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").
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Admiral P Lyrics
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Jeg må bare få sagt det
Hun får hjertet til å banke rolig og sakte
Vibben hennes er utrolig
Hun gjør at hjertet banker rolig
Jeg ser på det som en
Gave at det er meg og deg
Gjør mitt beste å ikke gjør deg lei deg
Hun digger meg når jeg er
Skitten elsker meg når jeg er rein
Hun får fram sol i himmelen
Selv om himmelen er full av regn
Rett fram sekke noe tegn til feil vei
Seint eller aldri jeg tror jeg velger sein
Vibben er på plass så du vet at det er greit
Vibben hennes er utrolig
Hun gjør at hjertet banker rolig
Vibben hennes er utrolig
Hun gjør at hjertet banker rolig
Vi to er lik sant du vet det allerede
Hvor enn vi er er kjærlighet er til stede
Du løfter meg opp når du føler jeg er nede
Og alt det mann har
Klart hadde jeg ikke klart alene
Tanken av å ha deg runt meg det inspirerer
Jeg vet vi lager flotte
Barn for du har flotte gener
Håper jeg sier det riktig
Håper du skjønner hva jeg mener
Digger vibben din og alle vet det
Vibben hennes er utrolig
Hun gjør at hjertet banker rolig
Vibben hennes er utrolig
Hun gjør at hjertet banker rolig
Rommet mitt er alltid åpen så hun
Vet at hun har plass
Trenger ikke stresse vie er sammen
Det vet hun såpass
Vi chillern og tar det
Rolig og vi trenger ikke mas
Hun gir meg tid å ta det helt lungt
Hun holder meg rolig og
Behagelig definitivt hun jeg vil ha
Like chill som hun er snill sjk
The lyrics of Admiral P's song "Utrolig" express the singer's feelings for someone special in their life. The opening lines convey the singer's need to express their emotions, stating that this person makes their heart beat calmly and slowly. The vibe or energy emitted by this person is described as incredible, as it brings a sense of tranquility to the singer's heart. The singer considers it a gift that they are together and tries their best not to make the person sad. They want to create a comfortable setting and avoid anything awkward. This person loves the singer regardless of whether they are dirty or clean, and even when the sky is full of rain, they bring out the sun. The singer sees no signs of the wrong path and believes that it is better late than never, choosing a slower pace. The vibe this person carries reassures the singer that everything is okay.
The second verse emphasizes the deep connection between the two individuals. The singer states that they are alike, and love is always present wherever they are. This person lifts the singer up when they feel down, and the singer acknowledges that they couldn't have achieved everything alone. The mere thought of having this person around inspires the singer. They believe that they will create beautiful children together because the person has great genes. The singer hopes they are expressing themselves correctly and that the person understands their meaning. The singer admires the vibe this person possesses, and it is widely known how incredible it is.
Overall, the song "Utrolig" celebrates the incredible vibe and connection between two individuals. It emphasizes the comfort, love, and inspiration they bring to each other's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Utrolig
Incredible
Jeg må bare få sagt det
I just have to say it
Hun får hjertet til å banke rolig og sakte
She makes the heart beat calmly and slowly
Vibben hennes er utrolig
Her vibe is incredible
Hun gjør at hjertet banker rolig
She makes the heart beat calmly
Jeg ser på det som en
I see it as a
Gave at det er meg og deg
Gift that it's me and you
Gjør mitt beste å ikke gjør deg lei deg
Doing my best not to make you sad
Behagelig settings legg vekk det som er kleint
Comfortable settings, put away the awkwardness
Hun digger meg når jeg er
She digs me when I am
Skitten elsker meg når jeg er rein
Dirty, loves me when I'm clean
Hun får fram sol i himmelen
She brings forth the sun in the sky
Selv om himmelen er full av regn
Even though the sky is full of rain
Rett fram sekke noe tegn til feil vei
Just go straight, no signs of the wrong way
Seint eller aldri jeg tror jeg velger sein
Late or never, I think I choose late
Vibben er på plass så du vet at det er greit
The vibe is in place so you know it's okay
Vi to er lik sant du vet det allerede
We two are the same, you already know that
Hvor enn vi er er kjærlighet er til stede
Wherever we are, love is present
Du løfter meg opp når du føler jeg er nede
You lift me up when you feel I'm down
Og alt det mann har
And everything a man has
Klart hadde jeg ikke klart alene
Clearly, I couldn't have done it alone
Tanken av å ha deg runt meg det inspirerer
The thought of having you around me inspires
Jeg vet vi lager flotte
I know we create great
Barn for du har flotte gener
Children because you have great genes
Håper jeg sier det riktig
I hope I'm saying it right
Håper du skjønner hva jeg mener
I hope you understand what I mean
Digger vibben din og alle vet det
I dig your vibe and everyone knows it
Vibben hennes er utrolig
Her vibe is incredible
Hun gjør at hjertet banker rolig
She makes the heart beat calmly
Vibben hennes er utrolig
Her vibe is incredible
Hun gjør at hjertet banker rolig
She makes the heart beat calmly
Rommet mitt er alltid åpen så hun
My room is always open so she
Vet at hun har plass
Knows that she has a place
Trenger ikke stresse vie er sammen
No need to stress, we are together
Det vet hun såpass
She knows that much
Vi chillern og tar det
We chill and take it
Rolig og vi trenger ikke mas
Calmly and we don't need fuss
Hun gir meg tid å ta det helt lungt
She gives me time to take it easy
Hun holder meg rolig og
She keeps me calm and
Behagelig definitivt hun jeg vil ha
Comfortable, definitely the one I want
Like chill som hun er snill
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Dag Pierre, Ina Dyhre, Kenya Emiliudottir, Khalid Younis, Lars Westerlund, Philip Boardman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nickonil
mega chill sang ! good job ADMIRALEN!
Madeleine Johnsen
dette var hyggelig, flotte sangen, 👍🙋gode juleønsker til Admiral P
Sorry Mate
ganske bra!
inghlei
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