We all are given gifts and talents in this life. It is our duty to pursue and perfect these talents and then share them with the world. The lucky few are even granted multiple talents. These souls must work even harder to improve these skills and let all of them become a part of society. Our recent find Omari Banks is one such person that is willing and able to put all of himself out into the world and share his experiences.
Being born and raised on the beautiful island of Anguilla was where it all began. As the son of Bankie Banx, a pioneer of the reggae scene in the Eastern Caribbean, music was a part of his life from the start. After one instance of taking the stage to sing with his father in Milan, Italy, the passion for music had taken its hold on him.
As a teenager, Omari Banks turned his attention to the sport of Cricket. He discovered quickly that he excelled there as well. In 2003, he became the first Anguillan to play test cricket for the West Indies. He went on to travel the world for twelve years as a professional athlete competing at the highest stage. The passion for music never waned though as Omari was known to give impromptu performances with his guitar on any downtime on the Cricket circuit.
In 2010, Omari Banks made the decision to move on from Cricket and pursue his love for music. With a lifetime of experiences and life lessons, he immersed himself in songwriting and perfecting his musicianship. The goal became to spread messages of love and consciousness with his songs. His travels allowed Omari to hear a diverse variety of music and take influence from each of them. His assimilation of traditional Jamaican Reggae music, accentuated with Rock and Blues backbeats, and adult contemporary fusion appeals to lovers of all music from R&B to Lovers Rock.
The latest release from Omari Banks is the single “Naturally”. The song was written by Omari himself and was produced by the legendary Clive Hunt. The beautiful island vibe coupled with his sultry vocals makes for a track that captures hearts and emanates a romantic feel that is undeniable. Omari Banks features his guitar skills as well here showing that he truly has mastered all his talents. Add this one to your romance playlist. You will not be disappointed.
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