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Omega (singer)

November 10, 2023

This article is about the Dominican merengue singer. For the Trinidadian reggae singer, see Queen Omega (singer).

Antonio Peter De la Rosa[a] (born January 17, 1979) better known by his stage name Omega "El Fuerte" or simply Omega, is a Dominican singer and songwriter.[2] He is a modern day merengue artist based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.[3] Since 2007, Omega has enjoyed increased popularity in the Dominican Republic and with Dominican-Americans across the United States.[4] He has also penetrated music markets in Spain, Italy and Latin America.

Omega
Background information
Birth nameAntonio Peter De la Rosa
Born (1979-01-17) January 17, 1979 (age 44)
Bonao, Dominican Republic
GenresMerengue, merengue urbano
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2004–present
LabelsAllegro Music[1] and Planet Records Europe
Websiteomegaelfuerte.com

Omega has helped create and popularize[5] a new form of merengue, called merengue urbano or merengue de calle.[6] It is a blend of merengue with hip hop and R&B.[7][8] This new genre has been adopted by many artists from diverse backgrounds such as Cuban-American Pitbull and Colombian-born Shakira.[8]

Musical career edit

Peter De la Rosa began developing his musical talent at a young age, by 13 years of age he formed his first rap group.[9] Afterward he began appearing on variety TV shows in the Dominican Republic and won several singing competitions as part of the group Alpha y Omega, from which he derives his stage name.[9] Later on Omega formed the band Omega y Su Mambo Violento, which in 2005 released its first album titled Omega y Su Mambo Violento on the label Allegro Music. The album spawned his break-out hit, "Alante Alante."[1] This was followed by a Casandra Award, given in the Dominican Republic in 2009.[10] Omega then attended his first Latin Grammy Awards in 2010 and also performed at Presidente Beer's Festival of Latin Music in 2010, both events were pivotal to his international recognition.[2][11] Also in 2010, Omega was able to tour the United States and performed in New York City's Manhattan Armory and at Elizabeth, New Jersey's Ritz theater, to name a few venues.[12] Omega's continued popularity led to his being signed by Akon, through his record label Konvict Musik in 2011.[13] Akon has confessed that Omega has helped him to conquer the Dominican market.[14] Akon has also influenced Omega's music leading to Merengue with an Electronic blend as can be heard in Omega's 2012 hit, "Merengue Electronico."[15]

Personal life edit

Omega was born Antonio Peter De la Rosa[16] in the town of Bonao, Dominican Republic, the son of Ercilia De La Rosa and Sergio Peter.[9] He grew up in the Pantoja neighborhood of Santo Domingo.[1] Omega is currently married to Miguelina Sanchez; they have two daughters.[9]

Legal issues edit

Peter De la Rosa's musical career has been marred by multiple encounters with authorities in Dominican Republic. He has been arrested on several occasions for failing to pay child support,[17] domestic violence,[18][19] and breach of contract.

Discography edit

Studio albums edit

Year Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Latin
[20]		 US
Tropical
[21]		 Certifications
2006 Omega y Su Mambo Violento — —
2007 El Fuerte — —
2007 En La Gran Mansion De Moca — —
2009 El Dueño del Flow
  • Released: October 1, 2009
  • Label: Allegro
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 27 4
2011 El Dueño del Flow 2
  • Released: October 21, 2011
  • Label: Planet Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 36 3
  • RIAA: Gold (Latin)[22]
2016 Mi Libertad
  • Released: October 28, 2016
  • Label: El Fuerte II, Konvict Kartel
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Solo edit

Year Single Peak chart positions Album(s)
US
LATIN
[23]		 US
LATIN
DIGITAL
[24]		 US
LATIN
POP
[25]		 SPAIN
[26]		 Certifications
2009 "Merengue Electronico" 40 48 31 — El Dueño del Flow
  • RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[27]
2009 "Si Te Vas (¿Qué Tengo Que Hacer?)" — 42 35 45 El Dueño del Flow
  • RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[28]
2011 "Mr. Saxobeat" — 25 — — Non-Album Single
"—" denotes the single failed to chart or not released

As featured performer edit

Year Single Peak chart positions Album
US
Latin
[23]		 US
Latin Digital
[24]		 US
Latin Pop
[25]
2008 "Mi Alma Se Muere"
(Fuego featuring Omega "El Fuerte" and Pitbull) 		— — 1 Chosen Few III
2011 "Dándole"
(Gocho featuring Jowell y Omega "El Fuerte") 		22 14 21 Mi Musica
2023 "Arranca"
(Becky G featuring Omega") 		— 7 32 Non album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Notes edit

  1. ^
    In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Peter and the second or maternal family name is De la Rosa.

