Impressive Collective & BBE Music announce Brighter The Days – the 9th studio album by Omar – the world renowned UK soul star. This new album continues Omar’s long-standing collaboration with Impressive Collective’s Greg Boraman, which began in 2013 on Freestyle Records with the critically acclaimed The Man album and continued with Love In Beats and The Omar Anthology.
Omar Lyefook MBE, singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, solidifies his legendary status with his latest album, Brighter The Days. Over three decades, he has been a defining force in modern Black music, crafting a sound that seamlessly blends soul, funk, jazz, salsa, dub, and hip-hop, with roots in classical music. As he puts it, “Each album is an evolution, if you will. But I’d like to think this is my magnum opus.”
A dynamic collection, Brighter The Days builds upon Omar’s distinctive style with fresh inspiration. His warm, unmistakable voice—tinged with the richness of his Caribbean heritage—is complemented by lush arrangements. Organic drums, bass, brass, keys, and guitars meet the mechanical edge of samples and beats, creating a soundscape that is both timeless and innovative.

Side A : Intro / This Thing Called Life / Won’t Let You Down – Omar ft K.ZIA & The Swag / I’ve Been Waiting / Brighter The Days
Side B : There’s Much Love In The World / Lovey Dovey – Omar ft Eric Roberson & Raheem DeVaughn / Research – Omar ft Honey Larochelle / On My Own – Omar ft Paul Weller
Side C : Out of Sight (Interlude) – Omar with Don-e / Can We Go Out? / It’s Gonna Be Alright – Omar ft Scratch Professer / We Can Go Anywhere – Omar ft Giggs / Latin Salsa
Side D : Holding On To Life – Omar ft Ledisi / Much 2 Much / 1234 – Omar ft Jeru The Damaja / Love Is Like – Omar ft India Arie