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Omar
GB · Born 1968
contemporary r&bneo soulsoul
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Omar Christopher Lye-Fook MBE (born 14 October 1968, London), known professionally as Omar, is a British soul singer, songwriter and musician. Omar grew up in Canterbury, Kent. He learned his craft classically, playing the trumpet, piano and percussion. His most well-known song was his debut single "There's Nothing Like This".
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He also spent two years at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester, and the Guildhall School of Music in London. It reached number 14 in the UK Singles Chart on re-release in 1991. Allmusic noted that he is described by some as the father of British neo soul. Career: Following his first two single releases, "Mr Postman" (1985) and "You and Me" (1988) featuring backing vocals from Caron Wheeler, Omar released his first album, entitled There's Nothing Like This in 1990. Initially released on his father's record label, Kongo Records, it entered the UK Albums Chart, peaking at #54. Signing to his first major record label, Talkin' Loud, saw the re-release of his debut album, which climbed to #19 in the British chart. This was followed in 1992 by his second album, Music, which proved less successful (UK #37) than the first.
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