Ez Mil

Ezekiel Miller, known professionally as Ez Mil, is a Filipino-American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He gained widespread attention with his viral performance of “Panalo (Trap Cariñosa)” on Wish USA Bus, showcasing his bilingual lyrical style, cultural pride, and versatility as an artist. In 2023, Ez Mil signed a joint deal with Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records, making him the first artist signed under Eminem and Dr. Dre's labels in over a decade. Born on July 27, 1998, in Olongapo City, Philippines, Ez Mil comes from a musically inclined family. His father, Paul Sapiera, was a guitarist and frontman of the Filipino rock band Rockstar. Ez grew up listening to a variety of genres, from rap and R&B to rock and metal, which influences his diverse sound today.

After moving to the United States, Ez Mil independently released his debut album, "Act 1", in 2020. The track “Panalo” became a breakout hit in 2021, praised for its mix of Tagalog, Ilocano, and English lyrics and powerful message about Filipino identity. His unique blend of storytelling, technical rapping, and genre-hopping eventually caught the attention of Eminem and Dr. Dre, who co-signed him in 2023.

Discography[]

Studio Albums:[]

Act 1 (2020)
DU4LI7Y (2022)
DU4LI7Y: REDUX (2023)

Shady / Aftermath Signing[]

In July 2023, Ez Mil was officially signed to Shady Records / Aftermath / Interscope, becoming the first new artist jointly signed by Eminem and Dr. Dre since 50 Cent. The announcement was accompanied by the release of the song “Realest” featuring Eminem, which showcased Ez Mil’s lyrical abilities alongside his mentor.

Trivia[]

Ez Mil was born in the Philippines but later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
He is a skilled dancer and video editor, often handling his own production.
Eminem personally contacted Ez Mil after hearing “Up Down (Step & Walk)”—this led to the “Realest” collaboration.

His real name is Ezekiel Miller, and his stage name is derived from his nickname “Ez” and his last name.