Michael Malsawmzela Sailo (16 November 1979 – 7 April 2017), also known as Ace Man, was a rap singer from Mizoram, India.[1] He introduced rap music in Mizoram.[2]
Michael M. Sailo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael Malsawmzela Sailo 16 November 1979 Aizawl, Mizoram, India |
| Died | 7 April 2017 (aged 37) Aizawl, Mizoram, India |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Known for | Mizo rap music |
| Spouse | B. Malsawmtluangi (SPI) |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Parent(s) | Lalsanga Sailo and Nunthari Sailo |
| Awards | Lelte Award for Best Rapper |
Early life
editMichael Malsawmzela Sailo was born to Lalsanga Sailo and Nunthari Sailo in Aizawl. He first studied in Pune. He joined Spicer Adventist University where he won medals at singing competitions.
Career
editAt university he met an African group that inspired him to take up rap music. Joining the group, he toured South Indian cities such as Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai. He opened for various groups including VIVA. Returning to Mizoram, he brought along the rap music for which he received awards:[3]
He was a RJ for Red FM[4] and FM Zoawi[5] in Mizoram.
He owned a music studio called Spaceville Pro Sessions. He also practiced traditional singing, composing, DJing and recording techniques. He composed and produced tracks for various singers in his studio including Tini Mohini Thapa,[6] Zorinzuali Khiangte and DJ Lalvenhimi.[7] At one time he was a member the rock band The Scavenger Project.[8]
Recognition
edit- Best Rapper of the Lelte Award.[9]
- Best New Artist Award of Rimawi Khawvel.
Death
editOn 7 April 2017, Sailo died in an accident after his bike crashed into a police van.[10]
Personal
editHe married well known mizo singer B. Malsawmtluagi (SPI) on 17 September 2009. They had two sons, Brooklyn Lalsangkima Sailo (born 2010) and Marshall Lalhruaizela Sailo (born 2012).[11]
Discography
editMichael M Sailo released the following albums:[12]
Album
edit- Duhaisam
- CHAPTER -2
Singles
edit- "Ngaihlai Kan Bang Lo Che"
- "Thinlai Hnemtu"
- "Zawlkhaw Hermawii
- "A riang chan tawk
- "Thinlai Hnemtu" (posthumous)[13]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Thousands bids adieu to Mizoram's rap artist Michael M Sailo". Phulva Times. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "Michael M Sailo - the man with the 'golden voice' from Mizoram". OK North East. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ "Michael M Sailo live performance hmuh tur a awm thei dawn tawh lo!". Zalen. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "MZI-in hla hralh a hriatpui thui lo". Vanglaini. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "Aizawl FM Station hawn a ni ta". misual.com. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "The Return of Tini Mohini Thapa". Eastern Panorama. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "135 telloin Zorini Khiangte, Michael M Sailo kalsan tak track hmangin single thar". Zalen. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "The Scavenger Project atangin Michael M Sailo a bâng". Zorimawi. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "Thousands bids adieu to Mizoram's rap artist Michael M Sailo". Phulva Times. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "Mizo Rapper Dies". The Shillongtimes. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "Hip-hop music ṭha min hluitu Michael M Sailo Ui tak chungin thlah liam". Vanglaini. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "Michael M. Sailo". Sakeibaknei. June 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ "Michael M. Sailo A hla hnuhnung ber an tlangzarh". Vanglaini. Retrieved 5 January 2019.