OMAR APOLLO
One of my favorite fresh voices that’s come to the top of my playlist recently is Omar Apollo. Dubbed as “the blue-haired, gender-rebellious, Mexican American Prince” by the LA times, Omar is an up-and-comer whose 2020 mini-album “Apolonio” surprised me with its playful genre-shifts, sensual riffs, and great features including Kali Uchis and Bootsy Collins. Born in Indiana to immigrant parents from Guadalajara, Omar taught himself guitar and uploaded his first single to Soundcloud in 2017 . Since then, he’s captivated pop fans with his wide range of musical abilities, bicultural cool, vulnerability, and distinct style. His music is reflective of his journey as a DIY artist, as well as his identity as a first-generation Mexican American—on the track “Dos Uno Neuve,” he recounts his parents’ journey to come to the U.S. and his current life as a musician based in L.A. So if you haven’t checked out his work, stream “Apolonio” this weekend!
—Mimi Li, Development Assistant
