Omen (musician)

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Omen
Omen at halftime of the 2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Omen at halftime of the 2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Background information
Birth nameDamon Coleman
Also known asTDK
Born (1982-02-03) February 3, 1982 (age 42)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, Keyboard
Years active2010-present
LabelsDreamville Records, Interscope Records

Damon Coleman, better known by his stage name Omen, is an American rapper and record producer from Chicago, Illinois. He is signed to J. Cole's Dreamville Records and Interscope Records. His debut studio album Elephant Eyes, was released on July 21, 2015.[1]

Musical career[edit]

2010–2013[edit]

In 2010, Omen released his first mixtape, Delayed. The following year, he released critically acclaimed mixtape, Afraid of Heights. The mixtape includes guest features from J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, among others.[2][3]

2014–present[edit]

In 2014, Omen then appeared on the Dreamville compilation mixtape Revenge of the Dreamers. That mixtape was released in celebration of Dreamville's partnership with Interscope Records.[4]

On July 21, 2015, Omen's debut album, Elephant Eyes, was released after a few setbacks and date changes. During the Spring and Summer of 2015 Omen, was a part of the J. Cole's "2014 Forest Hills Drive" Tour with other acts Bas, Cozz, Pusha T, Jhene Aiko, Jeremih, YG, Big Sean, which brought him across North America as well as Europe. In the Fall of 2015 he went on his own Elephant Eyes Tour hitting Los Angeles, as well as, Boston, New York and his Hometown Chicago.[5]

Discography[edit]

Studio album[edit]

Album
Title Album details
Elephant Eyes

Mixtapes[edit]

Title Mixtape details
Delayed
  • Released: December 26, 2010
  • Format: Digital Download
Afraid of Heights
A Glorious Cool[6]

Compilation albums[edit]

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[7] 		US
R&B/HH
[8] 		US
Rap
[9]
Revenge of the Dreamers II
(with Dreamville)
  • Released: December 8, 2015
  • Label: Dreamville, Interscope
  • Format: CD, digital download
 29 4 3
Revenge of the Dreamers III
(with Dreamville)
  • Released: July 5, 2019[10]
  • Label: Dreamville, Interscope
  • Format: CD, digital download
 1 1 1
D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape
(with Dreamville)
  • Released: March 31, 2022[12]
  • Label: Dreamville, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download
 11 6 4

Singles[edit]

As lead artist[edit]

Title Year Album
"LoveDrug" 2015 Elephant Eyes
"Got Me"[13]
(Dreamville with Ari Lennox and Omen featuring Ty Dolla $ign, and Dreezy) 		2019 Revenge of the Dreamers III

Guest appearances[edit]

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"The Badness" 2009 J. Cole The Warm Up
"Enchanted" 2010 J. Cole Friday Night Lights
"Pity" 2011 J. Cole, Voli Any Given Sunday
"Relaxation" Fashawn, J. Cole Higher Learning Vol. 2
"Sleep Deprived"[14] 2019 Lute, Mez, DaVionne Revenge of the Dreamers III
"PTSD"[14] Mereba, Deante' Hitchcock, St. Beauty
"Late Night"[15] 2020 Cozz, Buddy, Landstrip Chip Revenge of the Dreamers III: Director's Cut
"Revenge"[15] Lute, Ari Lennox, EarthGang Childish Major, Reason
"Starting 5" 2022 Cozz, Lute D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape
"Ballin in Newport" —

References[edit]

  1. ^ Hip-Hop News, Rumors, Rap Music & Videos |AllHipHop » Dreamville Signee Omen Announces Long Awaited Debut Album “Elephant Eyes”. AllHipHop (July 14, 2015). Retrieved on 2016-03-04.
  2. ^ DatPiff Mobile. M.datpiff.com. Retrieved on March 4, 2016.
  3. ^ Lilah, Rose. (November 6, 2011) Omen – Afraid of Heights | Download & Listen [New Mixtape]. Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved on 2016-03-04.
  4. ^ Goddard, Kevin. (January 28, 2014) J. Cole – Revenge Of The Dreamers Feat. Dreamville | Download & Listen [New Mixtape]. Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved on 2016-03-04.
  5. ^ Hernandez, Victoria. (July 21, 2015) Omen "Elephant Eyes" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream. HipHopDX. Retrieved on 2016-03-04.
  6. ^ "Omen – A Glorious Cool (FreEP)".
  7. ^ "Various Artists – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  8. ^ "Various Artists – Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  9. ^ "Various Artists – Chart History: Top Rap Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  10. ^ "Revenge Of The Dreamers III / Dreamville". Tidal. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  11. ^ "DREAMVILLE - REVENGE OF THE DREAMERS III". RIAA. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  12. ^ "J. Cole & Dreamville To Release 'D-Day' Gangsta Grillz Mixtape Tomorrow". Hip Hop n More. 31 March 2022.
  13. ^ Marie, Erika (June 12, 2019). "Dreamville Drops R&B Jam "Got Me" Ft. Ari Lennox, Ty Dolla $ign, Dreezy, & Omen". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
  14. ^ a b "Listen to J. Cole's Dreamville's New Album Ft. Kendrick Lamar, Vince Staples, and More". Pitchfork. 5 July 2019. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  15. ^ a b "Dreamville Share "Revenge Of The Dreamers III Deluxe" Tracklist & Cover Art". HotNewHipHop. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 16 January 2020.


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