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was released as the second single on February 27, 2019. It is described as a mainly funk and R&B track which he produced with Blake Slatkin. The accompanying music and lyric video starred him recording a day out with his friends.
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On March 4, 2019, AWAL Recordings announced in a press release that Omar Apollo had joined their roster. This deal would serve to give him radio promotion, help him breach international markets and distribution of his music.
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In an interview with DJBooth.net, Omar Apollo revealed that his upcoming EP would be more funk-oriented, with "space-y" sounds, including ballads, and having a more themed sound compared to his debut
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which premiered on October 1, 2019. This video features Omar partying with friends on a yacht living a dream. At the end of the video he is seen being struck by lightning.
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across all music platforms. He announced that it would be the lead single for his 2nd EP, the next body of work since his debut EP
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in support of the EP which spanned 34 dates across the United States and Canada. The tour included festival dates at SXSW.
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was released May 16, 2019. Apollo is seen performing in a retro-inspired set.
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In the week anticipating the EP release, Omar Apollo released the title track
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EP
Omar Apollo
Label
AWAL
Producer
Omar Apollo
Blake Slatkin
Teo Halm
Omar Apollo
Apolonio
Singles
EP
Omar Apollo
Omar Velasco
John Shanks
Teo Halm
Heatseekers Albums
Billboard
Friends
Friends by Omar Apollo


"Omar Apollo Announces New Friends EP, Shares New Song: Listen"
"Soulful R&B Singer-Songwriter Omar Apollo Joins AWAL"
"How Omar Apollo Is Turning His Passion into Inspiration: Interview"
"Trouble by Omar Apollo"
"Hear Omar Apollo's new song "Trouble""
"Omar Apollo's "Trouble" Video: Watch It Here"
"Ashamed by Omar Apollo"

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