| Klein + M.B.O. | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Origin | Milano, Italy |
| Genres | Electro, post-disco, US garage, R&B, Italo disco, Chicago house |
| Labels | Zanza (Italy) Atlantic (US) |
| Associated acts | Rossana Casale |
| Website | http://www.kleinandmbo.it |
| Members | |
| Mario Boncaldo | |
Klein + M.B.O. were an Italian post-disco musical group formed by producers, songwriters, and arrangers Mario Boncaldo (from Italy) and Tony Carrasco (from USA). Rossana Casale, a jazz singer along with American chorus singer Naimy Hacket, provided vocals on their records.
They are best known for their single "Dirty Talk"[1] which was originally released in Milan, Italy in 1982. It become an international underground hit. Further single releases such as "Wonderful",[1] "More Dirty Talk",[1] "The MBO Theme"[1] and others continues in a similar vein. Some of their songs were published in the United States by Atlantic Records.[1]
The first and only Klein + M.B.O. album was released initially as "De-Ja-Vu" and then later as "First". The album was recorded using Roland synthesizers and a Roland TR-808 drum machine and featured Davide Piatto on guitar.[2]
Some people say "Dirty Talk" is the first Chicago house record, because it was played in underground Chicago clubs by DJs and italo-disco records such as "Dirty Talk" inspired local producers. French recording duo Miss Kittin & The Hacker covered "Dirty Talk" for their 1998 EP Champagne.[3]
| Year | Song | Label | Dance Singles | R&B Singles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | "Dirty Talk" | Zanza / 25 West | #14[4] | ― |
| 1982 | "More Dirty Talk" | Zanza | ― | ― |
| 1982 | "Wonderful" | Zanza / Atlantic | ― | ― |
| 1983 | "The MBO Theme" | Zanza / Atlantic | ― | ― |
| 1986 | "Keep In Touch" | Zanza / Dance-Sing | ― | ― |