Richest DJs

Pete Tong Net Worth

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1 year ago

February 3, 2023

Daniel Wanburg

Pete Tong's Net Worth as of 2024
$33 Million

Born Peter Michael Tong on the 30th July 1960 in Dartford, Kent, England, and is a DJ, and music producer, best known for his work for BBC Radio as a host of such shows as “Essential Mix”, and “Essential Selection”, and is also known for his work as a DJ having released over 40 compilation albums, which garnered him a massive following in the UK.

Have you ever wondered how rich Pete Tong is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Tong’s wealth is as high as $33 million, an amount earned through his successful career, which has been active since the early ‘80s.

Pete Tong Net Worth $33 Million

A native of Dartford, Pete went to King’s School in Rochester, Kent, and from an early age showed interest in music, firstly it was drums but he soon switched his interest to DJing, debuting at 15 years old as a DJ at his friends’ weddings. During his high school years, Pete was much of a booker, promoting clubs and bands with his friends, while also a part of the Kent “Soul Mafia”.

After school, Pete began using a van with a mobile disco, but he soon founded Family Function, his own club in Baker Street, London, and then launched his DJ career under the pseudonym Kickstart Roadshow, and then OHMS Roadshow. After some time Pete became a regular of Kings Lodge club in West Kingsdown, and then Hill Top, both in Kent. He became notable for such songs as Lonnie Liston Smith’s “Expansions” and Ritchie Cole’s “Groovin on a New York Afternoon”.

In the late ‘70s, he was hired as a staff writer for Blues & Soul Magazine, and after a year earned a promotion to features editor, a position he stayed in for three years, when he left the magazine to join the London Records as an A&R Manager. He was slowly building a name for himself, and listening to new music he came in touch with house music of Chicago, and in 1986 made a compilation album entitled “The House Sound of Chicago, Vol.

1”. Since then, he has become one of the most successful of British DJ’s, and worked with such clubs as Pacha then Eden nightclub in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza, and has performed in numerous events, including Wonderland which is his own creation, then has been a regular performer in Ibiza since its inception in 1991, and at the Together Winter Music Festival in London, all of which increased his wealth to a large degree.

When it comes to his career on radio, Pete first worked for Radio Invicta 92.4fm in the late ‘70s, and until joining BBC Radio, Pete also worked for Capital Radio.

It was in January 1991 that BBC Radio 1 launched the Essential Selection with Pete as the host of the show, which only increased his wealth and popularity. Thanks to his already successful career as a DJ, he was able to intertwine those two professions. Aside from “Essential Selection”, he also worked on the show “Essential Mix” on BBC Radio, while in 2012 he joined the iHeartRadio program “Evolution”, and later “Its All Gone Pete Tong”, further increasing his wealth.

During the 2014 New Year Honors, Pete was appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his contribution to Music and Broadcasting.

Regarding his personal life, Pete has two children with his ex-wife Deborah Tong, to whom he was married from 1990 until 2003. Since 2006, he has been married to Carolina Acosta.

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Richest DJs

DJ Self Net Worth

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21 hours ago

April 18, 2024

Daniel Wanburg

An American DJ and music producer, DJ Self was born on 20 January 1986, in Lagos, Nigeria. He is best known for his role in radio, broadcasting from 105.1 FM and Shade 45 Station. He has also appeared in the TV reality show ‘Love & Hip Hop,’ which has made him extremely popular in the US.

How rich is DJ Self? What’s his net worth, as of early 2016? As a successful producer and DJ, DJ Self has made a lot of money in the entertainment industry. As of early 2016, his net worth is estimated to be approaching $3 million. He has released numerous mixtapes, with ‘Expanding My Business’ being the most popular in the U.S. The TV Show ‘Love & Hip Hop’ has earned him a lot of money too, making him a relatively rich celebrity.

DJ Self Net Worth $3 Million

When it comes to the early life and education of DJ Self, his family managed to migrate to New York when he was three years old. According to some of the interviews he has done, it is clear that he was passionate about being a DJ from an early age, attending many local parties in his hometown. He made a point to get into the entertainment industry since he had fallen in love with music. He started doing mixtapes, and slowly became very popular in New York. In fact, he came to be known as ‘The Prince of New York’ due to his impressive talent. He says that he was inspired by Kid Capri, especially his record ‘I Got to Have It.’

DJ Self co-headed mixtapes from famous artists such as French Montana and Evil Empire, before releasing his own tape, ‘Expanding My Business,’ which was promoted by the hit single ‘Yeah Ok’ that featured Rick Ross and Kazzie.

