Omar S – Something Real [FXHE-AOS891]

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 hipodromealex smith, desire, detroit house, fxhe records, house, omar sLeave a comment

Omar S, the FXHE label boss, wastes no time in dropping heat this New Year as he once again hooks up with vocalist Desire for this latest house gem. Up first is ‘Something Real’, in the classic Omar S mould of laying down a deep, heartfelt drum line and then topping it with a mad emotive vocal hook that is filled with r&b goodness and joined by the most subtle cosmic chord motifs. ‘Hard Leaf Rag’ follows next, so raw it will make your ears tickle with its busted drums and serrated stabs. Then flip it over for ‘Conant Leaf Rag’, which pairs warbling synth sounds with dusty hi-hats and tight kicks for a nice, full mind and body workout.

Omar S – O Maarr [AOS893]

November 4, 2024November 18, 2024 hipodromealex smith, detroit house, fxhe records, house, omar sLeave a comment

Detroit house maverick and FXHE boss man Omar S is back with a new EP named seemingly in honour of himself. And why not? Few house producers can touch him even 20-plus years into his career. The title cut ‘O Maarr’ is dry, paired back but immediately catchy with a loved-up vocal loop and knackered kicks that bump along nicely. The second track ‘Glass’ is for lovers of lo-fi sounds of the sort that this man has made his signature. Searching synths circle the dusty analogue drums and coarse claps add some raw texture. ‘Bug Off’ is another archetypal Omar S cut – pensive chords that are whimsical and inwardly reflective over chunky beats and bass with brighter chords bursting out of the mix to bring a hint of optimism.

Omar S – All The Little Hands Around [AOS-1105]

April 25, 2024November 18, 2024 hipodromealex smith, detroit house, fxhe records, house, omar sLeave a comment

Omar S’ first outing of 2024 on his own FXHE opens up with ‘Life Force’ which pairs Smith’s unique drum sounds – brushed metal, scruffy, raw – with his super sweet synths that always bring the warmth and soul. ‘All The Little Hand’s Around’ is another metallic sound tech house cut with celebratory chord loops up top and well-treated samples, then ‘Evil J’ shuts down with rasping basslines and glistening 80s keys. Another fine 12″ from the Detroit don.

Omar S – Record Packer Soundtrack Part Two [AOS-2021]

December 21, 2020November 18, 2024 hipodromealex smith, andre foxxe, detroit house, fxhe records, ian fink, omar s, rick wilhiteLeave a comment

OMAR S - Record Packer Part 2 (Soundtrack)

Tracks from the mobile video game “Record Packer” scored by Omar S and released alongside his new Detroit based virtual and physical exhibition “Conant Gardens Party Store”.

Omar-S – Desert Eagle [AOS902]

June 16, 2016November 4, 2024 hipodromealex smith, detroit house, fxhe records, omar sLeave a comment

New Omar-S 12″ on his own FXHE Records. Side A, “Desert Eagle” is the type of melodic track that just makes you feel good, with floaty keys over a consistent bass line to keep the feet moving. On the flip is, “Cry Me A River” – a simple yet effective house track that relies on 909 drums, a dusty vocal sample, and strings to put you over the edge.

Omar-S – The Best [AOS4000]

April 12, 2016August 23, 2022 hipodromealbum, alex smith, amp fiddler, big strick, detroit house, divinity, fxhe records, john f.m., kyle hall, norm talley, o b ignitt, omar s, tom buggsLeave a comment

The Best Omar S, newest album simply reflects the singer, songwriter/producer’s brilliant career- always vogue, forever moving forward, yet transcending trend to find its place among the classics. The 11 selections gracing album, produced by Omar S is just what you never expect from a modern entertainment legend.

ASSS – 100 EP [DTLSND006]

December 2, 2015October 22, 2020 hipodromealex smith, asss, details sound, industrial, sean sumler, technoLeave a comment

At first sight, ‘100 EP’ is the most abrasive techno output of Portland duo ASSS. Alex Smith and Sean Sumler have crafted an excellent four-track assault of propulsive drum sounds filled with industrial textures. Across the frequencies of ‘101’ to ‘104’, dense dynamics and unpredictable manipulation of modules reflect their own spontaneous, improvisational style into a new highly destructive release.

O.B. Ignitt & Omar-S – The 90s Evolution Of What it Was [OBONIT003]

June 20, 2015November 4, 2024 hipodromealex smith, deep house, detroit house, o b ignitt, obonit records, omar harper, omar sLeave a comment

Some three years on from their last collaborative outing – the Wayne County Hill Cops (Part 2) 12″ on FXHE – Detroit producers O.B Ignitt and Omar-S join forces for another trip into Motor City deep house territory. They wisely explore different moods and approaches throughout, starting with the fluid, dreamy hypnotism of “Seem Like You’re All Ready” – an exercise in luscious loops and dusty drum machine grooves. There’s a lovely early ’90s bounce to the evocative synth bass, classic riffs and cut-up vocal snippets of “Follow Me”, while closer “Hold The Line” owes much of its’ instinctive power to a deliciously rubbery acid bassline and vintage US garage drums.

