He is best known for his commercial breakthrough single "Snakke litt" (2011), which reached No. 4 on the VG-lista topp 20 singles chart.
His 2012 single "Kallenavn" reached No. 2 in Norway and also received airplay in Sweden, which is unusual for Norwegian language records.
Boardman was born in Lusaka, Zambia to a Zambian mother and Norwegian father, and grew up with the street culture and music of the less privileged neighbourhoods. He regards Nyanja as his first language, Norwegian and English as second languages
At the age of 10 he attended a Shabba Ranks concert, which he has cited as a large influence in the decision to become a reggae artist.
In 1995, when he was 13, his family moved to Oslo, Norway because his father was terminally ill and they reasoned that he would receive better healthcare in Norway. However, shortly after the move, his father died. In an episode of the TV 2 musical reality show "Cover Me" he admitted that adapting to Norwegian culture and society was challenging.
However, as he grew older he hooked up with fellow reggae enthusiasts such as Selecta "Lion" Daniel and long-standing partner Nico D, and in 1999 they formed the Reggae/Dance Hall collective Jah Ark Manifest (JAM). JAM played numerous gigs in Oslo in the early 2000s, and also supported several internationally recognized reggae acts such as The Wailers, Steel Pulse and Wayne Wonder at their Oslo shows.
Breakthrough:
In 2008 the mixtape "Muzical Bullit – The Admiral Story" was released and distributed on concerts, and in some independent music stores. It was co-produced with Nico D and featured more established artists such as rappers Ka Simba (Alias Ras Steven, previous member of the Norwegian rap group Paperboys), OnklP (of the now defunct Lillehammer-based rap collective Dirty Oppland), El Axel, and pop/soul singer Mira Craig.
The next release, "To The World" (2009) was a collaboration between Nico D and Admiral P, and was JAMs first album release. The single "Spinnvill" (which translates to "wild" or "crazy") sung by Admiral P became a major YouTube hit and brought him to the attention of commercial media, thus securing him nationwide gigs.
2011 saw Admiral P's first solo release, the "Jobber overtid" ("Working overtime") EP. "Snakke litt" ("Talk a little") was released as the first single, and became his commercial breakthrough, climbing to No. 4 on the VG-Lista topp 20 single chart and securing him a nomination for best hit song at the 2011 Spellemannsprisen national music awards. "Gjør så godt du kan" ("Do as best you can") also received airplay.
2012 saw the release of one single, "Kallenavn" ("Nicknames"), which is his most successful single to date, reaching No. 2 on VG-lista topp 20 and also receiving significant airplay on Swedish radio, which is uncommon for a Norwegian language song. "Kallenavn" has not been released on album so far.
Admiral P currently lives in the town of Askim, Østfold with his wife and children.
Musical style and lyrics:
Admiral P's music is characterized by reggae beats and Norwegian lyrics. In response to the question of why he chooses to make reggae songs in Norwegian, he has stated that it is something that Norwegians need, and that he wanted to prove that it was possible – hoping to inspire others to do the same thing.
The lyrics often carry a positive message, often being expressions of love (e.g. "Spinnvill" and "Kallenavn"), or encouraging the listener ("Gjør så godt du kan"). The beats are created electronically and he is not seen playing instruments. In concert he is usually accompanied by a DJ and a few female backing vocalists.
In the 10 November 2012 episode of the musical reality TV show "Cover Me" he was tasked with creating a new version of the 1980norwegian hit "Livet er for kjipt" ("Life is too bad") by Lars Kilevold. The song originally combines a reggae beat with depressive lyrics. Admiral P chose to write new, positive lyrics for it, and renamed it "Livet er så sweet" ("Life is so sweet").
Kallenavn
Admiral P Lyrics
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Kaller deg for sweet baby girl.
Kaller deg for no' du ikke har blitt kalt før.
Jeg sier elskede.
Kaller deg for sweat baby girl.
