{{Short description|Canadian rapper}} {{Multiple issues| {{BLP sources|date=December 2018}} {{unreliable sources|date=December 2018}} }} {{DISPLAYTITLE:Omar LinX}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Omar LinX | origin = Toronto | genre = Hip hop, electro house, dubstep, future house | occupation = Rapper, songwriter, singer | years_active = 2010–present | label = Mad Decent, Ultra Records and Jackie Boy Inc | website = |background = non_vocal_instrumentalist }} '''Omar LinX''' is a Mexican Canadian rapper, songwriter, musician and singer. He is known for writing and performing in a variety of genres, often through collaborations with electronic dance music (EDM) and hip-hop producers.

== History ==

LinX co-wrote songs for ''Wake Up'', which was released by Zeds Dead in February 2010. LinX has since collaborated on a number of songs with the group,<ref>[https://303magazine.com/2014/02/zedsdeadredrocks/ "Preview: Zeds Dead Announces A Return To Red Rocks"]. ''303 Magazine'', Gabriel Derby February 14, 2014</ref> including their first official single re-release, "Rudeboy",<ref>[http://vancouverweekly.com/zeds-dead-takes-vancouver-back-bass-heavy-electro-world/ "Zeds Dead Takes Vancouver Back to Their Bass-Heavy Electro World"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170612143607/http://vancouverweekly.com/zeds-dead-takes-vancouver-back-bass-heavy-electro-world/ |date=2017-06-12 }}. ''Vancouver Weekly''. by Gian Karla Limcangco</ref> and "Out for Blood",<ref name=herzog>[http://www.hiphopvancouver.com/omar-linx-with-j-dohe-tyler-skyy-minty-burns/ "Live Review: Omar Linx with J. Dohe, Tyler Skyy, Minty Burns."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304074214/http://www.hiphopvancouver.com/omar-linx-with-j-dohe-tyler-skyy-minty-burns/ |date=2016-03-04 }}. ''HipHop Vancouver'' 'by: Noah Herzog</ref> which has been viewed more than five million times on YouTube.{{when|date=January 2018}} The group has released several other projects which include his contributions, including the ''Living Dead'' EP on Ultra Records<ref>[http://torontoist.com/2012/08/sound-advice-the-living-dead-by-zeds-dead-and-omar-linx/ "Sound Advice: The Living Dead by Zeds Dead and Omar Linx".] ''The Toronto's'', by Chris Dart</ref> and music video<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150704031032/http://www.mtv.com/news/1689468/zeds-dead-living-dead-video-peter-greene/ "‘Pulp Fiction’ Star Kills In Zeds Dead's ‘Living Dead’ Video"]. ''MTV'', Akshay Bhansali July 12, 2012</ref><ref>[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/turnstyle/zeds-not-quite-dead-music_b_1734280.html "Zeds (Not Quite) Dead- Music Video & Interview w/ Director Andrew Renzi"]. ''Huffington Post'']. August 2, 2012</ref> and the ''Victor'' EP on electronic music label Mad Decent.<ref>[https://www.theuntz.com/news/top-10-dubstep-songs-of-2013/ "Top 10 Dubstep Songs of 2013"]. ''The Untz'', December 16, 2013. by: Jordan Calvano</ref>

In July 2011, LinX released his debut album ''City of Ommz''.<ref>Salacious Sound [https://salacioussound.com/2011/07/omar-linx-city-of-ommz-full-album/ "Omar Linx – City of Ommz (Full Album)"], album review</ref><ref>Fefer, Leandro, [http://www.quakercampus.com/taxonomy/term/1018/0 "Debut Omar LinX record a refreshing take on hip hop"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402214750/http://www.quakercampus.com/taxonomy/term/1018/0 |date=2015-04-02 }}, Whittier College ''Quaker Campus'', 22 March 2012</ref>

In February 2012 Zeds Dead and Omar LinX launched the Living Dead Tour, with opening acts AraabMUZIK, XI, Memorecks, Mat the Alein, and Knight Riderz.<ref>Frazier, Kelly, [https://www.huffingtonpost.com/kelly-frazier/zeds-dead-and-araabmuziks_b_1320201.html "The Living Dead Tour With Zeds Dead and AraabMuzik Rocks Royal Oak "], ''Huffington Post'', 3 May 2012</ref>

In December 2014 LinX released his highly anticipated sophomore album ''M.O.R''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.ca/search?q=omar+linx+mor&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-ca&client=safari#mie=e,,Omar%20Linx%20M.O.R.,H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3KEwyqUzKUeIGsQ2NLPJMM9K1xLOTrfRzS4szk_UTi0oyi0usEnOSSnOLATkHh6k0AAAA|title=omar linx mor - Google Search|website=www.google.ca|access-date=2016-10-14}}</ref>

In November 2015 he released ''Back To You''<ref>{{Citation|title=Back To You|date=2015-11-24|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/66ahVY3aFbMUnzI5nd3eoB|accessdate=2016-10-14}}</ref> with Hunter Siegel and Pro Logic on Buygore Records,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://buygore.com/|title=Buygore|website=Buygore|language=en-US|access-date=2016-10-14}}</ref> with a remix pack<ref>{{cite web |url=https://buygore.com/back-to-you-remixes/ |title=[REMIXES] Omar Linx – Back To You (Prod By Hunter Siegel X Pro Logic) – Buygore |website=buygore.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160501044500/http://buygore.com/back-to-you-remixes/ |archive-date=2016-05-01}}</ref> with Kname, Axel Boy, Da bow, Lumberjvck, and Algo.

In 2015 LinX continued to tour and perform his own songs.<ref name="herzog" />

In 2016, LinX featured in "Keep It Mello" by future bass DJ and producer, Marshmello,<ref>Marshmello [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnHE-7Jujo0 "Marshmello - Keep it Mello ft. Omar LinX (Official Music Video)"], ''YouTube'', April 7, 2016</ref> and released the music video for the single "Black Rose" from his ''M.O.R'' album.<ref>Omar Linx [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY8lV4-pkD4 "Omar LinX - Black Rose (Official Music Video)"], ''YouTube'', May 24, 2016</ref>

In 2017, LinX released "621" on his SoundCloud account. The song featured Hunter Siegel, a fellow Canadian and DJ.<ref>{{Citation |title=Omar LinX – 621 |url=https://genius.com/Omar-linx-621-lyrics |access-date=2025-12-22}}</ref>

In 2022 LinX would release his second full-length album, As Promised.

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