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").
Nydelig
Admiral P Lyrics
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Gikk forbi deg når du gikk ned i gangen, jeg sa hei og tok deg i handen
Du var sjernert, men fortalte meg navnet
Ekstra vakker når du begynte å smile, bli kjent med deg det var det jeg ville
En ting jeg hadde tenkt og jeg måtte si det, kunne ikke la deg gå uten at du fikk vite det
Du er nydelig(nydelig)
Jeg mener mener alt jeg fra topp ned til tå
Nydelig(du er nydelig)
Du er nydelig(nydelig)
En ting som du må forstå, ut av mange er du en av de få
Du er nydelig
Du er nydelig
Nydelig
Du er nydelig
Ut av mange er du en av de få
Du er nydelig
Yo, fra budskapet mitt kommer fremmen, sakt det før men jeg sier det igjen
Du er så nydelig, vakker og pen, du får meg til å glemme å trekke pusten
Digger hele deg og personligheten, for å finne en som deg må man lete lenge
Gi deg det du vil, gi deg det du trenger
Kommer ikke over deg, eller skjønheten
Du er nydelig(nydelig)
Jeg mener alt jeg fra topp ned til tå
Nydelig(du er nydelig)
Personligheten din er helt rå
Du er nydelig(nydelig)
En ting som du må forstå, ut av mange er du en av de få
Du er nydelig
Du er nydelig
Nydelig
Du er nydelig
Ut av mange er du en av de får
Du er nydelig
Jenta mi, du er nydelig
Herregud, du er nydelig
Herregud, du er nydelig
Herregud, du er nydelig
Du er nydelig
Jeg mener alt jeg fra topp ned til tå
Nydelig
Personligheten din er helt rå
Du er nydelig
En ting som du må forstå, ut av mange er du en av de få
Du er nydelig
Du er nydelig
Nydelig
Du er nydelig
Ut av mange er du en av de få
Du er nydelig
In Admiral P's song "Nydelig," he reminisces about the first time he met a girl who caught his attention. He passed her in the hallway and introduced himself, and she shyly told him her name. As he got to know her, he couldn't help but feel drawn to her beauty, both inside and out. He tells her that she is "nydelig," meaning beautiful in Norwegian, both in her physical appearance and her personality. He emphasizes that she is a rare gem, and he is deeply enamored with her.
The song's lyrics are a beautiful ode to love and admiration for a woman. The artist expresses his feelings candidly, and the lyrics show that he values much more than just her looks. The powerful emotions of love and the connection that he feels with the girl are evident throughout the song. The repetition of the word "nydelig" further emphasizes the deep affection and admiration he has for her.
Overall, "Nydelig" is a romantic song that expresses the artist's love and appreciation for the beauty in his lover's appearance and personality.
Line by Line Meaning
Husker du når vi møttes første gangen?
Do you remember when we first met?
Gikk forbi deg når du gikk ned i gangen, jeg sa hei og tok deg i handen
I passed by you in the hallway, said hello and took your hand.
Du var sjernert, men fortalte meg navnet
You were shy, but you told me your name.
Ekstra vakker når du begynte å smile, bli kjent med deg det var det jeg ville
You became even more beautiful when you started to smile, getting to know you is what I wanted.
En ting jeg hadde tenkt og jeg måtte si det, kunne ikke la deg gå uten at du fikk vite det
One thing I had to say that I couldn't let you go without knowing it.
Du er nydelig(nydelig)
You are beautiful (beautiful)
Jeg mener mener alt jeg fra topp ned til tå
I mean everything from head to toe
Personligheten din er helt rå
Your personality is amazing.
En ting som du må forstå, ut av mange er du en av de få
One thing you must understand, out of many, you are one of the few.
Yo, fra budskapet mitt kommer fremmen, sakt det før men jeg sier det igjen
Yo, my message is clear, I've said it before but I'll say it again.
Du er så nydelig, vakker og pen, du får meg til å glemme å trekke pusten
You are so beautiful, stunning and lovely, you make me forget to breathe.
Digger hele deg og personligheten, for å finne en som deg må man lete lenge
I love your whole being and personality, to find someone like you, one must search long.
Gi deg det du vil, gi deg det du trenger
Give you what you want, give you what you need.
Kommer ikke over deg, eller skjønheten
Can't get over you, or your beauty.
Jenta mi, du er nydelig
My girl, you are beautiful.
Herregud, du er nydelig
Oh my god, you are beautiful.
Ut av mange er du en av de få
Out of many, you are one of the few.
Du er nydelig
You are beautiful.
Writer(s): håkon digre, lasse digre, omar mohamed
Contributed by Xavier W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SuperFLOOPYS
Tusen takk for texten. Det gjører at jeg kan lære Norsk med den.
@almontathar5550
Den sangen fantastisk
@samweridaudi8921
❤❤❤
@elimariannetrnningsdal8286
💙
@madeleinejohnsen2250
Jeg er så glad for at den er komme på youtube, slik at jeg får kommentere, dette er nyyydelig. og for en herlig rørende fløyelsmyk stemme. jeg har lagret begge singlene på Spotify 😀👍☺
@Speed_muh
Goo
@julielaland554
Åhhh for en nydelig sang ☺😊❣❣❣😚😊
@On2515
Tusen takk for tekster.
@annawolak3795
Love this song :)
@guledabdi8467
drittbra☀️😍