M-Trill | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Teria Yarhere |
| Also known as | Mayjah thrill |
| Born | 1978 or 1979 (age 45–46)[1] Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
| Origin | Delta State |
| Genres | Hip hop,African hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Xcel music,Grafton Records, Indie |
Teria Yarhere known by stage nameM Trill (stylized asM-Trill orM.Trill), is aNigerian rapper fromDelta State. He released his debut studio albumNumber One in 2008 along with a follow-up mixtape entitledLadies and Gentlemen (2010). That same year, he won the "Best West African Act" at theChannel O Music Video Awards for his single "Bounce".[2] M Trill has been featured on songs withTimaya, Cyrus da Virus,Ruggedman, Slim Burna,2shotz,A-Q, Kraftmatiks, Modenine, Godwon, Evaezi, and Pyrelli among others.[3] He was ranked byBellaNaija magazine as one of the illest rappers in the game.[4]
In 2012, Trill linked up with fellowNigerian artist Slim Burna and the pair recorded a song called "Oya Na" which was later released in May that same year.[5] M-Trill was also honored alongsideTimaya,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".[6]
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 andRoyce da 5'9'′s single. It was mixed with additional production by Charlie X and Sean Stan.[7]
M-Trill citesJay-Z,Nas,The Notorious B.I.G.,Snoop Dogg,Tupac Shakur, andDr. Dre as his musical influences.[8] He also states that part of his childhood revolved aroundAfrican music, naming the likes ofOnyeka Onwenu,Salif Keita,Youssou N'Dour, Mieway,Koffi Olomide, andSunny Ade as the few artists he listened to.[9]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "Bounce" | Best West African Video | Won | [2] |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Number one" | Best new act | Won | [10] |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Honorary Award" | For contribution to the growth of the PH entertainment industry | Won | [6] |
