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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Antonio Peter De la Rosa |
| Born | (1979-01-17)January 17, 1979 (age 46) Bonao,Dominican Republic |
| Genres | Merengue,merengue urbano |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Allegro Music[1] andPlanet Records Europe |
| Website | omegaelfuerte |
Antonio Peter De la Rosa[a] (born January 17, 1979) better known by his stage nameOmega "El Fuerte" or simplyOmega, is a Dominican singer and songwriter.[2] He is a modern daymerengue artist based inSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic.[3] Since 2007, Omega has enjoyed increased popularity in theDominican Republic and withDominican-Americans across the United States.[4] He has also penetrated music markets in Spain, Italy, andLatin America.[citation needed]
Omega has helped create and popularize[5] a new form of merengue, calledmerengue urbano or merengue de calle.[6] It is a blend of merengue withhip hop andR&B.[7][8] This new genre has been adopted by many artists from diverse backgrounds such asCuban-AmericanPitbull and Colombian-bornShakira.[8]
Peter De la Rosa began developing his musical talent at a young age, by 13 years of age he formed his first rap group.[9] Afterward he began appearing onvariety TV shows in the Dominican Republic and won several singing competitions as part of the groupAlpha y Omega, from which he derives his stage name.[9] Later on Omega formed the band Omega y Su Mambo Violento, which in 2005 released its first album titledOmega y Su Mambo Violento on the label Allegro Music. The album spawned his break-out hit, "Alante Alante".[1] This was followed by aCasandra Award, given in the Dominican Republic in 2009.[10]
In 2010, Omega attended his firstLatin Grammy Awards and also performed atPresidente Beer's Festival of Latin Music; both events were pivotal to his international recognition.[2][11] Also in 2010, Omega toured the United States and performed inNew York City'sManhattan Armory and atElizabeth, New Jersey's Ritz theater, among other venues.[12] Omega's continued popularity led to his being signed byAkon, through his record labelKonvict 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".[15]
Omega was born Antonio Peter De la Rosa[16] in the town ofBonao,Dominican Republic, the son of Ercilia De La Rosa and Sergio Peter.[9] He grew up in the Pantoja neighborhood ofSanto Domingo.[1] Omega is currently married to Miguelina Sanchez; they have two daughters.[9]
Peter De la Rosa's musical career has been marred by multiple encounters with authorities in Dominican Republic. He has been arrested on several occasions for failing to pay child support,[17] domestic violence,[18][19] and breach of contract.[citation needed]
| Year | Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||
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| US Latin [20] | US Tropical [21] | Certifications | ||||
| 2006 | Omega y Su Mambo Violento | — | — | |||
| 2007 | El Fuerte | — | — | |||
| 2007 | En La Gran Mansion De Moca | — | — | |||
| 2009 | El Dueño del Flow |
| 27 | 4 | ||
| 2011 | El Dueño del Flow 2 |
| 36 | 3 |
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| 2016 | Mi Libertad |
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| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | ||||||
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album(s) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| US LATIN [23] | US LATIN DIGITAL [24] | US LATIN POP [25] | SPAIN [26] | Certifications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | "Merengue Electronico" | 40 | 48 | 31 | — | El Dueño del Flow |
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| 2009 | "Si Te Vas (¿Qué Tengo Que Hacer?)" | — | 42 | 35 | 45 | El Dueño del Flow |
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| 2011 | "Mr. Saxobeat" | — | 25 | — | — | Non-Album Single | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "—" denotes the single failed to chart or not released | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Latin [23] | US Latin Digital [24] | US Latin Pop [25] | |||||
| 2008 | "Mi Alma Se Muere" (Fuego featuring Omega "El Fuerte" andPitbull) | — | — | 1 | Chosen Few III | ||
| 2011 | "Dándole" (Gocho featuringJowell y Omega "El Fuerte") | 22 | 14 | 21 | Mi Musica | ||
| 2023 | "Arranca" (Becky G featuring Omega") | — | 7 | 32 | Non album single | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | |||||||