Omar

Omar — pop artist from GB.

Omar, known as the father of British neo-soul, emerged as a promising R&B artist in the early '90s with his hit "There's Nothing Like This." His refusal to…

Genres

poppopr&b, funk & soulneo soulr&b/soulneo r&bjazz & standardsindie jazzacid jazzhip-hop & raphip-hop/rapbroken beatelectronicdance

Influential: 53.71% Fanbase: 30.02% Trending: 65.55%

As of: 2025-09-07

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Score: DMDB 53.71% | Fanbase 30.02% | Trending 65.55% | CAREER STAGE: MID_LEVEL

Biography

Omar, known as the father of British neo-soul, emerged as a promising R&B artist in the early '90s with his hit "There's Nothing Like This." His refusal to compromise his artistry led to admiration from artists like India.Arie, Erykah Badu, and Gilles Peterson, despite his lack of mainstream success. Omar's genre-blurring music, influenced by various styles including ragga, hip-hop, and jazz, has garnered a devoted global fan base.

Born in London in 1968, Omar was raised in a musical family and began his career early, releasing his debut single at just 16 years old. Despite shifting labels and facing challenges in the industry, he continued to innovate and collaborate with renowned artists like Stevie Wonder. Omar's unique sound and dedication to his craft have earned him critical acclaim and recognition, including awards for his contributions to the neo-soul genre.