BY MADISON VAIN •    As a kid growing up in the bustling parish of Clarendon, Jamaica, Omar Samual Pasley was obsessed with the rhythmic flows of poetry and hip-hop. At school, he and his friends would take turns freestyling in the halls or performing on top of their desks in class. “The whole aspect of lyrical composition fascinated me,” says the 28-year-old singer, who records as OMI (pronounced OH-mee), a nickname given to him by his dad. Sure, dancehall and reggae may be the country’s most beloved genres, but Pasley says he was always looking outside the country’s borders for inspiration. “I want to be known for doing world music,” he says. “I want to connect with people!” He’s achieved that goal—perhaps beyond his wildest dreams. If you’ve been anywhere near a radio the … Read entire article »

Recording artist OMI.—- By Davina Henry– Recording artist OMI, who burst onto the scene in 2012 with his hot single, Cheerleader, is now reaping the fruits of his labor. The remix of his song, which features Felix Jaehn, was certified four times platinum by the Swedish National Record Chart, Sverigetopplistan. The singer, who is managed by Clifton ‘Specilaist’ Dillon of Oufah Media and Production, told The Gleaner that he was pleased with the success of the song. “It’s very exciting. I’m proud of my team, it seems like everything is falling in place. All the hard work is paying off.” According to Specialist, he knew the song was a hit from day one. SMASH HIT In addition to the platinum certification in Sweden, Cheerleader Remix is also the No. 1 song on the ARIA (Australian Recording IndustryAssociation) singles chart. The song was also No. 1 in … Read entire article »