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Ez Mil

Filipino-American rapper and singer

Musical artist

Ezekiel Miller Sapiera (born July 27 1998), known by his stage nameEz Mil (EE-zee MIL), is a Filipino rapper, singer, songwriter and producer. He rose to prominence after his song "Panalo" gained public attention.[1] At age 25, he became the first Filipino artist (and the third rapper after 50 Cent and Stat Quo) to have a direct joint deal with Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records.[2][3]

Early life

Ezekiel Miller was born in Olongapo to a musician father, Paul Sapiera of the band RockStar whose hits in the early '90s include "Mahal Pa Rin Kita" (English translation: "I Still Love You") and "Parting Time", and to a mother who is also active in the music industry.[4] He also grew up with a younger sister, Raynn formerly known as Raining Sorrow.[5]

He grew up in the Philippines and studied Architecture at Saint Louis University in Baguio before moving to the United States. He currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.[6]

In May 2024, Mil was recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 for his notable contributions and achievements.[7]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
Act 1[8][9]
Resonances[10]
  • Released: October 25, 2020
  • Label: FFP
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
DU4LI7Y[11]
  • Released: July 27, 2022
  • Label: FFP, Virgin
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
DU4LI7Y: REDUX[12]
  • Released: August 11, 2023
  • Label: FFP, Virgin, Shady, Aftermath
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming, CD

Singles

References

  1. ^"Fil-Am artist Ez Mil signs up with Virgin Music, releases Pacquiao version of 'Panalo'". Manila Bulletin. June 10, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  2. ^"Filipino rapper EZ Mil signs with Eminem and Dr. Dre". The Manila Times. July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  3. ^"Controversial Pinoy rapper Ez Mil signs with Eminem, Dr. Dre". www.philstar.com. July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  4. ^"Who is Ez Mil, the rapper with 10 million views on YouTube?". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  5. ^Garcia, Leony (May 1, 2022). "BREAKOUT | Fil-Am rap artist Ez Mil headlines first homecoming tour | Leony Garcia". BusinessMirror. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  6. ^Godinez, Bong. "Rapper Ez Mil joins Virgin Music Label and Artist Services". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  7. ^Balaoing, Benise (May 16, 2024). "Ez Mil, 'Lumpia Queen,' 5 other Pinoys make it to Forbes Asia '30 Under 30' list". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  8. ^Act 1, July 7, 2020, retrieved April 18, 2022
  9. ^Act 1 by Ez Mil, July 7, 2020, retrieved April 18, 2022
  10. ^"Resonances by Ez Mil". October 25, 2020. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  11. ^"DU4LI7Y by Ez Mil". October 25, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  12. ^"DU4LI7Y REDUX by Ez Mil". August 11, 2023.
  13. ^devops (January 2, 2013). "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Week of August 19, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  14. ^tolsen (January 2, 2013). "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Week of August 19, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  15. ^Peaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
  16. ^"Official Singles Downloads Chart". Official Charts. August 11, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  17. ^"EZ MIL SIGNS TO SHADY RECORDS/AFTERMATH ENTERTAINMENT/INTERSCOPE RECORDS". Shady Records. Retrieved July 26, 2023.

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