Omer Bhatti
O-Bee | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Omer Michael Jamal Bhatti |
| Born | June 14, 1984 Drammen, Norway |
| Genres | Rap, hip hop, RnB |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, rapper, dancer |
| Website | [1] |
Omer Michael Jamal Bhatti (born June 14, 1984,[1] better known by his stage name O-Bee, is a Norwegian rapper and dancer.[2] He is also known for his friendship to the deceased pop star Michael Jackson.[3]
Background
Bhatti was born in Drammen, Norway, and grew up in Holmlia. He is the child of a Norwegian mother and a Pakistani father, who both have worked with Michael Jackson.[4]
Career
In winter 2011 he signed a deal with Universal and released the single "All Around the World", launching in 67 countries.[5] The song features singer Genevieve Jackson, the daughter of Michael Jackson's youngest brother, Steven Randy Jackson. In this regard, he was a guest on the TV show Skavlan.[6] He also released the single "Life Is a Movie" with his first official music video, directed by Kavar Singh, in August 2011.[7]
Speaking about this in a 2012 interview with Luka Neskovic, Bhatti said that "Life Is a Movie" is dedicated to his friend and mentor Michael Jackson. "When I look it now it's definitely the song that I'm happy with, and the video," he stated. "But at that point in my life, what happened three years ago, was very sensitive to me. I make music of what I'm experiencing at that point of my life, my emotions are written there. Those emotions were still so strong. 'Life is a movie' is actually the first song that I wrote after what happened, you know, after he passed." [8]
In September 2012 he released a music video for the single "See The Light" with singer Shontelle.[9] He joined the judging panel for the Norwegian Britain's Got Talent-inspired talent show Norske Talenter in 2013.[10] In early 2014 he released a dance video entitled "Cold As Ice" along with the Norwegian drummer Hazzo.[11] In May of the 2014 he released the single "Love You In The Morning".[12] The song has the chorus sung by David Amaro, O-Bee's childhood friend. In July of the same year, O-Bee went on tour for VG Lista Topp 20. He and his team consisting of A-Tee (Deejay), Juice Crew (dance group) and David Amaro performed in 5 cities in Norway, sharing his great talent and gaining more and more fans. 29 of May 2015 Omer Bhatti feat. David Amaro released the single "Let Me Know".[13] listen[14]
Discography
Singles
- "All Around the World" (2011) featuring Genevieve Jackson
- "Life is a Movie" (2011)
- "See the Light" (2012) featuring Shontelle
- "Love You in the Morning" (2014)
- "Let Me Know" (2015)
Other releases
- "Red Nikes"
- "Under Pressure" with Jae-R
- "A Toast" with Jae-R and Chris Tucker
- "My Salvation" with Rayne Storm
- "Fresh" (2010)
References
- ^ Official tax records, NRK
- ^ "O-Bee Official Site". Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Michael Jackson's not my dad: Omer Bhatti denies claims he's the late superstar's 'lovechild'". London: Daily Mail Online. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Does Jacko Have a Secret Child? His dad is Michael Jackson". Fox News. 28 September 2004. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Omer Bhatti signed a deal with Universal". Ditt Oslo. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "O-Bee Feat. Genevieve Jackson - All Around The World". Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "O-Bee - Life Is A Movie". Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Luka Neskovic: Artists O-Bee and Shontelle on Their Collaboration". Huffingtonpost.ca. Retrieved 2014-07-06.
- ^ "O-Bee - See The Light feat. Shontelle". Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Omer Bhatti becomes new Norske Talenter judge". Dagbladet. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
- ^ "Omer Bhatti x Hazzo - Cold As Ice".
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Omer Bhatti - Love You In The Morning (Official Video)".
- ^ "PhonoLink Omer Bhatti - Let Me Know".
- ^ "Omer Bhatti feat. David Amaro - Let Me Know".