Various - Omar S - Fabric 45

an elusive and enigmatic figure with almost all his work self released on limited runs with handwritten label copy omar has developed one of electronic music's strongest cult followings. having released his solo debut album in 2005, the enchanting 'just ask the lonely', this will be the first mix album of his already celebrated career. made up exclusively of his own tracks, including special re-edits, this will be one of the most personal and exclusive mixes so far in the fabric series. omar's sound ranges from the bleepy and minimal to the haunting and soul drenched. hypnotic and often spellbinding, omar's work has been limited almost exclusively to his own label, fxhe, making only irregular forays into foreign territory, with occasional collaborations with theo parrish for theo's sound signature label. fxhe has become home to some of electronic music's most intriguing producers, including luke hess, jason fine and kyle hall. electronic music's ruthless pigeon holing would find omar s a tough character to pin down. his music demonstrates both his versatility and his ability to compose tracks that are at once challenging and accessible. as easy to appreciate on your headphones as on fabric's main room soundsystem, every track he puts his name to is a bona fide masterpiece dripping with the soul of detroit. his dj skills are equally sought after, and though not one to tour relentlessly, his sets are unforgettable. on fabric 45 omar s effortlessly weaves his way through 16 tracks that will set the marker for quality underground house in 2009.