Omar Linx

Omar Linx
Origin Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres Hip hop, electro house, dubstep, drum and bass
Years active 2010–present
Labels Jackie Boy Inc, Mad Decent, Ultra Records
Website facebook.com/omarlinx9

Omar LinX is a Mexican-Canadian hip hop / electronic artist based in Toronto.[1][2] Omar sings and writes songs in a variety of genres, through collaborations with electronic music producers, including frequent collaborations with production duo Zeds Dead,[3] who combine aspects of electro, house, hip-hop, and drum and bass.

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,[4] including their first official single re-release "Rudeboy"[5] and "Out for Blood"[6] which has been viewed more than five million times on YouTube. The group has also released several projects which include his contributions, including the Living Dead EP on Ultra Records[7] and music video[8][9] and the Victor EP on electronic music label Mad Decent.[10]

In July 2011, LinX released his debut album "City of Ommz".[11][12]

In February 2012 Zeds Dead and Omar LinX launched "The Living Dead Tour", bringing opening acts AraabMUZIK, XI, Memorecks, Mat the Alein, and Knight Riderz.[13]

In 2015 LinX continues to tour and perform his own songs.[6]

In 2016, LinX featured in 'Keep it Mello' by electronic trap artist Marshmello.

References

  1. ↑ Olmer, Alex, Single: "Omar LinX – Come and Go ft. Dante" HighrGrdn, 8 February 2013
  2. ↑ "Omar LinX has dropped - Interstellar". Retrox Magazine.
  3. ↑ "Album review: Zeds Dead – Somewhere Else EP". OZ EDM. July 5, 2014
  4. ↑ "Preview: Zeds Dead Announces A Return To Red Rocks". 303 Magazine, Gabriel Derby February 14, 2014
  5. ↑ "Zeds Dead Takes Vancouver Back to Their Bass-Heavy Electro World". Vancouver Weekly. by Gian Karla Limcangco
  6. 1 2 "Live Review: Omar Linx with J. Dohe, Tyler Skyy, Minty Burns.". HipHop Vancouver.by: Noah Herzog
  7. ↑ "Sound Advice: The Living Dead by Zeds Dead and Omar Linx". The Torontoist, by Chris Dart
  8. ↑ "‘Pulp Fiction’ Star Kills In Zeds Dead’s ‘Living Dead’ Video". MTV, Akshay Bhansali July 12, 2012
  9. ↑ "Zeds (Not Quite) Dead- Music Video & Interview w/ Director Andrew Renzi". Huffington Post]. August 2, 2012
  10. ↑ "Top 10 Dubstep Songs of 2013". The Untz, December 16, 2013. by: Jordan Calvano
  11. ↑ Salacious Sound "Omar Linx – City of Ommz (Full Album)", album review
  12. ↑ Fefer, Leandro, "Debut Omar LinX record a refreshing take on hip hop", Whittier College Quaker Campus, 22 March 2012
  13. ↑ Frazer, Kelly, "The Living Dead Tour With Zeds Dead and AraabMuzik Rocks Royal Oak ", Huffington Post, 3 May 2012
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