Omari Marsalis is a UK hip-hop artist known for his poetic lyricism and grounded storytelling that shares his life-long journey to self-mastery. Inspired by artists like JCole and Kofi Stone, Omari Marsalis has delivered soul-shaking performances at venues such as Metronome, Rock City and the Royal Theatre Birmingham. His music has been played on stations from BBC Radio to underground stations in New York City, and he has collaborated with artists such as Jah Digga and MOBO award-winning artist JayaHadADream.

Rooted in hip-hop but influenced by jazz, soul and alternative sounds, Omari Marsalis creates music that moves freely across genres while staying true to his distinct artistic identity. His lyrics capture the reality and rawness of inner-city living, while encouraging listeners to see beyond it by drawing attention to moments of beauty and resilience – like wildflowers forcing their way through cracks in the pavement.

Raised in a music community, Omari Marsalis grew up surrounded by legendary artists, with his dad being the producer of the group Out Da Ville. He gained early exposure to the process and culture of music-making and by the age of 3, he was already appearing on tracks and developing a natural connection to sound and rhythm long before fully understanding it.