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'''Thompson I.''' (born October 22, 1968) known by his stage name '''P Tee Money''' is a British [[DJ]]/[[Electronic dance music|EDM]] producer and [[Remix|remixer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/08/02/uk-based-dj-wont-stop-cruising-in-new-album/ |title=UK-based DJ Won’t Stop Cruising in New Album|publisher=thisdaylive.com |date=2019-08-02 |accessdate=2019-11-08}}</ref> He is also an author and actor.<ref name="LON">Natalie Roberts,{{cite web|url=https://londondailypost.com/meet-prince-thompson-the-dj-actor-author-and-singer/ |title=Meet Prince Thompson – The DJ, Actor, Author, and Singer|publisher=londondailypost.com |date=2019-05-05 |accessdate=2019-11-08}}</ref>

==Early life and education==
Iyamu was born in [[Islington]], [[London]]. He is a member of the [[Oba of Benin|Benin Royal Family]] and the grandson of [[Akenzua II]] and [[Princess Elizabeth Olowu]] is his aunt. He was introduced to music at a young age and early influences included [[George Duke]] and [[Earth, Wind & Fire]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/p-tees-dazzling-style-set-morocco-on-fire/|title=P Tee’s dazzling style set Morocco on fire|publisher=sunnewsonline.com |date=2019-10-13 |accessdate=2019-11-08}}</ref>

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 [[Aeronautics|Aeronautical engineering]] from the [[Nigerian Defence Academy]]. He later moved to London in 1988.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ng/everyone-must-endure-the-hardships-in-every-aspect-of-their-life-p-tee-money/|title=Everyone Must Endure The Hardships In Every Aspect Of Their Life. P Tee Money|publisher=independent.ng |date=2019-10-18 |accessdate=2019-11-08}}</ref>

==Career==
Iyamu started using the stage name ''P Tee Money'' when he began his career as a DJ in the early nineties.<ref>Emmanuel Okogba,{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/08/p-tee-money-the-brain-behind-african-film-and-music-award/|title=P Tee Money: The brain behind African Film and Music Award|publisher=vanguardngr.com|date=2018-08-21 |accessdate=2019-11-08}}</ref><ref>Jenna Melanson,{{cite web|url=https://canadianbeats.ca/2018/11/02/premiere-bon-villan-unveils-when-i-came-up-remixes/|title=PREMIERE – Bon Villan unveils “When I Came Up (Remixes)|publisher=canadianbeats.ca|date=2018-11-02 |accessdate=2019-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/10/ptee-money-extends-hand-of-charity/|title=PTee Money extends hand of charity|publisher=vanguardngr.com|date=2019-10-31 |accessdate=2019-11-08}}</ref> He toured the UK with female Rap artist [[Weird MC]] in the latter half of 1990 and throughout 1991.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://punchng.com/djs-can-do-more-than-mix-songs-p-tee-money/|title=DJs can do more than mix songs – P Tee Money|publisher=punchng.com|date=2019-08-10 |accessdate=2019-11-08}}</ref><ref>Eniola Daniel,{{cite web|url=https://guardian.ng/life/music/i-wont-stop-new-album-from-p-tee-money/|title=I Won’t Stop, New Album From P Tee Money|publisher=guardian.ng|date=2019-11-02 |accessdate=2019-11-08}}</ref> His style developed into progressive house.<ref>Bolatito Adebola,{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ng/unfolding-p-tee-money-the-afma-creator/
|title=Unfolding P Tee Money, The AFMA Creator|publisher=independent.ng|date=2018-08-11 |accessdate=2019-11-08}}</ref>

In 2018, Iyamu collaborated with producers [[Matthew S]] and Dirty Freek on a remix album of the song ''When
I Came Up''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/uk-based-dj-ptee-money-drops-album/
|title=UK-based DJ PTee Money drops album|publisher=thenationonlineng.net|date=2019-05-29 |accessdate=2019-11-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://punchng.com/p-tee-money-teams-up-moroccan-singer-for-global/|title=P Tee Money teams up Moroccan singer for Global|publisher=punchng.com|date=2019-10-15|accessdate=2019-11-08}}</ref>

===Writing===
In 2015, Iyamu launched his first book titled ''The Players Code'' which was intended as a less predatory take on pickup artistry.<ref>Jennifer Ross,{{cite web|url=https://www.theamericanreporter.com/meet-p-tee-money-the-6ft-dj-producer-writer-and-actor-with-an-african-royal-flush/|title=Meet P Tee Money, the 6ft DJ, Producer, Writer And Actor With An African Royal Flush|publisher=theamericanreporter.com|date=2019-08-20|accessdate=2019-11-08}}</ref>

