The Forumist

October, 2021

Forumist, titled "The Prince of Pop." This feature solidified his status as a fashion icon and rising star following the global success of Young Royals.

 

The Forumist Feature Details

  • The Editorial: Shot by photographer Svea Berlie, the spread featured Omar in avant-garde and high-fashion looks, moving away from his "boy-next-door" Young Royals persona.
  • Key Themes: In the accompanying interview, Omar discussed his dual identity as a singer and actor, his Venezuelan roots, and the transition from being in a boyband (FO&O) to becoming a solo artist.
  • Artistic Vision: He spoke about his desire to "break boundaries" and his ambition to take his music to an international level while remaining true to his authentic self.

 

Timeline of Other October 2021 Events

Omar was extremely active throughout this month, balancing his music career with new-found global fame:

  • Live Performance (Oct 2): He performed a solo set at West Pride in Gothenburg, showcasing hits like "Alla ba ouff" and "It Takes A Fool To Remain Sane".
  • Climate Activism (Oct 16): Omar joined Greta Thunberg for the Climate Live concert in Stockholm. He performed on the main stage and took over Vogue Scandinavia's social media to document the day.
  • Award Recognition: Around this time, buzz was building for the upcoming awards season, where he and Edvin Ryding would go on to win several accolades for their chemistry on screen.

At Full Stretch

Still only at the beginning of their careers, three Swedish musicians Omar Rudberg, Jireel and Greekazo have already achieved success. Now, released from the constraints of the past year, they are rushing once more toward their futures

Here we stand before three young Swedish musicians who in their own ways tell the story of climbing to unbelievable heights. Coming from three different backgrounds, dabbling in three different genres, Omar Rudberg, Jireel and Greekazo have all managed to reach fame and recognition at a very early age. Not one of these three modern day marvels has yet reached the age of 25 (Greekazo is 20 years old, Jireel is 21 and Omar 22) but have already been in the public eye for years. 

Jireel, the smooth hip-hop vocalist, whose flows over characteristically suave beats have landed him a Swedish Grammy (among other prizes), has been dubbed one of the most promising performers on the Scandinavian music scene today. Greekazo had countless international listeners trying to decipher his Swedish shocking bars about chocolate bars in his decadent anthem ‘FÖRSENT’ (‘Too late’) when the song was featured in the Netflix smash-hit series Snabba Cash. Omar has reached fans worldwide as a member of neo-boy band FO&O, f.k.a. The Fooo Conspiracy, and is now turning a new page with a solo project and a blossoming acting career that started with a part in another Netflix hit show, Young Royals. 

Omar Rudberg feels most at home on stage, which is where he longs to be after this past year of hopelessness. “I finally want to release a lot of music,” he says enthusiastically. “I want to revitalize myself as an artist, live on phat stages where I can feel the adrenaline again!”

Omar has not always been this certain about being the centre of attention, but in a way that feeling might have steered him to where he is today. “In school, I was an outsider,” Omar says. “I don’t know if I’m an outsider anymore, but I can still sometimes feel like one. It has impacted me in both a good and a bad way. The good thing about it is that I have focused on chasing my dreams.”

Since then, Omar has succeeded both in music – with FO&O and as a solo artist – and as an actor in teen drama Young Royals. He says he is “grateful for getting a leading part in a Netflix show that has become an international hit. It has affected my music through millions of fans beginning to follow me, being interested in who I am and what kind of music I make. Now, I have a lot of people waiting for new music from me. I wouldn’t have believed it if you told me that during the summer of 2020.” 

The second season of Young Royals premières in 2022, but right now Omar says, “I’m focusing on my music”.