Omega (singer)
Omega | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Antonio Peter de la Rosa |
Born |
Bonao, Dominican Republic | January 17, 1979
Genres | Merengue and Merengue Urbano |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | Allegro Music[1] and Planet Records Europe |
Website |
omegaelfuerte |
Antonio Peter de la Rosa[lower-alpha 1] (born January 17, 1979) better known by his stage name Omega "El Fuerte" or simply Omega, is a Dominican singer and songwriter.[2] He is a modern Merengue artist based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.[3] Since 2007, Omega has enjoyed increased popularity in the Dominican Republic and with Dominican-Americans across the United States.[4] He has also penetrated music markets in Spain, Italy and Latin American.
Omega has helped create and popularize[5] a new form of Merengue, called Merengue Urbano or Merengue de Calle.[6] It is a blend of merengue with Hip hop, Rap and R&B.[7][8] This new genre has been adopted by many artists from diverse backgrounds such as Cuban-American Pitbull and Colombian-born Shakira.[8]
Musical career
Peter de la Rosa began developing his musical talent at a young age, by 13 years of age he formed his first rap group.[9] Afterward he began appearing on variety TV shows in the Dominican Republic and won several singing competitions as part of the group Alpha y Omega, from which he derives his stage name.[9] Later on Omega formed the band Omega y Su Mambo Violento, which in 2005 released its first album titled Omega y Su Mambo Violento on the label Allegro Music. The album spawned his break-out hit, "Alante Alante."[1] This was followed by a Casandra Award, given in the Dominican Republic in 2009.[10] Omega then attended his first Latin Grammy Awards in 2010 and also performed at Presidente Beer's Festival of Latin Music in 2010, both events were pivotal to his international recognition.[2][11] Also in 2010, Omega was able to tour the United States and performed in New York City's Manhattan Armory and at Elizabeth, New Jersey's Ritz theater, to name a few venues.[12] Omega's continued popularity led to his being signed by Akon, through his record label Konvict Musik in 2011.[13] Akon has confessed that Omega has helped him to conquer the Dominican market.[14] Akon has also influenced Omega's music leading to Merengue with an Electronic blend as can be heard in Omega's 2012 hit, "Merengue Electronico."[15]
Personal life
Omega was born Antonio Peter de la Rosa[16] in the town of Bonao, Dominican Republic son of Ercilia de La Rosa and Sergio Peter.[9] He grew up in Pantoja, a neighborhood of Santo Domingo.[1] Omega is currently married to Miguelina Sanchez, they have two daughters Alejandra and Mariela Sanchez.[9]
Discography
Studio albums
Year | Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
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US Latin [17] |
US Tropical [18] | ||||
2006 | Omega y Su Mambo Violento | — | — | ||
2007 | El Fuerte | — | — | ||
2007 | En La Gran Mansion De Moca | — | — | ||
2009 | El Dueño del Flow |
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27 | 4 | |
2011 | El Dueño del Flow 2 |
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36 | 3 | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart. |
Solo
Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album(s) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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US LATIN [19] |
US LATIN DIGITAL [20] |
US LATIN POP [21] |
SPAIN [22] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | "Merengue Electronico" | 40 | 48 | 31 | — | El Dueño del Flow | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | "Si Te Vas/Que Tengo Que Hacer" | — | 42 | 35 | 45 | El Dueño del Flow | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2011 | "Mr. Saxobeat" | — | 25 | — | — | Non-Album Single | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
"—" denotes the single failed to chart or not released |
As featured performer
Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||
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US Latin [19] |
US Latin Digital [20] |
US Latin Pop [21] | |||||
2008 | "Mi Alma Se Muere" (Fuego featuring Omega "El Fuerte" and Pitbull) |
— | — | 1 | Chosen Few III | ||
2011 | "Dándole" (Gocho featuring Jowell y Omega "El Fuerte") |
22 | 14 | 21 | Mi Musica | ||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart. |
Notes
- ↑ This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Peter and the second or maternal family name is De la Rosa.
References
- 1 2 3 "Omega Biography". billboard.com. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- 1 2 "Omega packs a lot into merengue shows". nydailynews.com. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ↑ "Omega El Fuerte – Merenguero". thatsdominican.com. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ↑ "Merengue de calle de Omega suena por lo alto en emisoras hispanas en Miami". El Nuevo Diario (in Spanish). Miami, Florida. 1 January 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ↑ "Arrestan al cantante Omega por agredir física y sexualmente a su ex esposa". Soitu (in Spanish). EFE. 21 May 2008. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ↑ "El merengue de calle se desplomó y solo queda Omega". Elportal.com.do (in Spanish). Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. 26 August 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ↑ "Omega no quiere merengue de calle". Hoy (in Spanish). 5 June 2010. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- 1 2 "Merengue Urbano: Not Your Father's Merengue". bmi.com. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Biografía, carrera, discos y canciones de Omega" (in Spanish). republica-dominicana-live.com. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ↑ Almánzar, Ramón (25 March 2009). "Omega es "el fuerte"". Listin Diario (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ↑ "Extravagant After-After Party at the Latin Grammy Awards Show". nochelatina.com. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ↑ "Latino happenings in Nueva York, Sept. 29-Oct. 5FRIDAY OCT. 1". nydailynews.com. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ↑ "Akon Signs Mambo Superstar Omega". http://hot937.cbslocal.com. Retrieved 23 October 2013. External link in
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(help) - ↑ Peralta, Laura (20 September 2011). "Akon: Omega "ha sido de gran ayuda"". Listin Diario (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ↑ Almánzar, Ramón (6 August 2013). "Merengue electrónico". Listin Diario (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ↑ "Omega Biography". Itunes. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ↑ "Billboard Top Latin Albums for Omega". Billboard.com. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- ↑ "Billboard Top Tropical Albums for Omega". Billboard.com. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- 1 2 "Billboard Latin Airplay Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- 1 2 "Billboard Latin Digital Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- 1 2 "Billboard Latin Pop Songs". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- ↑ "Spanish Music Charts for Omega "El Fuerte"". SpanishCharts.com. Retrieved 2 November 2013.