Omar-S (real name Alexander Omar Smith[1]) is an electronic music producer from Detroit, Michigan, United States. Noted for his raw, stripped-back approach to both creating[2] and marketing[3] his music, Smith is associated with the genres of Detroit techno and house.[4] <br /> <br />He has self-released most of his music through his label FXHE Records Detroit,[5] and in 2009 alluded to the reason behind the decision, saying: "I don't have a good relationship with a lot of distributors. So why waste money?"[6] <br /> <br />Smith is noted for maintaining a low-key public profile despite having released critically acclaimed albums[7][8] and singles.[9] In 2009, as part of its house-centric mix series fabric, the London nightclub of the same name commissioned Smith to compile fabric 45, which he did using 16 of his own tracks.[10] <br /> <br />Smith originally funded the distribution and production of his music through his day job at a Detroit Ford motor factory, and was involved with street-racing,[11] something referenced in the artwork for his albums It Can Be Done But Only I Can Do It[12] and Thank You For Letting Me Be Myself.[13][14]
