2. OMI
Omar “OMI” Pasley first caught our attention last year with his wholesome, ridiculously catchy pop-reggae tune “Cheerleader,” and its smart, story-driven video. And, without much hype, the suavely dressed singer has quickly built a following. Tunes like the suggestive “Standing on all Threes” have shown he’s more than a one-trick pony, and heavyweights like Ernest Ranglin and Sly Dunbar have given him their backing: each adds his respective touch to OMI’s latest single, “Fireworks.”