MICHAEL SOFILAS AKA NTER - THE STORY (PRISON / FAMILY / CANCER)

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3 жыл бұрын

Michael Sofilas AKA Nter has been a household name within the Australian music scene for over a decade.
A lot of fans already know his life story through his music, but we got to dig a little deeper.
Raised in the housing commissions, Nter lost his mum at an early age and was taught crime by his older brothers just to get by.
Nters experiences is proof that life is a constant rollercoaster, especially when he was diagnosed with Kidney cancer at the young age of 27.
Doing multiple stints in jail to now raising 5 children with his long-term partner, Nter is now looking for a way to show youth that there is no such thing as a successful drug dealer.
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@seanbrah93 3 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing NTER on the train with his mates a bit over 10 years ago when everyone was scared of him. I was a teenager dressed the complete opposite of him with an emo fringe lol, but I went up to him and asked him if he was nter and told him I like his music. He thanked me and seemed genuinely happy when I told him that. Back in those days you would get smacked for even looking at a group of lads dressed the way I was. he’s a good bloke.

@nathan1234537 3 жыл бұрын

Iv always dressed lad even when I was 8 😂😂😂

@sergeybrin9765 2 жыл бұрын

Nter's a real one, when I first heard him in 08 I was deep in the skinny jeans and emo fringe game but his music has always hit me right in the heartstrings hey

@philk8081 2 жыл бұрын

Breaking into family homes. Fuck ay, what role model.

@user-uo7qz7dw2x 2 жыл бұрын

@@nathan1234537 you’re gonna have to get a job bro. You have no rap skills and I’m just being honest, you’re either gonna be a loser forever or get any sort of job and be someone and I suggest getting a I’m not meaning to be a arsehole bro but you really need to understand that.

@gnarlythetoyotacoasterbusa4089 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a true solid person when they respect you for being different it’s rare to see this but when you do it’s awesome big love to Nter

@Adamvp1ltd 3 жыл бұрын

Remember him when I was younger, went to the beach with him and the boys a few times on the weekends. Heard lots of stories about him over the years but still the same guy as I remember. Great guy, just made some mistakes along the way like most of us did.

@rwilko9525 3 жыл бұрын

I hope youngsters look at this mans story as a lesson, not a lifestyle.

@travismunns8333 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't of said it better wish I paid more attention in skool like English. Well said

@sergeybrin9765 2 жыл бұрын

Word, it's so refreshing to see how Nter's music now is not glorifying shit he did but just reflecting on how he survived, positive shit and like you said a lesson 👌🏼

@KingQwellz 3 жыл бұрын

Just recently become a father and after seeing this I'm going to up my game more for my daughter.cheers brother for giving me more strength to be a better father

@oscarduce2473 3 жыл бұрын

respect !

@adamtait-main7634 Жыл бұрын

Wow Nter is honest here, I haven't heard an interview as real as this with him spilling out his heart...This is helping me change my life, much Respect ... 🙏

@sergeybrin9765 2 жыл бұрын

5 minutes in and already got me eyes watery bra. Having listened to you since 08, it's beyond inspiring to see how not only you've grown into a stand up lad, partner and dad but how your music has reflected your growth, and shared some of the painful trials you've had to overcome with your listeners. I'm older and taller than you by a decent wack but I'm not too proud to admit you're one lad I look up to bruz. Keep doing you, you're literally the last of a dying breed and you've helped so many ppl fight their own demons by sharing yours thru the pen n pad 👌🏼❤️❤️❤️

@kardonewman54 3 жыл бұрын

What a legend ~ he is going to become the most effective Youth Worker ♥️

@jimmybob5457 3 жыл бұрын

Damn bro.. I have never heard anyone speak about cancer, I now know why so many lives are ruined by it

@asdfguiwsertyuio3689 3 жыл бұрын

Im 23 and grew up listening to Nter in high school. Never new he had all this shit going on. Seems like a real genuine guy.

