{"title":"Omar @sw@if@band-music-26606@","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"omar-brighter-the-days-the-remixes-lp","title":"Omar - Brighter The Days - The Remixes - LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eImpressive Collective and BBE Music present Brighter The Days - The Remixes, a new collection built around Omar's epic 9th studio album. The past year has seen Omar on particularly strong form, including two sold-out US tours, standout appearances on NPR’s 'Tiny Desk', BBC TV’s 'Later with Jools Holland' and Channel 4’s 'Sunday Brunch', whilst his guest appearances with various social media stars including DJ AG Online and collaboration with Donae’O on the viral hit 'Nights Like This' resulting in a\u003cbr\u003egrowing younger audience. This collection draws together extraordinary reinterpretations from the Brighter The Days album, from a dream ticket of legendary and forward-thinking producers; namely Kenny Dope, Joe Claussell, DJ Spinna, Illa J and Super D \u0026amp; Maestro. Of Kenny Dope’s remix of “Lovey Dovey” (with Raheem DeVaughn and Eric Roberson), Omar says that “you can definitely see people locking and popping to that one!”, while he describes Joe Claussell’s two versions of “There’s Much Love In The World” as “simply epic”. Alongside Illa J’s rework of “Love Is Like” featuring India.Arie and Super D \u0026amp; Maestro’s remix of “I’ve Been Waiting”, the collection is a landmark extension of Omar's magnum opus long player.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSIDE A:\u003cbr\u003e1. Lovey Dovey (Kenny Dope Remix)\u003cbr\u003e2. Brighter The Days (DJ Spinna Remix)\u003cbr\u003e3. Love Is Like (Illa J Remix) - Omar feat. India Arie\u003cbr\u003eSIDE B:\u003cbr\u003e1. Lovey Dovey (Kenny Dope Remix Instrumental) - Omar feat. Eric Roberson \u0026amp; Raheem\u003cbr\u003eDeVaughn\u003cbr\u003e2. Brighter The Days (DJ Spinna Remix Instrumental)\u003cbr\u003e3. Love Is Like (Illa J Remix Instrumental)\u003cbr\u003eSIDE C:\u003cbr\u003e1. There's Much Love In The World (Joe Claussell Remix)\u003cbr\u003eSIDE D:\u003cbr\u003e1. There's Much Love In The World (Joe Claussell World Afriqua Dub)\u003cbr\u003e2. I've Been Waiting (Maestro \u0026amp; Supa D Remix)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53363283132759,"sku":"P-177859-","price":33.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/Omar-Brighter-The-Days-The-Remixes-LP-177859-1-1775643198.jpg?v=1779970832"},{"product_id":"omar-brighter-the-days-double-lp-gatefold","title":"Omar - Brighter The Days - DOUBLE LP GATEFOLD","description":"\u003cp\u003eImpressive Collective \u0026amp; BBE Music announce Brighter The Days – the 9th studio album by Omar - the world renowned UK soul star. This new album continues Omar's long-standing collaboration with Impressive Collective’s Greg Boraman, which began in 2013 on Freestyle Records with the critically acclaimed 'The Man' album and continued with 'Love In Beats' and 'The Omar Anthology'. Omar Lyefook MBE, singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, solidifies his legendary status with his latest album, Brighter The Days. Over three decades, he has been a defining force in modern Black music, crafting a sound that seamlessly blends soul, funk, jazz, salsa, dub, and hip-hop, with roots in classical music. As he puts it, “Each album is an evolution, if you will. But I’d like to think this is my magnum opus.” A dynamic collection, Brighter The Days builds upon Omar’s distinctive style with fresh inspiration. His warm, unmistakable voice—tinged with the richness of his Caribbean heritage —is complemented by lush arrangements. Organic drums, bass, brass, keys, and guitars meet the mechanical edge of samples and beats, creating a soundscape that is both timeless and innovative. Sweeping strings, inspired by his early training in orchestral music, add grandeur. “There’s nothing quite like that feeling of hearing all those strings play together,” he says, explaining their recurring presence in his work. As always, Omar has gathered a stellar line up of collaborators. British legends like Paul Weller, arranger Chris Cameron, rapper Giggs and guitarist Tony Remy join forces with American icons including singers India Arie, Ledisi, Eric Roberson and Raheem DeVaughn, organist Ronnie Foster, and rapper Jeru The Damaja. The result is music that is ambitious in conception and flawless in execution. The electric styles and highlights include There’s Much Love In The World, a hopeful anthem celebrating unity, Research featuring Honey Larochelle, a sexy and funky dance floor heater, and This Thing Called Life, which captures the album’s essence of optimism amidst challenges. Omar explains, “It’s a specific amount of time we have on this earth, so why waste it arguing and fighting? There are so many more things that connect us as opposed to driving us apart.” In Brighter The Days, Omar reminds us that music and life are about finding light in the darkness. “Music is what I live for, but so too are my children. Brighter The Days just means something better is coming for all of us.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide A : Intro \/ This Thing Called Life \/ Won't Let You Down - Omar ft K.ZIA \u0026amp; The Swag \/ I've Been Waiting \/ Brighter The Days\u003cbr\u003eSide B : There's Much Love In The World \/ Lovey Dovey - Omar ft Eric Roberson \u0026amp; Raheem DeVaughn \/ Research - Omar ft Honey Larochelle \/ On My Own - Omar ft Paul Weller\u003cbr\u003eSide C : Out of Sight (Interlude) - Omar with Don-e \/ Can We Go Out? \/ It's Gonna Be Alright - Omar ft Scratch Professer \/ We Can Go Anywhere - Omar ft Giggs \/ Latin Salsa\u003cbr\u003eSide D : Holding On To Life - Omar ft Ledisi \/ Much 2 Much \/ 1234 - Omar ft Jeru The Damaja \/ Love Is Like - Omar ft India Arie\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53449487581527,"sku":"P-164314-","price":37.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/Omar-Brighter-The-Days-DOUBLE-LP-GATEFOLD-164314-1-1741943415.jpg?v=1778269607"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.season-of-mist.com\/collections\/band-music-omar.oembed","provider":"Season of Mist - International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}