About Me

Omar Reid, hails from Kingston, the city of Reggae music. Omar was influenced at the age of five by his uncle Desmond “Desi Roots” Young, who was then a musician and lead singer of the famous 809 Band. While growing up, Omar admired the likes of some great Reggae and R&B singers, such as Beres Hammond, Half Pint, Junior Tucker, Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. Omar did his first recording at age 15. From there he started writing and doing background vocals for various Reggae Artistes. In 2006 Omar entered the JCDC Popular Song Contest with a song entitled “Remember the Days.” With his distinctive vocals and unassuming personality, Omar walked away the undisputed winner, putting his name in Jamaica’s music history forever. In January 2007 Omar was among ten incredible Jamaican Reggae Artistes who were selected to perform at the renowned annual music Festival “Midem”, which is held in Cannes, France. Omar is taking a smooth approach to a new musical direction with his two latest singles ‘Nocturnal’ and ‘Story of My Life’ which has been getting major airplay on the reggae stations both locally and internationally. His style of music is suitable with colorful and thoughtful lyrics, which speaks of love and heartache with simplicity. Currently Omar is in the studio creating smashing singles with Mario (the Mad Scientist) Lawrence, and other producers. This is Omar Reid. For Bookings call: 876 924 7089/876 419 8525 in Jamaica or 305 528 8550 in the US or +31 6 2884 5407 in Europe or email: omarreidmusic@hotmail.com

My Fluxums

• I'm Listening To
• Michael Jackson, Dennis Brown, beres hammond, Rahsaan Patterson, The Temptations, Gregory Isaacs, Enchantment, After Seven, The Manhattans, Maxi Priest