Ezekiel Miller Sapiera (born July 27 1998), known by his stage name Ez Mil (/ˌiːzi ˈmɪl/ 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]
Ez Mil | |
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| Birth name | Ezekiel Miller Sapiera |
| Born | July 27, 1998 Olongapo, Philippines |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | www |
Early life
editEzekiel 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
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details |
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| Act 1[8][9] |
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| Resonances[10] |
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| DU4LI7Y[11] |
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| DU4LI7Y: REDUX[12] |
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Bub. [13] |
CAN [14] |
NZ Hot [15] |
UK Down. [16] | |||
| "Hyperthermia" | 2017 | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles |
| "Till' You're Dead" | 2018 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Runnin'" | 2019 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Lackland" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Freeze" | 2020 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Cultura" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Far Away from Home" | — | — | — | — | Act 1 | |
| "Easy-Going Millions" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Panalo" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Idk" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Panalo (Pacquiao Version)" | 2021 | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles |
| "Victorious" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "1st & Last" | — | — | — | — | Resonances | |
| "Re-up" | 2022 | — | — | — | — | Duality |
| "Dalawampu't Dalawang Oo (2200)" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "27 Bodies" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Ridin' with the Moonlight" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Realest" (with Eminem)[17] | 2023 | 25 | 95 | 3 | 27 | DU4LI7Y: REDUX |
References
edit- ^ "Fil-Am artist Ez Mil signs up with Virgin Music, releases Pacquiao version of 'Panalo'". Manila Bulletin. June 10, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- ^ "Filipino rapper EZ Mil signs with Eminem and Dr. Dre". The Manila Times. July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ^ "Controversial Pinoy rapper Ez Mil signs with Eminem, Dr. Dre". www.philstar.com. July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ^ "Who is Ez Mil, the rapper with 10 million views on YouTube?". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- ^ Garcia, Leony (May 1, 2022). "BREAKOUT | Fil-Am rap artist Ez Mil headlines first homecoming tour | Leony Garcia". BusinessMirror. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ Godinez, Bong. "Rapper Ez Mil joins Virgin Music Label and Artist Services". GMA Entertainment. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Act 1, July 7, 2020, retrieved April 18, 2022
- ^ Act 1 by Ez Mil, July 7, 2020, retrieved April 18, 2022
- ^ "Resonances by Ez Mil". October 25, 2020. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
- ^ "DU4LI7Y by Ez Mil". October 25, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
- ^ "DU4LI7Y REDUX by Ez Mil". August 11, 2023.
- ^ devops (January 2, 2013). "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Week of August 19, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ tolsen (January 2, 2013). "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Week of August 19, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ Peaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
- "Realest": "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart". Official Charts. August 11, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ "EZ MIL SIGNS TO SHADY RECORDS/AFTERMATH ENTERTAINMENT/INTERSCOPE RECORDS". Shady Records. Retrieved July 26, 2023.