Moneymore is also the name of a farming district near Milton, New Zealand.

Moneymore is also the name of a large housing estate in Drogheda, Ireland.

Coordinates: 54°41′31″N 6°40′12″W / 54.692°N 6.670°W / 54.692; -6.670

Moneymore
Irish: Muine Mór
St John's Desertlynn Church of Ireland, in Moneymore
Moneymore shown within Northern Ireland
Population	1,369 (2001 Census)
Irish grid reference	H8583
District	Cookstown
County	County Londonderry
Country	Northern Ireland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	MAGHERAFELT
Postcode district	BT45
Dialling code	028
Police	Northern Ireland
Fire	Northern Ireland
Ambulance	Northern Ireland
EU Parliament	Northern Ireland
UK Parliament	Mid Ulster
NI Assembly	Mid Ulster
List of places: UK • Northern Ireland • County Londonderry

Moneymore (from Irish: Muine Mór, meaning "large thicket or large hill")^[1] is a village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 1,369 in the 2001 Census.

It is an example of a Plantation village in Mid-Ulster. It was the first town in Ulster to have piped water.

Geography[link]

Moneymore lies in a glen. The Ballymully River flows through the southern part of the village. The river rises on a large hill, Slieve Gallion (one of the Sperrins), which has a radio tower on top. The village is about 35 miles from the sea to the north.

History[link]

Originally built by the Worshipful Company of Drapers, the village was held in such esteem that they invested in a large scale reconstruction during 1817. During The Troubles, seven people were killed in or near Moneymore in violence related to the conflict, six of them by the Provisional IRA.

People[link]

• Walter Greer is a member of the Ulster Unionist Party. He is a local councillor in Cookstown District Council.
• Suspected serial killer John Bodkin Adams lived in Moneymore for a few years in the first decade of the twentieth century. He became a general practitioner and moved to Eastbourne in 1922. He was charged in 1957 with the murder of two patients but was controversially acquitted. He was, however, suspected of causing the death of 163 other patients.
• Richard William Enraght was an Anglican priest and religious controversialist. He was born in Moneymore on the 23 February 1837, the son of the Reverend Matthew Enraght the Assistant Curate of the parish.^[2]
• Brian Weir is a relatively famous 21st century explorer, was the first to climb to the summit of Mount Gee, South Australia (2,099 ft). Well known for being of a dubious nature. He was born and raised on a small farm holding on the outskirts of Moneymore. He has recently published his autobiography I Brian : A Modern Day Napoleon. He now resides in Geneva, Switzerland.
• Author and musician Rodney Orpheus was born and raised in Moneymore.
• Hugh McCloy Independent 'Save the Mid' Candidate for Mid Ulster during the 2011 Assembly Election

Places of interest[link]

The most notable building in the town is the 17th century Plantation house, Springhill, built and owned by the Conyngham, later Lenox-Conyngham family but since 1957 in the ownership of the National Trust.

Moneymore Model Village depicts life in rural Ulster at the time of the Plantation.

Transport[link]

• Moneymore railway station opened on 10 November 1856 and shut on 2 May 1955.^[3]

Amenities[link]

Moneymore has a surgery which serves villages such as The Loup, Ballyronan and Desertmartin. As well as that, Moneymore has Dalriada Emergency Surgery which is 24/7. It also has a post office, pharmacy, a number of convenience stores, a privately owned bus service, a privately owned crane company, and a privately owned bicycle shop. Until July 2006 there was a Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) station.

The GP in the Village's Surgery is Dr. Josef Kuriacose who spoke out against the lack of staff at Antrim Area Hsoptial and featured on BBC Newsline.^[4]

Sport[link]

• Moneymore GAC is the local Gaelic Athletic Association club.

Schools[link]

There are two primary schools in Moneymore: Moneymore Primary School (the state primary school) and St. Patrick's Primary School (a Roman Catholic primary school). Most children of secondary school age attend one of the schools in nearby Cookstown or Magherafelt.

Churches[link]

• St. John's Church (Church of Ireland)
• Church of SS John & Trea (Roman Catholic)
• Moneymore First Presbyterian Church
• Moneymore Second Presbyterian Church
• Moneymore Congregational Church
• Moneymore Gospel Hall

2001 Census[link]

Moneymore is classified as a village by the NI Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (i.e. with population between 1,000 and 2,250 people). On Census day (29 April 2001) there were 1,369 people living in Moneymore. Of these:

• 25.0% were aged under 16 years and 16.1% were aged 60 and over
• 45.29% of the population were male and 52.1% were female
• 47.8% were from a Catholic background and 51.0% were from a Protestant background;
• 3.1% of people aged 16–74 were unemployed.

