Ezekiel Miller Sapiera (born July 27 1998), known by his stage name Ez Mil (/ˌzi 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
Birth nameEzekiel Miller Sapiera
Born (1998-07-27) July 27, 1998 (age 26)
Olongapo, Philippines
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
Years active2012–present
Labels
Websitewww.ezmil.com

Early life

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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

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums by Ez Mil
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

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List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and associated albums
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

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  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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