Omar is without a doubt the king of UK soul. With a career spanning over three decades, the appointed MBE has built a legacy that is permanently imprinted in music, not to mention has proven to be one of the most dynamic performers of our time.
It's rare to see many music groups or bands stay together after creating something special - creative differences often ensue or egos simply barricade future endeavors. It's even more rare to witness musical giants who have already established a successful career come together as a power unit with the intent on simply making the best music that they can. Junior Giscombe, Don-E, Omar, Noel McKoy and Leee John are practically UK royalty, having sold millions of records globally. So when all five artists, who have contributed immensely to the soul and R&B scenes not only in England but internationally, decided to form a one of a kind collaboration project call The British Collective, there was undoubtedly something monumental about to take place.
Words by Art Jefferson
Photography by Andrew Cotterill
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