Mi-Fliss....my alter egos Iron Mic,Boi Runz,Louis Armed Strong,Street Messiah,The Word,Intel poet,Funky Uda,Tha Mic-Nificent......
Influences
1. Jehovah God 2 Mom & POP for making all that 70’s & 80’s vinyl’s available for a brother…. Kool G. Rap 2.Rakim Allah 3.A Tribe Called Quest 4.Dela Soul 5.J Dilla-THE ONLY PRODUCER TO STILL BE AS STRONG AS AN INFLUENCE AS HE WAS IN THE BEGINING...R.I.P 6.M.F Doom 7..Madlib .8.Talib Kweli 9.Common 10.K.R.S One 11.Public Enemy 12.Jazzy Jeff 13.Gangstarr 14.Skunk Anasie 15.Alice In Chain 16.Bob Marley 17..Fela Anikpulapo Ransome Kuti & The Egypt 80 Band 18.D'jango 19.Alchemist 20 Hi-Tek 22.Anita Baker 23.Whitney Houston 24.2 live crew 25.N.W.A.25 Premier 26.Sunny Ade 27.Ebenezer Obey 28.Oasis 29.Phil Collins 30.Cindy Luper 31.stevie wonder 32 Lionel Richie.33.Michael Jackson 34.All that Poppa & Momma’s Vinyls I still go them stacked in my Rooms. The list goes on but y’all got the idea….If it’s GOOD music It inspired me….If it’s good music now it will inspire me despite the language if it’s nice rhythm… it’ll stick for me to love it.
Sounds Like
Me,Myself & I a.k.a Real Good Music. SIMPLY PUT its HIP HOP BEFORE THE BAD BOY & ROCAFELLA ERA...GOOD MUSIC BUT NOT FROM KANYE'S G.O.O.D MUSIC LABEL....
“Mi- fliss” government name Michael Akhimie born some time in the late 70’s, referred to as an Underground myth since the mid 90’s finally steps out into the scene on his own terms with introspective lyrics, a ‘cash register’ appeal, still remaining gritty & street. Filled with the consciousness of the art of HIP HOP reminiscent of the late 80’s Hip Hop, single offhandedly repped his squad in grass root gigs in Lagos, walking' away with the crowds endorsement as “King of the Street ‘n’ Stage” of Hip Hop. Had his high school education at Baptist Academy, Obanikoro Lagos and had a stint in Auchi Polytechnic but withdrew in 1999 on critical real life issues to face up squarely on Hip Hop. An emcee in totality from the mid 80’s, he crafted his art after the likes of Rakim & Kool G Rap both American Hip Hop icons. The introduction of Dela Soul, Jungle brother, A Tribe Called Quest & the Native Tongues movement revealed the infinite creative potential of Hip Hop, this expanded his writing & rap skills above the Hardcore Persona he was tagged while in High school by other rappers & friends due to the violent dramas he encountered and braved while growing up within the ghetto suburbs of Somolu, Lagos which increased his street credibility. He is possibly the most imitated and respected MC by mainstream and upcoming Hip Hop artists in Nigeria, highly respected on and off the Microphone. Actively involved in the emancipation of Hip Hop in Nigeria since the mid 90's till date, he won an award as a member of the group Wicked All Stars in the first ever Hip Hop Awards held in Nigeria in 2000 tagged Afro Hip Hop Awards. He is also the half of the duo called Internash Fam which Morphed from Wicked All Stars.
Mi-fliss debut album titled ‘The Banana Theory’ is a sure treat for core Hip Hop and ardent lovers of good music. Includes the lead single ‘Ash Clap’ which premiered on DJ Boombastic's (Star FM) new music break out program called ‘PM Exclusive’ in his words he referred to it as “…the hottest Hip Hop track with a high potential to blow on a global level” from the shores of Africa. Mi-fliss also features in the novel various artistes compilation album titled ‘Royalty’ being released by Illific Music a sub division of the entertainment marketing company Illific Solutions Ltd , which presents the opportunity for fans to watch his performance in the Royalty Tour event scheduled to hold in Benin, come October. His album feature guest appearances by top A-list acts in the Nigerian scene.The album is scheduled for release in 2008, jointly by Illific Music and Runz Entertainment. Presently building and working alongside Jonah the Monarch the ace Hip Hop producer, on a collaboration mixtape project to forge the best serving of Hip Hop music on a dub plate (Vinyl/Compact Disc) first time ever, in the History of Nigeria. Also Possible albums in the making for international release includes One with United Kingdom based American Producer Epitome another with Long time friend Jabbarrad are in the works, a collaboration album which he has been on for 2 years already which would include Guest shots from the likes of Artists(Subject to change) such as Jaz-O (Jay-Z’s mentor),Do it All from Lords of the Underground, Asheru, Lucy Diamonds, Krooked, Bizzy Bone’s brother Big Sloan, Hurricane G, Doodle bug Of Digable Planets, D.V Alias Khryst, GLC, Dead On Arrival of The U.N, Oddisee, Louville Sluggah Of Originoo Gunn Clappers/Boot Camp .Click, G.O.D Pt 3, Insight, Phat Kat, Soul Food & Yahzarah to mention a few . He has worked with Artists such as the a fore mentioned Brooklyn based rapper Franchize, Romanian based Interventii Lirice,German based Rapper/Producer Brain Caos/Soul Rebellz,Canadian Duo Pig & Ear 2 Ear. Coupled with his deft production skill likened to that of J-Dilla, Pete Rock, Jazzy Jeff , Premier & took it as a career after his friend & partner Exceptional One, Who Happens to be one of Nigeria’s Top 3 producers, directed and instilled confidence in Him & His Artistic direction as a beat maker & Producer which most labeled Bizarre.
He was also building with the Late Proof of D12 on a collaboration a week before Proof's death. He is presently rendering production to some of his acquaintances. His Production Skills have earned him props & acquaintances some mentioned above. His production skills have sparked interest in Management Firms, Recording Companies and top notch production companies in the United States. Mi-fliss has gained props and endorsement from Legendary Rap Veteran MC Shan, prominent Hip Hop acts like Quan, Donte Of Mood, Krumb Snatcha, Prince Po, Pitch Black, Stic.Man of Dead Prez, Steele of Smif n Wessun, & Producer Rico Love. Word is he gets numerous calls from a lot of entertainment big wigs from The United States of America & Europe. He has a lot of Digital Label Offers presently on the table for His independent label, Runz Entertainment Imprint.
He also qualified as one of the six finalists for the British Council's 2007 International Young Music Entrepreneur of The Year(IYMEY).Also nominated as Best Myspace Artist at the just concluded Myspace Vitual Awards 2008,And currently tagged to be on K.R.S One’s Temple Of Hip Hop yet to be release Album,Stop The Violence Compilation Vol1:An International Movement & Works On A collaboration with the Teacher K.R.S One Himself in the works.
With A just concluded track on M.O.P's & Redman & Method Man's Producers/Engineers(Beat Cartel) up coming release alongside notable M.Cs due September 2010 & putting finishing touches to more collabs and his debute LP continues.
To sum him up in a sentence, ‘he is the cure for present day HIP HOP’. A well rounded lyricist/Mc, Composer/Ghost writer, Beat maker/Producer & Music Hustler. A good serving of his music is available on www.myspace.com/mifliss, apply caution you might get addicted to his infectious flow. WATCH OUT FOR MORE NEWS FOR "THE BANANA THEORY" ALBUM.
Contact Management/Label C.E.O:
Boi Runz
boirunzentertainment@gmail.com
+2348025754460
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