Artist of the Day | OMEGA MIGHTY
ARTIST OF THE DAY
21.10.2021
OMEGA MIGHTY
LOCATION
Toronto, ON, Canada
GENRE
R&B/Dancehall
CURRENT MEMBERS
Omega Mighty
With the current pandemic, the state of the music and touring industry has dramatically changed. Where were you when everything was brought to a halt?
It has been challenging to say the least. I was at my home in Toronto, with pending show dates when I got the news. I was in denial for a few weeks to be honest, hopeful that things would get better by summer and shows would resume. It was a tough pill to swallow when cancellations were announced weeks later.
How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
At the time, I was performing alongside my sister Haviah Mighty on many of her tour dates. I was feeling comfortable, and was slowly writing music. the Pandemic actually inspired me to get back to songwriting and recording more aggressively, and led to my upcoming E.P release this fall; my first independent project Me and Youforia. It was a reminder to keep going despite all odds..
What have you been doing to fill/make the most of your new-found free time at home? How are you supporting your mental health through all of this?
Yes I have! I have a few things in the works I cannot announce just yet, but I had the opportunity of performing for RISE Edutainment's RISE Frequency showcase in July, and to join my sister Haviah Mighty in opening for the Arkells for a 3-day show - reopening of the Budweiser stage this past month. It was surreal to perform in front of 10,000+ people a night and share the stage with such an iconic band. That was my biggest show to date and it happened during the pandemic!
As things are reopening & restrictions are lifting have you booked any new gigs? Tours? Etc? If your region is still under restriction, how are dealing with the Covid third wave?
Surprisingly, I might be more busy than I was ever before the pandemic. I'm an all around artist and creative. Aside from music creation and performance, I still fill my time with makeup and branding clients and commercial real estate work. I've been prioritizing taking breaks and performing acts of selfcare. Something that has been on the shelf for a while.
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
I'm new to the Starlight Room but can't wait to experience the events, and hopefully in real life!
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
No matter what, things will happen that are totally out of your control. Do what you can, learn to be flexible and keep going!
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