1. OMC (Otara Millionaires Cl… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1. OMC (Otara Millionaires Club), a pop duo from New Zealand
2. OMC (One Man Crew), a trance musician from Israel
1)
The Otara Millionaires Club were formed in 1993 by Phil Fuemana after his earlier bands, "Houseparty" and "Fuemana". His younger brother Pauly joined soon after and they recorded two tracks for producer Alan Jansson's Urban Pacifica collection Proud.
After a falling out with his brother, Pauly Fuemana approached and Jansson and he suggested that Fuemana keep the initials as a name, and thereafter Fuemana and Jansson were, in effect, OMC. Whilst Fuemana fronted the project and took it around the world, the music was created by both of them. Fuemana was the frontman and played some of the original instrumentation. Jansson co-wrote all the tracks and arranged and produced the duo's albums. Sina Siapaia (stage name "Sina"or "Sister Sina") was the female backing vocalist on "How Bizarre" and other tracks on the debut album of the same title. [1]
How Bizarre (1995-1997)
Signed to Simon Grigg's huh! label, OMC released the single "How Bizarre" in New Zealand in late 1995. It was an immediate smash hit even without a video, reaching number one in early 1996 and staying there for three weeks. It sold over 35,000 copies (3½ times platinum certification), a figure not exceeded in New Zealand. That same year, "How Bizarre" went to number one in Australia for five weeks, sold over 150,000 singles, and was certified as a platinum single. Later in the year the single went to number 5 in the UK and number one in countries across Europe and much of the rest of the world. It was followed by their debut album, also entitled How Bizarre. Their third single "On the Run" reached #56 on the UK singles charts in 1997.
In 1997 and 1998, "How Bizarre" spent 36 weeks on Billboard's Hot 100 Airplay chart, peaking at # 4. The song never charted on the regular Hot 100 as it was not released as a commercially available single there. It also became BMI certified million airplay song two years in a row. The album went on to sell in excess of a million copies in the United States alone, as well as charting in many other countries such as Switzerland. Between 1995 and 2000, OMC are estimated to have sold between three and four million records worldwide, and "How Bizarre is the biggest selling record ever to be released by an act originating from and recorded in New Zealand.
Follow-up success (1997-2002)
How Bizarre was followed by the singles "Land of Plenty" which reached the top 5 in the New Zealand charts, "Right On" which achieved platinum-status in New Zealand and "Right On" which was a minor international hit in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. By 1998, Fuemana and Jansson had had a falling out over royalties, which ended up in court, but after a settlement, it was agreed Fuemana could continue to use the duo's acronym as a solo artist. [1]
In 2002, their song "How Bizarre" reached #71 on the 100 Greatest One-hit Wonders hosted by William Shatner.
Post-OMC (2010-present)
On January 31, 2010, Pauly Fuemana, aged 40, died after a short illness.[2] A week later, as a result, "How Bizarre" re-entered the New Zealand single charts and reached #40.
2) One Man Crew is Liran Ran, Born in 1983, Haifa Israel.
Back then, when he was 5, he started to play piano and the romance with the music began.
At the age of 10, Liran was already ripe to start composing, from sketch to sketch he passed many music styles but the style that attracted him the most was trance.
At the age of 12, he performed as clarinet player in "The representative wind instrument orchestra".
After couple of years he decided to leave the orchestra and focused on being an independent composer and performer.
At the age of 14 he produced "double click" in Infected Mushroom studio.
The track sold to "Hommega Productions" and released in the trance compilation "Israel's Psychedelic Trance vol. 5" that sold over then 20,000 copies and was a big success all over the world charts.
After a while, he made several tracks, among them you will find "hard drop", "land of fantasy" and "keep your mind" with cosma (R.I.P).
For a while, he abandoned the trance music In Purpose to focus in creating music for theater plays, independent singers, radio station, and for computer and TV games.
Between the ends of 2005 to the middle of 2006, he was a part of the trance crew "Double Impact".
Already from their first released they became to be a huge success and performed all over Israel later on also in Europe, Brazil and Japan.
In 2007 , he's back again to his independent path sweeping after him a tsunami of fans with his incredible live shows making his way to the top, some says that he's already there.
These days Liran is totally focused on producing his own trance album. Many peoples have been waiting for a long time to O.M.C's album, soon their's waiting will be worthwhile.
