Michael M Sailo

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{{short description|Rapper (b. 1979, d. 2017)}}
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| name = Michael M Sailo
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| birth_date = {{birth date|1979|11|16|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Aizawl]], Mizoram, India
| death_date = {{death date and age|2017|4|07|1979|11|16|df=y}}
| death_place = Aizawl, Mizoram, India
| occupation = Singer
| children = 2 sons
| parents = Lalsanga Sailo and Nunthari Sailo
| awards = Lelte Award for Best Rapper
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| known for = Mizo rap music
| spouse = B. Malsawmtluangi (SPI)
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'''Michael Malsawmzela Sailo''' (16 November 1979 – 7 April 2017), also known as '''Ace Man''', was a rap singer from [[Mizoram]], India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://phualvatimes.com/thousands-bids-adieu-to-mizorams-rap-artist-michael-m-sailo-pictures/|title=Thousands bids adieu to Mizoram's rap artist Michael M Sailo|website=Phulva Times|accessdate=5 January 2019}}</ref> He introduced [[rap music]] in Mizoram.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oknortheast.com/2017/04/michael-m-sailo-man-with-golden-voice.html|title=Michael M Sailo - the man with the 'golden voice' from Mizoram|website=OK North East|accessdate=28 May 2020}}</ref>

==Early life==
Michael M Sailo was born to Lalsanga Sailo and Nunthari Sailo in Aizawl. He first studied in Pune. He joined [[Spicer Adventist University]] where he won medals at singing competitions.

== Career ==
At university he met an African group that inspired him to take up rap music. Joining the group, he toured South Indian cities such as Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai. He opened for various groups including VIVA. Returning to Mizoram, he brought along the rap music for which he received awards:<ref>{{cite web |title=Michael M Sailo live performance hmuh tur a awm thei dawn tawh lo! |url=http://zalen.co.in/michael-m-sailo-live-performance-hmuh-tur-a-awm-thei-dawn-tawh-lo/ |website=Zalen |accessdate=5 January 2019}}</ref>

He was a RJ for [[Red FM (India)|Red FM]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanglaini.org/thalai/23701|title=MZI-in hla hralh a hriatpui thui lo|website=Vanglaini|accessdate=5 January 2019}}</ref> and FM Zoawi<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.misual.com/2008/08/aizawl-fm-station-hawn-a-ni-ta/|title=Aizawl FM Station hawn a ni ta|website=misual.com|accessdate=5 January 2019}}</ref> in Mizoram.

He owned a music studio called Spaceville Pro Sessions. He also practiced traditional singing, composing, DJing and recording techniques. He composed and produced tracks for various singers in his studio including Tini Mohini Thapa,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.easternpanorama.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1055%3Athe-return-of-tini-mohini-thapa&catid=59%3Ajuly&Itemid=8|title=The Return of Tini Mohini Thapa|website=Eastern Panorama|accessdate=5 January 2019}}</ref> Zorinzuali Khiangte and DJ Lalvenhimi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zalen.co.in/135-telloin-zorini-khiangte-michael-m-sailo-kalsan-tak-track-hmangin-single-thar/|title=135 telloin Zorini Khiangte, Michael M Sailo kalsan tak track hmangin single thar|website=Zalen|accessdate=5 January 2019}}</ref> At one time he was a member the rock band The Scavenger Project.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zorimawi.blogspot.com/2009/03/scavenger-project-atangin-michael-m.html|title=The Scavenger Project atangin Michael M Sailo a bâng|website=Zorimawi|accessdate=5 January 2019}}</ref>

== Recognition ==

* Best Rapper of the Lelte Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://phualvatimes.com/thousands-bids-adieu-to-mizorams-rap-artist-michael-m-sailo-pictures/|title=Thousands bids adieu to Mizoram's rap artist Michael M Sailo|website=Phulva Times|accessdate=5 January 2019}}</ref>
* Best New Artist Award of Rimawi Khawvel.

==Death==
On 7 April 2017, Sailo died in an accident after his bike crashed into a police van.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mizo Rapper Dies |url=http://www.theshillongtimes.com/2017/04/09/mizo-rapper-dies/ |website=The Shillongtimes |accessdate=5 January 2019}}</ref>

==Personal==
He married well known mizo singer B. Malsawmtluagi (SPI) on 17 September 2009. They had two sons, Brooklyn Lalsangkima Sailo (born 2010) and Marshall Lalhruaizela Sailo (born 2012).<ref>{{cite news|title=Hip-hop music ṭha min hluitu Michael M Sailo Ui tak chungin thlah liam |url=https://www.vanglaini.org/thalai/69646 |website=Vanglaini |accessdate=5 January 2019}}</ref>

==Discography==
Michael M Sailo released the following albums:<ref>{{cite web |title=Michael M. Sailo |url=https://sakeibaknei.com/2015/06/michael-m-sailo/ |website=Sakeibaknei |accessdate=5 January 2019}}</ref>

===Album===
*''Duhaisam''
*''Kumtluang Atan''

===Singles===
*"Ngaihlai Kan Bang Lo Che"
*''"''Thinlai Hnemtu"
*''"''Zawlkhaw Hermawii
*''"''Zawlkhaw Lenmawi
*''"''Thinlai Hnemtu" (posthumous)<ref>{{cite web |title=Michael M. Sailo A hla hnuhnung ber an tlangzarh |url=http://www.vanglaini.org/thalai/70533 |website=Vanglaini |accessdate=5 January 2019}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Mizo music]]

== References ==
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==External links==
*[https://www.facebook.com/aizawlcityace Michael M Sailo on Facebook]
*[https://www.instagram.com/therealsailova/ Michael M Sailo on Instagram]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/splashmore Michael M Sailo on Youtube]

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[[Category:Mizo people]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian singers]]
[[Category:Singers from Mizoram]]
[[Category:1979 births]]
[[Category:2017 deaths]]

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