Prezioso & Marvin

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Prezioso & Marvin
(Prezioso feat. Marvin)
Origin Rome, Italy
Genres Italo dance
Years active1993–1999: Prezioso
1999–present
MembersAndrea Prezioso
Giorgio Prezioso
Alessandro Moschini (as Marvin)

Prezioso & Marvin is an Italo dance trio group founded in 1999 and made up of brothers Andrea and Giorgio Prezioso (known as Prezioso) in addition to Alessandro Moschini, known as Marvin. Prior to 1999, and starting from 1993, the brothers Andrea and Giorgio Prezioso were known as the duo Prezioso [pretˈtsjoːzo] . With Giorgio Prezioso taking a hiatus in 2007 to move to his own project Giorgio Prezioso & Libex (with DJ Libex), Prezioso & Marvin became a duo. But Giorgio returned to the formation in 2009.

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Both albums Back to Life (2000) and We Rule the Danza (2002) as well as earlier hits from 1999 to 2003 (including "Tell Me Why", "Rock the Discothek", "Emergency 911", "Let's Talk About a Man" and "Voglio Vederti Danzare") were all credited to Prezioso featuring Marvin. But from 2004, the name was changed to Prezioso & Marvin. G. Maiolini was the record producer of the group. They were signed to Bang Records with hit singles in countries including Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and Germany.The duo's 2000 song "Emergency 911", a remix of Gloria Estefan's 1984 song "Dr. Beat" went viral on social media in 2024, becoming popular on video-sharing platforms like TikTok and Instagram and was remixed again by Dj Johnrey as "Emergency Budots" in 2024, this time going viral as a dance trend. [1] [2]

The brothers have also released records as solo artists and as part of other ensembles and in various collaborations.

Members

Andrea Prezioso

Andrea Prezioso (born 31 October 1967) is a keyboard player in the trio.

In addition, he was part of the musical projects Game Boys, a duo with Eugenio Passalacqua (1991-1993), collaborated with the Dutch Electronic/Techno act Trauma. In 1991-1992, Andrea Prezioso and David Calzamatta formed the Precious X Project. Andrea Prezioso also collaborated in 1992 with Eugenio Passalacqua and Alessandro Moschini as Illegal. In 1993, he formed a short living duo with Eugenio Passalacqua as P.D.P. In 1993-1994, with Giorgio Prezioso and Eugenio Passalacqua was part of Corporation of Three. In 1996, Andrea Prezioso collaborated with Eugenio Passalacqua and Alessandro Moschini under the projects K.S. and Omega and Ramset.

In 1998, Andrea Prezioso, Giorgio Prezioso and Alessandro Moschini recorded as the act Stop Talking. In 2000, he was part of the project Quik with Alessandro Moschini, Giorgio Prezioso and Ricky Romanini.

Since 2012, he has been in the formation Re-Tide, an Italian project that revisits the underground music scene of the early 1970s and 1980s for the club music lovers. Re-Tide is a trio that also includes Danny Omich and Patrizio Mattei.

Giorgio Prezioso

Giorgio Prezioso in 2012 Giorgio Prezioso.jpg
Giorgio Prezioso in 2012

Giorgio Prezioso (born 23 February 1971) is the DJ of the band. At various times, he has used the Precious George and the mononym Prezioso.

His musical career began in 1987 at the age of 16, helped by his brother Andrea, about 4 years older and with whom he had produced various experimental pieces. He collaborated with Jovanotti at the Veleno disco club in Rome. In 1991, after winning the Walky Cup (a DJ competition).

In 1993-1994, Giorgio Prezioso was part of what was known as Corporation of Three with his brother Andrea Prezioso and with Eugenio Passalacqua, the latter he had collaborated with from 1991 to 1993 under the act Game Boys. In 2000, he was part of the project Quik with Alessandro Moschini, Andrea Prezioso and Ricky Romanini.

In 1996, Giorgio Prezioso collaborated with Federico Franchi and Mario Di Giacomo in an Italian Hard Trance project as The Alternative Creators.

In 1998, Giorgio Prezioso, Andrea Prezioso and Alessandro Moschini recorded as the act Stop Talking. In 1998, he was also in a duo act with Mauro Picotto under the name Tom Cat.

In 2006, Giorgio Prezioso took a hiatus from the band to work with Libero Bovolenta (known as DJ Libex). Tracks were released under Net's Work International. The collaboration was named Giorgio Prezioso & Libex. Giorgio Prezioso continues as a solo act.

Giorgio Prezioso is also famous for his radio work since 1996. His participation as a technician and co-host with Mario Fargetta of the two flagship programs of the afternoon time slot of Radio Deejay, with the projects The Deejay Time and the Deejay Parade, led by Albertino, again for Radio DeeJay curating and remixing the various compilations together with Mario Fargetta. Since 2007 he has been conducting also the m2o radio the programme Prezioso in Action and on Radio DeeJay the show Disco Ball. During 2008 he collaborated on the television program "Blister - Pillole dal web" broadcast on All Music television channel.

In 2014, a new project was launched by EDM DJ and producer Antonino Angemi with Giorgio Prezioso. The act, called Angemi & Prezioso, has included collaborations with Mike Candys and Tom Ferro. The act is signed with Revealed Recordings, which also includes the Dutch DJ Hardwell. The single Giorgio Prezioso also continues as a solo act.

Alessandro Moschini

Alessandro Moschini (born 2 August 1972) known by the alias Marvin in tribute to the renowned American boxer Marvelous Marvin Hagler.

