1. Milo is an American … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name:
1. Milo is an American rapper also known as R.A.P. Ferreira and Scallops Hotel. He is also one half of Nostrum Grocers with E L U C I D. He released his debut mixtape, "I wish my brother Rob was here" on November 1st, 2011. On February 19th, 2012 he released "Milo takes Baths", a mixtape featuring Milo rapping over Baths' instrumentals. Milo also wrote this blurb about Milo, apart from the bits he didn't. In 2012, he signed to Hellfyre Club Records. In January 2013, he released two EPs titled Things That Happen at Day and Things That Happen at Night. Later that year he released the mixtape Cavalcade. Milo released his first official album, A Toothpaste Suburb, on September 23rd, 2014. On September 25th, 2015 Milo released his second album entitled "So The Flies Don't Come", released on Ruby Yacht.
2. Milo is an experimental band based out of Lincoln and Pawtucket Rhode Island. The members include Robin Hewson, Mark Mennucci, Andy Wilmarth, Mike Decosta, and Jeremy Joubert. They have been active since 2007 and have been active participants in the southern New England music scene.
3. Milo is a DJ working in the south east of England (born 9th December 1973) who first came to prominence as DJ Chill in the mid '90. Super Chill music mixes are also badged as Parisienne Dave.
4. Milo is a Czech band with very funny events (concerts).
5. Milo was the name of a Toulouse, France band composed of J.C. Nogues, Yvan "Doc" Mirouse, and Grey. They recorded an album entitled Best of Milo in the early 1990s.
6. MiLO is a band emerging from the Los Angeles downtown artist scene. With the writing team of Swedish composer Mikael Sandgren and Jamaican/American singer Lola Gayle, the outcome is much different than even they had originally thought. Their lyrics are cryptic and poetic. After a few listens they unravel into emotional statements about human frailty and beauty — the futility but ultimate victory of the human endeavor.
7. Milo aka Milo Ippolito has recorded two albums under his first name. His songs have been broadcast on the Dr. Demento show and various college stations. His tracks "Minimalist" and "Happy World" appear on the Dropped on the Head 2 compilation CD and the Shari Elf Tribute Album. His solo albums are Smell the Parade and Darkside of the Rumours. He performs occassionally in Atlanta.
8. Milo was the handle of a musician from the norwegian demo crew Illithid.
9. Milo is a happy hardcore/UK hardcore producer and DJ, and is one of the few happy hardcore/UK hardcore producers/DJs based in the United States.
10. Milo is the handle of a musician who creates experimental and electronic music at https://soundcloud.com/pictochat
take advantage of the naysayer
Milo Lyrics
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Preaching loudly about the journey and the laboring
I just want to die in the name of something great
Now, I don't wanna die at all
I wanna grow and expand and consume whole galaxies
Strong black man, moonlight ? caterpie
Strong black man, two stepping to reality
Strong black man, who can't seem to grasp the handling
And it's peaks and valleys
And peeling wallpaper and bald haters
Everything smells like staircase piss
White people on spaceships
Barechest and face lifts
It's all horrifying
And I'm caught codifying my at home deities
And eating banana pupusas on regan's couch again
Listening to the Method Man song, but act like my dad is asking the questions
Is it real son, is it really real son?
Load it up and kill one, is it really real?
Do you know the deal son?
Is it really real son?
Want it raw deal son?
Is it really real?
Is it really real?
But honestly, who can say?
I remember the art museum where Mike Eagle found Dubuffet
I remember Meridith blessing me with Jean Genet
And blowing my old life kisses, bombs away
I remember packing an apartment in the three bags
And driving across God's knee caps to lord knows where
More bored than scared
How I portioned the orphan's share
Or learned to be the burden bearer
Working the titles of my biography, I'm probably not the rapper for you, no
Listening to the Method Man song, but act like my dad is asking the questions
Is it real son, is it really real son?
Load it up and kill one, is it really real?
Do you know the deal son?
Is it really real son?
Want it raw deal son?
Is it really real?
Is it really real?
The song "Take Advantage of the Naysayer" by Milo is a reflection of the rapper's struggle with finding his place in the world as a "Strong black man" and his readiness to die for something great, yet his unwillingness to die at all. He speaks about his desire to grow and expand into a larger entity that could consume and control whole galaxies, yet he is caught up in the mundanity of reality, with its peaks and valleys, peeling wallpaper, and bald haters. He also touches on the subject of race with his mention of white people on spaceships, bare-chested and with facelifts, which he finds horrifying.
