Omega (singer)

Dominican singer and songwriter

This article is about the Dominican merengue singer. For the Trinidadian reggae singer, see Queen Omega (singer).

Omega

Background information
Birth name| Antonio Peter De la Rosa
Born|  (1979-01-17) January 17, 1979 (age 46)
Bonao, Dominican Republic
Genres| Merengue, merengue urbano
Occupation(s)| Singer, songwriter
Instrument| Vocals
Years active| 2004–present
Labels| Allegro Music[1] and Planet Records Europe
Website| omegaelfuerte.com

Musical artist

Antonio Peter De la Rosa[a] (born January 17, 1979) better known by his stage name Omega "El Fuerte" or simply Omega, is a Dominican singer and songwriter.[2] He is a modern day merengue artist based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.[3] Since 2007, Omega has enjoyed increased popularity in the Dominican Republic and with Dominican-Americans across the United States.[4] He has also penetrated music markets in Spain, Italy, and Latin America.[citation needed]

Omega has helped create and popularize[5] a new form of merengue, called merengue urbano or merengue de calle.[6] It is a blend of merengue with hip hop and R&B.[7][8] This new genre has been adopted by many artists from diverse backgrounds such as Cuban-American Pitbull and Colombian-born Shakira.[8]

## Musical career

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Peter De la Rosa began developing his musical talent at a young age, by 13 years of age he formed his first rap group.[9] Afterward he began appearing on variety TV shows in the Dominican Republic and won several singing competitions as part of the group Alpha y Omega, from which he derives his stage name.[9] Later on Omega formed the band Omega y Su Mambo Violento, which in 2005 released its first album titled Omega y Su Mambo Violento on the label Allegro Music. The album spawned his break-out hit, "Alante Alante".[1] This was followed by a Casandra Award, given in the Dominican Republic in 2009.[10]

In 2010, Omega attended his first Latin Grammy Awards and also performed at Presidente Beer's Festival of Latin Music; both events were pivotal to his international recognition.[2][11] Also in 2010, Omega toured the United States and performed in New York City's Manhattan Armory and at Elizabeth, New Jersey's Ritz theater, among other venues.[12] Omega's continued popularity led to his being signed by Akon, through his record label Konvict Musik in 2011.[13] Akon has confessed that Omega has helped him to conquer the Dominican market.[14] Akon has also influenced Omega's music leading to Merengue with an Electronic blend as can be heard in Omega's 2012 hit, "Merengue Electronico".[15]

## Personal life

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Omega was born Antonio Peter De la Rosa[16] in the town of Bonao, Dominican Republic, the son of Ercilia De La Rosa and Sergio Peter.[9] He grew up in the Pantoja neighborhood of Santo Domingo.[1] Omega is currently married to Miguelina Sanchez; they have two daughters.[9]

### Legal issues

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Peter De la Rosa's musical career has been marred by multiple encounters with authorities in Dominican Republic. He has been arrested on several occasions for failing to pay child support,[17] domestic violence,[18][19] and breach of contract.[citation needed]

## Discography

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### Studio albums

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Year  | Title  | Album details  | Peak chart positions  |

|
|
|
|

Latin
[20] | US
Tropical
[21] | Certifications
2006  | Omega y Su Mambo Violento |  | —  | —  |
2007  | El Fuerte |  | —  | —  |
2007  | En La Gran Mansion De Moca |  | —  | —  |
2009  | El Dueño del Flow |

* Released: October 1, 2009
* Label: Allegro
* Formats: CD, digital download

| 27  | 4  |
2011  | El Dueño del Flow 2 |

* Released: October 21, 2011
* Label: Planet Records
* Formats: CD, digital download

| 36  | 3  |

* RIAA: Gold (Latin)[22]

2016  | Mi Libertad |

* Released: October 28, 2016
* Label: El Fuerte II, Konvict Kartel
* Formats: CD, digital download

| —  | —  |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

### Solo

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Year  | Single  | Peak chart positions  | Album(s)  |

|
|
|
|

LATIN
[23] | US
LATIN
DIGITAL
[24] | US
LATIN
POP
[25] | SPAIN
[26] | Certifications
2009  | "Merengue Electronico"  | 40  | 48  | 31  | —  | El Dueño del Flow  |

* RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[27]

2009  | "Si Te Vas (¿Qué Tengo Que Hacer?)"  | —  | 42  | 35  | 45  | El Dueño del Flow  |

* RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[28]

2011  | "Mr. Saxobeat"  | —  | 25  | —  | —  | Non-Album Single  |
"—" denotes the single failed to chart or not released

### As featured performer

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Year  | Single  | Peak chart positions  | Album

|
|
|

Latin
[23] | US
Latin Digital
[24] | US
Latin Pop
[25]
2008  | "Mi Alma Se Muere"
(Fuego featuring Omega "El Fuerte" and Pitbull) | —  | —  | 1  | Chosen Few III
2011  | "Dándole"
(Gocho featuring Jowell y Omega "El Fuerte") | 22  | 14  | 21  | Mi Musica
2023  | "Arranca"
(Becky G featuring Omega") | —  | 7  | 32  | Non album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

## Notes

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1. ^ In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is  Peter and the second or maternal family name is  De la Rosa.

## References

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1. ^ a b c "Omega Biography". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
2. ^ a b "Omega packs a lot into merengue shows". Daily News. New York. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
3. ^ "Omega El Fuerte – Merenguero". thatsdominican.com. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
4. ^ "Merengue de calle de Omega suena por lo alto en emisoras hispanas en Miami". El Nuevo Diario (in Spanish). Miami, Florida. January 1, 2011. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
5. ^ "Arrestan al cantante Omega por agredir física y sexualmente a su ex esposa". Soitu (in Spanish). EFE. May 21, 2008. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
6. ^ "El merengue de calle se desplomó y solo queda Omega". Elportal.com.do (in Spanish). Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. August 26, 2013. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
7. ^ "Omega no quiere merengue de calle". Hoy (in Spanish). June 5, 2010. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
8. ^ a b "Merengue Urbano: Not Your Father's Merengue". bmi.com. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
9. ^ a b c d "Biografía, carrera, discos y canciones de Omega" (in Spanish). republica-dominicana-live.com. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
10. ^ Almánzar, Ramón (March 25, 2009). "Omega es 'el fuerte'". Listin Diario (in Spanish). Retrieved October 24, 2013.
11. ^ "Extravagant After-After Party at the Latin Grammy Awards Show". nochelatina.com. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
12. ^ "Latino happenings in Nueva York, Sept. 29-Oct. 5FRIDAY OCT. 1". Daily News. New York. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
13. ^ "Akon Signs Mambo Superstar Omega". cbslocal.com. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
14. ^ Peralta, Laura (September 20, 2011). "Akon: Omega "ha sido de gran ayuda"". Listin Diario (in Spanish). Retrieved October 25, 2013.
15. ^ Almánzar, Ramón (August 6, 2013). "Merengue electrónico". Listin Diario (in Spanish). Retrieved October 25, 2013.
16. ^ "Omega Biography". iTunes Store. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
17. ^ Shelly Mendoza (September 10, 2013). "Omega Is Back in Jail". latintrends.com. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
18. ^ Shelly Mendoza (July 26, 2012). "Escandalos de Farandula: Juanes, Omega, and Christian Bale!". latintrends.com. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
19. ^ "Being an artist doesn't get you privileged justice: prosecutor". dominicantoday.com. July 17, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
20. ^ "Billboard Top Latin Albums for Omega". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
21. ^ "Billboard Top Tropical Albums for Omega". Billboard. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
22. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
23. ^ a b "Billboard Latin Airplay Songs". Retrieved October 26, 2013.
24. ^ a b "Billboard Latin Digital Songs". Retrieved October 26, 2013.
25. ^ a b "Billboard Latin Pop Songs". Retrieved October 26, 2013.
26. ^ "Spanish Music Charts for Omega 'El Fuerte'". SpanishCharts.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
27. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
28. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved April 4, 2019.