He might not have the name recognition of some of neo-soul’s other originators - the likes of D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Angie Stone and Maxwell - but British artist Omar has always been held in high regard by both fans of the genre and his peers.
In fact, no lesser musical authority than Stevie Wonder is a long-time fan, and after hearing his album in the early ‘90s, he made it clear that he wanted to work with him.
