Omen (musician) facts for kids
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Omen
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Omen at halftime of the 2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
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| Birth name | Damon Coleman |
| Also known as | TDK |
| Born | February 3, 1982 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, Keyboard |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Labels | Dreamville Records, Interscope Records |
| Associated acts | J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Bas, Cozz, Ron Gilmore |
Damon Coleman, known by his stage name Omen, is an American rapper. He is signed to J. Cole's Dreamville Records and Interscope Records. His first studio album, Elephant Eyes, came out on July 21, 2015.
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Omen's Music Journey
Early Music (2010–2013)
Omen started his music career in 2010. He released his first mixtape, called Delayed, that year. A mixtape is like a collection of songs, often released for free.
In 2011, he released another mixtape named Afraid of Heights. This mixtape was very popular. It even featured famous rappers like J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar.
Growing Success (2014–Present)
In 2014, Omen joined the Dreamville team. He appeared on their special mixtape, Revenge of the Dreamers. This mixtape celebrated Dreamville Records joining forces with Interscope Records.
On July 21, 2015, Omen released his first official album. It was called Elephant Eyes. This album was a big step in his career.
After his album came out, Omen went on a big tour. He joined J. Cole's "2014 Forest Hills Drive" Tour in 2015. He traveled across North America and Europe. Other artists like Bas and Cozz were also on the tour. Later in 2015, Omen had his own tour for Elephant Eyes. He performed in cities like Los Angeles, Boston, New York, and his hometown, Chicago.
Omen's Albums and Mixtapes
Omen has released several music projects. These include studio albums and mixtapes.
Studio Album
- Elephant Eyes (Released: July 21, 2015)
Mixtapes
- Delayed (Released: December 26, 2010)
- Afraid of Heights (Released: November 6, 2011)
- A Glorious Cool (Released: November 8, 2012)
Compilation Albums with Dreamville
Omen has also been part of special albums with other artists from Dreamville Records.
- Revenge of the Dreamers II (Released: December 8, 2015)
- Revenge of the Dreamers III (Released: July 5, 2019)
- D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape (Released: March 31, 2022)
Images for kids
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Omen performing at the 2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game.