@travismunns8333 3 жыл бұрын

Wow man just watched this at 5.30 this morning. Makes me think I never want to go back to playing up. My daughter is my life now. Thank you Nter.

@cliffnboyzy 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff man.

@renegadeone2058 3 жыл бұрын

On ya mate 🙏

@gnarlythetoyotacoasterbusa4089 3 жыл бұрын

Man big respect to Nter. Some real life lessons were he was dealt a shit card but risen above it. Thanks for sharing your journey brother.You got old school morals never snitching and you got a heart of gold your a rare bread brother big love and full respect you beat cancer quit drug dealing and putting your kids first.

@vanessaparker274 3 жыл бұрын

Real talk! Morals, Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, Truth and most importantly TRUST 💯 NO EXCUSES ONLY CHOICES ATTITUDE THAT DEFINES YOU AS A INDIVIDUAL. #F*ck Cancer! #MindSet #Reflect #BeBetterTomorrow #FamilyFirst

@gnarlythetoyotacoasterbusa4089 3 жыл бұрын

@@vanessaparker274 100

@vanessaparker274 3 жыл бұрын

@@gnarlythetoyotacoasterbusa4089 if all followed the old school way then no one would be shot because real men rumble it out.

@gnarlythetoyotacoasterbusa4089 3 жыл бұрын

@@vanessaparker274 most definitely hey one on one fights and loose lips sink ships. I am with ya .

@vanessaparker274 Жыл бұрын

@@sammc1205 please, my 5 year old nieces insults are more entertaining then that old glass BBQ Anyway have a productive day and remember Jesus loves you

@izzykems1283 3 жыл бұрын

i will always love nter, always been so real and raw. and always honest to his fanbase

@jamescooke3058 3 жыл бұрын

Such a real down to earth guy been a fan for ages much love nter!

@indigomerkaba 3 жыл бұрын

a true king. one love brother!

@crooke80 3 жыл бұрын

Love this ❤️ I spent 10 years homeless, 41 years old lost everything due to fkd up friends n family, I'm UK taught myself to gas the mic live, teaching my coping every step. collabs no cost brother ❤️

@kalebcotter197 Жыл бұрын

Never heard his music. But what a bloke! Guys been through the ringer and gained compassion. Just abandonment issues. Not regulating emotions. Big ups Michael/NTER. Much love brother

@arthurmandas7500 3 жыл бұрын

Straight up, my level of respect went up big time , after hearing him talk. He's got great maturity which he's used his errors to learn. Lot of people don't ever have the intelligence or control to pull the handbreak up and change direction.

@samnewman3123 Жыл бұрын

isn't this guy an active criminal? or no longer?

@ethanpoole3318 3 жыл бұрын

So much respect for you, really hope people learn from this

@Tyler_Pearson 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely took a lot away from this .

@Michael.Tedesco 2 жыл бұрын

such an amazing artist from his music to him reaching out to anyone in the same boat! nter helped me through my life & my chemotherapy reaching out all the time ! much love to this man ! 💜

@tompurchase7466 3 жыл бұрын

Nters true gangsta. Not many people keep there mouth shut. Hope life is going better for you mate

@ryandowling3842 3 жыл бұрын

Word bro, under the word Staunch in the dictionary should be a photo of Nter! 💯💯

@tompurchase7466 3 жыл бұрын

@@ryandowling3842 never liked the gangster movies. In the end they all end up rating on each other. This guy is a rare breed if the story is true.

@aussiegrows8096 3 жыл бұрын

@@tompurchase7466 but thoes movies are true mate. Mafia had the hardest rules and half of em ratted out in the end.

@tompurchase7466 3 жыл бұрын

@@aussiegrows8096 yeah I know mate. It's shit. Everyone has there limit I guess.

@sonnyjnr6901 3 жыл бұрын

Nters a legend man, I remember looking up to his graff and rockin the Sydney Serchaz. Songs like Eshay, like my brother, fuckin oath, RIP Mum, Greenline Rokim etc were songs I grew up with, His newer stuff still kills. Mine and his storys are different but very much the same. The dudes been a huge part of Australian street culture, Hip-hop and graffiti. Props for having him on, Good to see he doing alright after a fuckin hard road..

