# Omega (singer)

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Dominican singer (born 1972)

This article is about the Dominican merengue singer. For the Trinidadian reggae singer, see [Queen Omega (singer)](/source/Queen_Omega_(singer)).

Omega Omega in 2010 Background information Born Antonio Peter De la Rosa (1972-01-17) 17 January 1972 (age 54) Bonao, Dominican Republic Genres Merengue merengue urbano Occupation Singer Instrument Vocals Years active 1990–present Labels Allegro Music[1] and Planet Europe Website omegaelfuerte.com

Musical artist

**Antonio Peter De la Rosa**[a] (born 17 January 1979) better known by his stage name **Omega "El Fuerte"** or simply **Omega**, is a Dominican singer.[2] He is a modern day [merengue](/source/Merengue_music) artist based in [Santo Domingo](/source/Santo_Domingo), Dominican Republic.[3] Since 2003, Omega has enjoyed increased popularity in the [Dominican Republic](/source/Dominican_Republic) and with [Dominican-Americans](/source/Dominican-American) across the United States.[4] He has also penetrated music markets in Spain, Italy, and [Latin America](/source/Latin_America).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

Omega has helped create and popularize[5] a new form of merengue, called [merengue urbano](/source/Urbano_music#Dominican_urban_movement) or merengue de calle.[6] It is a blend of merengue with [hip hop](/source/Hip_hop_music) and [R&B](/source/Contemporary_R%26B).[7][8] This new genre has been adopted by many artists from diverse backgrounds such as [Cuban-American](/source/Cuban-American) [Pitbull](/source/Pitbull_(rapper)) and Colombian-born [Shakira](/source/Shakira).[8]

## Musical career

Peter De la Rosa began developing his musical talent at a young age, by 13 years of age in 1985 he formed his first rap group.[9] Afterward he began appearing on [variety TV shows](/source/Variety_show) in the Dominican Republic and won several singing competitions as part of the group *Alpha y Omega* in 1989, from which he derives his stage name.[9] Later on Omega formed the band Omega y Su Mambo Violento, which in 1998 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](/source/Casandra_Award), given in the Dominican Republic in 2009.[10]

In 2010, Omega attended his first [Latin Grammy Awards](/source/Latin_Grammy_Awards) and also performed at [Presidente Beer's Festival of Latin Music](/source/Festival_Presidente_de_la_Musica_Latina); both events were pivotal to his international recognition.[2][11] Also in 2010, Omega toured the United States and performed in [New York City](/source/New_York_City)'s [Manhattan Armory](/source/Fort_Washington_Avenue_Armory) and at [Elizabeth, New Jersey](/source/Elizabeth%2C_New_Jersey)'s Ritz theater, among other venues.[12] Omega's continued popularity and his Producer Bismark Ayala/MALA CARA 809 led to him being signed by [Akon](/source/Akon), through his record label [Konvict Musik](/source/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" Produced by DJ RICKY AND MALA CARA 809.[15]

## Personal life

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

### Legal issues

Peter De la Rosa's musical career has been marred by multiple encounters with authorities in the Dominican Republic. He has been arrested on several occasions for failing to pay child support,[17] domestic violence,[18][19][20] and breach of contract.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Discography

### Studio albums

Year Title Album details Peak chart positions US Latin [21] US Tropical [22] 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)[23] 2016 Mi Libertad Released: October 28, 2016 Label: El Fuerte II, Konvict Kartel Formats: CD, digital download — — "—" denotes releases that did not chart.

### Solo

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US Latin [24] US Latin Digital [25] US Latin Pop [26] SPA [27] "Merengue Electronico" 2009 40 48 31 — RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[28] El Dueño del Flow "Si Te Vas (¿Qué Tengo Que Hacer?)" — 42 35 45 RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[29] "Mr. Saxobeat" 2011 — 25 — — Non-album single "—" denotes the single failed to chart or not released

### As featured performer

Year Single Peak chart positions Album US Latin [24] US Latin Digital [25] US Latin Pop [26] 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 2025 "Kriminal" (Baby Gang featuring El Alfa, Omega and Roberto Ferrante) — — — Non-album single "—" denotes releases that did not chart.

## Notes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** In this [Spanish name](/source/Spanish_name), the first or paternal [surname](/source/Surname) is ***Peter*** and the second or maternal family name is ***De la Rosa***.

