Omar Apollo: Up Next Interview | Apple Music

Some of Omar Apollo’s earliest memories are of being in front of a crowd, performing in ballet folklórico classes and singing in Spanish mass at church. His parents-who emigrated from Guadalajara, Mexico, to Hobart, Indiana, where he grew up-encouraged him to explore his heritage through song and dance, and by the time Apollo was in high school, he was writing 30 songs a month. But he sensed tension with his traditional, religious family. “I knew [my household] wasn’t going to be a great place for me to develop the way that I wanted,” he says in his Apple Music Up Next film. “So I left.” It was while living out of a friend’s unfinished attic that the indie-R&B phenom inked his first record deal and assembled what would have been his debut album. But days before he was set to shoot a music video, he pulled the plug and started over. Watch the film to find out why Apollo made “the hardest decision” of his life, and hear about his project 'Ivory'-the clear-eyed, heart-on-sleeve album produced in its wake: apple.co/-UpNe...
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[@kyliecastro2504]

It makes my heart so full seeing another Mexican American achieve so much success. So underrated!

[@7919AEM]

It’s a racist Black/White entertainment industry! That gay blak guy winning all those awards…..wears super flashy clothes a la Britney Spears, can’t remember his name, as well as Bad Bunny need to move over because this dude sings Mariachi, Soft Rock, Indie, New Wave, Folk Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Trap and R&B, and sings in both English and Spanish! And on top of that, he can sing and he can play the guitar! He’s the package and is headed to the major leagues of International Stardom.

[@vaultboygilbert]

Also can we talk about how literally every single for this album is so fire

[@ladera.]

Agreed

[@niles____1214]

Fer’shureeee

[@MOREY.A]

SO FIRE

[@ag-zs1wt]

go away is so good stoooppp

[@Afternoonsun-c9y]

Can we talk about how he’s sooo dreamy looking ???

[@SummersFrost]

Such an inspiration seen another first gen Mexican American getting recognition!!! Love him

[@vie_lit]

I’m so proud of this man 🥲💕 I love that he’s talking about having to change the direction of this album, most artists would either never talk about it or wait till hella after the fact.

[@niodematos1284]

Noticed him since he dropped "heart" 4 years ago - so glad to see him as latino rising and hopefully i will work with him when i thrive musically as well ✨🙌 love u brother -antôNio 💫

[@daniaroque-arevalo7171]

Trust your instincts and keep going, we all support you Omar!

[@PaolaTheTimeLord]

i'm so glad he found his footing. i've been following him since 2019 & i've always been rooting for him. i always try to put my friends ooooonnnnn

[@sophiavol17]

SAME OMG my friends in choir were talking about him and i was like who is he? and they were talking about how he was from our hometown and ever since then i've been a fan listening to his music nonstop

[@vicentearvizu1976]

every single song dropped is so good 😩🥺

[@WesleyLindsey]

Omar you are an ARTIST for a reason! Stick to yourself. You already have everything it takes.

[@Afternoonsun-c9y]

Watching this on mute because them speaking is distracting. He’s sooo dreamy looking. His smile is hypnotic

[@acostateehee]

Bless Omar Apollo heart. This ones for the first gen Mexican Americans

[@usedupchapstick]

Keep doing you Omar, you never disappoint 💗

[@Spicynoodles761]

So proud of him! Literally been following since his music since forever

[@lucascmonarca5995]

I am so impressed by Omar in this album he did incredible and so inspiring

[@RayNLA]

Just discovered him last night when he opened for SZA…His performance was 🔥Wishing you the best young man!

[@kylejasinski1034]

My hometown hero from Hobart. Seeing this for my boy makes one emotional.

[@kylejasinski1034]

OMAR has the best laugh

[@kefl7673]

Every interview…he’s so awesome…grounded…and BEAUTIFUL 😍 🎶🥰

[@thaexception3406]

From the one song I’ve heard - he made the right decision to start over because I’m an instant fan now! Enjoy this time mane!

[@Outlier-db8sq]

Yo omars skin is glowing rn, who is topping him 😩

[@Psychicpimp]

Cannot wait for the full Spanish album. 😍

[@meganwright3007]

What an honor to watch him grow

[@Froakie34]

Doing it big for the brown boys

[@ironic_9628]

😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@ladera.]

