OMI

Quick Facts

Full Name	OMI
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Sep 3, 1986(1986-09-03)
Age	38
Birthplace	Clarendon
Country	Jamaica
Horoscope	Virgo

OMI Biography

OMI is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on September 3, 1986 in Clarendon, Jamaica. The name of his birthplace is Omar Pasley, but better known as Omi, his stage name Omi He is a songwriter and singer in the genre of urban pop that is managed by Clifton Dillion of Shang Records Label.

He is influenced by artists like He is inspired by artists such as Nat King Cole and John Legend. and John Legend.

Omar Samuel Pasley was born in the parish of Clarendon. Omi established in Kingston, after being discovered by the dancehall impresario Clifton Dillon (known as Specialist) and signed to Oufah, an independent Jamaican label. His first recorded single was “Standing On All Threes” released with a music video. Omi had composed his future hit song “Cheerleader” in 2008. He eventually recorded it and performed and released in 2012. It was released in Jamaica along with a low-budget, high-concept video shot in Oregon during OMI’s first trip to the United States, becoming a modest hit in Jamaica and also popular in Hawaii and in Dubai. Never releasing an album, Omi had various local hits in Jamaica like “Take It Easy”, “Fireworks” (accompanied by a music video) and “Color of My Lips”, the latter featuring Busy Signal, a well-known Jamaican dancehall, ska, and reggae artist.

In 2014, “Cheerleader” got a second life when Patrick Moxey, the president of Ultra Music, a dance label partly owned by Sony Music heard the song and liked it offering to remix the song and relaunch it as a dance track. In early 2014, Ultra Music commissioned two remixes for the song, one by Ricky Blaze and the other by Felix Jaehn, a 20-year-old German producer. Eventually Ultra Music opted for the airy tropical house version of “Cheerleader” as remixed by Jaehn. The remix initially became a huge hit in Sweden, eventually certified 5 times platinum. Soon the song spread through other European charts, notably France, Italy and Germany. It topped the charts in several European countries and in Australia. In the United Kingdom, Omi made history on May 24, 2015, when “Cheerleader” topped the UK Singles Chart for a fourth week in a row, marking the longest consecutive period any Jamaican artist has held that position on the chart. In the United States, the song entered the Billboard Hot 100 in May 2015; it later made the top spot of the Hot 100 after 12 weeks in the chart. Claiming the top spot, OMI has achieved recognition worldwide. On August 27, 2015 he released the single “Hula Hoop”. He released his debut studio album Me 4 U on 16 October 2015. The album includes the singles “Cheerleader”, “Hula Hoop”, “Stir It”, and “Drop In the Ocean”.

The youngest children who were born to Kenroy and Rachel Pasley. The father of the family was an painter and musician and died of Emphysema at the age of Omi was just 9 years old. aged.

OMI Net Worth

OMI is one of the richest Pop Singer from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, OMI 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He would sing at church and school performances or any other public gatherings that allowed singing.

His high school classmates from Garvey Maceo High School would make beats for him to make raps over.

Omar Samuel Pasley (born 3 September 1986), better known by his stage name Omi (/ˈ oʊ m iː / OH -mee), is a Jamaican singer. He is best known for “Cheerleader”, a worldwide hit for him in a remixed version by German DJ Felix Jaehn. He is currently signed to Ultra Music, a part of Sony Music, and released his debut album Me 4 U on 16 October 2015.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is OMI Dating?

According to our records, OMI is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, OMI’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

OMI Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. OMI celebrates birthday on September 3 of every year.

Is OMI a one hit wonder?

Cheerleader singer Omi opens up on his breakout hit, debut India tour, avoiding the one-hit-wonder curse. The big breakthrough of Jamaican singer Omi in the global music scene is nothing short of a miracle. His track ‘Cheerleader’, which was declared the hottest song of summer 2015 by Billboard, was conceived in 2008.

Where did OMI originate?

OMI
Born| 3 September 1986 Clarendon, Jamaica
Genres| Reggae pop reggae fusion
Occupation(s)| Singer
Years active| 2011–present

How old is OMI?

35 years (September 3, 1986)

Is OMI still making music?

1 Hot 100 record, “Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix),” Jamaican artist OMI returns from his hiatus with another feel-good collab, “Masterpiece,” alongside German producer Felix Jaehn.

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Years active| 2008–present
Labels| Atlantic Black Butter
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