Omar Apollo

Omar Apollo has established himself as a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and actor, known for his unique blend of R&B, alternative R&B, and pop, attracting diverse audiences and brand collaborations. After releasing ‘Ugotme’ on Spotify in 2017, Omar Apollo quickly established himself as a compelling new voice, with the single rapidly accumulating 20,000 streams in a single day and over 15 million streams within its first year. This significant independent success led to his signing with Artists Without A Label (AWAL) and subsequently, Warner Records. Apollo continued to build his discography, releasing his debut EP, Stereo, in 2018.

His breakthrough debut studio album, Ivory, released in 2022, garnered widespread critical acclaim and successfully entered the Billboard 200 chart. The album’s track ‘Evergreen (You Didn’t Deserve Me at All)’ achieved viral status on TikTok, significantly boosting his mainstream recognition and marking his first entry onto the Billboard Hot 100. This pivotal year was followed by a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in 2023. Expanding his artistic range, Apollo made his acting debut in Luca Guadagnino’s film Queer in September 2024.

In the same year, he released his most recent album, God Said No, in June 2024, which was conceived during a three-month stay in London and recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios. His contributions to the arts were further recognized with the Inspira Award at the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Awards, and he was named to Forbes magazine’s 30 Under 30 Music 2025 list. Apollo consistently showcases his versatility, seamlessly blending R&B, alternative R&B, pop, and Latin music influences in his work, frequently performing in both English and Spanish.