M.I was born to Pastor and Mrs Aba… Read Full Bio ↴Profile on M.I(pronounced em eye)
M.I was born to Pastor and Mrs Abaga, both active members of the local Church choir in Jos, Plateau, Nigeria . His mother taught the basic music notations and later bought him 7-key mini piano ,which launched him early into the world of music.
M.I’s encounter with Hip-Hop started with sampling the works of DMX and Lauryn Hill in 1998 . He later delved into writing poetry. In 1999, MI left for Calvin College, Michigan, USA to pursue a degree in business and economics. There he interacted with the budding Michigan hip-hop community. He performed at all the major hip-hop and R&B shows and concerts in school and later came third in the Calvin College “Hip hopera” 2003.
M.I returned to Plateau, Nigeria in 2005 to find the local music industry on the verge of a revolution and was set to take African Hip-Hop to new heights. A proficient producer, lyricist, songwriter and instrumentalist, M.I has been described by DIV as the future of African Hip-Hop.
He has produced and featured on the works of artists like Jeremiah Gyang, Djinee, Shifi (Style Plus), Jesse Jags, Ice Prince,Ruby, Lindsy , Leone e.t.c.
His Music
Crowd Mentality – the first single off his album “Pyeri Boy” has topped every major chart in and around Nigeria and is currently number one on the Creative economy website www.creativeconomy.org.uk Soundtrack, besting music from Nine other countries around the world! The video is enjoying tremendous airplay and was No3 @ Sound City Video charts in July 2007.
His much anticipated album “ Talk About it” is due for release in Early 2008 after his world tour.
Performances, Tours & Appearances
· ‘Bring the Noise 2007’ of Africa and the UK, performed on tour in Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and the UK.
· Future Awards 2008 – Headline Performance
· Big Brother Eviction Party Abuja (the Dome)2006
· Rhythm Unplugged, Lagos , Rhythm Unplugged, Abuja 2006
· Opening for Grammy winners Black Ladysmith Mambazo, and Keb Mo in Michigan , USA 2004
· Host WAPI(words and pictures)- British Council Lagos (2007)
· Mode Men Black Party – June 2007 by Mode Men Magazine
· Host Chocolate City “The Jam Sessions”2007
· Interviewed on Live BBC Hip Hop Forum with two other artists from Senegal and Cameroon.
· Interviewed live on African Essence in London.
· Interviewed live for BBC African Youth Program from Abuja.
Discography
· Single Crowd Mentality # 1 Cool Fm Abuja, # 1 Rhythm Top 7 at 7, and Numerous other stations round the country.
· Crowd Mentality selected # 1 for British Council International Young Music Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
· Crowd Mentality # 1 Hip Hop Charts in Uganda, Tanzania and Malaysia.
· “Crowd Mentality” is currently representing Nigeria at the www.creativeconomy.org.uk website music competition .
· Featured on two underground College CD compilations released in US
· Featured in “Baby Girl” Smash single( On Jimmy Jatt’s The Definition Album 2007)
Videos
· Video Crowd Mentality # 1 Buzz Fm TV show, # 1 NTA Lagos, Abuja, Selected # 1 Sound City Star Host.
· ‘Top Ten Best Videos Of The Year’ Buzz FM TV show.
RECENT NEWS
MI was recently selected to participate in the “Bring the Noise” Project organized by the British Council International. He will be representing Nigeria on a two-week tour of the UK, East Africa and West Africa, which commences from October 2007 and will culminate in a world tour in 2008. His nomination is as a result of his high level of artistry and proficiency in revolutionizing Hip hop in Africa. Other countries participating in the prestigious project include Senegal, Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda and the UK.
He is currently signed on the International award winning Chocolate City label.