I haven’t fangirled since Justin Timberlake but Omar is def #1 in my heart now 😭😂♥️

[@Sara-gz1lp]

I love this guy

[@eeestph]

so excited for his album!!

[@unodejan]

my favorite artist, love from serbia

[@vazquez.conacento]

Eres una estrella Omar 🤍💫

[@sabelsanta8606]

so proud of you kid

[@katiemartin1783]

The music is sooooo gooddddd!!! Can’t wait to hear the whole album

[@GooGooGal316]

He’s so talented

[@gpizano6691]

Te amo Omar 🫶🏼

[@felipediaz1150]

i love u omar about to be 3 yearsssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i loooooove u see SEE U AT ORLANDO

[@zachydg]

ily king

[@AndreaAth]

I love him.

[@alexagadia6601]

TE AMO AMOR

[@Bruno-hc7jf]

Pure gold

[@cosmicneon49]

omar te amo un vergo 💗 nothing but great things coming your way

[@ffff22233]

Love omar sm

[@kaleaono]

luv omar

[@HoldenLeDinh]

yooo tamagotchi goes way too hard

[@Satawolf]

Love Omar ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@vaultboygilbert]

Dawg I know these dudes talked for more than 10 minutes where’s the full interview don’t hold back

[@user-ur2wd8du4z]

KING!!!!!

[@manelisigwala9322]

GOD TIER ALBUM 🐐❤‍🔥

[@Travelsandmore333]

Omar is giving me Selena vibes. I know he’s going to make it really big. Such a great vocalist and performer

[@whoismedicate8083]

I wish it was longer…the interview that is

[@mrsjdarg]

ayeee omar! 21999999 keep shining ✨

[@jraraquel]

I love this

[@betweengreen]

keep shining!

[@boywithctrl]

omar my bby

[@sophicrmz]

you ain’t never seen a brown boy like him !!

[@LoneLionLeo]

I wanna hear the unreleased songs

[@vibez998]

Nah bro he literally made me homiesexual luv him forever

[@attackofthedro]

😂 love this comment

[@ffff22233]

The song was reaalallalayyy goood

[@OfficialLÁUD]

Was he ohk dduring the interview or was he just nervous?? Talented Artist by the way❤

[@leostrayed8655]

Ayyoooo

[@dianazreiq4038]

Is this the whole interview?

[@clar_ssa]

9:32 ooooh

[@JVEGA999]

Leak the scrapped songs bestie!

[@Ivan-tu6vg]

I wonder what songs he’s released that are from the label not him if that makes sense

[@aylin.figueroa]

probably Imagine U, b/c he didn't promote that song as much and he has yet to perform it live. TBH i hated that song, it didn't really sound like him.

[@nextl3v3l99]

He needs to step into his full self, I feel like so much of his work is derivative of Frank ocean. He has a great voice and the right ideas but he needs to expand. Because he’ll be stuck in that post blonde indie r&b space if he doesn’t

[@Jaylinrxse]

Maybe he likes that area

[@maggieandrews7676]

I see the influence but he seems like a very different artist to me, and I really like Frank ocean and I really like omar (two of my favorites ever) but I don’t really see that strong of a similarity between their work, omar is has been doing his own thing

[@maggieandrews7676]

Also like the person before me said, it sounds good?? Like the music he’s putting out has been so good an artist doesn’t always have to be changing rapidly

[@Robyn-r9s]

In the full film on Apple Music there are snippets of songs from his new album and tbh it is nothing like Frank Ocean. Unless Frank has been working on some corridos and folk-pop lol

[@ronandrai]

Y'all never seen a brown boy like this.

[@melsyoutube]

he’s so breedable 🥺

[@krishivkapoorr]

WHAT

[@phakesnake]

Lil huddy

[@obiwancanolli]

idk who this interviewer is but he's so annoying he keeps interrupting omar... let him FINISH smfh

[@wolfordclay]

Mmmm

[@livyett9251]

Jesus loves you he died on the cross for your sins. All you have to do is believe in him and you will be saved. ❤