Ez Mil Explained

Ez Mil
Birth Name:Ezekiel Miller Sapiera
Birth Date:27 July 1998
Birth Place:Olongapo, Philippines
Genre:Hip hop
Years Active:2012–present

Ezekiel Miller Sapiera (born July 27 1998), also known by his stage name Ez Mil (in English pronounced as /ˈiːzi mɪl/), 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 Idol" (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

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

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Bub.

[11]
CAN
[12]
NZ
Hot

[13]
UK
Down.

[14]
"Hyperthermia"2017rowspan="6"
"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)"2021rowspan="2"
"Victorious"
"1st & Last"Resonances
"Re-up"2022Duality
"Dalawampu't Dalawang Oo (2200)"
"27 Bodies"
"Ridin' with the Moonlight"
"Realest" (with Eminem)[15] 20232595327Duality: Redux

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-06-10 . Fil-Am artist Ez Mil signs up with Virgin Music, releases Pacquiao version of ‘Panalo’ . 2022-04-17 . Manila Bulletin . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2023-07-27 . Filipino rapper EZ Mil signs with Eminem and Dr. Dre . 2023-07-28 . The Manila Times . en.
  3. Web site: 2023-07-27 . Controversial Pinoy rapper Ez Mil signs with Eminem, Dr. Dre . 2023-07-28 . www.philstar.com . en-US.
  4. Web site: Who is Ez Mil, the rapper with 10 million views on YouTube? . 2022-04-17 . Sports Interactive Network Philippines . en.
  5. Web site: Garcia . Leony . May 1, 2022 . BREAKOUT Fil-Am rap artist Ez Mil headlines first homecoming tour Leony Garcia . May 15, 2023 . BusinessMirror . en-US.
  6. Web site: Godinez . Bong . Rapper Ez Mil joins Virgin Music Label and Artist Services . 2022-04-17 . GMA Entertainment. en.
  7. News: Balaoing. Benise . Ez Mil, 'Lumpia Queen,' 5 other Pinoys make it to Forbes Asia '30 Under 30' list. May 17, 2024 . . May 16, 2024.
  8. Web site: Resonances by Ez Mil . 2020-10-25 . en-US . 2022-04-18.
  9. Web site: DU4LI7Y by Ez Mil . 2020-10-25 . en-US . 2022-07-22.
  10. Web site: DU4LI7Y REDUX by Ez Mil . 2023-08-11 .
  11. Web site: devops . 2013-01-02 . Bubbling Under Hot 100 Week of August 19, 2023 . 2023-08-19 . Billboard . en-US.
  12. Web site: tolsen . 2013-01-02 . Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Week of August 19, 2023 . 2023-08-19 . Billboard . en-US.
  13. Peaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
  14. Web site: August 11, 2023 . Official Singles Downloads Chart . August 18, 2023 . Official Charts.
  15. Web site: EZ MIL SIGNS TO SHADY RECORDS/AFTERMATH ENTERTAINMENT/INTERSCOPE RECORDS . 2023-07-26 . Shady Records . en-US.