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==Biography==
==Biography==
Campbell was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, by West Indian Parents from Jamaica. He lived in Brooklyn for eight years before moving to Laurelton, Queens, New York.
Campbell was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, by West Indian parents from Jamaica. He lived in Brooklyn for eight years before moving to Laurelton, Queens, New York.


He grew up listening to many types of music including [[reggae]], [[calypso music|calypso]], [[soca music|soca]], [[death metal]], 80's pop and [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]], but only started to take a serious interest in music when he was around 11 years old. He gravitated towards hip-hop, listening to "[[Golden Age Hip Hop|Golden Age]]" artists including [[Run–D.M.C.]], [[LL Cool J]], [[Big Daddy Kane]], [[Dana Dane]], [[Boogie Down Productions|BDP]], [[Eric B.]] and [[Rakim]], [[Pete Rock]] and [[CL Smooth]] and [[Gang Starr]], but the artists who influenced him the most sonically / production wise were artists in the [[Native Tongues Posse]], such as [[A Tribe Called Quest]], [[Jungle Brothers]], [[De La Soul]], and [[Black Sheep (group)|Black Sheep]].
He grew up listening to many types of music including [[reggae]], [[calypso music|calypso]], [[soca music|soca]], [[death metal]], 80's pop and [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]], but only started to take a serious interest in music when he was around 11 years old. He gravitated towards hip-hop, listening to "[[Golden Age Hip Hop|Golden Age]]" artists including [[Run–D.M.C.]], [[LL Cool J]], [[Big Daddy Kane]], [[Dana Dane]], [[Boogie Down Productions|BDP]], [[Eric B.]] and [[Rakim]], [[Pete Rock]] and [[CL Smooth]] and [[Gang Starr]], but the artists who influenced him the most sonically / production wise were artists in the [[Native Tongues Posse]], such as [[A Tribe Called Quest]], [[Jungle Brothers]], [[De La Soul]], and [[Black Sheep (group)|Black Sheep]].


Ohmega Watts' first release was “A Request”, a soulful and DJ-friendly solo 12" featuring his group Lightheaded and, former hip hop trio, [[The Procussions]]. “A Request” received praise from respected DJs, including Mr. Scruff, Gilles Peterson, Greyboy, and the Los Angeles–based Heavyweight Record Pool. Ohmega Watts' sound was compared to playfulness of Digital Underground and big drums and chopped samples the likes of Pete Rock.
Ohmega Watts' first release was “A Request”, a soulful and DJ-friendly solo 12" featuring his group Lightheaded and, former hip hop trio, [[The Procussions]]. “A Request” received praise from respected DJs, including Mr. Scruff, Gilles Peterson, Greyboy, and the Los Angeles–based Heavyweight Record Pool. Ohmega Watts' sound was compared to the playfulness of Digital Underground and big drums and chopped samples from the likes of Pete Rock.


A record deal with [[Ubiquity Records]] was signed shortly after this first release. Ohmega Watts' first solo album, "The Find", was released on Ubiquity in 2005.
A record deal with [[Ubiquity Records]] was signed shortly after this first release. Ohmega Watts' first solo album, "The Find", was released on Ubiquity in 2005.


Producing since 1997 and MCing since 1993 the Ohmega Watts resume includes tracks produced for Mars Ill on Ill Boogie, for Listener on Mush, plus he’s recorded as Lightheaded for Day By Day Ent, and as Return To Sender on the Piece of The Action compilation. Hailing from Flatbush, Brooklyn, brought up by Jamaican parents Campbell moved to Florida for college and then settled in Portland, Oregon. He is now part of a bustling Northwest independent scene that includes the Lifesavas, Boom Bap, Soul Plasma, DJ and MC, Libretto, Lightheaded and The Blacknotes.
Producing since 1997 and MCing since 1993, Ohmega Watts' resume includes tracks produced for Mars Ill on Ill Boogie, for Listener on Mush, plus he’s recorded as Lightheaded for Day By Day Ent, and as Return To Sender on the Piece of The Action compilation. Hailing from Flatbush, Brooklyn, brought up by Jamaican parents Campbell moved to Florida for college and then settled in Portland, Oregon. He is now part of a bustling Northwest independent scene that includes the Lifesavas, Boom Bap, Soul Plasma, DJ and MC, Libretto, Lightheaded and The Blacknotes.


He has produced for Beautiful Eulogy and also produced the entire Half Dead EP by Cataphant.
He has produced for Beautiful Eulogy and also produced the entire Half Dead EP by Cataphant.

Revision as of 12:05, 19 August 2024

Ohmega Watts
Birth nameMilton Campbell
OriginBrooklyn, United States
GenresHip hop
Years active2004 to present
LabelsUbiquity Records
Tres Records
Mellow Orange

Ohmega Watts, real name Milton Campbell,[1] is an American hip hop producer and vocalist from Brooklyn, New York. He releases music under the name Ohmega Watts and as a part of the Lightheaded crew.

Biography

Campbell was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, by West Indian parents from Jamaica. He lived in Brooklyn for eight years before moving to Laurelton, Queens, New York.

He grew up listening to many types of music including reggae, calypso, soca, death metal, 80's pop and hip-hop, but only started to take a serious interest in music when he was around 11 years old. He gravitated towards hip-hop, listening to "Golden Age" artists including Run–D.M.C., LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Dana Dane, BDP, Eric B. and Rakim, Pete Rock and CL Smooth and Gang Starr, but the artists who influenced him the most sonically / production wise were artists in the Native Tongues Posse, such as A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, De La Soul, and Black Sheep.

Ohmega Watts' first release was “A Request”, a soulful and DJ-friendly solo 12" featuring his group Lightheaded and, former hip hop trio, The Procussions. “A Request” received praise from respected DJs, including Mr. Scruff, Gilles Peterson, Greyboy, and the Los Angeles–based Heavyweight Record Pool. Ohmega Watts' sound was compared to the playfulness of Digital Underground and big drums and chopped samples from the likes of Pete Rock.

A record deal with Ubiquity Records was signed shortly after this first release. Ohmega Watts' first solo album, "The Find", was released on Ubiquity in 2005.

Producing since 1997 and MCing since 1993, Ohmega Watts' resume includes tracks produced for Mars Ill on Ill Boogie, for Listener on Mush, plus he’s recorded as Lightheaded for Day By Day Ent, and as Return To Sender on the Piece of The Action compilation. Hailing from Flatbush, Brooklyn, brought up by Jamaican parents Campbell moved to Florida for college and then settled in Portland, Oregon. He is now part of a bustling Northwest independent scene that includes the Lifesavas, Boom Bap, Soul Plasma, DJ and MC, Libretto, Lightheaded and The Blacknotes.

He has produced for Beautiful Eulogy and also produced the entire Half Dead EP by Cataphant.

Discography

LPs

References

  1. ^ "Ohmega Watts". IMPOSE Magazine. 2008-02-18. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
  2. ^ "Ohmega Watts :: The Find :: Ubiquity Records". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
  3. ^ "Ohmega Watts: Watts Happening". PopMatters. 2007-12-11. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
  4. ^ "Future Classic: Ohmega Watts "Pieces of a Dream"". Music Is My Sanctuary. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
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