Omi: Where is he now? In 2012, the Jamaican singer, assisted by his producer Specialist and reggae legend Sly Dunbar, recorded an easy-going love song that they thought might be a hit. The song was ...

Jamaican singer Omi became the breakout star of the summer with “Cheerleader,” which hit No. 1 in 20 countries. Al Roker gives a look at Omi’s roots and talks to the singer, who says, “I’m doing what ...

In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: ...

Jamaican singer OMI is on cloud nine right now. His catchy reggae R&B song "Cheerleader" has been at the floating at the top of the Billboard 100 for weeks now and currently holds the number one spot, ...

We had the pleasure of interviewing OMI over Zoom video! OMI established himself as an international artist to watch through a string of viral releases, including his world-renowned single “ ...

Imagine it's 2015 again and you're basking in the summer sun while Cheerleader plays loudly on the radio. Life is good. That was the year when dreams became reality for then Jamaican police officer ...

About eight years ago, Omar Pasley woke up with a melody in his head that he couldn’t seem to shake. At the time, he was a completely unknown singer-songwriter living in his native Jamaica, and in his ...

Update, September 16: OMI has shared the video for "Hula Hoop," and appropriately-festive clip that features lots of barefoot dancing, poolside scenes and magnificent carnival outfits and massive ...

This week in On the Verge, USA TODAY's spotlight on breakthrough artists, Brian Mansfield talks to Jamaican singer OMI. Won't stay incognito for long. On a recent flight, OMI noticed the woman next to ...