International recording artist Omari Banks teams up with cricket legend and entertainer Chris Gayle, also known as the Universeboss, for the ultimate feel-good reggae anthem of the summer: Living It Up, available now on all major platforms.

 

Blending sun-soaked Caribbean rhythms with personal stories of friendship, fun, and freedom, the single captures the vibrant essence of island life and the shared journey of two athletes-turned-musicians.

 

“Living It Up is inspired by the energy and party vibes that pulse through the Caribbean,” says Omari Banks. “It reflects some of my experiences as a young cricketer traveling the world, doing what I love, and simply having fun.”

 

Known for his signature soulful guitar and conscious roots reggae, Omari steps slightly outside the box for this upbeat release while staying true to his artistic authenticity.

 

The track was produced by Omari Banks and co-arranged by renowned musician Michael Fletcher. The lyrics were a true collaborative effort. Omari Banks wrote the hook and his verses, while Chris Gayle and producer Camar “Flava” contributed their own verses, bringing lyrical flair and personality. The single is executive produced by Ann and Gordon Woodward, whose vision helped bring the collaboration to life.

 

The connection between Banks and Gayle goes far beyond music. “Chris and I go way back, from youth cricket to the international stage, and the respect and bond we share made this an effortless collaboration,” Omari shares. “He’s charismatic, energetic, and always brings good vibes.”

 

Chris Gayle adds, “We’ve had a longstanding relationship in the sporting world, so it made it very easy to vibe musically. When I first heard the track, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. It reflects how I live, fun, engaging, and always in celebration of life.”

 

“Being an athlete at my level is a performance in itself,” Gayle explains. “The transition into music feels natural. Living It Up describes the fun side of me, celebrating life with good friends and spreading joy.”

 

With a music video in the works and additional content planned to support the single, Living It Up is positioned to be a standout soundtrack for summer playlists.

 

Living It Up is out now and streaming on all platforms https://onerpm.link/LivingItUp.

 

Whether you're at a party, on the beach, at a cricket game, or cruising through the city, this track is your call to celebrate life the Caribbean way.

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Born and raised on the beautiful island of Anguilla, in the British Caribbean, Omari Banks found his musical calling at the tender age of five when he first took the stage in Milan, Italy to sing alongside his father Bankie Banx.

This musical experience touched his heart, and a star was born. Omari went on to win multiple talent shows, but later as a teenager turned his attention to the sport of Cricket, where he excelled locally, regionally, and ultimately on the world stage as the first Anguillian to play Test Cricket for the West Indies in 2003, as well as being one of the three persons to be nominated for World Young Player of the Year by the prestigious Wisden Cricket Magazine.

Omari’s passion for music never waned and in 2010 Omari made the decision to return to his first love, finding his inspiration through an eclectic array of music genres including traditional Jamaican Reggae accentuated with Rock and Blues backbeats. His style of music has an adult contemporary fusion that blends seamlessly with Lovers Rock and RnB.

 

With a lifetime of experiences and life lessons Omari immersed himself in songwriting and perfecting his musicianship. He dedicated himself to his music and created his debut album, Move On recorded in Kingston Jamaica and Houston Texas which charted #4 on the top ten reggae albums of 2015 in the popular and prestigious German Riddim Magazine. His debut single and video Unafraid was the Number #1 Song of 2013, on Caribbean regional TV station Tempo. Omari toured Europe with the Grammy Winning group, Morgan Heritage, on their Grammy Winning Album Tour Strictly Roots. Omari has toured consistently doing both festivals and clubs in the US and the Caribbean including South by Southwest (SXSW 2016) and the St Kitts Music Festival (2019) and continues to tour the US since 2021.

 

To date Omari has collaborated on songs with Peetah Morgan and Duane Stephenson; and on his upcoming album Omari has a number of collaborations with international recording Artistes. With a simple musical mission to spread messages of love, consciousness and inspiration, his assimilation of styles gives a unique touch to his brand of music. Omari has to date released albums such as Move On, Move On Deluxe Edition, Sunlight and in 2025 will release his third studio album. 

 

“I want to use the gifts I’ve been blessed with to have a positive influence on people and touch lives with the stories and talk about what’s really going on.”

-         Omari Banks

 

Omari Banks Facts

• He is a former professional cricket player for West Indies.

• He is the son of the legendary reggae singer Bankie Banx.

• Omari took center stage in Anguilla at a concert shown to a reach of over 17 million people via Caribvision lifestyle channel which currently airs on Cablevision Systems Corporation, an American cable television company serving areas surrounding New York City and in over 22 Caribbean territories, Quebec and Ontario Canada.

• Omari had a hugely successful sold-out European tour alongside Grammy Award winners Morgan Heritage.

• Omari visited Canada for Toronto Fashion Week as an Anguilla ambassador.

• He released the album Move On and a hit single feat Peetah Morgan that charted top 10 worldwide.

• The Move On album was listed #4 on the Top Ten Reggae Albums of 2015 in the popular prestigious German Riddim Magazine.

• The video for his single No Point To Prove was on rotation on VH1.

• He recently released the single Me and You produced by multi-platinum, multi-Grammy nominee Jason “J Vibes” Farmer.

• He has performed at the renowned SXSW festival.

“He’s got a voice as calming as chamomile and charisma that bubbles like a champagne toast. He’s not just a dynamic performer, he writes and composes most of his own songs. Between his music and his magnetic mojo, one of Anguilla’s most beloved talents has the makings of an international superstar.”
– Vibe Magazine