Kaller deg for dronning, mrs. Rock My World.
Jeg sier elskede.
Kaller deg for sweet baby girl.
Jeg sier elskede.
Kaller deg for sweet baby girl.
Jeg kaller deg for dronning, mrs. Rock My World.
Ay yo, Jeg digger å ha deg inn i livet mitt.
Jeg digger det hvordan du hvisker ting inn i øret mitt.
Jeg digger det hvordan du lar dem gjøre sitt og du gjøre ditt.
For du vet du er på toppen, nei du hakke' gjennomsnitt.
Har aldri følt noe lignende av no' annt' i livet mitt.
Og siden jeg var liten, prøvde å finne smilet ditt.
For smilet ditt den bringer lykklighet til livet mitt
Det er derfor jeg har gitt deg kallenavnet som jeg gitt.
I say jeg kaller deg for elskede.
Kaller deg for sweet baby girl.
Kaller deg for no' du ikke har blitt kalt før.
Jeg sier elskede.
Kaller deg for sweet baby girl.
Kaller deg for dronning, mrs. Rock My World.
Jeg sier elskede.
Kaller deg for sweet baby girl.
Kaller deg for no' du ikke har blitt kalt før.
Jeg sier elskede.
Kaller deg for sweet baby girl.
Jeg kaller deg for dronning, mrs. Rock My World.
A for du vet hvordan det ligger ann vet du vel?
Og gi hun det hun trenger, hadde jeg krysset sjøen, hav, dal og fjell.
Hun behandler meg som jeg kongen, og jeg hun dronningen
Like søt som bier når dem lager honningen.
Kan du finne noen andre som hun bare glem?
Hun er orginal kopi, det er hun som setter trend.
Har alltid vært venninne av meg som jeg har vært en venn.
Jeg har gitt hun nytt navn, bare sånn at det er nevnt.
I say I kaller deg for elskede.
Kaller deg for sweet baby girl.
Kaller deg for no' du ikke har blitt kalt før.
Jeg sier elskede.
Kaller deg for sweet baby girl.
Kaller deg for dronning, mrs. Rock My World.
Jeg sier elskede.
Kaller deg for sweet baby girl.
Kaller deg for no' du ikke har blitt kalt før.
Jeg sier elskede.
Kaller deg for sweet baby girl.
Jeg kaller deg for dronning, mrs. Rock My World.
A Yo, de følger med hvordan du får meg til å bli glad olle'.
De følger med om vi har det bra med hverandre.
De følger med om vi jukser, om vi har noen andre.
De følger med, følger med, følger med kaller dem Nyskjerrig-Per.
Men la dem drive med sitt, mens jeg driver med mitt.
For jeg og deg sammen gjør my life is complete.
Du så søt, du så sweet, from your head to you feet.
Det er derfor du har fått navnet ditt.
I say jeg kaller deg for elskede.
Kaller deg for sweet baby girl.
Kaller deg for no' du ikke har blitt kalt før.
Jeg sier elskede.
Kaller deg for sweet baby girl.
Kaller deg for dronning, mrs. Rock My World.
Jeg sier elskede.
Kaller deg for sweet baby girl.
Kaller deg for no' du ikke har blitt kalt før.
Jeg sier elskede.
Kaller deg for sweet baby girl.
Jeg kaller deg for dronning, mrs. Rock My World.
The lyrics of Admiral P's song "Kallenavn" are a testimony of a man's love for his partner. He calls her endearing names like "elskede" (beloved), "sweet baby girl," and "dronning" (queen), to express his affection and admiration for her. The lyrics reveal that the couple enjoys a strong emotional bond and mutual trust, as the man describes how he cherishes the way she whispers things into his ear and trusts her instincts despite others' opinions. He also likens their relationship to that of a king and queen, with the woman treating him like royalty and he doing the same for her.