DJ Self decided to try radio, working at Power 105.1, a New York famed radio station, in 2010. He was invited to make an appearance in ‘Love & Hip Hop’ reality TV series which premiered on 14 December 2015. Since then, he has been one of the cast members on the show that airs on VH1. It is reported that he earns a good salary, making his net worth increase with every episode.

When it comes to his personal life, DJ Self seems to be a very private person as he does not talk about his past relationships. However, from the reality show ‘Love & Hip Hop,’ it is clear that he is single. Since late 2015, there are two ladies: Yorma Hernandez and Cardi B, who are apparently close friends of his. Besides appearing in the show, DJ Self continues to release mixtapes, play music at parties and produce music.

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DJ Skee Net Worth

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21 hours ago

April 18, 2024

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Scott Keeney was born on 15 November 1983, in New York City, USA, and is a DJ, producer, radio personality, television host, entrepreneur and philanthropist, best known as the first DJ to discover and play famous artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Akon, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber.

So just how rich is DJ Skee? Sources state that Skee has earned a net worth of over $10 million, as of late 2016. His fortune has been accumulated during his career spanning 12 years as a DJ, producer, radio and television personality, as well as through multiple ventures under his umbrella.

DJ Skee Net Worth $1 Million

Skee grew up in Saint Paul, Minnesota where he attended Central High School. He began creating music in his teenage years, making his radio debut at 16 on the Minneapolis station KMOJ. This was his entrance into the music industry, and he soon found himself splitting time between Minnesota and New York City, working as a radio DJ, and establishing his net worth.

Upon his matriculation in 2001, Skee moved to Los Angeles, landing jobs at Loud Records and SRC Marketing under Steve Rifkind, helping to discover and break-in many artists as well as products. His satellite radio career started in 2004, when he began hosting his shows at Satellite Radio and Sirius XM. In 2007 he launched a show on the KPWR station, and the following year began working for the radio stations KIIS-FM and iHeartRadio. Skee’s shows became extremely popular, enabling him to reach a high level of fame and a considerable net worth.

In the meantime, he released a wide variety of mixtapes, and has collaborated and produced for major artists, such as Snoop Dogg, Chris Cornell and Michael Jackson. He has also composed music for video games such as HALO, adding to his wealth.

Throughout his career, Skee has given numerous live performances, and has toured worldwide, including a variety of high profile events, such as the grand opening of the $100 million mega club XS inside the Encore/Wynn Las Vegas, Grammy Awards, NFL Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Weekend, Diddy’s White Party and Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, to name a few. All these added to his net worth too.

Skee resigned from his radio career in 2014, and the following year he launched Dash Radio, a commercial-free digital radio platform which now has over 70 stations and over three million subscribers. The partners in the radio network include Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder, Kylie Jenner, “Odd Future” and other major names.

Aside from radio, Skee has also pursued a career in television. He has been frequently featured on major networks such as MTV, CNN, FOX, and CBS among other. What was once Skee’s YouTube channel has eventually become the hit music television series named “Skee.TV”, which airs on the Fuse network. On it, Skee conducts interviews with musicians and other celebrities and hosts various live performances. The show has also produced many acclaimed music videos and content, with artists such as Snoop Dogg, Chris Cornell, Soulja Boy, The Game, Ice Cube and others. Since its launch, the show has attracted worldwide audiences, becoming one of the most popular music based shows in the world. All add to Skee’s wealth.

In addition to being a successful DJ and a famous radio and television personality, Skee has also been a very active businessman. His marketing campaigns include the popular T-Mobile Sidekick, Daimler-Chrysler, NIKE, Google’s Android Platform and numerous record labels. In addition, he has been credited for writing pieces for major magazines, such as Forbes, Billboard and Ink magazine, as well as for ESPN. Skee also owns a retail chain, with its flagship store location in the Beverly Center in Beverly Hills, California. His business ventures have also improved his wealth.

Skee’s thriving career in not just music, but also in fashion, technology and everything in between, and has enabled him to become a cultural icon and to earn numerous awards and accolades, including DJ Of The Year at the Global Spin Awards. He has also been selected among influential “Power Players: 30 Under 30” by Billboard Magazine and by Forbes.

In his private life, Skee tends to be very secretive. Hence, sources have no information about his relationship status.

The talented DJ is very active as a humanitarian, and has been involved in numerous charities, including Music Cares, Music Unites, A Place Called Home, Nothing But Nets, City of Hope, and others. He is a Celebrity Ambassador for the non-profit organization After-School All-Stars and an official champion for the UN Foundation.