Omar Apollo, sometimes known as Omar Apolonio Velasco, is an American singer-songwriter who was born on May 20, 1997. His debut album, Ivory, is slated to be published in 2022 thanks to a recent record deal he signed with Warner Records.
The album has received favorable reviews for its innovative blending of modern R&B and pop music, which displays Apollo’s incredible vocal range. Due to the album’s success, Apollo received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
Apollo has a strong Mexican heritage, which shapes much of his cultural background, as a result of his parents’ immigration to the US from Guadalajara. He was raised in Hobart, Indiana, among his three older brothers as a first-generation Mexican-American.
The parents of Apollo worked many hours at a variety of jobs to provide for their family. As a young boy, Apollo participated in cultural activities including performing folklorico ballet and singing in his Catholic church choir.
How did Omar Apollo become famous?
Omar Apollo first appeared online in 2016 with songs like “[]” and “Brakelights,” and he is noted for his mellow retro-soul and R&B vibe. His full-length debut, Apolonio, will be released in 2020. His first EP, Stereo, was released in 2018. The next year, he teamed up with C.