Omar LinX
{{Short description|Canadian rapper}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Omar LinX
| origin = Toronto
| genre = Hip hop, electro house, dubstep, future house
| years_active = 2010–present
| label = Mad Decent, Ultra Records and Jackie Boy Inc
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|background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
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Omar LinX is a Mexican Canadian rapper, songwriter, musician and singer. He is known for writing and performing in a variety of genres, often through collaborations with electronic dance music (EDM) and hip-hop producers.
History
LinX co-wrote songs for Wake Up, which was released by Zeds Dead in February 2010. LinX has since collaborated on a number of songs with the group, [https://303magazine.com/2014/02/zedsdeadredrocks/ "Preview: Zeds Dead Announces A Return To Red Rocks"]. 303 Magazine, Gabriel Derby February 14, 2014 including their first official single re-release, "Rudeboy",[http://vancouverweekly.com/zeds-dead-takes-vancouver-back-bass-heavy-electro-world/ "Zeds Dead Takes Vancouver Back to Their Bass-Heavy Electro World"]. Vancouver Weekly. by Gian Karla Limcangco and "Out for Blood",[http://www.hiphopvancouver.com/omar-linx-with-j-dohe-tyler-skyy-minty-burns/ "Live Review: Omar Linx with J. Dohe, Tyler Skyy, Minty Burns."]. HipHop Vancouver 'by: Noah Herzog which has been viewed more than five million times on YouTube.{{when|date=January 2018}} The group has released several other projects which include his contributions, including the Living Dead EP on Ultra Records[http://torontoist.com/2012/08/sound-advice-the-living-dead-by-zeds-dead-and-omar-linx/ "Sound Advice: The Living Dead by Zeds Dead and Omar Linx".] The Toronto's, by Chris Dart and music video[https://web.archive.org/web/20150704031032/http://www.mtv.com/news/1689468/zeds-dead-living-dead-video-peter-greene/ "‘Pulp Fiction’ Star Kills In Zeds Dead's ‘Living Dead’ Video"]. MTV, Akshay Bhansali July 12, 2012[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/turnstyle/zeds-not-quite-dead-music_b_1734280.html "Zeds (Not Quite) Dead- Music Video & Interview w/ Director Andrew Renzi"]. Huffington Post]. August 2, 2012 and the Victor EP on electronic music label Mad Decent.[https://www.theuntz.com/news/top-10-dubstep-songs-of-2013/ "Top 10 Dubstep Songs of 2013"]. The Untz, December 16, 2013. by: Jordan Calvano
In July 2011, LinX released his debut album City of Ommz.Salacious Sound [https://salacioussound.com/2011/07/omar-linx-city-of-ommz-full-album/ "Omar Linx – City of Ommz (Full Album)"], album reviewFefer, Leandro, [http://www.quakercampus.com/taxonomy/term/1018/0 "Debut Omar LinX record a refreshing take on hip hop"], Whittier College Quaker Campus, 22 March 2012
In February 2012 Zeds Dead and Omar LinX launched the Living Dead Tour, with opening acts AraabMUZIK, XI, Memorecks, Mat the Alein, and Knight Riderz.Frazier, Kelly, [https://www.huffingtonpost.com/kelly-frazier/zeds-dead-and-araabmuziks_b_1320201.html "The Living Dead Tour With Zeds Dead and AraabMuzik Rocks Royal Oak "], Huffington Post, 3 May 2012
In December 2014 LinX released his highly anticipated sophomore album M.O.R.{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.ca/search?q=omar+linx+mor&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-ca&client=safari#mie=e,,Omar%20Linx%20M.O.R.,H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3KEwyqUzKUeIGsQ2NLPJMM9K1xLOTrfRzS4szk_UTi0oyi0usEnOSSnOLATkHh6k0AAAA|title=omar linx mor - Google Search|website=www.google.ca|access-date=2016-10-14}}
In November 2015 he released Back To You{{Citation|title=Back To You|date=2015-11-24|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/66ahVY3aFbMUnzI5nd3eoB|accessdate=2016-10-14}} with Hunter Siegel and Pro Logic on Buygore Records,{{Cite web|url=https://buygore.com/|title=Buygore|website=Buygore|language=en-US|access-date=2016-10-14}} with a remix pack{{cite web |url=https://buygore.com/back-to-you-remixes/ |title=[REMIXES] Omar Linx – Back To You (Prod By Hunter Siegel X Pro Logic) – Buygore |website=buygore.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160501044500/http://buygore.com/back-to-you-remixes/ |archive-date=2016-05-01}} with Kname, Axel Boy, Da bow, Lumberjvck, and Algo.
In 2015 LinX continued to tour and perform his own songs.
In 2016, LinX featured in "Keep It Mello" by future bass DJ and producer, Marshmello,Marshmello [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnHE-7Jujo0 "Marshmello - Keep it Mello ft. Omar LinX (Official Music Video)"], YouTube, April 7, 2016 and released the music video for the single "Black Rose" from his M.O.R album.Omar Linx [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY8lV4-pkD4 "Omar LinX - Black Rose (Official Music Video)"], YouTube, May 24, 2016
In 2017, LinX released "621" on his SoundCloud account. The song featured Hunter Siegel, a fellow Canadian and DJ.https://genius.com/Omar-linx-621-lyrics
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Category:Year of birth missing (living people)
Category:Canadian electronic musicians