/djs/|title=theDJlist.com}}</ref>
In 2008, his remix of [[Public Enemy (band)|Public Enemy]]'s "[[Bring the Noise]]" won the [[Grammy Award]] for [[Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical|Best Remixed Recording]] at the [[50th Grammy Awards]]. In 2009, Benassi also entered the Top 100 DJs list from ''[[DJ Mag]]'' at #26,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.djmag.com/top100|title=DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs|work=[[DJ Mag]]|access-date=19 November 2009}}</ref> while in 2011 was rated #7 on DJ Poll Top 100 by ''DJ List'' web site.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thedjlist.com/djs/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2007-02-10 |archive-date=2015-12-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208192901/http://thedjlist.com/djs/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==

===Early days===
===Early days===
A native of [[Milan]] and raised in [[Reggio Emilia]], DJ and producer Benassi, started DJing alongside cousin Alle Benassi in the late 1980s in their hometown, before moving to [[Larry Pignagnoli]]'s Off Limits production studio in the mid-1990s, creating music for various acts, including [[Whigfield]], J.K. and Ally & Jo.<ref>{{cite web|title=Benny Benassi Bio, Music, News & Shows |url=http://djz.com/featured_djs/benny-benassi/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130410182125/http://djz.com/featured_djs/benny-benassi/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 10, 2013 |publisher=DJZ.com |access-date=March 7, 2013 }}</ref> In 2001, Benassi, under the name KMC, released his first hit called "I Feel So Fine", with vocals by [[Dhany]]. The track first climbed the charts in Benassi's native Italy, and soon became a #1 hit in the UK club charts.<ref name="Benny Benassi - About" />
A native of [[Milan]] and raised in [[Reggio Emilia]], DJ and producer Benassi, started DJing alongside cousin Alle Benassi in the late 1980s in their hometown, before moving to [[Larry Pignagnoli]]'s Off Limits production studio in the mid-1990s, creating music for various acts, including [[Whigfield]], J.K. and Ally & Jo.<ref>{{cite web|title=Benny Benassi Bio, Music, News & Shows |url=http://djz.com/featured_djs/benny-benassi/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130410182125/http://djz.com/featured_djs/benny-benassi/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 10, 2013 |publisher=DJZ.com |access-date=March 7, 2013 }}</ref> In 2001, Benassi, under the name KMC, released his first hit called "I Feel So Fine", with vocals by [[Dhany]]. The track first climbed the charts in Benassi's native Italy, and soon became a #1 hit in the UK club charts.<ref name="Benny Benassi - About" />
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===2003–04: ''Hypnotica''===
===2003–04: ''Hypnotica''===
In 2003 Benny Benassi released his first solo debut album ''[[Hypnotica (Benny Benassi album)|Hypnotica]]'' (he won the European Border Breakers Award<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://esns.nl/ebba/ebba-results/|title=EBBA-results - Eurosonic Noorderslag|work=Eurosonic Noorderslag|access-date=2018-06-06|language=en-US}}</ref> in 2005 which racked up the most sales for an Italian album outside Italy).
In 2003 Benny Benassi released his first solo debut album ''[[Hypnotica (Benny Benassi album)|Hypnotica]]'' (he won the European Border Breakers Award<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://esns.nl/ebba/ebba-results/|title=EBBA-results - Eurosonic Noorderslag|work=Eurosonic Noorderslag|access-date=2018-06-06|language=en-US}}{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> in 2005 which racked up the most sales for an Italian album outside Italy).


===2005–07: ''Pumphonia'' and ''…Phobia''===
===2005–07: ''Pumphonia'' and ''…Phobia''===
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In 2009, he worked with [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]] on a remix for her single "[[Celebration (Madonna song)|Celebration]]" which was included on the official music video for the song.
In 2009, he worked with [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]] on a remix for her single "[[Celebration (Madonna song)|Celebration]]" which was included on the official music video for the song.


