Omar LinX
OriginToronto
GenresHip hop, electro house, dubstep, future house
Years active2010–present
LabelsMad Decent, Ultra Records and Jackie Boy Inc

Omar LinX is a Mexican Canadian rapper, songwriter, musician and singer. He is known for writing and performing in a variety of genres, often through collaborations with electronic dance music (EDM) and hip-hop producers.

History

LinX co-wrote songs for Wake Up, which was released by Zeds Dead in February 2010. LinX has since collaborated on a number of songs with the group, [1] including their first official single re-release, "Rudeboy",[2] and "Out for Blood",[3] which has been viewed more than five million times on YouTube. The group has released several other projects which include his contributions, including the Living Dead EP on Ultra Records[4] and music video[5][6] and the Victor EP on electronic music label Mad Decent.[7]

In July 2011, LinX released his debut album City of Ommz.[8][9]

In February 2012 Zeds Dead and Omar LinX launched the Living Dead Tour, with opening acts AraabMUZIK, XI, Memorecks, Mat the Alein, and Knight Riderz.[10]

In December 2014 LinX released his highly anticipated sophomore album M.O.R.[11]

In November 2015 he released Back To You[12] with Hunter Siegel and Pro Logic on Buygore Records,[13] with a remix pack[14] with Kname, Axel Boy, Da bow, Lumberjvck, and Algo.

In 2015 LinX continued to tour and perform his own songs.[3]

In 2016, LinX featured in "Keep It Mello" by future bass DJ and producer, Marshmello,[15] and released the music video for the single "Black Rose" from his M.O.R album.[16]

In 2017, LinX released "621" on his Soundcloud account. The song featured Hunter Siegel, a fellow Canadian and DJ. https://genius.com/Omar-linx-621-lyrics

References

  1. ↑ "Preview: Zeds Dead Announces A Return To Red Rocks". 303 Magazine, Gabriel Derby February 14, 2014
  2. ↑ "Zeds Dead Takes Vancouver Back to Their Bass-Heavy Electro World". Vancouver Weekly. by Gian Karla Limcangco
  3. 1 2 "Live Review: Omar Linx with J. Dohe, Tyler Skyy, Minty Burns.". HipHop Vancouver' 'by: Noah Herzog
  4. ↑ "Sound Advice: The Living Dead by Zeds Dead and Omar Linx". The Toronto's, by Chris Dart
  5. ↑ "‘Pulp Fiction’ Star Kills In Zeds Dead’s ‘Living Dead’ Video". MTV, Akshay Bhansali July 12, 2012
  6. ↑ "Zeds (Not Quite) Dead- Music Video & Interview w/ Director Andrew Renzi". Huffington Post]. August 2, 2012
  7. ↑ "Top 10 Dubstep Songs of 2013". The Untz, December 16, 2013. by: Jordan Calvano
  8. ↑ Salacious Sound "Omar Linx – City of Ommz (Full Album)", album review
  9. ↑ Fefer, Leandro, "Debut Omar LinX record a refreshing take on hip hop", Whittier College Quaker Campus, 22 March 2012
  10. ↑ Frazier, Kelly, "The Living Dead Tour With Zeds Dead and AraabMuzik Rocks Royal Oak ", Huffington Post, 3 May 2012
  11. ↑ "omar linx mor - Google Search". www.google.ca. Retrieved 2016-10-14.
  12. ↑ Back To You, 2015-11-24, retrieved 2016-10-14
  13. ↑ "Buygore". Buygore. Retrieved 2016-10-14.
  14. ↑ "[REMIXES] Omar Linx – Back To You (Prod By Hunter Siegel X Pro Logic) – Buygore". buygore.com. Archived from the original on 2016-05-01.
  15. ↑ Marshmello "Marshmello - Keep it Mello ft. Omar LinX (Official Music Video)", Youtube, April 7, 2016
  16. ↑ Omar Linx "Omar LinX - Black Rose (Official Music Video)", YouTube, May 24, 2016
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