Omar Wilson
Encyclopedia
Omar Rahsaan Wilson is an American
R&B
artist from Norwalk, Connecticut
. He has been performing since the age of six, where his solo performances at Norwalk’s Calvary Baptist Church brought response from the audience. “When I sang solo gospel numbers, I would see the adults in the audience crying, just brought to tears. As a kid, I didn’t understand what was happening or how my voice was having this effect on people.” As a teenager, Omar Wilson performed as a street artist
, using his keen sense of rhyme to develop skills in both rap and hip-hop
, as he attracted the attention of many locally.
Omar has captivated audiences and has wowed his way to three time Apollo winner since 2007 and maintained his victory upon becoming Best R&B Male of the Year for both 2008 and 2009 at the Underground Music Awards held at BB Kings in NYC. Omar also performed the National Anthem at Mohegan Sun Casino during the live broadcast of a TKO boxing event.
Omar released his 1st record nationally "Get to Know You Better" featuring platinum recording artist Angie Stone. Also in the summer of 2011, Omar released a second mixtape entitled "The Product". He will then release a second single entitled "Faith," featuring renowned rapper/actor, DMX in the near future.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
artist from Norwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of the city is 85,603, making Norwalk sixth in population in Connecticut, and third in Fairfield County...
. He has been performing since the age of six, where his solo performances at Norwalk’s Calvary Baptist Church brought response from the audience. “When I sang solo gospel numbers, I would see the adults in the audience crying, just brought to tears. As a kid, I didn’t understand what was happening or how my voice was having this effect on people.” As a teenager, Omar Wilson performed as a street artist
Street artist
A street artist is someone who creates and/or sells their art or craft in public for the pleasure of passers-by.Some people use the term 'street artist' more broadly and also refer to people involved in busking, such as musicians who sing and/or play instruments, acrobats, jugglers, living statues,...
, using his keen sense of rhyme to develop skills in both rap and hip-hop
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
, as he attracted the attention of many locally.
Omar has captivated audiences and has wowed his way to three time Apollo winner since 2007 and maintained his victory upon becoming Best R&B Male of the Year for both 2008 and 2009 at the Underground Music Awards held at BB Kings in NYC. Omar also performed the National Anthem at Mohegan Sun Casino during the live broadcast of a TKO boxing event.
Omar released his 1st record nationally "Get to Know You Better" featuring platinum recording artist Angie Stone. Also in the summer of 2011, Omar released a second mixtape entitled "The Product". He will then release a second single entitled "Faith," featuring renowned rapper/actor, DMX in the near future.
See also
- Official Site
- Myspace
- http://www.facebook.com/omarrwilson]