On 28 October 2009, [[DJ Magazine]] announced the results of their annual Top 100 DJ Poll, with [[Ultra Records]] artist Benny Benassi placed #26,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://djmag.com/top-100-djs/poll-2009-benny-benassi|title=Poll 2009: Benny Benassi|work=DJMag.com|access-date=2018-06-06}}</ref> 13 spots higher than the previous year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.djmag.com/top100 |title=DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs |publisher=DJ Magazine |access-date=2009-11-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091102052757/http://djmag.com/top100/ |archive-date=November 2, 2009 }}</ref>
On 28 October 2009, [[DJ Magazine]] announced the results of their annual Top 100 DJ Poll, with [[Ultra Records]] artist Benny Benassi placed #26, 13 spots higher than the previous year.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://djmag.com/top-100-djs/poll-2009-benny-benassi|title=Poll 2009: Benny Benassi|work=DJMag.com|access-date=2018-06-06}}</ref>


===2010–14: ''Electroman''===
===2010–14: ''Electroman''===
In 2010, Benassi released "Electro Sixteen", a video for Benny Benassi vs. "[[Iggy Pop]]", “[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gihA1O9-co4 Electro Sixteen],” published by Ultra Records, which is an experimental music video featuring more than 15,000 photographs from his DJ set at New York’s Electric Zoo Festival.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/bennybenassitv |title=YouTube videoclip |publisher=Youtube.com |access-date=2011-11-08}}</ref>
In 2010, Benassi released "Electro Sixteen", a video for Benny Benassi vs. "[[Iggy Pop]]", "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gihA1O9-co4 Electro Sixteen]," published by Ultra Records, which is an experimental music video featuring more than 15,000 photographs from his DJ set at New York's Electric Zoo Festival.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/bennybenassitv |title=YouTube videoclip |publisher=Youtube.com |access-date=2011-11-08}}</ref>


On 24 May 2010 "Spaceship", which featured [[Kelis]], [[apl.de.ap]] and Jean-Baptiste, was selected as the Song of the Day on About.com, with the site calling Benassi's production "tight and melodic, [while] Kelis turns in a fantastic performance." The single was released via digital download on 21 August and charted at #18 on the UK Dance singles chart on 28 August."<ref>{{cite web|title=Song of the Day: Benny Benassi feat. Kelis, apl.de.ap, & Jean-Baptiste - "Spaceship" |url= http://dancemusic.about.com/b/2010/05/24/song-of-the-day-benny-benassi-feat-kelis-apl-de-ap-jean-baptiste-spaceship.htm |publisher=about.com |date=2010-05-24 |access-date=2013-02-08}}</ref>
On 24 May 2010 "Spaceship", which featured [[Kelis]], [[apl.de.ap]] and Jean-Baptiste, was selected as the Song of the Day on About.com, with the site calling Benassi's production "tight and melodic, [while] Kelis turns in a fantastic performance." The single was released via digital download on 21 August and charted at #18 on the UK Dance singles chart on 28 August."<ref>{{cite web |title=Song of the Day: Benny Benassi feat. Kelis, apl.de.ap, & Jean-Baptiste - "Spaceship" |url=http://dancemusic.about.com/b/2010/05/24/song-of-the-day-benny-benassi-feat-kelis-apl-de-ap-jean-baptiste-spaceship.htm |publisher=about.com |date=2010-05-24 |access-date=2013-02-08 |archive-date=2011-08-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807084944/http://dancemusic.about.com/b/2010/05/24/song-of-the-day-benny-benassi-feat-kelis-apl-de-ap-jean-baptiste-spaceship.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>


On 23 January 2011, Benny Benassi released the music video for "Electroman", a single featuring [[T-Pain]].
On 23 January 2011, Benny Benassi released the music video for "Electroman", a single featuring [[T-Pain]].
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* 2004 – Three nominations at Dancestar, Miami and won the best video award.

* 2004 – DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs: Benny became number eighteen, the highest new entry.
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==See also==
==See also==
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Latest revision as of 21:37, 15 August 2024

For the footballer, see Marco Benassi (footballer).
Benny Benassi
Benassi in 2020
Benassi in 2020
Background information
Birth nameMarco Benassi
Also known as
  • Benny B.
  • Benny Bee
  • KMC
  • Benassi Bros.
  • Blue Storm
  • AL.BEN
  • Bat67
  • FB
Born (1967-07-13) 13 July 1967 (age 57)[1]
Milan, Italy
OriginReggio Emilia, Italy
Genres
Occupations
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • remixer
Instruments
  • Keyboards
  • synthesizer
  • music sequencer
  • drum machine
  • turntables
Years active1985–present
Labels
Member ofBenassi Bros.
Websitebennybenassi.com

Marco "Benny" Benassi (Italian pronunciation: [ˈmarko ˈbɛnni beˈnassi]; born 13 July 1967) is an Italian DJ, record producer and remixer. He is widely seen as a pioneer of electro house, a genre brought into the mainstream by his 2002 summer club hit "Satisfaction".[3]

He started his career as DJ along with his cousin Alessandro "Alle" Benassi, forming the electronica duo Benassi Bros. Although he began to gain popularity with his pseudonym in 1997 by releasing the song "Electric Flying", his first international hit was "I Feel So Fine", launched in 2001 under the nickname KMC.

