Omar Apollo releases new EP ‘Apolonio’, video for ‘Kamikaze’ and Paisley Park live show
RELEASES DEBUT PROJECT,
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE,
‘LIVE AT PRINCE’S PAISLEY PARK (28TH OCTOBER)
“A triple threat of an artist with plenty to offer.” – Pitchfork“lovelorn songs that reconcile the sultry sounds of D’Angelo, Prince, and Frank Ocean with Mexican soul and traditional corridos.” – Rolling Stone“Conjures up mid-1980’s Prince”- Sunday Times Culture“You need to hear Omar Apollo’s supernatural soul” – Dazed“Makes love songs that pull you in like a billowing dream”- The Observer
‘Apolonio’ is the first project from Omar Apollo, which is available now alongside a dreamscape visual to ‘Kamikaze’ (directed by Aidan Cullen). ‘Apolonio’ features guest appearances by Kali Uchis, Bootsy Collins, and Ruel alongside production collaborations with Albert Hammond Jr, Mk.gee, DJ Dahi, and Michael Uzowuru. The project is the follow-up to Omar’s 2019 EP ‘Friends’ and includes further highlights such as ‘Dos Uno Nueve’.
‘Apolonio’ arrives ahead of Apollo’s one-of-a-kind concert livestream airing 28th October. Live from Prince’s Paisley Park, the livestream will feature behind-the-scenes footage of Apollo and his band as they record and rehearse around the legendary estate alongside their performance live from the Park. Tickets are on sale here
Since his 2018 critically-acclaimed debut EP ‘Stereo’, Omar Apollo has continued his ascent as one of modern pop’s brightest breakout stars. Last year he released his second EP ‘Friends’, and Rolling Stone named him an Artist You Need To Know, Pitchfork featured him as a Rising artist, he made his late-night television debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers, and he had two headlining North American tours which included stops at Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival and Tropicalía Festival.
Having sold out worldwide shows including London dates at Heaven and Village Underground, Apollo was also named part of YouTube’s Foundry International artist development program – past alumni include Cuco, ROSALÍA, Chloe X Halle, and Dua Lipa. In late 2019, Omar released a pair of singles with Kenny Beats – ‘Frio’ and ‘Hit Me Up’ – the former showcasing Spanish lyrics and playing off of Dembow music, the latter of which featured Dominic Fike.
Listen to Apolonio above, see project details below and stay tuned for more from Omar Apollo coming soon.
Listen to ‘Apolonio’ HERE
Watch ‘Dos Uno Nueve’ live with the LA Philharmonic HERE
Watch ‘Stayback’ HEREPhotos HERE
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