@theunknown8904 3 жыл бұрын

@Simon Bean hard bra and cheating on his gfs lol 😂 ..

@bevanb4609 3 жыл бұрын

@Simon Bean is this uber lol you having a cry

@mattcollier7166 3 жыл бұрын

@Simon Bean I was thinking wtf that story dont make no sense.

@mrc4666 3 жыл бұрын

Haha memories

@dylanberthelsen7799 3 жыл бұрын

“I’m not one to hit women but I cleaned her up” 😂😂😂 Fkn love it. As any good bloke would. On ya brah ❤️

@mitcho368 3 жыл бұрын

Muvvas lad who the fuck woudlnt wack a junkie dog 😂😂

@dylanberthelsen7799 3 жыл бұрын

@@mitcho368 fuckin oath especially if ya kid in the oven cooking. Way he said it tho was just straight crack up 🤣🤣🤣

@GregB1972 2 жыл бұрын

@@mitcho368 Well, no man would ever hit a woman. Or rob anyone for that matter. No discipline.

@mitcho368 2 жыл бұрын

@@GregB1972 nah bruzzy if someoen starts u have a go that’s the code 47 on top

@GregB1972 2 жыл бұрын

@@mitcho368 Code? Ill disciplined rabble perhaps. If you want code, joining the military. He still belted a woman.

@jacko9708 3 жыл бұрын

Best interview that I have seen for a long time! Big ups Nter and zoku

@samhunter_official 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when I met NTER in Newtown, I was busking and he was hanging around watching me. He came up and said "you are who you say you are man". Years before I was on HHTV and got a lot of hate for having an accent when I rapped. I respect NTER for what he said and the gesture. This interview was real!

@BENZO3550 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great bro

@FlopDropper Жыл бұрын

Isn’t that the gay dog area’

@MegaWeStSiDeRyDeR 3 жыл бұрын

Legend mate, keep grinding... Much respect.

@kay-lee5 3 жыл бұрын

True man. I have fucked up but your a true inspiration to me. Your music is real and so are you. Keep on keeping on mate. Bless you and your family

@maynardstwin1954 3 жыл бұрын

Massive respect to you bro!!. Thank you sharing 👍. Been a big fan since way back but this is next level 👌

@parowun2427 3 жыл бұрын

Solid interview bro much respect to NTER and ZOKU for letting nter talk without cutting him off or talking over him all the best NTER! 💯

@bradkendrick6759 3 жыл бұрын

Respect man, great insight on how to overcome tough times.

@kimtia1091 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing young man, all the best to you ,stay strong for you're kids they need you ❤

@chrisodonnell279 2 жыл бұрын

Bro wtf I just watched this video just now!! Everything but about the cancer is exactly the same story as mine im blown away honestly.. I just did 4n a half years in vic mainstream of course but man your story has spun me out take care bruh, and merry Christmas to you and your family 🙏

@curtisjackson8960 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up pumping NTER I was hard into the drugs and crime.. hearing him say all this really makes me happy because I’m on the straight and narrow working 11 hours a night 6 days a week, it’s a fucking struggle but it’s honest and I’m happier then I ever have been. Hope you live a healthy life with your family cuz!

@unboxingbraxton2084 3 жыл бұрын

Seen you live with kerser you were the best that night bro and never heard of ya your awesome keep up the good work

@jessethompson8973 3 жыл бұрын

I thank my kids and nter for saving my life mad props to you man

@doomslayermax 2 жыл бұрын

havent really herd of nter but after watching this interview i'm gonna give it a crack, loved the interview it was straight forward i wish this was in schools more often and back when i was in school it might of deterd alot of people doing stupid stuff and wreaking their lifes up, keep up the good work Zoku and all the best to you Michael