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.<ref name="EXP">Arthur Perry,{{cite web|url=https://expresspaper.co.uk/prince-thompson-iyamu-british-dj-edm-producer-author-actor-more/|title=Prince Thomson Iyamu - British DJ, EDM Producer, Author, Actor & More |publisher=expresspaper.co.uk|date=2019-10-02|accessdate=2019-11-08}}</ref>

===Acting===
Iyamu has appeared in a number of motion pictures including; ''[[I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2003 film)]]'', ''[[Lara Croft: Tomb Raider]]'' (2001).<ref name="LON"/> He was also featured in ''The Mummy video game'' (2000), ''[[The Mummy Returns]]'' (2001). He has acting credits in other lower-budget movies including ''[[Tom & Thomas]]'' (2002).<ref name="EXP"/>

===Books===
* Being Whit You ISBN 9781513647975
* Wild Seduction ISBN 9781635870657
* The Players Code ISBN 9781483552675
* The Players code Unleashed ISBN 9781483585987

==Discography==
===Albums===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Album
|-
| 2017 || ''Rebirth''
|-
| 2017 || ''Bounce''
|-
| 2018 || ''Sandstorm''
|-
| 2018 || ''I’m Not Afraid''
|-
| 2019 || ''I Won’t Stop''
|-
| 2019 || ''Bass Trouble''
|-
|}

===Singles===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Artistes
|-
| 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)
|-
|}

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [https://imdb.com/name/nm9813905/externalsites?ref_=nm_sa_3/ Thompson Iyamu on IMDB]

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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1968 births]]
[[Category:British DJs]]

Revision as of 17:18, 10 November 2019

Prince
Thompson I.
Also known asP Tee Money
Born (1968-10-22) October 22, 1968 (age 55)
Islington, London
OriginBritain
Occupation(s)DJ/EDM producer and Remixer.
Websitepteemoney.com

Thompson I. (born October 22, 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.[2]

Early life and education

Iyamu was born in Islington, London. He is a member of the Benin Royal Family and the grandson of Akenzua II and Princess Elizabeth Olowu is his aunt. 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] His style developed into progressive house.[10]

In 2018, Iyamu collaborated with producers Matthew S and Dirty Freek on a remix album of the song When I Came Up.[11][12]

Writing

In 2015, Iyamu launched his first book titled The Players Code which was intended as a less predatory take on pickup artistry.[13]

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.[14]

Acting

Iyamu has appeared in a number of motion pictures including; I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (2003 film), Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001).[2] He was also featured in The Mummy video game (2000), The Mummy Returns (2001). He has acting credits in other lower-budget movies including Tom & Thomas (2002).[14]

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
2017 Rebirth
2017 Bounce
2018 Sandstorm
2018 I’m Not Afraid
2019 I Won’t Stop
2019 Bass Trouble

Singles

Year Title Artistes
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)

References

  1. ^ "UK-based DJ Won't Stop Cruising in New Album". thisdaylive.com. 2019-08-02. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
  2. ^ a b Natalie Roberts,"Meet Prince Thompson – The DJ, Actor, Author, and Singer". londondailypost.com. 2019-05-05. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
  3. ^ "P Tee's dazzling style set Morocco on fire". sunnewsonline.com. 2019-10-13. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
  4. ^ "Everyone Must Endure The Hardships In Every Aspect Of Their Life. P Tee Money". independent.ng. 2019-10-18. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
  5. ^ Emmanuel Okogba,"P Tee Money: The brain behind African Film and Music Award". vanguardngr.com. 2018-08-21. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
  6. ^ Jenna Melanson,"PREMIERE – Bon Villan unveils "When I Came Up (Remixes)". canadianbeats.ca. 2018-11-02. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
  7. ^ "PTee Money extends hand of charity". vanguardngr.com. 2019-10-31. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
  8. ^ "DJs can do more than mix songs – P Tee Money". punchng.com. 2019-08-10. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
  9. ^ Eniola Daniel,"I Won't Stop, New Album From P Tee Money". guardian.ng. 2019-11-02. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
  10. ^ Bolatito Adebola,"Unfolding P Tee Money, The AFMA Creator". independent.ng. 2018-08-11. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
  11. ^ "UK-based DJ PTee Money drops album". thenationonlineng.net. 2019-05-29. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
  12. ^ "P Tee Money teams up Moroccan singer for Global". punchng.com. 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
  13. ^ Jennifer Ross,"Meet P Tee Money, the 6ft DJ, Producer, Writer And Actor With An African Royal Flush". theamericanreporter.com. 2019-08-20. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
  14. ^ a b Arthur Perry,"Prince Thomson Iyamu - British DJ, EDM Producer, Author, Actor & More". expresspaper.co.uk. 2019-10-02. Retrieved 2019-11-08.

External links

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