P-Money Interview
P-Money has released his new single Angels which follows the Aria Club Track Everything!
People attempting to put P-Money in a box should really think twice. The man knows no boundaries and here he is yet again delving into uncharted territory and delivering the goods.
Big Beat, Trance, Rave, House, Hip-Hop... put your own label on it but trust Mr. Money is set to surprise, challenge and excite listeners yet again. 'Angels' is high energy, brooding and intense with the angelic guest vocals of Ms. Julia Deans adding to the mix and mystery.
Lookout for P-Money starring in his first dramatic lead role in the upcoming film of the same name.
P-Money is regarded as one of New Zealands best DJ's rocking clubs all over the world, previously taking 3rd place at the prestigious Technics DMC World DJ Championships. His 8 year career has seen him spin alongside the worlds finest DJ's: Roc Raida, The X-Ecutioners, DJ Craze, A-Trak, Mix Master Mike, DJ Revolution and open up for the likes of: 50 Cent, Xzibit, The Roots, KRS ONE and Public Enemy to name a few.
Tell me a bit about Angels?
P-Money:I just finished it and it was fun. Whilst I was making the video it evolved into kind of a movie trailer, that sort of idea and from there it evolved into a film. It was a process putting it together.
How did it come together?
P-Money:It is a result of what I do. I was in the studio seeing what works. I began with the laugh, that you can hear in the track, and placed that with the drum rolls and worked with it. I wasnt very confident but my friend Even heard it and said Dude that sounds cool! I gained some confidence with the track then and I got my mate Julia to sing and we finished it.
How did it feel to hear your song played all over the airwaves?
P-Money:So great. At the start you dont have much and it evolves into bigger and better things. I am so proud.
Did you have any pre-conceived ideas about the music industry?
P-Money:Not really. I started out in the industry pretty early. I knew what I wanted; I wanted to be a DJ. As a teen I was doing all I could to practice and get out there and as I got older it happened. I got better and better gigs.
What music/artists do you listen to when you are not playing your own?
P-Money:I am actually listening to a lot of older music at the moment. I have Stevie Wonder in my car and Ive had it in my car for all of January, I really like it. I also have Diddys album, I think because there is a movie out at the moment, celebrating his life.
What are you looking forward to most about the Good Vibrations festivals?
P-Money:I want to see the size of the crowd! I hear you have huge crowds. The lineup is really up my alley, all the artists are hip-hop and dance which I love! I am also looking forward to seeing Q-Tip. I have been a fan of his since I was a teen.
How do you feel when you watch yourself of the big screen?
P-Money:Yeah its cool! Its fun Im keen doing it. I made my first video back when I was the member of a band; I was the DJ in the band. We made our first video clip for the first time in 2000. It still feels like it felt the first time, so good and very exciting!
Was there a moment when you knew you had made it in regards to your track Everything?
P-Money:There actually was. I know there was. The track went through many stages and took a while to develop because there were to writers. Two different people wrote the chorus and verse. I went through a few writers and when I found the right one, I knew I had made it. It was really good and as a DJ I knew it worked. I sent it to a few of my DJ friends and they said Dude this is really good, I didnt know you could do something this cool!
What inspires you?
P-Money:Usually other music, if somebody puts out new music, if its good and exciting I normally want to do something just as fresh and exciting. Or I want to better that. If I dont hear anything good my music normally slows down for a bit.
P-Money Info
o P-Money (Peter Wadams) is New Zealand's finest Hip-Hop producer.
o He was the recipient of the 2004 Vodafone Music Award's 'Producer of the Year' awardfor his work on Scribe's multi-platinum debut "The Crusader".
o In 2003 P-Money was credited with four top 5 hits including "Not Many - The Remix!","Stop, Drop and Roll" for the Deceptikonz and the number one's "Stand Up" and"Dreaming" performed by Scribe.
o He has produced and remixed tracks for an all-star line up of local artists, namely; Scribe,Che-Fu, King Kapisi, Nesian Mystik, Supergroove, Mareko, Deceptikonz.
o In 2002 he released his critically acclaimed landmark debut album "Big Things", whichobtained platinum sales in NZ. Also released was an Instrumental version, showcasingthe beats which made the album such a success.
o The follow up to "Big Things", "Magic City", took one step up from this, selling doubleplatinum in New Zealand alone and debuting at # 2 on the NZ Album Chart.o It was also released in Australia to great acclaim - the first single, "Stop The Music", wasrestriped onto Scribe's "The Crusader" for its Australian release - helping to take thatalbum to over 100,000 sales in Australia.
