MTV By Lucas Villa The appeal of the rising star Omar Apollo’s artistry is his authenticity. In his songs, which fold his experiences as a Mexican-American and queer singer-songwriter into progressive R&B and laid-back funk, he’s not afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve. His debut album Ivory captures the journey from his indie beginnings to his breakout as a Chicano pop musician. Later this month, Apollo will be taking his music career to the next level on the Coachella lineup. “It’s my first time [performing] at Coachella,” the 24-year-old artist tells MTV News over Zoom. “Oh man, it’s going to be so crazy! I can’t wait!” Before hitting the Coachella Valley stage, Apollo, born Omar Apolonio Velasco, was writing and recording music in his childhood bedroom in Hobart, Indiana. As a kid, he was inspired by th… Click below to read the full story from MTV News
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Bilingual R&B Star Omar Apollo Welcomes You Into His Ivory World