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Omega Biography". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Omega packs a lot into merengue shows". Daily News. New York. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  3. ^ "Omega El Fuerte – Merenguero". thatsdominican.com. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  4. ^ "Merengue de calle de Omega suena por lo alto en emisoras hispanas en Miami". El Nuevo Diario (in Spanish). Miami, Florida. January 1, 2011. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
  5. ^ "Arrestan al cantante Omega por agredir física y sexualmente a su ex esposa". Soitu (in Spanish). EFE. May 21, 2008. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
  6. ^ "El merengue de calle se desplomó y solo queda Omega". Elportal.com.do (in Spanish). Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. August 26, 2013. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
  7. ^ "Omega no quiere merengue de calle". Hoy (in Spanish). June 5, 2010. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
  8. ^ a b "Merengue Urbano: Not Your Father's Merengue". bmi.com. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  9. ^ a b c d "Biografía, carrera, discos y canciones de Omega" (in Spanish). republica-dominicana-live.com. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  10. ^ Almánzar, Ramón (March 25, 2009). "Omega es 'el fuerte'". Listin Diario (in Spanish). Retrieved October 24, 2013.
  11. ^ "Extravagant After-After Party at the Latin Grammy Awards Show". nochelatina.com. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  12. ^ "Latino happenings in Nueva York, Sept. 29-Oct. 5FRIDAY OCT. 1". Daily News. New York. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  13. ^ "Akon Signs Mambo Superstar Omega". cbslocal.com. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
  14. ^ Peralta, Laura (September 20, 2011). "Akon: Omega "ha sido de gran ayuda"". Listin Diario (in Spanish). Retrieved October 25, 2013.
  15. ^ Almánzar, Ramón (August 6, 2013). "Merengue electrónico". Listin Diario (in Spanish). Retrieved October 25, 2013.
  16. ^ "Omega Biography". iTunes Store. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
  17. ^ Shelly Mendoza (September 10, 2013). "Omega Is Back in Jail". latintrends.com. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
  18. ^ Shelly Mendoza (July 26, 2012). "Escandalos de Farandula: Juanes, Omega, and Christian Bale!". latintrends.com. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
  19. ^ "Being an artist doesn't get you privileged justice: prosecutor". dominicantoday.com. July 17, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
  20. ^ "Billboard Top Latin Albums for Omega". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
  21. ^ "Billboard Top Tropical Albums for Omega". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
  22. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  23. ^ a b "Billboard Latin Airplay Songs". Retrieved October 26, 2013.
  24. ^ a b "Billboard Latin Digital Songs". Retrieved October 26, 2013.
  25. ^ a b "Billboard Latin Pop Songs". Retrieved October 26, 2013.
  26. ^ "Spanish Music Charts for Omega 'El Fuerte'". SpanishCharts.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  27. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  28. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved April 4, 2019.

