M Trill

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = M-Trill

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| birth_date = {{Birth based on age as of date|29|2008|10|11}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thenationonlineng.net/archive2/tblnews_Detail.php?id=65643|title=Ruggedman, 2Shots, others storm Port Harcourt for M.trill|publisher=The Nation|date=11 October 2008|accessdate=12 September 2014}}

| birth_place = Port Harcourt, Nigeria

| birth_name = Teria Yarhere

| alias = Mayjah thrill

| origin = Delta State

| genre = Hip hop, African hip hop

| occupation = Rapper

| label = Xcel music, Grafton Records, Indie

| years_active = 2003–present

| associated_acts = Ruggedman, 2shots, A-Q, Kraftmatiks, Slim Burna, Cyrus Da Virus, Godwon, Evaezi, Timaya

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Teria Yarhere known by stage name M Trill (stylized as M-Trill or M.Trill), is a Nigerian rapper from Delta State. He released his debut studio album Number One in 2008 along with a follow-up mixtape entitled Ladies and Gentlemen (2010). That same year, he won the "Best West African Act" at the Channel O Music Video Awards for his single "Bounce".{{cite web|title=Nigeria Wins Big at the 2008 Channel O Awards|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2008/10/15/nigeria-wins-big-at-the-2008-channel-o-awards/|publisher=Bellanaija|accessdate=17 December 2013|date=15 October 2008}} M Trill has been featured on songs with Timaya, Cyrus da Virus, Ruggedman, Slim Burna, 2shotz, A-Q, Kraftmatiks, Modenine, Godwon, Evaezi, and Pyrelli among others.{{cite web|url=http://www.dstv.com/News/Artist-of-the-week-M-Trill/19304|title=Artist of the week: M-Trill|publisher=DSTV|date=25 September 2012|accessdate=16 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217004444/http://www.dstv.com/News/Artist-of-the-week-M-Trill/19304|archive-date=17 December 2013|url-status=dead}} He was ranked by BellaNaija magazine as one of the illest rappers in the game.{{cite web| url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/09/21/m-trill-means-business-on-his-two-new-singles-blackout-anything-feat-frank-dnero/| title=M-Trill Means Business on His Two New Singles "Blackout" & "Anything" Feat. Frank D'Nero|publisher=BellaNaija.com| date=21 September 2012 |accessdate=16 December 2013}}

Biography

In 2012, Trill linked up with fellow Nigerian artist Slim Burna and the pair recorded a song called "Oya Na" which was later released in May that same year.{{Cite web |last=Onos |date=2012-05-04 |title=Now Playing: Slim Burna Feat. M-Trill – Oya Na |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2012/05/now-playing-slim-burna-feat-m-trill-oya-na/ |access-date=2023-11-05 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}} M-Trill was also honored alongside Timaya, Duncan Mighty, Timi Dakolo, Sodi Cookey, and Becky Enyioma at the 4th annual Odudu Music Awards in Nigeria, also tagged "Niger Delta's Biggest Awards Ceremony".{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/timaya-duncan-mighty-others-to-be-honoured-at-odudu-music-awards/|title=Timaya, Duncan Mighty, others to be honoured at Odudu music awards|last=Ogunjimi|first=Opeoluwani|work=The Vanguard|publisher=Vanguard Media|accessdate=3 February 2014|location=Nigeria}}

In 2013, M-Trill teamed up with an up-and-coming rapper known as Rraz. The duo named SSS (South-South Syndicate) began working on a collaborative project. Their first single "Fastlanes" has Trilla and Rraz rapping over 'Eminem and Royce da 5'9'′s single. It was mixed with additional production by Charlie X and Sean Stan.{{cite web|url=http://www.nigeriansounds.com/archives/30887|title=Audio:- South South Syndicate [ M-Trill And Raz ] – Fast Lanes|publisher=Nigeriansounds.com|date=8 May 2013|accessdate=16 December 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618074340/http://nigeriansounds.com/archives/30887|archivedate=18 June 2013|df=dmy-all}}

Musical influences

M-Trill cites Jay-Z, Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, and Dr. Dre as his musical influences.{{cite web|url=http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/saturday-magazine/weekend-treat/entertainment/51261-why-i-left-music-for-more-than-two-years-%E2%80%94m-trill.html |title=Why I left music for more than two years – M-Trill |publisher=The Nation |date=23 June 2012 |accessdate=25 July 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220000547/http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/saturday-magazine/weekend-treat/entertainment/51261-why-i-left-music-for-more-than-two-years-%E2%80%94m-trill.html |archivedate=20 February 2014}} He also states that part of his childhood revolved around African music, naming the likes of Onyeka Onwenu, Salif Keita, Youssou N'Dour, Mieway, Koffi Olomide, and Sunny Ade as the few artists he listened to.{{cite web|url=http://m.museke.com/node/2784|title=Chit-chat: M. Trill|publisher=Museke.com|date=23 January 2009|accessdate=2 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219214046/http://m.museke.com/node/2784|archive-date=19 February 2014|url-status=dead}}

Discography

2008: Number One
2010: Ladies and Gentlemen

Awards and nominations

=Channel O Music Video Awards=

!Ref

|rowspan="1"|2008

|"Bounce"

|Best West African Video

|{{won}}

=African Music Awards=

!Ref

|rowspan="1"|2009

|"Number one"

|Best new act

|{{won}}

|{{cite web|url=http://old.afrijamz.com/ranking.php?mode=blog&message_id=122&row_template=blog.tpl|title=M.Trill Wins @ 2009 African Music Awards (Europe)|date=19 October 2009|accessdate=15 August 2014|publisher=afrijamz.com}}