He is the lead singer since 1999. In 1996, Alessandro Moschini had already collaborated with Andrea Prezioso and Eugenio Passalacqua under the projects K.S. and Omega and Ramset. In 1998, he recorded with Andrea Prezioso and Giorgio Prezioso as the act Stop Talking and in 2000, in the short-lived music project Quik with Andrea and Giorgio Prezioso and with Ricky Romanini. In 2004 to 2006, the same trio returned as 84 King Street and in 2008 the trio recorded as Noize Freakz.

Associated acts

Besides the main act, various members have been involved in a number of short-lasting musical projects. Of those we can mention:

Game Boys

In his early days in 1991–1993, Andrea Prezioso formed a group with Eugenio Passalacqua and David Calzamatta under the name Game Boys with various track releases like:

Precious X Project

In 1991–1992, Andrea Prezioso and David Calzamatta formed the acid techno electronic project Precious X Project.

Illegal

In 1992, Andrea Prezioso and Eugenio Passalacqua collaborated with Alessandro Moschini in the project Illegal, releasing the album In The Name of the Law.

Corporation of Three

In 1993–1994, Andrea Prezioso, Giorgio Prezioso and Eugenio Passalacqua launched yet another project they named Corporation of Three releasing two tracks:

P.D.P.

Also in 1993, Andrea Prezioso and Eugenio Passalacqua recorded under a duo named P.D.P.

K.S.

In 1996, Andrea Prezioso, Eugenio Passalacqua and Alessandro Moschini collaborated under the music project K.S. The trio had two releases:

Omega

In 1996, Andrea Prezioso, Alessandro Moschini and Eugenio Passalacqua recorded also under the name Omega releasing:

Ramset

In 1996, Andrea Prezioso, Alessandro Moschini and Eugenio Passalacqua also recorded under the name Ramset.

The Alternative Creators

In 1996, Giorgio Prezioso collaborated with Federico Franchi and Mario Di Giacomo in an Italian Hard Trance project as The Alternative Creators.

It's Deejay Time

It's Deejay Time was an Italian musical project started by Albertino and his radio crew, based on the starting theme of his radio programme "DeeJay Time" on Radio DeeJay. It's Deejay Time consisted of Alberto Di Molfetta, Fargetta, Giorgio Prezioso and Maurizio Molella. Twenty years later, in 2016, the project Deejay Time was reactivated for remixes of dance hits of 1990s.

Stop Talking

In 1998, Andrea Prezioso, Giorgio Prezioso and Alessandro Moschini recorded as the act Stop Talking.

Tom Cat

In 1998, Giorgio Prezioso collaborated with Mauro Picotto recording as Tom Cat.

Quik

In 2000, there was a short-lived music project Quik made up of Andrea Prezioso, Giorgio Prezioso, Alessandro Moschini and Ricky Romanini.

84 King Street

In the period 2004-2006, Andrea Prezioso, Giorgio Prezioso and Alessandro Moschini launched yet another Italian electro house project called 84 King Street. Releases included:

Giorgio Prezioso & Libex

In 2006, Giorgio Prezioso took a hiatus from the band to work with Libero Bovolenta (known as Libex). Tracks were released under Net's Work International. The collaboration was named Giorgio Prezioso & Libex, and continued until 2009. Releases Giorgio Prezioso & Libex included:

Noize Freakz

In 2008, Alessandro Moschini, Andrea Prezioso and Giorgio Prezioso also recorded as Noize Freakz. Releases included:

Re-Tide

Since 2012, Andrea Prezioso has been in the formation Re-Tide, an Italian project that revisits the underground music scene of the early 1970s and 1980s for the club music lovers. Re-Tide is a trio that also includes Danny Omich and Patrizio Mattei. Releases include:

Angemi & Prezioso

In 2014, a new project was launched by Italian EDM DJ and producer Antonino Angemi and Giorgio Prezioso. The act, called Angemi & Prezioso, has included collaborations with Mike Candys and Tom Ferro.

Discography: Prezioso

Albums

Singles and EPs

Discography: Prezioso & Marvin

Albums

(credited as Prezioso featuring Marvin)

YearAlbumPeak chart positions
AUT
[3] 		GER
[4] 		ITA
SUI
[3]
2000Back to Life349853
2002We Rule the Danza52 – –
Compilation album

EPs

Singles

YearSinglePeak chart positionsAlbum
AUT
[3] 		FRA
[3] 		GER
[4] 		ITA
[5] [6] 		SUI
[3]
Credited as Prezioso featuring Marvin
1999"Tell Me Why"2531099Back to Life
2000"Voices"34—81——
"Let Me Stay"10—322132
2001"Rock the Discothek"7—29——
"Emergency 911"5—7020—
"Let's Talk About a Man"14—3029—We Rule the Danza
2002"Somebody"43—55——
"We Rule the Danza"———21—
"In My Mind"———28—
"Bonjour"31——31—
2003"Voglio Vederti Danzare"32—946—Voglio Vederti Danzare
Credited as Prezioso & Marvin
2004"Le Louvre"———10—Singles only
2005"Rockin' Deejays"———43—
2006"Survival"—————
2007"Touch Me"—————
2009"I Believe"—————
"Happy Flight"—————
"The Riddle"—————
2011"Alone"—————
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Discography: Various productions and collaborations

1987
1988
1991
1992
1993
1995
1996
1998
2011

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  4. 1 2 German peaks [ dead link ]
  5. ↑ Italian peaks
  6. ↑ Italian peak for "We Rule the Danza"
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