Thompson Iyamu
Thompson Iyamu (born 22 October 1968), known by his stage name P Tee Money, is a British DJ/EDM producer and remixer.[1] He is also an author and actor.
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Background information | |
Also known as | P Tee Money |
Born | Islington, London | 22 October 1968
Genres | EDM, Dance, Pop, Afro-beat, Electronica, House |
Occupation(s) | DJ/EDM producer, remixer, Actor and Writer |
Instruments | Synthesizer, Personal computer, MIDI controller, Drum machine, Sampler |
Years active | 1990 - Present |
Labels | P Tee Money Music |
Associated acts | Weird MC, Matthew S, Aquah, Smoothie, Pat-E, Addie Nicole, Nina Storey |
Website | pteemoney |
Iyamu is a grandson of Akenzua II, Oba of Benin from 1933 – 1978.[2]
Early life and education
Iyamu was born in Islington, London. He is a member of the Benin Royal Family as the grandson of Akenzua II and nephew of Princess Elizabeth Olowu. He was introduced to music at a young age and early influences included George Duke and Earth, Wind & Fire.[3]
At the age of four, his family moved to Nigeria where he completed his primary school, then was moved to a military academy. He received a degree in aeronautical engineering from the Nigerian Defence Academy. He later moved to London in 1988.[4]
Career
Iyamu started using the stage name P Tee Money when he began his career as a DJ in the early nineties.[5][6][7] He toured the UK with female Rap artist Weird MC in the latter half of 1990 and throughout 1991.[8][9][10] His style developed into progressive house.[11][12]
In 2018, Iyamu collaborated with producers Matthew S and Dirty Freek on a remix album of the song "When I Came Up".[13][14]
Writing
In 2015, Iyamu launched his first book titled The Players Code which was intended as a less predatory take on pickup artistry.[2]
In 2016, he released another book titled The Players Code Unleashed. He has also written series of erotic romance novels. In 2019 Iyamu published two more books Being Whit You and Wild Seduction, adding to his series of collections.[2]
Acting
Iyamu has appeared in a number of motion pictures. He had roles in both I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2003) and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001). He was also featured in The Mummy video game (2000), as well as the live action sequel The Mummy Returns (2001). He has acting credits in lower-budget movies as well, including Tom & Thomas (2002).[15]
Books
- Being Whit You ISBN 9781513647975
- Wild Seduction ISBN 9781635870657
- The Players Code ISBN 9781483552675
- The Players Code Unleashed ISBN 9781483585987
Discography
Albums
Year | Album |
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2017 | Rebirth |
2017 | Bounce |
2018 | Sandstorm |
2018 | I’m Not Afraid |
2019 | I Won’t Stop |
2019 | Bass Trouble |
Singles
Year | Title | Artists |
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2017 | Lights out | P Tee Money |
2017 | Good Time | P Tee Money |
2017 | Free your mind | P Tee Money (feat. Aqua) |
2017 | Heat Up | P Tee Money |
2017 | No Sweat | P Tee Money |
2018 | Tropical Dream | P Tee Money |
2018 | The Face in my dreams | P Tee Money (feat. Addie Nicole) |
2018 | You are my one | P Tee Money (feat. Nina Storey) |
2019 | Time is the greatest healer | P Tee Money |
2019 | Drown | P Tee Money (feat. Smoothie) |
2019 | Global | P Tee Money (feat. Pat-E) |
2019 | Money | P Tee Money (feat. Pat-E)[16] |
2020 | I Don’t wonna know | P Tee Money (feat. Addie Nicole) |
2020 | Finders Keepers | P Tee Money (feat. Smoothie) |
See also
- Akenzua II
- Akenzua family
- Princess Elizabeth Olowu
- Peju Layiwola
References
- "UK-based DJ Won't Stop Cruising in New Album". thisdaylive.com. 2019-08-02. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- "The unknown co-brain behind AFMA, P Tee Money". dailytimes.ng. Daily Times of Nigeria. 2019-08-26. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- "P Tee's dazzling style set Morocco on fire". sunnewsonline.com. 2019-10-13. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- "Everyone Must Endure The Hardships In Every Aspect Of Their Life. P Tee Money". independent.ng. Independent. 2019-10-18. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- Emmanuel Okogba (2018-08-21). "P Tee Money: The brain behind African Film and Music Award". vanguardngr.com. Vanguard. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- Jenna Melanson (2018-11-02). "PREMIERE – Bon Villan unveils "When I Came Up (Remixes)". canadianbeats.ca. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- "PTee Money extends hand of charity". vanguardngr.com. Vanguard. 2019-10-31. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- "DJs can do more than mix songs – P Tee Money". punchng.com. The Punch. 2019-08-10. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- Eniola Daniel (2019-11-02). "I Won't Stop, New Album From P Tee Money". guardian.ng. Guardian. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- Chuks Nwanne,"Coronavirus: P Tee Money Cancels Music Tours". guardian.ng. Guardian. 2020-03-21. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- Bolatito Adebola (2018-08-11). "Unfolding P Tee Money, The AFMA Creator". independent.ng. Independent. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- "Artistes should step out of comfort zones to grow — P Tee Money". punchng.com. The Punch. 2020-03-14. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- "UK-based DJ PTee Money drops album". thenationonlineng.net. 2019-05-29. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- "P Tee Money teams up Moroccan singer for Global". punchng.com. The Punch. 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- "Tom & Thomas (2002)Full Cast & Crew". imdb.com. IMBD. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- "Singer, P Tee Money buys brand new Bentley for his mother". vanguardngr.com. Vanguard. 2020-01-08. Retrieved 2019-11-08.