MonoNeon
Dywane Thomas Jr. | |
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Dywane Thomas Jr. ("MonoNeon", formerly known as "Polyneon") | |
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| Birth name | Dywane Eric Thomas Jr. |
| Also known as | MonoNeon Polyneon Dwayne Thomas DJ |
| Born | August 6, 1990 Memphis, Tennessee |
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Dywane Eric Thomas Jr. (born August 6, 1990), professionally known as MonoNeon, is an American bassist, experimental musician, singer and songwriter. His work, spanning multiple experimental projects and collaborations, including with American musician Prince, has seen an online cult following. Thomas was the last bassist Prince hired before his death in 2016, and he additionally played bass on American singer Ne-Yo song "Makin' A Movie" released in 2010. MonoNeon also played bass on Georgia Anne Muldrow's EP "Ms. One" (2014). He has since become known for his videos that harmonize viral videos with basslines, and his compositions that utilize microtonality. He is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. In 2025 MonoNeon produced and performed on a song titled "God Reason" featuring Katt Williams, George Clinton and James Fauntleroy.