In 2003, Benassi released his first solo debut album, Hypnotica, to positive reviews. Known as a pioneer album for electro-house, it incorporates electroclash sounds, many elements of house music and MacInTalk voices, and won the European Border Breakers Award. The following year, the debut album of the Benassi Bros., Pumphonia, was released. Their track "Illusion" became very popular in the American club scene, finally peaking at number 4 on Hot Dance Club Play. Following "Hit My Heart" peaked at 15.

In 2008, his remix of Public Enemy's "Bring the Noise" won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording at the 50th Grammy Awards. In 2009, Benassi also entered the Top 100 DJs list from DJ Mag at #26,[4] while in 2011 was rated #7 on DJ Poll Top 100 by DJ List web site.[5]

Career

[edit]

Early days

[edit]

A native of Milan and raised in Reggio Emilia, DJ and producer Benassi, started DJing alongside cousin Alle Benassi in the late 1980s in their hometown, before moving to Larry Pignagnoli's Off Limits production studio in the mid-1990s, creating music for various acts, including Whigfield, J.K. and Ally & Jo.[6] In 2001, Benassi, under the name KMC, released his first hit called "I Feel So Fine", with vocals by Dhany. The track first climbed the charts in Benassi's native Italy, and soon became a #1 hit in the UK club charts.[1]

Moving from house to electro, "Satisfaction" took Benassi's success worldwide a year later with high-profile DJs like Carl Cox, Darren Emerson, and Roger Sanchez offering praises. The track reached #2 in the UK Singles Chart[7] after the Ministry of Sound record company replaced the original video (an almost still picture of the band, overlaid with graphics) with a video of models using power tools.

2003–04: Hypnotica

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In 2003 Benny Benassi released his first solo debut album Hypnotica (he won the European Border Breakers Award[8] in 2005 which racked up the most sales for an Italian album outside Italy).

2005–07: Pumphonia and …Phobia

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Benassi often works with vocalists Paul French and Violeta, who are collectively known as The Biz. He produced a group with cousin Alle, called Benassi Bros., a project designed to shine the spotlight on the two Biz vocalists, Paul French and Violeta Claudia and other guest singers. A year after the release of Hypnotica, the album Pumphonia marked their first full-length release, and in 2005, Benassi Bros. released their second album …Phobia.

Some of Benassi's singles have charted high in the United Kingdom and have been played worldwide in clubs. Remixes for OutKast, Goldfrapp, and Felix da Housecat followed. Benassi also remixes music of his contemporaries, such as Tomcraft and Fischerspooner.

In 2005, Benassi founded the record label Pump-Kin Music. The focus of the label is primarily new and unsigned producers. The stated aim of the venture is to give exposure to some of the lesser known DJ/production talent across the world.

In August 2007, Benassi released a remix of Public Enemy's "Bring the Noise". The video for the track was created by Eclectic Method and features a montage of live footage from Public Enemy. It premiered on imeem.com. In February 2008, "Bring the Noise" won a Grammy for best Remix (Dance).

2008–09: Rock 'n' Rave

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His album Rock 'n' Rave was released on 16 June 2008. The first single from the album was "I Am Not Drunk."

Benassi also broadcasts the one-hour long The Benny Benassi Show on Sirius XM Radio's channel Area.[9] In 2009, he worked with Madonna on a remix for her single "Celebration" which was included on the official music video for the song.

On 28 October 2009, DJ Magazine announced the results of their annual Top 100 DJ Poll, with Ultra Records artist Benny Benassi placed #26, 13 spots higher than the previous year.[10]

2010–14: Electroman

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In 2010, Benassi released "Electro Sixteen", a video for Benny Benassi vs. "Iggy Pop", "Electro Sixteen," published by Ultra Records, which is an experimental music video featuring more than 15,000 photographs from his DJ set at New York's Electric Zoo Festival.[11]

On 24 May 2010 "Spaceship", which featured Kelis, apl.de.ap and Jean-Baptiste, was selected as the Song of the Day on About.com, with the site calling Benassi's production "tight and melodic, [while] Kelis turns in a fantastic performance." The single was released via digital download on 21 August and charted at #18 on the UK Dance singles chart on 28 August."[12]

On 23 January 2011, Benny Benassi released the music video for "Electroman", a single featuring T-Pain.

