Omar Apollo talks Grammy nom, Pharrell co-sign and Michael Jackson inspiration | Etalk Interview

Traci chats with singer, #OmarApollo about receiving a 2023 Grammy nomination for Best New Artist - his first ever nom from the #Grammys. Plus, he opens up about growing up 5 minutes from Michael Jackson’s family home in Gary, Indiana and being inspired by him and artists like Prince. Traci also asks about collaborating with Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes and Omar shares how he started in the entertainment industry through dance.
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[@brendanamorris]

Idk how else to say this but I’m obsessed

[@priscahermene9107]

So me too

[@Tico1993]

SAME

[@alansangpan1167]

SAME BRO, SAME. Just got tix to show show in orlando.

[@21anis]

Omar I'm obsessed with your work now! Love how he gets sheepish when interviewer pointed out the Michael Jackson element in his performance, he's so sweet! I remember thinking of MJ when I saw one of his Kickback live performance, he got moves

[@benh7506]

Get Omar on Narduwar! He’s answered these questions on every interview recently

[@caribabi]

I love this man so much. Amazing interview thank you!

[@yeseniaportillo3883]

I love Omar so much. I’m glad he’s getting the recognition he deserves

[@Aomame_love]

Such a nice person 🥹

[@kefl7673]

Such a gorgeous talented person! 👏😍🥰

[@rionoir2288]

Amo a Omar, le deseo lo mejor a mi chiquito hermoso.

[@Eddiecamposgarcia]

Love this man smm

[@kelvinstreater]

Such a cutie haha

[@mabsbaby8182]

Pls come back to Toronto 😩

[@LUISNINTENDO64]

Love this!

[@user-ry7bu4dm9x]

king

[@EyeDigress]

I'm sorry to this man and what I would do.

[@immaculate_g_209]

I’m a straight man binging videos and songs

[@SousSolmx]

Pharrell co sign ?????? Congrats

[@rolandherbert7105]

I didn’t know he started out as a dancer.

[@alexstherapist355]

I luv u omar