@leehughes5733 3 жыл бұрын

Much love & respect to Nter I can totally relate trust me to cut a long dark story hella short I am so so happy to just simply be here now and able to write this comment life can take you on so many ups & downs the journey is a straight up madness not gonna lie . All I just hope is that the majority of the youngsters out there watching pls appreciate the life they got while it's going good coz it can turn sour in a blink of an eye i know it sounds a bit brazy but it's so true 🙏 .. bless up .✌📿💯

@Six66Devil 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u nter, after hearing u say that the best thing within a relationship is honesty and trust, and I’m currently going thru something of my own atm so after hearing this it felt like u we’re giving me advice and I thank u, been a big fan for a long time always supporting u bro

@SLIPPN 3 жыл бұрын

👑 - what a fkn good interview, Nter is the realest.

@crooke80 3 жыл бұрын

So much respect for you brother, I would never hit a woman unless confronted with your situation. No justice in this world. Worth doing time for that. As messed up as the situation was. My family fkd me out of a mortgage and 20k, stopped me seeing my son 2 years and hand a massive part in me being homeless for 10 years, only music stopping me from torching them pricks

@niccc3732 3 жыл бұрын

Chin Up my brother same shit here respect cuz

@smiileyriley4609 11 ай бұрын

Hope life has improved brother.

@tynkirbell599 9 ай бұрын

Loved your story and how you're family focused, kids have a habit sometimes of turning our lives around. Hope you're doing well post cancer treatment ❤

@kylemcmahon95 3 жыл бұрын

Mad watch always good hearing and seeing interviews like this, I’m also trying to get into studying for peer support work help out the younger kids and people my age and older

@jaydandarling9325 3 жыл бұрын

This straight up real talk all these young fellas living that life and listening to this open you ears the man is not wrong

@chekyourhed 3 жыл бұрын

The kids need you mate, it’s a funny world, hope the youth work thing works out for you.

@kirstiemullin4564 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Michael, the kids are going to look back at this and be so proud of you.

@aprilcardoso5489 3 жыл бұрын

Omfg I’m literally in goosebumps just watching this! Your such inspiration and strong person in all despite everything you’ve been through so keep your head up, Nter! P.S love your music, some of your music has gotten me some of the darkest times in my life! ♥️💙💚👌💯

@sergeybrin9765 2 жыл бұрын

What you said 💯👌🏼

@nickpear3822 2 жыл бұрын

I like the fact you admitted you were scared, alot of respect for that statement 💯 💯💯💯

@Dyl3n.Wallac3 3 жыл бұрын

We are all beautiful people, born magnificent and take on the bullshit of the karmic world. So good to see Lads like Nter bare all and show the victories and lessons he has achieved, victories like these that we all achieve are way bigger than we realise, for the collective of humanity. Big up!

@lildogz9723 3 жыл бұрын

So inspiring to watch you should be proud you have over come hard times and its good you have a goal to become a youth worker to help the youth and break the cycle ❤️❤️❤️

@anthonywest7092 3 жыл бұрын

How strong coming through cancer it was hard to watch him talk about it 🙏🏽❤️

@jamesmclennan3618 2 жыл бұрын

Man nter your an absolute inspiration looking forward to your next stage in life

@samhunter_official 3 жыл бұрын

"We can't change if we can't change ourselves" NTER - powerful words man! You are a beautiful human for breaking the cycle and being honest about it 👊

@Brbslapsya 3 жыл бұрын

Real one 💯 too deadly bred keep up the hard work cuz

@esko1715 3 жыл бұрын

You deserve it all lad 🙌🏼

@evilbrotherz600 3 жыл бұрын

Respect brother from us here in New Zealand ✊👊💙

@robmackie4460 3 жыл бұрын

This bloke is the definition of 'A REAL 1' crank his music every mornin @4.30 am AM

@venttizae8639 4 ай бұрын

gives ya goosebumps, such a good interview wordddd

@austinsavage8061 3 жыл бұрын

The original Sydney searchers,, onya bruvva mad love ❤️

@zoewiese9912 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I watched this. I love his music it’s nice to hear him talk about his life like this

@aussieScumBag 3 жыл бұрын

words of wisdom from the king. Props to u lad

@TRIPPAH 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly feel that shit bro 😵. Good seeing this side to u away from ur music 🙏🤙 your not alone bruv got a mad fan base and alot of us can relate.