For more details see: NI Neighbourhood Information Service

Trivia[link]

55 Rockview Park, a terraced house in Moneymore, was reportedly haunted. [1]

On Friday 15 February 2008 at 11.00pm a Second World War bombshell was found in the Millrace Manor estate. A number of houses were evacuated and the Mace convenience store was shut for a period of time. The police were called in and the mortar bomb was found incapable of exploding.

See also[link]

• Market Houses in Northern Ireland

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Moneymore

• Moneymore and Draperstown: The Architecture and Planning of the Estates of the Drapers Company in Ulster
• Moneymore Market Houses
• Photos of the town taken around 1920
• Moneymore GP

References[link]

1. ^ Placenames Database of Ireland
2. ^ From the baptismal registers of St John's church Desertlyn
3. ^ "Moneymore station" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. http://www.railscot.co.uk/Ireland/Irish_railways.pdf. Retrieved 2007-09-06. 
4. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-16621447

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Nicky Nyarko-Dei, known by his stage name Tempa T and also BBC, is an English Grime MC originating from East London and member of underground Grime Crew "Slew Dem Crew". Tempa T is particularly known for excitable nature, his angry lyrics, raw energy, muscles and the hype that he creates with his tracks. He has currently released one single, known as "Next Hype", and has featured on "Hypest Hype" by Chase & Status, He has made several well known tracks however his anthemic^[1] "Next Hype" is currently his only official solo release.^[2][3] He also has an appearance in the British film Shank, performing his song "Next Hype".

Early career[link]

His first public performance was in 2006 with Mike Crosby from Greater Manchester, SlewDem at The Chantelle Fiddy club night at 333 in Shoreditch. In 2007 he made himself known and recognised as the ‘angry Grime MC’ and ‘The hype man’, with his high energy and infectious stage presence.^[4] Tempa T's musical career was documented by Neo-Publishing.Inc in 2010 in Tempa T: Reviewing the Hype so Far. Tempa T stated in an interview in September 2011 that he is working on an album with the likes of Chase & Status, Jamie B. Conroy and Daniel Ayo. ^[5]

Discography[link]

Singles[link]

As a featured performer[link]

EPs[link]

• Next Hype Remixes (2009)

Bootlegs[link]

• The Best of Tempa T (2008)
• Would You Like Chips (N/A)
• Ram of Brookwood (N/A)

References[link]

1. ^ NEWS: Students protest to Tempa T. Urban Development (2010-12-11). Retrieved on 2011-04-20.
2. ^ Grime / Dubstep: The Year in Grime / Dubstep. Pitchfork. Retrieved on 2011-04-20.
3. ^ 2009: The year grime began to pay | Music. The Guardian. Retrieved on 2011-04-20.
4. ^ Tempa T: "They never seen anything like that on the island." | Dummy » New Music. Dummymag.com. Retrieved on 2011-04-20.
5. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrxnasvaX_E&feature=related

External links[link]

• A short Tempa T interview and documentary

Memphis Bleek
Background information
Birth name	Malik Cox
Born	(1978-06-23) June 23, 1978 (age 34)
Origin	Marcy Houses, Brooklyn, New York
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper Actor Record Producer
Years active	1995-present
Labels	Get Low Records (1996-Present) Roc-a-Fella Records (1996–2009) Mass Appeal Entertainment (2009-Present)
Associated acts	Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, Beenie Man, Too $hort, Ja Rule, DMX

Malik Cox (born June 23, 1978), better known by his rap persona of Memphis Bleek or "Bleek", is a New York rapper mainly known for his tenure with Roc-a-Fella Records and CEO of his own label Get Low Records. He has released four albums during his career (all of which went Gold) , and had planned to release The Process in 2011, although the album has yet to be completed.

Biography[link]

