Career
He is a modern Merengue artist based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Since 2007, Omega has enjoyed increased popularity in the Dominican Republic and with Dominican-Americans across the United States. He has also penetrated music markets in Spain, Italy and Latin American.
Omega has helped create and popularize a new form of Merengue, called Merengue Urbano or Merengue de Calle.
lieutenant is a blend of merengue with Hip hop, Rap and Rhythm & Blues. This new genre has been adopted by many artists from diverse backgrounds such as Cuban-American Pitbull and Colombian-born Shakira. Peter de la Rosa began developing his musical talent at a young age, by 13 years of age he formed his first rap group.
Later on Omega formed the band Omega y Su Mambo Violento, which in 2005 released its first album titled Omega y Su Mambo Violento on the label Allegro Music. The album spawned his break-out hit, "Alante Alante." This was followed by a Casandra Award, given in the Dominican Republic in 2009.
Also in 2010, Omega was able to tour the United States and performed in New York City"s Manhattan Armory and at Elizabeth, New Jersey"s Ritz theater, to name a few venues.
Omega"s continued popularity led to his being signed by Akon, through his record label Konvict Musik in 2011. Akon has confessed that Omega has helped him to conquer the Dominican market. 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.".