On The Run
OMC Lyrics
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I asked myself a hundred times and then I start to cry
It's up to my neck now I'm runnin' like a dog
I can't remember how it started, but it's 2 late 2 turn back the clock
I gotta keep on and on and on and on
Oh my hearts prayin' for a heart attack
I'm gonna collapse a but I better not
I'll never see the sunrise no more what the hell
I gotta keep on, fighting for my sanity and for family
And for my baby oh for my baby
Bullshit aside yea I knew how to play the game right
But this time I made a mistake and I'm gonna pay the price
I'd rather be payin' to the grim reaper, than the law keeper
I'm runnin' I'm runnin' I'm runnin' out of time
To late to waste time in haste, I fell to my knees to pray for your god
But your god wasn't there for me
So I prayed to myself for long life and stamina
I do believe I was startin' to lose my nerve and my mind
I heard a little voice screamin'
If you do the crime you will send for the time
If you do the crime you must render the time
If you do the crime you must render the time
Shit I won't bow down to that
A belly of a priest won't have its name on a slip no
I gotta keep on movin' & groovin', I gotta keep on movin' & groovin'
I gotta keep my mind clear 4 the devils and the demons I will not fear
The devils and demons I will not fear
I'm on the run, ten more minutes and I'm gone
I'm on the run, ten more minutes and I'm gone
I'm on the run, ten more minutes and I'm gone
I'm on the run, ten more minutes and I'm gone
I'm on the run, ten more minutes and I'm gone
I'm on the run, ten more minutes and I'm gone
I'm on the run, ten more minutes and I'm gone
I'm on the run, ten more minutes and I'm gone
The lyrics to OMC's song "On the Run" narrate the turmoil of a man who has made a grave mistake and is now running from the law. He repeatedly asks himself why he did it as the reality of his situation sinks in, and he runs for his life, hoping to evade the punishment that he believes is rightfully chasing him. The singer seems to have some regret for the choices he has made, but at this point, it's too late to undo them. As he runs, he prays for strength and stamina to keep going. The lyrics also reveal that the singer is thinking about his loved ones and how this situation is affecting them. He seems willing to do whatever it takes to protect them, even if it means risking his own life.
The tone of the song is urgent and despairing, with a sense of desperation pervading through its lyrics. It's a song about taking responsibility for one's actions and the consequences they bring. At the same time, it's also a song about survival and the lengths one will go to stay alive.
Line by Line Meaning
A-why did I do it? A-why did I do it?
I am full of regret and questioning my actions, asking myself why I made the choices that led me to this point.
I asked myself a hundred times and then I start to cry
My introspection has led me to tears as I struggle to come to terms with my actions.
It's up to my neck now I'm runnin' like a dog
The gravity of my situation has hit me and I am fleeing like a desperate animal.
I can't remember how it started, but it's 2 late 2 turn back the clock
While I can't remember how this all began, I know there's no going back now.
I gotta keep on and on and on and on
Despite the physical toll and the anxiety of being pursued, I must keep moving forward and pushing on.
Oh my hearts prayin' for a heart attack
I wish for an escape from the stress and danger of my situation, even if it means death.
I'm gonna collapse a but I better not
While I feel on the brink of exhaustion and collapse, I must pull through to avoid getting caught.
I'll get a few years for the things I've done
I know that I will face prison time for my crimes and must suffer the consequences.
I'll never see the sunrise no more what the hell
As a fugitive, I must avoid drawing attention and can no longer take part in simple joys such as watching the sunrise.
I gotta keep on, fighting for my sanity and for family
In addition to self-preservation, I am motivated by the need to protect my loved ones and maintain my mental health.
And for my baby oh for my baby
My child is a driving force behind my actions and decisions as I seek to keep them safe and cared for.
Bullshit aside yea I knew how to play the game right
I understand the workings of the system and how to navigate it, but even that knowledge couldn't prevent my current situation.
But this time I made a mistake and I'm gonna pay the price
Despite my past successes, I am now facing the consequences of my mistake and must accept the punishment.
I'd rather be payin' to the grim reaper, than the law keeper
I would prefer to face death than spend my life as a prisoner, subject to the rule of the law.
To late to waste time in haste, I fell to my knees to pray for your god
In my hurried state, I seek divine intervention to help me escape and avoid capture by any means necessary.
But your god wasn't there for me
Despite my prayers, I feel abandoned and helpless in my predicament.
So I prayed to myself for long life and stamina
In lieu of divine intervention, I pray for personal strength and endurance to survive and evade capture.
I do believe I was startin' to lose my nerve and my mind
As my situation becomes increasingly dire, I am struggling to remain calm and rational.
I heard a little voice screamin'
I am consumed by my thoughts and emotions, hearing imaginary or internal voices.
If you do the crime you will send for the time
The age-old adage of 'if you do the crime, you do the time' rings true for me as a criminal on the run.
If you do the crime you must render the time
No matter how much I try to evade it, the punishment for my actions is inevitable and must be served.
Shit I won't bow down to that
Despite the overwhelming odds and consequences, I refuse to surrender and submit to the law.
A belly of a priest won't have its name on a slip no
I reject the idea of having to confess my sins and face judgment from someone I don't trust, like a religious leader.
I gotta keep on movin' & groovin', I gotta keep on movin' & groovin'
To avoid capture, I must keep moving and evade detection by constantly changing my location and appearance.
I gotta keep my mind clear 4 the devils and the demons I will not fear
I must remain focused and vigilant, preparing for potential obstacles and dangers that come with being a fugitive.
The devils and demons I will not fear
I am determined to face and overcome any obstacles or adversaries, even those that may seem insurmountable.
I'm on the run, ten more minutes and I'm gone
My time is limited and I must make the most of the remaining moments before I must flee again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN LEO JANSSON, PAUL FUEMANA
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