NYC 1998

Memphis Bleek was one of the first artists signed to Roc-A-Fella Records, as protege to long time friend, Jay-Z. He appeared on the Jay-Z Albums Reasonable Doubt, Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life, Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter, The Dynasty: Roc La Familia, and The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse.^[1] Bleeks first official appearance was Coming of Age from Reasonable Doubt. After the huge success of the multi-platinum Hard Knock Life album and exposure of the Roc-A-Fella camp, (a Memphis Bleek track off the aforementioned Jay-Z album, "It's Alright", actually charted on Billboard), the label released Memphis Bleek's debut album, Coming of Age. The album was the weeks Hot Shot Debut on the Billboard 200, peaking at #7 with 118,000 units sold in its first week.^[2] MEMPHIS which the rapper explained to pay homage to Pimps; Making Easy Money Pimping Hoes In Style. He has released 3 more albums since his debut, The Understanding, M.A.D.E., and 534(all of which went Gold) . In between the release of The Understanding and M.A.D.E., he took a three year hiatus, in which time he took care of his older brother, who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident.^[3] There are three significant notes to take away from the album 534, which was named after the building number where Memphis and Jay-Z grew up in the Marcy Projects. First, it was the first release from the "new" Roc-A-Fella Records, referring to Jay-Z becoming President of Def Jam.^[4] It was also the first official Def Jam recording by label mate turned international star, Rihanna, on the song "The One". And lastly, this album marks where Jay-Z released his first song since beginning his brief "retirement". The song was called "Dear Summer", in reference to what Jay called the time of the year when he would drop a classic album or single every year for 8 straight years, and how he had to metaphorically leave "her", Summer.^[5]

His single chart status has not proved to be as impressive, as much of his following being with Hip-Hop listeners following Jay-Z and the record Label, and not commercial singles success. His highest charting single was "Is That Yo Chick", Featuring Missy Elliott and Jay-Z, which peaked at #7 on the Hot Rap Singles Billboard Chart, and only one of two songs by the artist to crack the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #68, and the only track to appear on one of his solo albums. The other single being "It's Alright", appearing on the Hard Knock Life album by Jay-Z, peaking at #61 on the Billboard Hot 100.^[6] He has had countless collaborations with fellow hip-hop artists such as DMX, Ja Rule, T.I., and Trick Daddy, with many of the features coming with other Roc-A-Fella artists, including Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Cam'ron, Amil, Young Gunz, and of course Jay-Z.

In fall 2005, Memphis Bleek told MTV that he was recording an album called The Process, that he would describe as a make or break album, saying "I want to do an album that's through the roof, I want to do a classic album. I feel that if this album I'm not recording is a classic, I'm not even gonna put it out. I have to do it bigger than anybody has ever done it. I have to make a good record this time, not just talking-junk records."^[7] The rapper has worked on the album since 2005 and during that time frame he would release the songs "Hustla", "Get Ya Money Off" and "Let It Off". During this time, he would also leave Roc-A-Fella after Jay-Z told him he could run his own company and had the proper distribution deals to do so.^[8] He found a new home in 2009 when he signed to Mass Appeal Entertainment which is where he will release his long anticipated album The Process in 2010.^[9]

In the summer of 2010, he was on stage with Jay-Z, as a background singer, on the Swedish festival Peace&Love.

Filmography[link]

In 2002, Memphis Bleek made his acting debut in the film State Property. He played the role of Blizz. A year later, he was featured in the film, Paper Soldiers.

Discography[link]

Studio albums[link]

• 1999: Coming of Age
• 2001: The Understanding
• 2003: M.A.D.E.
• 2005: 534
• 2012: The Process

References[link]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Memphis Bleek

• Memphis Bleek on Myspace

P-Money
Scribe and P-Money (right) at the 2007 Big Day Out
Background information
Birth name	Peter Wadams
Origin	New Zealand
Genres	Rap
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Dirty Records
Associated acts	Scribe, Akon, Vince Harder
Website	www.pmoneymusic.com

Peter Wadams, better known by his stage name P-Money, is a New Zealand hip-hop DJ and producer. His most notable work is on the hit song "Everything" featuring New Zealand R&B singer Vince Harder, which reached number one on the RIANZ Singles Charts for three weeks in 2008.

Career[link]

P-Money's initial entry into the music industry was via DJ competitions and student radio. In 2004 he released his second studio album Magic City which charted at #2 on the RIANZ New Zealand Singles Chart. His first single of the album, "Stop The Music", featuring New Zealand rapper Scribe, scored P-Money his first solo #1 single and also charted within the top 10 of the Australian ARIAnet singles chart in April 2005.^[1] The album included collaborations with local and international artists such as Akon, Skillz, Jatis, Aasim, Capone, Sauce Money, Bobby Creekwater, Grandmaster Roc Raida and Scribe. The second single off the album "Keep on Calling", featured rising American hip-hop star Akon and charted at #23 in New Zealand.

He won the awards "Best Producer" (for his work on Scribe's multi-platinum album The Crusader) and "Songwriter of the Year" at the 2004 New Zealand Music Awards.^[2]

P-Money records for the label Dirty Records, which he co-owns with Callum August. The label was formed in 2002.

