Pinoy artist Ez Mil on his way to conquer the global stage

I’m extremely proud of Ez Mil, who is ready to conquer the global stage with his music. I first met the young musician during the 2021 The Outstanding Filipinos in America (TOFA) Awards, which was held at the Carnegie Hall in New York City. I have been hosting the prestigious event for the past 12 years.

Ez Mil was a TOFA awardee for youth in 2021. I had this gut feel that he was going to be a big star the moment I saw him perform his hit song Panalo. He received a standing ovation from the Carnegie audience.

The formal affair paved the way for my first interview with Ez Mil on “The Interviewer,” which can be viewed on the Boy Abunda Talk Channel. The episode was aired in November 2021. The interview took place at the house of my good friend Elton Lugay, the executive producer and founder of TOFA.

Ez Mil was shy and humble throughout the conversation. We talked about his exciting journey while making his way around the American music scene. I asked Ez who his musical influences are. He replied, “Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, ASAP Rocky, Gloc 9, saka si Dello po.”

The stars have aligned in his favor as he is now under contract with global superstars Eminem and Dr. Dre. Eminem has an eye for someone with talent like Ez Mil. The young Filipino artist is featured in the 12th album of Eminem called The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). His powerful voice can be heard on the 14th track titled Head Honcho, where he delivered some of his lines in Tagalog.

I recently had a chance to meet Ez Mil again when he came home to the Philippines for a couple of days to shoot a commercial. He was still the same young man I saw backstage at Carnegie Hall. He remains shy and humble in spite of his promising music career in the US.

Ez Mil always remembers my advice to tell his story, which he is keeping in his heart as he navigates his way across the American music scene. He shared that Dr. Dre welcomed him by saying, “Hey, superstar,” the first time they met.

I noticed that Ez Mil was looking at my trench coat, while we were having dinner with his family. I gave it to him as a gift even if he was not asking for it because I wanted to be part of his journey. Who knows if this talented musician will someday wear the trench coat in one of his pictorials?

Mabuhay ka, Ez Mil! Make Filipinos proud with your music that celebrates being
a Filipino.