Contact : chocolatecitynig@yahoo.co.uk
Myspace.com/pyeriboy
www.chocolatecitymusic.net
Nobody
M.I. Lyrics
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Walk by the streets and they calling my name
Nobody I say nobody
Writing my raps all day by the corner
I don’t give a f’ck I say what I wanna
Nobody I say nobody
I say nobody
Walk by the streets and they calling my name
Nobody test me test me test me
I say nobody test me test me test me
Writing my raps all day by the corner
I don’t give a f’ck I say what I wanna
Nobody test me test me test me
I say nobody test me test me test me
I’m sitting where the lights gone glitter
They try to block the ends but I go through the slither
You should ask yourself why my shit sounds sweeter
And why the girls follow me on Facebook and Twitter
Cuz nobody test me baba God bless me
And when you look at me you’ll see real cereal like Nestle
I pull out my sunny glass and look in they dumb ass
Saw the finish line even though na me dey run last
See these haters try to dumb mine why
But baba God pass dem
They under ground like a plump line
Dem no dey combine
They getting some kind
They cannot Karate correct me even though they speaking chong chin
Hallelujah I’m getting my Moolah
My chilling is cooler now I am the ruler
Murder’cker sue ya
And the next best in the microphone Nelson
Lyrical Van Helsing yeah
They try to put me out but I’m topping my game
Walk by the streets and they calling my name
Nobody test me test me test me
I say nobody test me test me test me
Writing my raps all day by the corner
I don’t give a f’ck I say what I wanna
Nobody test me test me test me
I say nobody test me test me test me
I got advice for the up&coming coming up quick
Don’t test me even if you got testis I’m a prick
First person wen go try me
That person go murd first
Nobody can test me even if na blood test
There’s no contest
Who is the best please
They gotta confess
Hear me snipping them like Wesley’s
Yes me street like sesame
Better bless me
You don’t wanna vex me or upset me
I’m rocking these other dudes
Something like slow jam
Beef is like Ganja bring it and we smoke am
Gossip is like Garri bring it and we soak am
Only one kelly that I know Kelly Rowland
Why will I diss dem
Give them cheap promotion
I think that they are so dry
I should give them lotion
But let them know that
If they wanna go there
Jagz gonna come thru
And bring MI 2
They try to put me out but I’m topping my game
Walk by the streets and they calling my name
Nobody test me test me test me
I say nobody test me test me test me
Writing my raps all day by the corner
I don’t give a f’ck I say what I wanna
Nobody test me test me test me
I say nobody test me test me test me
You cannot T E S T me
J E Double S.E
Basically he lyrically jet li
Flow so incredibly
Choc boys rising vertically
This is me testing me
Not in my terminology
Flow diabolically
On the Mic I be Hercules
Hailing to these rattlings
For the year 2 double 09 I
See how I pop my collar
My commercial than okada
My music selling like gala
And you cannot touch me
Boy see my flow is automatic
Mother f’kers can't clutch me
But J Jagz is still the manual manual
Study me like I’m Samuel or the book of Eli
You cannot deny
Whatever we try becomes a new fly
We blaze amazing tracks taking you high
So ask the last person who tested me
I got so much talent that my father invest in me
They try to put me out but I’m topping my game
Walk by the streets and they calling my name
Nobody test me test me test me
I say nobody test me test me test me
Writing my raps all day by the corner
I don’t give a f’ck I say what I wanna
Nobody test me test me test me
I say nobody test me test me test me
In "Nobody," M.I. shows that he is confident in his rap skills and not afraid of anyone trying to stop him from succeeding in the industry. He talks about how he writes his own raps all day and doesn't care what anyone thinks or says about him. M.I. confidently says that nobody can test him, as he is the best in the game. He dismisses any haters and doubters who try to bring him down, stating that they are underground like a plumb line and cannot karate correct him, even though they are speaking chong chin. M.I. is self-assured in his talent and will not let anyone undermine his success.
M.I. also offers advice to upcoming artists, warning them not to test him. He claims that he is the best and there is no contest, and that anyone who tries to challenge him will come up short. M.I. acknowledges that he and his crew, Choc Boys, are rising vertically and they are taking the industry by storm. He reminds listeners that he has incredible flow and lyrics, making him near unbeatable on the mic.
Overall, "Nobody" is a song about confidence, perseverance, and determination. M.I. makes it clear that he is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry and he is not going anywhere anytime soon.
Line by Line Meaning
They try to put me out but I'm topping my game
Despite their efforts to bring me down, I am still at the top of my game
Walk by the streets and they calling my name
As I pass by on the streets, people recognize me and call out my name
Nobody I say nobody
No one can compare to my talent and abilities
Writing my raps all day by the corner
I spend my days crafting my raps and honing my skills
I don't give a f'ck I say what I wanna
I speak my mind and say what I want without worrying about others' opinions
They try to put me out but I'm topping my game
Despite their efforts to bring me down, I am still at the top of my game
I say nobody test me test me test me
No one can test or challenge me
I'm sitting where the lights gone glitter
I am in the spotlight and shining bright
They try to block the ends but I go through the slither
They attempt to block my success, but I still find a way to reach my goals
You should ask yourself why my shit sounds sweeter
You should question why my music is better than others'
And why the girls follow me on Facebook and Twitter
I am popular with female fans on social media
Cuz nobody test me baba God bless me
I am untouchable and blessed by God
I pull out my sunny glass and look in they dumb ass
I put on my sunglasses and look at my haters/competitors with disdain
Saw the finish line even though na me dey run last
I see success in my future, even though it may currently seem far away
Better bless me
God should continue to bless me
You don't wanna vex me or upset me
You do not want to provoke my anger or irritation
Why will I diss dem
Why would I insult them?
I think that they are so dry
I think they are boring and lack talent
But let them know that
But they should still be aware that
If they wanna go there
If they want to challenge me
My music selling like gala
My music is selling well and in high demand
Mother f'kers can't clutch me
No one can hold me back or stop my success
But J Jagz is still the manual manual
Jagz is still a top competitor, although I am automatic
You cannot deny
You cannot deny or dispute
Whatever we try becomes a new fly
Any project we undertake becomes successful and popular
So ask the last person who tested me
Ask the last person who tried to challenge me and failed
I got so much talent that my father invest in me
I have so much natural talent that even my father sees potential in me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Real definition of evergreen....am sure we will all gather here again in 10yrs time to have another taste of this masterpiece classic...
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Amen
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Me
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Me bro
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It’s 2023 still rocking dis jam… 🫡💯✅