Omar Apollo has returned with a new single and music video directed by rubberband, “Ice Slippin.” The song arrives with news of a forthcoming EP, Live for Me, which has just been announced for release on October 6th via Warner Records. Later this fall, Omar will return to the stage where he will be co-headlining Madison Square Garden with Daniel Caesar following his nationally broadcasted performance at the Hispanic Heritage Awards on September 7th.

Earlier this week, Omar teased fans with the location of three ice sculptures in London, Los Angeles, and New York and later took to Instagram to reveal the official artwork from his upcoming EP. The cover art is a portrait of Omar by Doron Langberg, a celebrated figurative painter who engages with new dialogues around queer sensuality and sexuality. His work is known for its distinctive psychological register which – both in its subject matter and execution – hinges on a sense of intimacy and celebrates the physicality of touch.

“Ice Slippin” sees Omar building on his songwriting skills following the release of his debut album, IVORY, last April. This latest offering from the artist was co-produced by Omar and Teo Halm (ROSALÍA, Beyoncé, SZA, Lil Yachty). Speaking on the latest track, Omar shares,”‘Ice Slippin’ is about reliving the thoughts I had passing through my mind the winter I came out to my family. Receiving cold judgment as opposed to the acceptance I felt I deserved. This song is a reflection and reaction of all the emotions I had to face before and after I decided to leave the icy streets of Indiana.”

Omar Apollo 2023 tour dates

9/23 – Las Vegas, NV @ Life is Beautiful Festival
10/17 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden*

* = co-headlining with Daniel Caesar

Pre-order Live For Me by Omar Apollo HERE