Omar LinX

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.

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

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.

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. "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 Torontoist, 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. https://buygore.com/back-to-you-remixes/
  15. marshmellow "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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