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Omar Apollo Is Embracing His Whole Being With Apolonio
Omar Apollo has landed. Following the release of his debut album, Apolonio, the free-spirited singer-songwriter donned a fuzzy purple suit and took the stage at Prince’s Paisley Park studios. Gyrating to his own music, chest bare and guitar in hand, he became the first artist to play a concert in this sacred space. “His estate reached out to my management,” Apollo tells SPIN. “I’m just like, ‘Dude, of course, I’ll be down.’” The 23-year-old, who is pushing the boundaries of pop with R&B and funk references from Prince’s playbook, made history on the turf of his late idol. Inspirations he was dreaming about three years ago are now part of his world. When Apollo didn’t have the money in 2017 to upload music to Spotify, a friend who believed in his talent let him borrow $30. H...
SPIN Daybreaker: 14 New Songs You Should Know
Do you love new music? Are you looking to find your new favorite artist but are having trouble sifting through the massive number of new releases out there? Don’t worry, we got you covered. We’re selecting our favorite new tracks and delighted to share with you our new weekly center for discovery: SPIN Daybreaker. This week we’re kicking things off with a sweet mix of R&B, pop, indie alternative and acoustic goodness. It’s an extra special mix as Justin Nozuka makes an official comeback and debuts a buttery single with vocal queen Mahalia. A match made in heaven. Listen while you work, drive, or simply sit back and chill as we give rise to the richest sounds of a diverse handful of artists who are currently breaking the dawn of their careers. New Music Friday just got a whole lot bette...
