Justin-Smith Ikpaema Peter Damian Uzomba (from Hackney,

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) better known by his stage name Mikill Pane, is an English rapper signed to

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. He is perhaps best known for his track "Little Lady" with

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which features on Ed's '' No. 5 Collaborations Project''. The song is currently the biggest-selling track on the release. Pane has supported Mac Miller,

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and

on nationwide tours.

Career

His debut four-track EP ''The Guinness & Blackcurrant'' was released in 2011 and his second EP titled ''The Morris Dancer'' was released on 10 February 2012, consisting of four original tracks and a remix by Will Power. He released the free EP ''You Guest It'' on 22 April 2012 through

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, featuring collaborations with

, Example,

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, Yasmin,

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, Fem Fel,

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and

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. The release has received widespread acclaim with the media. Mikill's debut single "Dirty Rider" was released on 8 November 2012. The extended play also features a remix by Calyx &

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, two more original tracks titled "Smashing Bricks" and "The Craig Bang" and the music video for his collaboration with

, "Work". His debut album ''Blame Miss Barclay'' was released in 2013 following the ''Lucky Strike'' EP, and received critical acclaim. The album peaked at number 62 on the

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. On 16 November 2013, Pane released the ''You Guest It Too'' EP as the sequel to his 2012 ''You Guest It'' EP. It features appearances from

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, Jordan "Rizzle" Stephens, Sway, Tigger Da Author and G FrSH as well as a remix of Lorde's " Royals". Mikill presents a weekly show on FUBAR Radio Mikill retired in 2020 to concentrate on other creative ventures.

Discography

Singles

Albums

* ''Blame Miss Barclay'' (2013) * ''Night Elm on Mare Street'' (2019)

EPs

* The Guinness & Blackcurrant EP (2010) * Party Animal EP (2010) * Dirty Rider EP (2012) * The Morris Dancer EP (2012) * You Guest It EP (2012) * Good Feeling EP (2013) * Chairman of the Bored EP (2013) * Lucky Strike EP (2013) * You Guest It Too EP (2013) * The Godfather EP (2014) * Let MC It EP (2016)

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Pane, Mikill 1985 births English people of Nigerian descent Black British male rappers English male rappers Rappers from London People from Hackney Central People educated at London Oratory School Living people