November 10, 2023
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This article is about the Dominican merengue singer For the Trinidadian reggae singer see Queen Omega singer Antonio Peter De la Rosa a born January 17 1979 better known by his stage name Omega El Fuerte or simply Omega is a Dominican singer and songwriter 2 He is a modern day merengue artist based in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic 3 Since 2007 Omega has enjoyed increased popularity in the Dominican Republic and with Dominican Americans across the United States 4 He has also penetrated music markets in Spain Italy and Latin America OmegaBackground informationBirth nameAntonio Peter De la RosaBorn 1979 01 17 January 17 1979 age 44 Bonao Dominican RepublicGenresMerengue merengue urbanoOccupation s Singer songwriterInstrument s VocalsYears active2004 presentLabelsAllegro Music 1 and Planet Records EuropeWebsiteomegaelfuerte wbr com Omega has helped create and popularize 5 a new form of merengue called merengue urbano or merengue de calle 6 It is a blend of merengue with hip hop and R amp B 7 8 This new genre has been adopted by many artists from diverse backgrounds such as Cuban American Pitbull and Colombian born Shakira 8 Contents 1 Musical career 2 Personal life 2 1 Legal issues 3 Discography 3 1 Studio albums 3 2 Solo 3 3 As featured performer 4 Notes 5 ReferencesMusical career editPeter De la Rosa began developing his musical talent at a young age by 13 years of age he formed his first rap group 9 Afterward he began appearing on variety TV shows in the Dominican Republic and won several singing competitions as part of the group Alpha y Omega from which he derives his stage name 9 Later on Omega formed the band Omega y Su Mambo Violento which in 2005 released its first album titled Omega y Su Mambo Violento on the label Allegro Music The album spawned his break out hit Alante Alante 1 This was followed by a Casandra Award given in the Dominican Republic in 2009 10 Omega then attended his first Latin Grammy Awards in 2010 and also performed at Presidente Beer s Festival of Latin Music in 2010 both events were pivotal to his international recognition 2 11 Also in 2010 Omega was able to tour the United States and performed in New York City s Manhattan Armory and at Elizabeth New Jersey s Ritz theater to name a few venues 12 Omega s continued popularity led to his being signed by Akon through his record label Konvict Musik in 2011 13 Akon has confessed that Omega has helped him to conquer the Dominican market 14 Akon has also influenced Omega s music leading to Merengue with an Electronic blend as can be heard in Omega s 2012 hit Merengue Electronico 15 Personal life editOmega was born Antonio Peter De la Rosa 16 in the town of Bonao Dominican Republic the son of Ercilia De La Rosa and Sergio Peter 9 He grew up in the Pantoja neighborhood of Santo Domingo 1 Omega is currently married to Miguelina Sanchez they have two daughters 9 Legal issues edit Peter De la Rosa s musical career has been marred by multiple encounters with authorities in Dominican Republic He has been arrested on several occasions for failing to pay child support 17 domestic violence 18 19 and breach of contract Discography editStudio albums edit Year Title Album details Peak chart positionsUSLatin 20 USTropical 21 Certifications2006 Omega y Su Mambo Violento 2007 El Fuerte 2007 En La Gran Mansion De Moca 2009 El Dueno del Flow Released October 1 2009 Label Allegro Formats CD digital download 27 42011 El Dueno del Flow 2 Released October 21 2011 Label Planet Records Formats CD digital download 36 3 RIAA Gold Latin 22 2016 Mi Libertad Released October 28 2016 Label El Fuerte II Konvict Kartel Formats CD digital download denotes releases that did not chart Solo edit Year Single Peak chart positions Album s US LATIN 23 US LATINDIGITAL 24 US LATINPOP 25 SPAIN 26 Certifications2009 Merengue Electronico 40 48 31 El Dueno del Flow RIAA Platinum Latin 27 2009 Si Te Vas Que Tengo Que Hacer 42 35 45 El Dueno del Flow RIAA Platinum Latin 28 2011 Mr Saxobeat 25 Non Album Single denotes the single failed to chart or not releasedAs featured performer edit Year Single Peak chart positions AlbumUS Latin 23 US Latin Digital 24 US Latin Pop 25 2008 Mi Alma Se Muere Fuego featuring Omega El Fuerte and Pitbull 1 Chosen Few III2011 Dandole Gocho featuring Jowell y Omega El Fuerte 22 14 21 Mi Musica2023 Arranca Becky G featuring Omega 7 32 Non album single denotes releases that did not chart Notes edit In this Spanish name the first or paternal surname is Peter and the second or maternal family name is De la Rosa References edit a b c Omega Biography Billboard Retrieved October 23 2013 a b Omega packs a lot into merengue shows Daily News New York Retrieved October 23 2013 Omega El Fuerte Merenguero thatsdominican com Retrieved October 23 2013 Merengue de calle de Omega suena por lo alto en emisoras hispanas en Miami El Nuevo Diario in Spanish Miami Florida January 1 2011 Retrieved October 24 2013 Arrestan al cantante Omega por agredir fisica y sexualmente a su ex esposa Soitu in Spanish EFE May 21 2008 Retrieved October 24 2013 El merengue de calle se desplomo y solo queda Omega Elportal com do in Spanish Santo Domingo Dominican Republic August 26 2013 Retrieved October 24 2013 Omega no quiere merengue de calle Hoy in Spanish June 5 2010 Retrieved October 24 2013 a b Merengue Urbano Not Your Father s Merengue bmi com Retrieved October 23 2013 a b c d Biografia carrera discos y canciones de Omega in Spanish republica dominicana live com Retrieved October 23 2013 Almanzar Ramon March 25 2009 Omega es el fuerte Listin Diario in Spanish Retrieved October 24 2013 Extravagant After After Party at the Latin Grammy Awards Show nochelatina com Retrieved October 23 2013 Latino happenings in Nueva York Sept 29 Oct 5FRIDAY OCT 1 Daily News New York Retrieved October 23 2013 Akon Signs Mambo Superstar Omega cbslocal com Retrieved October 23 2013 Peralta Laura September 20 2011 Akon Omega ha sido de gran ayuda Listin Diario in Spanish Retrieved October 25 2013 Almanzar Ramon August 6 2013 Merengue electronico Listin Diario in Spanish Retrieved October 25 2013 Omega Biography iTunes Store Retrieved October 24 2013 Shelly Mendoza September 10 2013 Omega Is Back in Jail latintrends com Retrieved September 21 2019 Shelly Mendoza July 26 2012 Escandalos de Farandula Juanes Omega and Christian Bale latintrends com Retrieved September 21 2019 Being an artist doesn t get you privileged justice prosecutor dominicantoday com July 17 2018 Retrieved September 21 2019 Billboard Top Latin Albums for Omega Billboard Retrieved October 26 2013 Billboard Top Tropical Albums for Omega Billboard Retrieved October 26 2013 Gold amp Platinum RIAA Retrieved April 4 2019 a b Billboard Latin Airplay Songs Retrieved October 26 2013 a b Billboard Latin Digital Songs Retrieved October 26 2013 a b Billboard Latin Pop Songs Retrieved October 26 2013 Spanish Music Charts for Omega El Fuerte SpanishCharts com Retrieved November 2 2013 Gold amp Platinum RIAA Retrieved April 4 2019 Gold amp Platinum RIAA Retrieved April 4 2019 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Omega singer amp oldid 1168816464, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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