In September 2008 he released "Everything" featuring Vince Harder which peaked at #1 on the RIANZ New Zealand Singles Chart on 13 October, scoring P-Money his second number in his native country.^[1] In February 2009 a follow up to "Everything", "Angels", was released to radio and digitally.^{[citation needed]}

Awards[link]

1999 New Zealand ITF DJ Battle National Champion

2000 New Zealand ITF DJ Battle National Champion

2000 b-Net New Zealand Music Awards – Best Turntablist

2001 b-Net New Zealand Music Awards – Best Turntablist

2001 New Zealand ITF DJ Battle National Champion

2001 Technics DMC New Zealand Champion

2001 3rd Place Technics DMC WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS

2002 b-Net New Zealand Music Awards – Best Hip-Hop Release – “Big Things”

2004 APRA Silver Scroll Award – Songwriter Of The Year - “Not Many”

2004 RIANZ New Zealand Music Awards – Best Producer - Scribe “The Crusader”

2004 RIANZ New Zealand Music Awards – Songwriter/s Of The Year – “Not Many”

2005 b-Net New Zealand Music Awards – Best Hip-Hop Release – “Magic City”

2005 RIANZ New Zealand Music Awards – Best Urban Album – “Magic City”

2005 RIANZ New Zealand Music Awards – Best Male Solo Artist

2006 Australian Urban Music Awards – Best DJ

2006 Australian Urban Music Awards – Best Hip-Hop Single – “Stop The Music”

2007 Australian Urban Music Awards – Best Producer

2009 - RIANZ New Zealand Music Awards - Single Of The Year Finalist - "Everything ft. Vince Harder"

2010 - RIANZ New Zealand Music Awards - Best Electronic Album Finalist - "Everything [Album]"

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

Singles[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• P-Money's Blog - News, video clips, downloads
• P-Money's official home page - Information, photos, and video clips

J.D. Chakravarthy (born Nagulapati Srinivasa Chakravarthy; Telugu: నగులపతి శ్రీనివాస చక్రవర్తి) is an Indian film actor and director known for his works in South Indian film industry and Bollywood.^[1] He was starred in Hindi films like Shiva, Satya, Vaastu Shastra and Aag. He has directed films like Darwaza Bandh Rakho, Darna Zaroori Hai, Homam and Sidham. ^[2]

He is best known in Telugu cinema for his commendable performances in Money, Gulabi, Anaganaga Oka Roju, Premaku Velayara, Wife of V. Varaprasad, Egire Paavurama, Bombay Priyudu, Pape Naa Pranam, Deyyam, Mrugam and Madhyanam Hathya. ^[3][4]

Background[link]

Chakravarthy was born in a Telugu Brahmin family, to carnatic singer Dr. Santha Kovela Nagulapati and Suryanarayana Rao Nagulapati. He did his schooling in St. George's Grammar School (Hyderabad) and has completed B.E. from CBIT in Hyderabad. ^[5][6]

He debuted in 1989 through Ram Gopal Verma's debut Telugu film, Siva in a negative role as a student named J.D., and a supporting role in a Malayalam movie Ennodishtam Koodamo before devoting all his time to films under his mentor's Ram Gopal Verma's production. His first Hindi film in a lead role, released in theaters on 3 July 1998. Satya was critically acclaimed and was a commercial blockbuster.^[7]

Career[link]

Even though his career started at Annapurna Studios with Siva, his talent got recognition with Satya in Telugu and Hindi as well. He has worked on handful of Telugu films directed by ace film makers of the time like Krishna Vamsi, S. V. Krishna Reddy, K. Raghavendra Rao, Kodi Ramakrishna, E. V. V. Satyanarayana, Shiva Nageswara Rao and Vamsy.

In 2002, he essayed a role of Sri lankan Tamil Eelam fighter Dhileepan, in Mani Ratnam's Tamil film, Kannathil Muthamittal. He has returned to Telugu film industry with Homam. He has had a role in director Vishnuvardhan's recent Tamil film Sarvam, starring Arya and Trisha. ^[8]

Filmography[link]

Actor[link]

Awards[link]

Star Screen Awards

• Screen Award Special Jury Award - 1999 - Satya^[9]

References[link]

External links[link]

• http://www.andhraheadlines.com/BrowseArticle.aspx?catID=6&ArtID=68437
• J D Chakravarthy at the Internet Movie Database
• http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/jdchakri-siddham.html
• http://www.chitramala.com/news/arjun-in-contract-with-jd-123243.html
• http://www.totaltollywood.com/interviews/interviews.php?category=1&id=jd Interview
• http://www.telugump3songsdownload.com/?cat=11844