Biography
Who is Omi?
Early life and real name
Omar Samuel Pasley was born in the parish of Clarendon, Jamaica. He grew up in May Pen. This Jamaican musician eventually moved to Kingston to build his career.
Clifton Dillon, also known as Specialist, discovered the artist. After this meeting, he signed to the independent Jamaican label Oufah. His debut recorded single was titled Standing On All Threes, which featured a music video.
How Omi became famous
Omi composed the song Cheerleader in 2008. He released the original version in 2012 with a music video filmed in Oregon. This release became a hit in Jamaica and gained popularity in Hawaii and Dubai.
In 2014, Patrick Moxey of Ultra Music heard the track. He suggested a remix to turn it into a dance song. A tropical house version by German producer Felix Jaehn became a big success. This version topped charts in Sweden, France, Italy, and Germany.
Career highlights
The song Cheerleader reached number one on the UK Singles Chart for four consecutive weeks in May 2015. This achievement marked the longest period a Jamaican artist held that position. In the United States, the track reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 after 12 weeks.
Omi released his debut studio album, Me 4 U, on October 16, 2015. This project included tracks like Hula Hoop, Stir It, and Drop in the Ocean. He also released the single Hula Hoop on August 27, 2015. Other Jamaican hits include Take It Easy, Fireworks, and Color of My Lips, which featured artist Busy Signal.
Birthday and age
Omi was born on September 3, 1986, which makes Omi 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Omi shares the date with 55 other famous people.
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