Benassi produced the track "Beautiful People", off Chris Brown's 2011 album F.A.M.E. and off Benassi's album Electroman, released June 7 the same year. Electroman includes several singles, such as "Cinema", "Electroman", "Spaceship" and "Control".[13]

In 2012, Benassi worked a second time with Chris Brown. He contributed to "Don't Wake Me Up" which was released as the fourth single of Brown's fifth studio album Fortune. Benny Benassi also worked with Madonna, producing three tracks for her latest album MDNA: Second single "Girl Gone Wild", "I'm Addicted" and "Best Friend" (the latter is a track which can be found on the deluxe edition of the album). In addition, Benassi produced "Stardust", a track of British recording artist Mika's recently released studio album The Origin of Love. Next to them, Benny Benassi produced Anjulie latest single "You & I".

In 2013, Benassi collaborated with John Legend and Heather Bright respectively for the songs "Dance the Pain Away" and "Ghost". In 2014, he released the single "Shooting Helicopters", featuring Serj Tankian.

2015–present

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In 2016, Benassi worked again with Chris Brown, releasing "Paradise",[14] which was later included in his fourth studio album Danceaholic. The album also features collaborations with Richard Judge, Marc Benjamin, Vassy, and Christian Burns.

On June 28, 2018, he collaborated with the duo Sofi Tukker for the single "Everybody Needs a Kiss".

Benassi is managed by Paul Sears for Cock an Ear and Dave Frank for Milk & Honey Music.

Discography

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Main article: Benny Benassi discography
Studio albums

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Nominee(s) Category Result Ref.
2004 European Border Breakers Award Hypnotica Italy Won [15]
NRJ Music Award Benny Benassi International Breakthrough of the Year Nominated [citation needed]
2005 Record Awards Hypnotica Foreign Album of the Year Won [16]
"Hit My Heart" Foreign Hit of the Year Nominated
Ringtone of the Year Nominated
2008 Grammy Awards "Bring the Noise" (Benny Benassi Sfaction Remix) Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical Won [17]

DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs

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Year Position Notes Ref.
2004 18 New Entry [10]
2006 26 —
2007 32 —
2008 39 —
2009 26 —
2010 26 Non-Mover
2011 27 —
2012 70 —
2013 89 —

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Benny Benassi - About". Benny Benassi. Archived from the original on 2010-11-20. Retrieved 2008-06-12.
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  3. ^ "Benny Benassi Announces New Album". Noiseporn. Archived from the original on 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2018-03-01. The chart-topping track paved the way for Benassi's career and for what we know today as electro house.
  4. ^ "DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs". DJ Mag. Retrieved 19 November 2009.
  5. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2007-02-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ "Benny Benassi Bio, Music, News & Shows". DJZ.com. Archived from the original on April 10, 2013. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
  7. ^ "satisfaction | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts. Retrieved 2018-06-06.
  8. ^ "EBBA-results - Eurosonic Noorderslag". Eurosonic Noorderslag. Retrieved 2018-06-06.[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ "Area Channel Guide". Sirius XM Radio. Archived from the original on December 18, 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-26.
  10. ^ a b "Poll 2009: Benny Benassi". DJMag.com. Retrieved 2018-06-06.
  11. ^ "YouTube videoclip". Youtube.com. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
  12. ^ "Song of the Day: Benny Benassi feat. Kelis, apl.de.ap, & Jean-Baptiste - "Spaceship"". about.com. 2010-05-24. Archived from the original on 2011-08-07. Retrieved 2013-02-08.
  13. ^ "Electroman Album Drops On June 7th". Bennybenassi.com. 2011-06-07. Archived from the original on 2011-11-01. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
  14. ^ "Paradise". Soundcloud. Retrieved 2017-03-26.
  15. ^ "Melua, Rice Among Border Breakers Winners". Billboard. 23 January 2005.
  16. ^ "Премия "Рекордъ-2005" Вручена Только "Белым Людям"". Intermedia.ru. 6 July 2005.
  17. ^ "Benny Benassi | Artist | GRAMMY.com". Grammy Awards.
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