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-BillBoard_Bio_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-BillBoard_Bio_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-BillBoard_Bio_1-2) ["Omega Biography"](http://www.billboard.com/artist/312707/omega/biography). *Billboard*. Retrieved October 23, 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-NY_Daily_News_2010_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-NY_Daily_News_2010_3-1) ["Omega packs a lot into merengue shows"](http://www.nydailynews.com/latino/omega-packs-lot-merengue-shows-article-1.440911). *Daily News*. New York. Retrieved October 23, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Omega El Fuerte – Merenguero"](http://www.thatsdominican.com/dr/our-people/omega-el-fuerte). thatsdominican.com. Retrieved October 23, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Merengue de calle de Omega suena por lo alto en emisoras hispanas en Miami"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131029190904/http://elnuevodiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=227696). *El Nuevo Diario* (in Spanish). Miami, Florida. January 1, 2011. Archived from [the original](http://elnuevodiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=227696) on October 29, 2013. Retrieved October 24, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Arrestan al cantante Omega por agredir física y sexualmente a su ex esposa"](http://www.soitu.es/soitu/2008/05/21/info/1211329273_359883.html). *Soitu* (in Spanish). EFE. May 21, 2008. Retrieved October 24, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["El merengue de calle se desplomó y solo queda Omega"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193532/http://www.elportal.com.do/index.php/entretenimiento/item/7284-el-merengue-de-calle-se-desplom%C3%83%C6%92%C3%82%C2%B3-y-solo-queda-omega). *Elportal.com.do* (in Spanish). Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. August 26, 2013. Archived from [the original](http://www.elportal.com.do/index.php/entretenimiento/item/7284-el-merengue-de-calle-se-desplom%C3%83%C6%92%C3%82%C2%B3-y-solo-queda-omega) on October 29, 2013. Retrieved October 24, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Omega no quiere merengue de calle"](http://hoy.com.do/omega-no-quiere-merengue-de-calle/). *Hoy* (in Spanish). June 5, 2010. Retrieved October 24, 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Merengue_Urbano_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Merengue_Urbano_9-1) ["Merengue Urbano: Not Your Father's Merengue"](http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/merengue_urbano_not_your_fathers_merengue). bmi.com. Retrieved October 23, 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-republica-dominicana-live_10-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-republica-dominicana-live_10-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-republica-dominicana-live_10-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-republica-dominicana-live_10-3) ["Biografía, carrera, discos y canciones de Omega"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200801061537/http://www.republica-dominicana-live.com/republica-dominicana/musica/merengue/omega.html) (in Spanish). republica-dominicana-live.com. Archived from [the original](http://www.republica-dominicana-live.com/republica-dominicana/musica/merengue/omega.html) on August 1, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Almánzar, Ramón (March 25, 2009). ["Omega es 'el fuerte'"](http://www.listin.com.do/entretenimiento/2009/3/25/95639/Omega-es-el-fuerte). *Listin Diario* (in Spanish). Retrieved October 24, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Extravagant After-After Party at the Latin Grammy Awards Show"](http://www.nochelatina.com/Articles/8069/Latin-Celebrities-Flock-to-Extravagant-After-After-Party-at-the-Latin-). nochelatina.com. Retrieved October 23, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Latino happenings in Nueva York, Sept. 29-Oct. 5FRIDAY OCT. 1"](http://www.nydailynews.com/latino/latino-happenings-nueva-york-sept-29-oct-5-article-1.438188?pgno=1). *Daily News*. New York. Retrieved October 23, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Konvict_Music_14-0)** ["Akon Signs Mambo Superstar Omega"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131029184140/http://hot937.cbslocal.com/2011/05/08/akon-signs-mambo-superstar-omega/). cbslocal.com. Archived from [the original](http://hot937.cbslocal.com/2011/05/08/akon-signs-mambo-superstar-omega/) on October 29, 2013. Retrieved October 23, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Peralta, Laura (September 20, 2011). ["Akon: Omega "ha sido de gran ayuda""](http://www.listin.com.do/entretenimiento/2011/9/19/204125/). *Listin Diario* (in Spanish). Retrieved October 25, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Almánzar, Ramón (August 6, 2013). ["Merengue electrónico"](http://www.listin.com.do/entretenimiento/2013/8/5/287224/). *Listin Diario* (in Spanish). Retrieved October 25, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Omega Biography"](https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/omega/18156419). iTunes Store. Retrieved October 24, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Shelly Mendoza (September 10, 2013). ["Omega Is Back in Jail"](https://latintrends.com/omega-is-back-in-jail/). latintrends.com. Retrieved September 21, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** Shelly Mendoza (July 26, 2012). ["Escandalos de Farandula: Juanes, Omega, and Christian Bale!"](https://www.latintrends.com/?p=13519). latintrends.com. Retrieved September 21, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Being an artist doesn't get you privileged justice: prosecutor"](https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2018/07/17/being-an-artist-doesnt-get-you-privileged-justice-prosecutor/). dominicantoday.com. July 17, 2018. Retrieved September 21, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** [Ministerio Público dispuesto a devolver a "Omega el Fuerte" a la prisión](https://www.diariolibre.com/revista/musica/ministerio-publico-dispuesto-a-devolver-a-omega-el-fuerte-a-la-prision-EI24793236)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-US_Lat_22-0)** ["*Billboard* Top Latin Albums for Omega"](http://www.billboard.com/artist/312707/omega/chart?f=330). *Billboard*. Retrieved October 26, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-US_Trop_23-0)** ["*Billboard* Top Tropical Albums for Omega"](http://www.billboard.com/artist/312707/omega/chart?f=338). *Billboard*. Retrieved October 26, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** ["Gold & Platinum"](https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/). *RIAA*. Retrieved April 4, 2019.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-BillLatAirPlay_25-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-BillLatAirPlay_25-1) ["Billboard Latin Airplay Songs"](http://www.billboard.com/artist/312707/omega/chart?f=1225). Retrieved October 26, 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-BillLatDigi_26-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-BillLatDigi_26-1) ["Billboard Latin Digital Songs"](http://www.billboard.com/artist/312707/omega/chart?f=1089). Retrieved October 26, 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-BillLatPop_27-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-BillLatPop_27-1) ["Billboard Latin Pop Songs"](http://www.billboard.com/artist/312707/omega/chart?f=372). Retrieved October 26, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Spain_28-0)** ["Spanish Music Charts for Omega 'El Fuerte'"](http://spanishcharts.com). SpanishCharts.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-29)** ["Gold & Platinum"](https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/). *RIAA*. Retrieved April 4, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-30)** ["Gold & Platinum"](https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/). *RIAA*. Retrieved April 4, 2019.

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