Thread: Benny Benassi Awarded GRAMMY for Public Enemy Remix Project

Benny Benassi Awarded GRAMMY for Public Enemy Remix Project

February 14, 2008 -- Benny Benassi Awarded GRAMMY for Public Enemy Remix Project

Ultra Records artist, Benny Benassi, took home a GRAMMY last night at the annual award show that has been celebrating the best in music for 50 years. The accomplished DJ and Producer won the coveted award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical, with his 'Bring the Noise Remix (Benny Benassi Sfaction Remix) Public Enemy.

"Benny Benassi did a fantastic job remixing Public Enemys classic 'Bring the Noise', it is great to see him get the recognition he deserves', said Patrick Moxey, President and Founder of Ultra Records. 'This remix sets the example of altering a classic and historic record to appeal to a new generation and audience, and we are proud the label is a part of the project. Congratulations to Benny on his win!"

Benny Benassi has long been known for his production work, with a list of electronic music hits such as ‘Satisfaction' and ‘Who's Your Daddy?'. He has also been recently commissioned to remix Jordin Sparks' duet with Chris Brown ‘No Air'.

"The work of Benny Benassi on "Bring the Noise" epitomizes what this remix is all about: Music is music, regardless of branding, labeling or rigid genre descriptions. Any award that elevates the DJ is also a celebration for hip-hop, which has the DJ mentality as the root of our music." stated Chuck D, from the world-renowned hip-hop group, Public Enemy

The GRAMMY award comes on the eve of a Benny Benassi new project, an artist album that is scheduled to release in May of this year.

Ultra Records was the label behind 3 of the 5 nominations in the same category.

Benny Benassi vs. Public Enemy - Bring the noise (Remix)