M Trill Explained

M-Trill
Birth Date:[1]
Birth Place:Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Birth Name:Teria Yarhere
Alias:Mayjah thrill
Origin:Delta State
Genre:Hip hop, African hip hop
Occupation:rapper
Label:Xcel music, Grafton Records, Indie
Years Active:2003–present
Associated Acts:Ruggedman, 2shots, A-Q, Kraftmatiks, Slim Burna, Cyrus Da Virus, Godwon, Evaezi, Timaya

Teria Yarhere is a Nigerian rapper from Delta State who performs under the name M Trill (stylized as M-Trill or M.Trill). He released his debut studio album Number One in 2008 along with a follow-up mixtape entitled Ladies and Gentlemen (2010). That same year, he won the "Best West African Act" at the Channel O Music Video Awards for his single "Bounce".[2] M Trill has been featured on songs with Timaya, Cyrus da Virus, Ruggedman, Slim Burna, 2shotz, A-Q, Kraftmatiks, Modenine, Godwon, Evaezi, and Pyrelli among others.[3] He was ranked by BellaNaija magazine as one of the illest rappers in the game.[4]

Biography

In 2012, Trill linked up with fellow Nigerian artist Slim Burna and the pair recorded a song called "Oya Na" which was later released in May that same year.[5] M-Trill was also honored alongside Timaya, Duncan Mighty, Timi Dakolo, Sodi Cookey, and Becky Enyioma at the 4th annual Odudu Music Awards in Nigeria, also tagged "Niger Delta's Biggest Awards Ceremony".[6]

In 2013, M-Trill teamed up with an up-and-coming rapper known as Rraz. The duo named SSS (South-South Syndicate) began working on a collaborative project. Their first single "Fastlanes" has Trilla and Rraz rapping over 'Eminem and Royce da 5'9'′s single. It was mixed with additional production by Charlie X and Sean Stan.[7]

Musical influences

M-Trill cites Jay-Z, Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, and Dr. Dre as his musical influences.[8] He also states that part of his childhood revolved around African music, naming the likes of Onyeka Onwenu, Salif Keita, Youssou N'Dour, Mieway, Koffi Olomide, and Sunny Ade as the few artists he listened to.[9]

Discography

Awards and nominations

Channel O Music Video Awards

!Ref|-|rowspan="1"|2008|"Bounce"|Best West African Video||[2]

African Music Awards

!Ref|-|rowspan="1"|2009|"Number one"|Best new act ||[10]

Odudu Music Awards

!Ref|-|rowspan="1"|2012|"Honorary Award"|For contribution to the growth of the PH entertainment industry ||[6]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ruggedman, 2Shots, others storm Port Harcourt for M.trill. The Nation. 11 October 2008. 12 September 2014.
  2. Web site: Nigeria Wins Big at the 2008 Channel O Awards. Bellanaija. 17 December 2013. 15 October 2008.
  3. Web site: Artist of the week: M-Trill. DSTV. 25 September 2012. 16 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131217004444/http://www.dstv.com/News/Artist-of-the-week-M-Trill/19304. 17 December 2013. dead.
  4. Web site: M-Trill Means Business on His Two New Singles "Blackout" & "Anything" Feat. Frank D'Nero. BellaNaija.com. 21 September 2012 . 16 December 2013.
  5. Web site: Onos . 2012-05-04 . Now Playing: Slim Burna Feat. M-Trill – Oya Na . 2023-11-05 . BellaNaija . en-US.
  6. News: Timaya, Duncan Mighty, others to be honoured at Odudu music awards. Ogunjimi. Opeoluwani. The Vanguard. Vanguard Media. 3 February 2014. Nigeria.
  7. Web site: Audio:- South South Syndicate [M-Trill And Raz ] – Fast Lanes]. Nigeriansounds.com. 8 May 2013. 16 December 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130618074340/http://nigeriansounds.com/archives/30887. 18 June 2013. dmy-all.
  8. Web site: Why I left music for more than two years – M-Trill . . 23 June 2012 . 25 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140220000547/http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/saturday-magazine/weekend-treat/entertainment/51261-why-i-left-music-for-more-than-two-years-%E2%80%94m-trill.html . 20 February 2014.
  9. Web site: Chit-chat: M. Trill. Museke.com. 23 January 2009. 2 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140219214046/http://m.museke.com/node/2784. 19 February 2014. dead.
  10. Web site: M.Trill Wins @ 2009 African Music Awards (Europe). 19 October 2009. 15 August 2014. afrijamz.com.