The song's lyrics also reveal the authenticity of their relationship, as the man proclaims that he and his partner are perfect together, and there is nobody else like her. He acknowledges that people may be watching and judging their relationship from a distance, but he asserts that he is only interested in their united happiness. Overall, the song is a romantic ode to the special connection between two people who deeply appreciate each other's uniqueness and are committed to making each other happy.
Line by Line Meaning
I say jeg kaller deg for elskede
I call you my beloved
Kaller deg for sweet baby girl
I call you sweet baby girl
Kaller deg for no' du ikke har blitt kalt før
I call you something you haven't been called before
Jeg sier elskede
I say beloved
Kaller deg for dronning, mrs. Rock My World
I call you queen, Mrs. Rock My World
Ay yo, Jeg digger å ha deg inn i livet mitt
I love having you in my life
Jeg digger det hvordan du hvisker ting inn i øret mitt
I love how you whisper things in my ear
Jeg digger det hvordan du lar dem gjøre sitt og du gjøre ditt
I love how you let them do their thing and you do yours
For du vet du er på toppen, nei du hakke' gjennomsnitt
Because you know you're on top, you're not average
Har aldri følt noe lignende av no' annt' i livet mitt
I've never felt anything like it in my life
Og siden jeg var liten, prøvde å finne smilet ditt
And since I was little, I've been trying to find your smile
For smilet ditt den bringer lykklighet til livet mitt
Because your smile brings happiness to my life
Det er derfor jeg har gitt deg kallenavnet som jeg gitt
That's why I gave you the nickname I gave you
A for du vet hvordan det ligger ann vet du vel?
And you know how it is, don't you?
Og gi hun det hun trenger, hadde jeg krysset sjøen, hav, dal og fjell
And give her what she needs, I would cross the sea, ocean, valley and mountain
Hun behandler meg som jeg kongen, og jeg hun dronningen
She treats me like a king, and I treat her like a queen
Like søt som bier når dem lager honningen
As sweet as bees when they make honey
Kan du finne noen andre som hun bare glem?
Can you find anyone else like her?
Hun er orginal kopi, det er hun som setter trend
She's an original copy, she sets the trend
Har alltid vært venninne av meg som jeg har vært en venn
She's always been a friend to me as I am to her
A Yo, de følger med hvordan du får meg til å bli glad olle'
They notice how you make me happy, olle'
De følger med om vi har det bra med hverandre
They monitor if we're doing well with each other
De følger med om vi jukser, om vi har noen andre
They monitor if we cheat or have anyone else
De følger med, følger med, følger med kaller dem Nyskjerrig-Per
They keep watching, calling them Curious George
Men la dem drive med sitt, mens jeg driver med mitt
But let them mind their business while I mind mine
For jeg og deg sammen gjør my life is complete
Because you and I together make my life complete
Du så søt, du så sweet, from your head to you feet
You're so cute, you're so sweet, from your head to your feet
Det er derfor du har fått navnet ditt
That's why you got your name
Contributed by Camden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Jakkolo
I love your music! Respect from Italy!
@merfantapucko
Skönaste låten på länge, kommer bli en sommarplåga för mig!
@Shirdonegal
Existenz fick mig att komma hit, tjejerna fick mig att stanna, låten fick mig att komma tillbaka....härlig låt !
@askarilarsan
den här låten. för dig som dog, du som betydde allt och spelade den här för mig i slutet. du som lämnade mig ensam. fan saknar dig så jävla mycket hela tiden. var din alskade din sweet bby gurl. vila i frid<3
@alenjakupoic6533
beste sangen ever jeg er en STOR fan!!!!!! av det Admiral P
@QC96
fetaste låten jag hört! detta tar över svensk reggae! big up
@floojit
Norwegian reggae. I can't handle this <3
@micklos86
Nog det bästa jag hört!!..
@johnnynilsson3288
Riktigt skön faktiskt!!
@nubaynashamaysha
Respect from Indonesia