o "Stop The Music" reached Number 1 on the Radio Airplay charts as well as debuting at #1 on the NZ Singles Charts - where it stayed for 3 weeks, making its mark in the top 10for a further 7 weeks and achieving platinum sales. It also made a huge impact on the TVcharts, becoming the most played video on both C4 and Juice TV and garnering hugesupport from the public.
o The second track from the album, "Keep On Callin' featuring Akon", reached # 2 on theairplay charts and # 23 on the Singles chart - close to the highest position it could obtainwith a commercial single release. It also won the inaugural platinum award for Ringtonesand Caller tunes in New Zealand.
o Magic City picked up picked up Best Hip Hop Album and Best Male Solo Artist at theVodafone 2005 NZ Music Awards. It also won Best Hip Hop Album at the 2005 bNetawards.
o P-Money is also regarded as one of NZ's best DJ's rocking clubs all over the world,previously taking 3rd place at the prestigious Technics DMC World DJ Championships.His 8 year career has seen him spin alongside the world's finest DJ's Roc Raida, The XEcutioners,DJ Craze, A-Trak, Mix Master Mike, DJ Revolution and open up for the likesof 50 Cent, Xzibit, The Roots, KRS ONE and Public Enemy to name a few.
o In 2006 P Money produced the debut album from Dirty Records' latest signing, PNC.'Rookie Card' went on to win the Best Hip Hop album at the 2007 Vodafone New ZealandMusic Awards.
o In 2007 P Money released an album called 'Unreleased Joints and Remixes', which wasa compilation of rare cuts, demo's and official remixes produced by P-Money. This bodyof work has been collected from P-Money's own personal studio archives spanning thepast two years since the release of Magic City.
o Included in the collection were rare collaborations with some of New Zealand's mostrevered musicians i.e.; Dave Dobbyn and Che-Fu, International guest stars; Mystro and1200 Techniques, and enterprising local talent; PNC and Nikki Montana. The album wascritically acclaimed in New Zealand and is being released in Australia in 2008 via Grindin'Records.
o P Money is currently in the studio working on his third full length album, due for release in2009. The first single, 'Everything' featuring Vince Harder, is already proving a smash hit,having been # 1 on the NZ Singles Chart for two weeks and added to radio in NZ andAustralia.
P-Money Nominated at the 2009 Vodafone MTV AVMAS
P-Money Nominated in Best Kiwi category at the 2009 Vodafone MTV AVMAS straight off his performance at the Good Vibrations Festivals.
This nomination follows the number one New Zealand and number three Aria club track Everything. Everything appeared on a stack of popular compilations: Ministry Of Sound Clubbers Guide 2009 and Blazin 2009 (Nino Brown) and a few upcoming compilations yet to be released and in November 08 Everything was the most added track to Australian radio.
People attempting to put P-Money in a box should really think twice. The man knows no boundaries and here he is yet again delving into uncharted territory and delivering the goods.
Big Beat, Trance, Rave, House, Hip-Hop... put your own label on it but trust Mr. Money is set to surprise, challenge and excite listeners yet again. 'Angels' is high energy, brooding and intense with the angelic guest vocals of Ms. Julia Deans adding to the mix and mystery.
Lookout for P-Money starring in his first dramatic lead role in the upcoming film of the same name.
P-Money is regarded as one of New Zealands best DJ's rocking clubs all over the world, previously taking 3rd place at the prestigious Technics DMC World DJ Championships. His 8 year career has seen him spin alongside the worlds finest DJ's: Roc Raida, The X-Ecutioners, DJ Craze, A-Trak, Mix Master Mike, DJ Revolution and open up for the likes of: 50 Cent, Xzibit, The Roots, KRS ONE and Public Enemy to name a few.
P-Money was the recipient of the 2004 Vodafone Music Award's 'Producer of the Year' award for his work on Scribe's multi-platinum debut The Crusader. In 2003 P-Money was credited with four top 5 hits including: Not Many - The Remix!,Stop, Drop and Roll for the Deceptikonz and the number one tracks: Stand Up, and Dreaming performed by Scribe. He has produced and remixed tracks for an all-star line up of local artists, namely: Scribe, Che-Fu, King Kapisi, Nesian Mystik, Supergroove, Mareko, Deceptikonz
Angels
P Money
Grindin