Asss – Taxi Helms [HAR003]

August 29, 2014December 1, 2015 hipodromealex smith, asss, electro, haunted air records, industrial, sean sumler, technoLeave a comment

Asss is back on Haunted Air…. one for the dark techno/ modular synth heads!

Omar S – Annoying Mumbling Alkaholik [AOS000]

August 25, 2014November 4, 2024 hipodromealex smith, detroit house, fxhe records, omar sLeave a comment

Omar S returns to the wax 12” after a slew of heavy-hitting double packs. 3 tracks, raw yet smooth like an uncooked sausage.

Omar S – FXHE 10 Year Compilation Mix Part 2 [AOS2004]

June 6, 2014November 4, 2024 hipodromealex smith, compilation, detroit, fxhe records, house, mix cd, omar s, technoLeave a comment

16 wax nailers from the FXHE back catalogue, deftly mixed by none other than Omar S himself.

Omar-S – Romancing The Stone [AOS1975]

April 17, 2014November 4, 2024 hipodromealex smith, detroit, fxhe records, house, omar s, technoLeave a comment

Alex Omar Smith drops another bomb via his always-solid FXHE label. True Detroit Techno, blazing House jams and prickly acid cuts, as always in the inimitable Omar S mould.

Asss – Halt Sex Mi [HAR001]

March 17, 2014December 1, 2015 hipodromealex smith, asss, electro, haunted air records, industrial, sean sumler, technoLeave a comment

Haunted Air haul ASSS in for their first release… heavy mix of techno & wave.

Omar S – FXHE 10 Year Compilation Mix Part 1 [AOS2004]

February 26, 2014November 4, 2024 hipodromealex smith, compilation, detroit, fxhe records, house, mix cd, omar s, technoLeave a comment

It’s been ten years since outspoken Detroit house legend Omar-S launched his FXHE label, which is no mean feat for a DIY label. To celebrate the fact, he’s decided to put together the first in a series of mix CDs highlight the much-loved imprints vast discography. Entitled simply 1, the 74 minute vinyl only set takes an entertaining saunter through the label’s bulging back catalogue, showcasing a range of well-known cuts (“Here’s Your Trance, Now Dance” etc) and what the producer calls “some shit [fans] might have slept on”. Predictably, it makes for a sumptuous and suitably groovy blend, moving between bespoke soulful house (Omar-S’s much-loved “Sex”), deep Detroit futurism (Omar-S and O B Ignitt’s “Wayne County Hill Cops Part 2”), dreamy jack tracks (Jason Fine’s “Jack Yo Bodda”) and tactile tech-house (Fit and Gunnar Wendel’s “Enter the Fog”).

Omar S – Nelson County [AOS123]

November 16, 2013November 15, 2013 hipodromealex smith, detroit, don q, fxhe records, house, omar sLeave a comment

Detroits finest is back with some ultra cool tracks… title track grabs back to the classic unpolished house sound, where the other two tracks sound rawer as if Unit Moebius was jamming with Omar S in the Dystopia basement! Jacking drum machine driven cuts.

Omar-S – XLR8R Podcast 294

May 14, 2013November 4, 2024 hipodromealex smith, detroit, disco, house, omar s, podcast, xlr8rLeave a comment

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Omar-S @ Boiler Room (London) 05.03.2013

March 16, 2013April 15, 2014 hipodromeacid house, alex smith, boiler room tv, chicago house, omar sLeave a comment

Omar-S – Thank You For Letting Me Be Myself [AOS7000CD]

March 15, 2013March 14, 2013 hipodromealbum, alex smith, detroit house, fxhe records, house, omar s, technoLeave a comment

Alex Smith aka Omar-S with his new album on FXHE. The fourteen tracks on this disc demonstrate Smith’s studio prowess and his dynamic range as a producer – from uplifting house to raw techno beats and acid.

Omar-S – Triangulum Australe (Say It in Space) [AOS7501]

November 8, 2012August 30, 2024 hipodromealex smith, detroit, fxhe records, house, omar sLeave a comment

New 2 track 12” by Omar S. The pulsating acid injected Triangulum Australe (Say It in Space) on the a-side and cool chord driven house track Mayall II on the b-side. Real talk (from space) from Omar S. Two quality tracks from the upcoming Omar-S album.

Omar-S and L’Renee – S.E.X. (The Remixes) [FXHEPUS]

April 16, 2012August 30, 2024 hipodromealex smith, conant gardens posse, detroit, fenkell ave, fxhe records, house, l'renee, omar sLeave a comment

New one from Omar S, featuring vocals from L’Renee. Three different mixes of a great tune- one naughty house track, one 80s influenced synth mix, and one mix that sounds like a sexy transmission from outer space.