In the second part of the song, Milo reminisces about his past, remembering the art museum where Mike Eagle found Dubuffet and being blessed by Meridith with Jean Genet. He reflects on his journey across the country, packing his life into three bags and driving across God's knee caps to lord knows where, to finally find his place in the world. He also speaks about how he learned to carry the burden of his life and titles, emphasizing that he may not be the rapper for everyone, but he is still making his mark on the world.
Overall, "Take Advantage of the Naysayer" is a poignant reflection on race, identity, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. Milo's introspective lyrics and contemplative tone make for a powerful and thought-provoking song.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the type of dude to wear a protective layering
I am someone who is cautious and takes protective measures in life.
Preaching loudly about the journey and the laboring
I vocalize the importance of hard work and the process of achieving success.
I just want to die in the name of something great
I want to live a meaningful and purposeful life.
Now, I don't wanna die at all
However, I don't want to die prematurely.
I wanna grow and expand and consume whole galaxies
I have big dreams and aspirations to achieve great things and reach far beyond my current state.
Strong black man, moonlight ? caterpie
I am a proud black man, taking on the world despite the obstacles and challenges.
Strong black man, two stepping to reality
I am a resilient black man, adjusting to the harsh realities of life and persevering through them.
Strong black man, who can't seem to grasp the handling
However, I also experience moments of vulnerability and struggle to cope with certain challenges.
Of Reality
This is the harsh reality I face.
And it's peaks and valleys
Life has its highs and lows, with constant ups and downs.
And peeling wallpaper and bald haters
I see the imperfections of the world around me and the negative people trying to bring me down.
Everything smells like staircase piss
I am surrounded by negative and unpleasant things in my environment.
White people on spaceships
I see the stark contrast between different groups of people and their levels of privilege.
Barechest and face lifts
The extremes that people go to change their appearances and fit in with society.
It's all horrifying
The state of the world is unsettling and frightening to me.
And I'm caught codifying my at home deities
I am trying to find meaning and purpose in my personal beliefs and practices.
And eating banana pupusas on regan's couch again
I am indulging in small moments of pleasure and comfort.
Is it real son, is it really real son? Load it up and kill one, is it really real? Do you know the deal son? Is it really real son? Want it raw deal son? Is it really real? Is it really real?
These lyrics from the Method Man song represent my questioning of what's real and my desire for authenticity.
But honestly, who can say?
However, the answer to these questions remains elusive and unclear.
I remember the art museum where Mike Eagle found Dubuffet
I recall a moment when I experienced art with someone else, creating a shared memory.
I remember Meridith blessing me with Jean Genet
I cherish a moment when someone I care about shared something special and meaningful with me.
And blowing my old life kisses, bombs away
I moved on from my past to create a better future for myself, saying goodbye to the old and embracing the new.
I remember packing an apartment in the three bags And driving across God's knee caps to lord knows where
I recall a moment of leaving my old life behind and starting fresh in a new place.
More bored than scared
I experienced more boredom than fear in this new chapter of my life.
How I portioned the orphan's share
I had to learn to manage and maintain limited resources by myself, much like an orphan would.
Or learned to be the burden bearer
I learned to shoulder the responsibility of my own life and be self-sufficient.
Working the titles of my biography, I'm probably not the rapper for you, no
I am reflecting on the story of my life, realizing that it may not appeal to everyone or be what they expect.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Rory Ferreira
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@diegobarragan3572
peace to the ruby yacht
@tinokaps
the ruby yacht is forever
@rryuna
some of the most underrated rappers of all time
@BinocularRivalry
This in its entirety (the visuals, direction, concept) is just so supremely good. Why doesn't THIS get "nominated" for something? smh
@m.k.thompson7425
this was a religious experience. thank you, milo
@cinemapure.e
That melon diss though
@clumsiii
white people shirtless flying spaceships too segue to hallway piss
@vincenzoacciari6260
Chills, everytime. Song speaks to my soul
@dmtspeck
this video is one of the greatest things...so inspiring. the emotion at 2:00.
@donnytheflow
Had me tearing up