Event Description : Join us on our Outdoor Stage for a Mini-Concert featuring OMARION!!!
Born and raised in California - Inglewood, to be exact - Omarion began his creative journey doing commercials prior to joining B2K at the age of 15. No sooner than they hit the scene with their self-titled debut, the group's first single, "Uh Huh," landed at No. 1. Next came the hit single, "Gots Ta Be," and the release of their sophomore disc, pandemonium! which included the chart-topping banger, "Bump, Bump, Bump (featuring P. Diddy)" and "Girlfriend." The group captured crossover appeal, an entire generation of loyal fans and even a coveted co-headlining slot on the now-infamous "Scream" Tours. Along with earning nominations for MTV Video Music and American Music Awards, they were voted Best Group by VIBE and took home both a Billboard Music Award (for biggest-selling single) and BET Viewer's Choice Award. "There is a greater responsibility with being a solo artist than when you're part of a group," he says of being on his own. "You can't switch it up or take a breath because all of the focus in on you. It's a lot of work."
With two platinum albums, a Christmas collection and Greatest Hits compilation under his belt, Omarion's resume has since expanded to include roles on television and film as well as the title of author. He's made primetime appearances on One on One and The Bernie Mac Show, did his thing on the big screen in the blockbuster film and soundtrack, You Got Served, will appear in the in-the-works sequel and has completed work on the much-anticipated film adaptation of the '70's cartoon, Fat Albert. Then there's the autobiography that's full of professional highlights and personal anecdotes. Of his forthcoming memoir, he insists, "There's a lot about me that my fans don't know. I've been singing and dancing since I was 5 years old and have made a lot of sacrifices. You don't live a normal life when you're in the limelight."
Looking toward the future, Omarion envisions his multi-layered career in terms of chapters of a never-ending story that includes songwriting, producing, acting and an openness to explore anything else that his schedule permits. When asked what music means to him, he responds without hesitation, "Music is everything - it's my world, my life. I know that I can't visit each of my fans personally, but I hope that my music makes them feel like they've gotten to know me. I've put my heart into this album."
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