(March 28, 2025) Omar’s career is a testament to his enduring talent and influence. First gaining international attention his signature hit, ‘There’s Nothing Like This’, which launched a series of standout solo albums, collaborations with legendary artists like Stevie Wonder, Lamont Dozier, the late Angie Stone, Leon Ware, Robert Glasper and Erykah Badu through to the current crop of cutting-edge music makers,Omar has consistently evolved his sound while staying true to his roots.
That approach continues in 2025, as he celebrates his 40th anniversary as a recording artist with the release of new double A-Side single ‘Research’ & ‘Can We Go Out’ (which comes alongside a storming remix from Zed Bias)and the announcement of his 9th studio album, ‘Brighter The Days’, which has been lauded to be his most self-assured, well rounded, eclectic, and continues to highlight his trademark vocals and songwriting. As always, Omar has gathered a stellar line up of collaborators. British legends like Paul Weller, arranger Chris Cameron, rapper Giggs and guitarist Tony Remy join forces with American icons including singers India Arie, Ledisi, Eric Roberson and Raheem DeVaughn, organist Ronnie Foster, and rapper Jeru The Damaja. The result is music that is ambitious in conception and flawless in execution. It’s due for release on Impressive Collective / BBE Music.
Live Dates
30/3 – Catford Broadway Theatre
10/4 – Gig Fox & Firkin, London
17/4 – Gig The Jam House, Birmingham
26/4 – Notting Hill Arts Centre, London
2/5 – Eddie Nestor event
3/5 – Brixton Disco Festival
25/5 – The White Rock, Hastings
29/5 – Outernet, London
30/5 – Southbank, London
20/6 – Rampage Event, Barbican
12/7 – Boogietown, Walton On ThaAmes
14/7 – Boston, USA
16/7 – NYC, USA
18/17 – Pittsburgh, USA
22/7 – Chicago, USA
23/7 – St.Louis, USA
26/7 – Nashville, USA
28/7 – Atlanta, USA
15/8 – Soultasia, Windsor
14/9 – Love & Rock Weekender, Spain
New offering ‘Research’ (featuring Honey Larochelle), is a sexy and funky dance floor heater, and ‘This Thing Called Life’, which captures the album’s essence of optimism amidst challenges. Omar explains, “It’s a specific amount of time we have on this earth, so why waste it arguing and fighting? There are so many more things that connect us as opposed to driving us apart.” It comes alongside a firing remix of ‘Can We Go Out’ from UK dance royalty Zed Bias.
