Latin blood in the Melodifestivalen … he was born in Venezuela, Omar Rudberg developed his life and career in Sweden and we had the opportunity to interview him, this is what he told us …

ORLA: Who is Omar for the world of music and what is music for Omar?

OR: I’m a Venezuelan/Swedish Urban/Pop/Latin/R&B Entertainer! I love to make people go crazy, and do crazy shit on stage!
Music makes my emotions come out even more. If I’m happy, I listen to happy songs. If I’m sad I listen to sad songs. Sometimes when I need a little bit more confidence I listen to bads songs!

ORLA: Tell us the main emotions that define you as a musician and a person?

OR: I would say happiness. Love to feel good, love to dance and I always try my best to just live my life even tho it’s hard sometimes!

ORLA: We know you from the band FO&O, formerly known as The Fooo Conspiracy. What do you remember about this musical experience?

OR: Wow, a lot! We have done so many crazy and amazing things and I’m so grateful that I got to be a part of that.

ORLA: What was the best and what the worst of that experience?

OR: I think the best was when we were on tour. I’ll never forget all of our tours. And the worst of all I would say was a lot of the stuff that happened behind the camera. Super complicated and it’s a long story but you know… what band haven’t had beefs ? 😉

ORLA: The Melodifestivalen is not new for you, since with FO & O participated in 2017, how do you remember your time at the festival?

OR: It was sooooooo much fun! Me and the boys had a blast!! And I’m so happy that we got to perform 3 times and that we got to the final!!

ORLA: Has Eurovision always been a dream for you or the opportunity came casually?

OR: My dream is to blow up in Latin America and the US and after that obviously globally! I am doing Melodifestivalen for all of my Swedish fans and if they actually want me to represent Sweden in Eurovision then I’ll obviously do it and I would be so proud for that honor if it happens!

ORLA: The song that you will bringing this year is called “Om igen” and was composed by you among others as Robin Stjernberg (representative of Sweden in 2013), What story is behind it?

OR: My team TEN sent me the song super casual and I gave it a shot! I met Robin and we just started to work on the song. I couldn’t decide if I actually wanted to do “Mello” with the song cus the song is a bit out of my comfort zone if you compare with my earlier releases… but I decided to do it when I listened to the final version! I love it!

ORLA: What would it mean for you to participate in Eurovision?

OR: It would’ve been an honor, obviously!
Haven’t really thought about that there’s a chance that I get to be the lucky one!

ORLA: Has Robin Stjernberg give you some advice?

OR: : Yes!! Oh my gosh, he is an amazing singer and an amazing person and I feel like I just get better and better every time I get to work with him.

ORLA:  Tell us about your first thoughts / feelings at the time you were confirmed as an artist in the Melodifestivalen?

OR: “Fuck… there’s no way turning back now”
Haha, i actually said that! But obviously, I was nervous cus I rly wanna get the chance to perform at the finals, super happy at the same time ofc!

ORLA:  What have been your favorite Swedish representative in ESC?

OR: Today I would say Loreen! But back in the days I would’ve said Eric Saade. I was a HUGE fan when I was a little kid!

ORLA: You were born in Venezuela and at the age of six you started a new life in Sweden. Do you have any memories of Venezuela or does your family tell you about it?

OR: I actually remember everything!!! I have a random memories from the age of like 3 and up! I do not remember a lot from Sweden the first year when I got here tho… that’s weird!

ORLA:  Have you returned to the country that saw you born?

OR: Yes of course. Haven’t been back for about 6 years now I hope Venezuela gets better so I can visit my country again!

ORLA: Eurovision and the Melodifestivalen has a large number of admirers in Latin America, and it is inevitable to see in you an indirect representation of Latinos in these important festivals.

OR: Yes!! Love that. I’m really representing Latin Americans and the Caribbean in my song. It feels so special!

ORLA:  Finally, a message for our readers in Latin America and beyond

OR: Well, I hope y’all check my performance out and my song. I’m gonna shake a lot of hips and booty, y’all gonna love it 😉 Hope u guys like the song!! Love
Omar <3

Omar participated in the Melfest 2017 with FO&O