Omar Coleman - Born & Raised (2015)

The music of Omar Coleman, like Chicago itself, contains multitudes. Rooted in the blues, spiked with R&B urgency, and resonant with deep-soul passion, it both moves the heart and galvanizes the feet - 'grown folks' music,' as they say, but full of the enthusiasm, fire, and dedication of a young man making his mark on the world. The stories his songs tell are drawn from real life, rich with affirming humanity. Fourteen original songs, most either written or co-written by Omar, include 'I Was A Fool' and 'Wishing Well' with guest Mile Wheeler, 'Man Like Me' and 'You've Got A Hold On Me' with guest Toronzo Cannon, 'Tell Me What You Want' and 'Slow Down Baby' with guest Dave Herrero.