January 2025

In January 2025, Omar Rudberg kicked off a landmark year by releasing a significant new single and preparing for his first major headlining tour across Europe.

 

Music: "I'm Not A Boy"

On January 31, 2025, Omar released his first single of the year, "I'm Not A Boy".

  • Themes: The track explores profound themes of identity, self-expression, and the freedom to exist beyond societal labels and expectations.
  • Collaborators: It was written alongside Sophia Somajo (known for her work with Robyn and Zara Larsson) and produced by Elias Kapari.
  • Message: Omar described the song as a personal anthem about feeling "completely free" to be himself without apology.

 

Preparation for the "Every Night Fantasy" Tour

Throughout January, Omar was in final preparations for his Every Night Fantasy Tour, which officially began just after the month ended on February 2, 2025, in the UK.

  • Tour Success: By the end of January, the tour was nearly sold out, with over 17,000 tickets already purchased for the 18–19 scheduled European dates.
  • Social Media: He used his platforms, particularly Instagram and TikTok, to build hype for both the tour and the new single, sharing countdowns and visualizers.