Bio

This page is dedicted to the memory of Omar Phillips, who recently passed away in January of 2019.  We were honored to work with him and he will be missed by us all.

Omar Phillips’ approach to drumming is all about groove and pocket. Recording for artists like Outkast, Arrested Development, Big Boi, Donnel Jones, Usher and Mary J. Blige, Omar builds the groove with a strong foundation and rock-solid time. This attribute keeps him in constant work with top producers like Tricky Stewart, an upcoming Outkast album and a project called 7th Octave, featuring members of Public Enemy.

THE BACKSTORY

BORN IN:
Atlanta, GA

LIVES IN:
Atlanta, GA

DRUMMING SINCE:
5

CURRENT BAND/PROJECT:
Big Boi, Outkast, New Edition

THE INSIDE SCOOP

FAVORITE ALBUM YOU PLAYED ON: 
Outkast, Aquemini and SpeakerBox/The Love Below

FAVORITE ALBUM YOU DIDN’T PLAY ON: 
Prince, Diamonds and Pearls

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: 
Running into Michael Jackson at The Record Plant and meeting Max Roach.

THE GON BOPS SKINNY

FAVORITE GON BOPS INSTRUMENT: 
ALLLLL of 'em, especially California Series Congas.

GON BOPS SET-UP: 
California Series Congas, Bongos and all hand percussion instruments

Website
www.youtube.com/omarphillipsdrums