Alt-rapper Omega Sapien debuts solo EP, produced by Baauer
by: Melisa Yuriar
Jun 2, 2022
The tastemakers at unbiased imprint LuckyMe, have tapped Seoul’s favourite alt-rap wordsmith as soon as extra for an revolutionary dance undertaking. Produced by Grammy-nominated entice savant Baauer, Balming Tiger frontman Omega Sapien provides his long-awaited solo EP, Wuga—which options Vernon of Okay-pop collective SEVENTEEN, who lent his vocals to A.G. Prepare dinner‘s rework of English pop princess Charli XCX’s “Beg For You” earlier this spring.
Omega initially made his debut on the esteemed UK label with collaborator Baauer final March with “DDOKBOKKI,” which showcased his lyrical prowess on a fiery hip-hop hybrid dance observe. The track is featured on the brand new EP, together with the critically acclaimed “Plum”—which dropped on the tail finish of 2021 throughout LuckyMe’s annual “creation calendar” launch—and 4 model new songs, all produced by the globetrotting digital producer, who’s presently on tour throughout the US.
“Wuga,” Korean slang for caveman, is stuffed with whimsical and visceral samples, textures and instrumentals—a soundscape we count on to listen to from Baauer, who usually integrates essentially the most engrossing sounds and sonic nuances into his tasks. Drawing inspiration from nature, the web, underground R&B vinyls, and a lot extra, Baauer creates inimitable futuristic fusions of dance and hip-hop; most just lately, he’s dipped into producing high-intensity home, showcasing his big selection and boundless versatility.
Omega Sapien meets Baauer head-on with a putting supply on hip-shaking cuts “Jenny,” “Ali,” and “Wrecker,” that includes Okay-pop peer Vernon. The avant-garde rapper performs bars about his canine, eloquently lambasts the music trade, and subtly brushes upon the pressures of fame over riveting, hypnotic productions on this collaborative EP. Total, the undertaking exudes a youthful, but primitive vibrancy—Wuga is without doubt one of the most attention-grabbing dance/hip-hop tasks you’ll hear this 12 months.
The Balming Tiger wordsmith is presently touring with the Okay-pop group and will likely be making stops all throughout the UK and EU. Take heed to Omega Sapien’s debut LuckyMe EP, produced by Baauer, under.
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Classes: Music