In this edition of our Rapper in the Spotlight, we are talking about a recent discovery who has been in the industry for over ten years. Buckle up and get ready to unwrap O’Domar’s career!
Jeon Hwa-pyeong (aka. O’Domar) debuted under KongG Music in 2014 with the single album ‘Freedom Prime’. A year after his official debut, he released another single album, ‘I’m going home today’, this time under M.A.R.C.
Under this new agency, he released his first full-length album in 2016, ‘Journal From Chosen One’. This project features a fantastic mix of tracks rooted in old-school hip-hop, with smooth production and an effortless flow.
His EP ‘BoogiE MastA’ followed, featuring WUTAN, Jay Moon, and other artists. This project blends old-school hip-hop with an underground feel, making it a chill listen packed with vibey flows.
In 2018, O’Domar participated in the well-known rap survival show Show Me the Money 777, making it to the fourth round before being eliminated.
Following his appearance on the show, he returned in 2019 with the single album ‘ART POLIO’, released under OSAMARI KOREA. Its lead single, ‘Cheers and Peace’, featured Paloalto, and the project was followed by the single ‘Field Prologue’.
His second full-length album, ‘Field’, was also released in 2019 and featured artists such as The Quiett and Kim Oki. While maintaining the old-school hip-hop foundation of his previous work, this album expanded his sound through its production and varied arrangements, showcasing another side of his musical identity.
In 2021, he released the collaborative single ‘City Of OSA: Family Picture’ with Qwala, Frogman, and Walter. His next solo release was the single ‘PROPAGANDA’, which arrived in 2023.
That same year, he teamed up with DD! and pH-1 for the single ‘Second Single’, followed by ‘Doctrine’, featuring Yerin Baek.
His third full-length album, ‘Propaganda X’, brought together his previously released single and more tracks that continued to showcase the distinctive style he had developed throughout his discography.
After a break, O’Domar returned with his latest release, ‘2MC’, a collaborative project with 2MC and Skyminhyuk.
O’Domar has built a fantastic discography that deserves to be explored by many more hip-hop fans. With a sound rooted in old-school hip-hop and a style that has continued to evolve over the years, he is definitely an artist worth discovering. Dive into his music and keep an eye out for his upcoming releases and gigs!
