I try to stay focused.

I think everybody wants someone who understands them and is able to compromise and meet them halfway. I mean, it goes both ways, you…

— OMI

A lot of people have come with 100 songs and never had the impact that I have with one, and I'm well aware of that.

— OMI

My stage name is actually my nickname given to me by my dad when I was a baby.

— OMI

Fan reactions are crazy sometimes.

— OMI

The quality of a timeless song is that it's catchy, meaningful and relatable.

— OMI

I'm really looking forward to working with Meghan Trainor because that's in the pipeline, and I'm eager for it to really happen.

— OMI

I've never hidden the fact that I'm Jamaican; I will never disown my roots or influences.

— OMI

I have an appreciation for everywhere I've been so far.

— OMI

Fame is a distraction sometimes. You know, it's a distraction if you let it. So it's very important to stay focused, stay very connected…

— OMI

I am not a dancehall artist, and I am not a reggae artist.

— OMI

The thing about metaphors is that, if you give them away, you give away the mystery.

— OMI

It's not every day you get to do what you love and have a major story behind it.

— OMI

My father had a passion for love. It's mostly what he talked about in his songs, and I still have his old records today.

— OMI

My mom has been my support system from day one. Admiring the type of person she is gives me a sense of what to…

— OMI

I'm not looking for a 'yes' woman, but a strong person who knows when to be objective and when not to be.

— OMI