Omega (singer)
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Antonio Peter De la Rosa[lower-alpha 1] (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.[citation needed]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Antonio Peter De la Rosa |
Born | (1979-01-17) January 17, 1979 (age 45) Bonao, Dominican Republic |
Genres | Merengue, merengue urbano |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | Allegro Music[1] and Planet Records Europe |
Website | omegaelfuerte |
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]