EZ MIL Is In “2200”
Today, Las Vegas-based, Philippines-born rap force EZ MIL returns with his second single this month: the blistering “2200,” a fierce celebration of his Filipino roots and yet another example of why the razor-sharp lyricist is destined for dominance. The powerful new track arrives alongside an official music video shot on location in EZ MIL’s beloved hometown of Olongapo City (zip code 2200), as well as Manila, Los Angeles, Fujiyoshida (Mt. Fuji), and Tokyo.
“2200” opens with EZ MIL shouting out the local landmarks, neighborhoods, and blocks that shaped him. The song then explodes into a mix of ominous organ buzz, skittering drum hits, and earthquaking glides as the rapper’s tone shifts from reverent to commanding: “You know we be twenty-two double-oh.” He then breaks down the relentless grind and resilience that’s carried him this far. “Stay on my hustle, not with the dissin’ / Put in the muscle, work till I’m limpin.”
The video opens with EZ MIL weaving through the bustling streets of Olongapo City, hanging from the window of a tricked-out jeepney before heading to Japan, where he lands tricks at the FUJI BerriQs Skate Plaza performing at their grand opening for a crowd of fans and skaters at the foot of Mt. Fuji. From there, the journey culminates in a sold-out arena show in Manila. Capturing EZ MIL’s relentless rise on the global stage, the visual chronicles his travels across the Philippines, Japan, and the United States, featuring standout cameos from legendary professional skateboarder Eric Koston, acclaimed Japanese rapper AWICH, and fellow Filipino R&B star Dionela.
EZ MIL stepped back into the spotlight just weeks ago with his Tagalog-language single “Leon (Ka),” a ferocious display of his verbal prowess that doubled as a love letter to the Philippines. VIBE celebrated the guitar-infused track as a playlist must-add, while EZ MIL teamed with the locally brewed Leon Extra Strong Beer to release a cinematic music video co-starring Filipino luminaries like actor Gerald Anderson, MMA fighter Mark Striegl, aka Mugen—who also appeared on the Netflix reality competition series Physical: Asia alongside Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao – and the founders of DBTK apparel.
Earlier this year, EZ MIL stirred up rumors of his impending return when he shared a clip of his short but staggeringly impressive Lunar New Year Freestyle — a perfect meld of the lithe, expressive vocals and sharp, dextrous bars that put him on the international map to begin with. Before that, he contributed to Eminem’s blockbuster No. 1 album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), lacing “Head Honcho” with forceful verses in both English and Tagalog.
Ez Mil’s last project, 2023’s DU4LI7Y: REDUX, marked the end of one chapter — his dedicated climb from an ambitious kid with rockstar dreams — and the beginning of a new one: his arrival on the world stage. That set contained his first team-up with Eminem, the certified showcase of rap acrobatics “Realest,” which debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Rap Digital Song Sales and R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales charts. He followed with the single “Podium,” an equally confident and contemplative piece about what it means to have a platform as an artist.
The multi-hyphenate born Ezekiel Miller first broke out with “Panalo (Trap Cariñosa)” when he brought the bilingual track to a live performance on the Wish USA Bus (an extension of the popular Philippines-based radio station Wish 107.5 FM). The video went viral, amassing more than 88 million views on YouTube and announcing the arrival of a thrilling new talent. By that point, EZ MIL had already demonstrated remarkable versatility across hip-hop, R&B, EDM, indie-pop, alternative, heavy rock, and more — honing his approach with serious intent.
Now fully back in the mix, he is carrying his Pinoy identity into music that resonates with audiences around the globe. Stay tuned for much, much more from EZ MIL soon.