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EZ Mil raps in Tagalog in Eminem’s new song ‘Head Honcho’
EZ Mil raps in Tagalog in Eminem’s new song ‘Head Honcho’
Rhea Manila Santos
Published Jul 26, 2024 11:00 AM PHT
It was only during the pandemic when EZ Mil (real name Ezekiel Miller) became one of the fast-rising rappers of his generation after coming out with the controversial hit single “Panalo “ in 2021. The 25-year-old Fil-American artist shot to popularity after the song accumulated more than 19 million views on YouTube in less than a week after being released online.
It was only during the pandemic when EZ Mil (real name Ezekiel Miller) became one of the fast-rising rappers of his generation after coming out with the controversial hit single “Panalo “ in 2021. The 25-year-old Fil-American artist shot to popularity after the song accumulated more than 19 million views on YouTube in less than a week after being released online.
Last year, he became the first Filipino artist to sign a record deal with major American music labels Eminem's Shady Records, Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records. This year, EZ Mil marks another milestone in his career, as one of the collaborators for Eminem’s new album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).
Last year, he became the first Filipino artist to sign a record deal with major American music labels Eminem's Shady Records, Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records. This year, EZ Mil marks another milestone in his career, as one of the collaborators for Eminem’s new album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).
“Head Honcho” is one of the 14 tracks included in Eminem’s 12th studio album. The song is their second collaboration following the release of Eminem’s song “Realest” last year. EZ was also featured in the music video for another Eminem song, "Houdini.” He starts off the first verse of “Haad Honcho” rapping in both English and Tagalog, with the following Tagalog lyrics included,
“Head Honcho” is one of the 14 tracks included in Eminem’s 12th studio album. The song is their second collaboration following the release of Eminem’s song “Realest” last year. EZ was also featured in the music video for another Eminem song, "Houdini.” He starts off the first verse of “Haad Honcho” rapping in both English and Tagalog, with the following Tagalog lyrics included,
“Kuwarenta-singko na kalibre o nuwebe, ‘kaw na bahala
“Kuwarenta-singko na kalibre o nuwebe, ‘kaw na bahala
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Having been born and raised in the Philippines before moving to the US where he is now based, EZ Mil admitted developing his sense of patriotism, even after feeling discriminated against before by Pinoys who thought he looked “too white” or “tisoy.”
Having been born and raised in the Philippines before moving to the US where he is now based, EZ Mil admitted developing his sense of patriotism, even after feeling discriminated against before by Pinoys who thought he looked “too white” or “tisoy.”
In a previous interview, he shared, "I think it's different aspects of how people view it. At first like, the general people, mostly most people back home, kayumanggi ang balat ninyo. Tinutudyo nila kasi ‘yun yung pino-portray sa media. Kailangan para maganda ka, maputi ka. That's how they're fed, how they see that. They might say that if you're called tisoy, you might be lucky.
In a previous interview, he shared, "I think it's different aspects of how people view it. At first like, the general people, mostly most people back home, kayumanggi ang balat ninyo. Tinutudyo nila kasi ‘yun yung pino-portray sa media. Kailangan para maganda ka, maputi ka. That's how they're fed, how they see that. They might say that if you're called tisoy, you might be lucky.
"But it's different in my perspective because my growing up as this you know this thing they call tisoy. In terms of being not like a general tisoy Pinoy, I look like a Caucasian Pinoy. What I experienced from when I was a kid, kids didn't talk to me just because of the fact that they think that they have to speak English and, most of the fact, in the Philippines, madalas they're shy to speak English.”
"But it's different in my perspective because my growing up as this you know this thing they call tisoy. In terms of being not like a general tisoy Pinoy, I look like a Caucasian Pinoy. What I experienced from when I was a kid, kids didn't talk to me just because of the fact that they think that they have to speak English and, most of the fact, in the Philippines, madalas they're shy to speak English.”
EZ Mil was born in Olongapo City on July 27th, 1998 to a Filipino father and American mother. His father Paul Sapiera is also the lead singer of triple platinum, award-winning '90s rock band RockStar which was known for their hit songs “Parting Time” and “Mahal Pa Rin Kita.”
EZ Mil was born in Olongapo City on July 27th, 1998 to a Filipino father and American mother. His father Paul Sapiera is also the lead singer of triple platinum, award-winning '90s rock band RockStar which was known for their hit songs “Parting Time” and “Mahal Pa Rin Kita.”
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