Omar’s Brighter The Days – The Remixes doesn’t just revisit his latest album; it doubles the pleasure by handing the keys to a stellar lineup of production royalty. With a roster boasting Illa J, Kenny Dope, DJ Spinna, Joe Claussell, Maestro, and Supa D, the project avoids the usual remixContinue Reading
Omar has recorded his first XMAs single with “That Time Again” featuring Charlene Hamilton. His longtime collaborator and brother Scratch Professor produced “That Time Again.” Omar performs his signature soul surrounded by jazzy piano and subtle tinkly bells with warm crackly vinyl sounds. There are just enough familiar Christmas songContinue Reading
British singer Donae’O pops off with “Nights Like This,” featuring fellow natives Omar, Lemar, and the House Gospel Choir. Omar and Donae’O recorded the feel-good single in 2022 and are just now sharing it with the world. The single is on Donae’O’s Spectrum album released in August. The video andContinue Reading
Omar recently came to the United States to promote his ninth album, Brighter The Days, and he performed a Tiny Desk show. The King of UK Soul plucked four songs from his four-decade career, starting with “Can We Go Out” from his current album. The title track from The Man,Continue Reading