@guntherhimler5937 Жыл бұрын

Been listening to Nter's music since around 2010, he is one of the best in the rap game

@jarrod8085 3 жыл бұрын

Hectic story teller through rap and podcasts

@shinigami2682 3 жыл бұрын

I remember being a kid growing up around kogarah/Hurstville in the graff days. Names like NTER even tho he wasn’t famous for rapping or anything he was a local legend on the streets and you would hear his name a lot crazy to think back to those times lol

@Ghetto485 3 жыл бұрын

Lol true aye If you’re from Sydney and haven’t heard the name nter you’ve been living under a rock lol

@brockiestephosaussielife 3 жыл бұрын

Just curious, does hurstville have housing commission? Just asking cos I'm from campbelltown, I'm not sure.

@kingsolomon5278 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ghetto485 we know nter from yellow line back in the days. Even if we didn’t listen to the Sydney serchaz rap music we still respected the graffiti.

@kaccugachog 3 жыл бұрын

27:11 my ears have never perked up so fast in my life just to immediately let out a sigh of relief

@jamesparslow4939 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like a pretty normal Aussie bloke tbh just got felt some rough cards in life

@keithpage3610 2 жыл бұрын

Bro true solider keep ya head up sorry to hear cancer has taken a hold on ya I'll pray for you my trap runner brother

@snesable 3 жыл бұрын

seems alot more humbled in life after all the pain. wisdom

@thebonglord4203 3 жыл бұрын

The king spitting more facts 💯❤️

@JaxTheGat 2 жыл бұрын

I knew watching this a year ago.. you weren’t done with the rap scene.. and that’s a good thing 💯

@malcolmkemp1359 3 жыл бұрын

Good on ya bro👍. Bless up🙏✌.

@VersariJames 2 жыл бұрын

Such a good interview 👊

@staceychaplin9340 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being real 💯

@tollinloud.5117 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your time bro. 💪

@kiarasattout2668 3 жыл бұрын

I don't personally no nter but I am so fucking proud of him i feel like a proud mother lmao, he has come so far and is going to be an amazing youth worker and change so many lives!

@MJBWORDPLAY 3 жыл бұрын

Good man stick up for yr fam nter the real og

@S1nner1 3 жыл бұрын

Great watch man nter killed this

@looking8030 3 жыл бұрын

Much love brother

@theunfilteredfisherman 3 жыл бұрын

Unreal. Respect bro

@wirueternal 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing your story

@scottwilson9549 3 жыл бұрын

That's so putrid how media portrayed ya last lagin .....bulk love n respect to you nter

@Jimmmy1997 Жыл бұрын

You are actually the man, what I want my life to b

@lawrencenuju5374 2 жыл бұрын

I remember this fella...played footy with the bloke...and trust this fellas got big nuts...hecktik respect brother Michael

@TheDaleparker1 3 жыл бұрын

You’re a real one Nter

@Dylan-ow4zm 7 ай бұрын

I feel yah brother I can relate to your story in some ways much love and respect 💯

@SoldierMac 3 жыл бұрын

Hey brother - Jesus is yearning for a relationship with you. Keep on repenting... keep practicing righteousness. You will save your family and yourself. Luke knows about Jesus also.. I've spoken to him. God bless you brother... Shout out from Perth, KGB. There is no condemnation in the LORD. Change - J. Cole My Life & Pride is the Devil - J. Cole

@karlcookson9051 3 жыл бұрын

Solid brother much respect.

@nylapower1076 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you brother ❤️💯

@jdlgaming7946 3 жыл бұрын

i thought nter the name came from his canterbery shorts and was faded and the letters left were nter. i think gravybaby said thats how it came across.