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Friends is the sophomore EP released by American singer, songwriter Omar Apollo. It was independently released on April 10, 2019, preceded by the singles Trouble and Ashamed.

Background
On March 4, 2019 AWAL Recordings announced in a press release that Omar Apollo had joined their roster. This deal would serve to give him radio promotion, help him breach international markets and distribution of his music.

In an interview with DJBooth.net, Omar Apollo revealed that his upcoming EP would be more funk-oriented, with "space-y" sounds, including ballads, and having a more themed sound compared to his debut Stereo.

Singles and Music Videos
On January 30, 2019 Omar released Trouble across all music platforms. He announced that it would be serve as the lead single for his 2nd EP, the next body of work since his debut EP Stereo. The same day, Apollo also released a music video for the song which features his nephew alongside him, the video details Omar's decisions viewed through his nephew's eyes.

Ashamed was released as the second single on February 27, 2019. It is described as a mainly funk and R&B track which he produced with Blake Slatkin. The accompanying music and lyric video starred him recording a day out with his friends.

In the week anticipating the EP release, Omar Apollo released the title track Friends as a promotional single.

A music video for the disco inspired track So Good was released May 16, 2019. Apollo is seen performing in a retro-inspired set.

The final music video for the era was for the song Kickback which premiered on October 1, 2019. This video features Omar partying with friends on a yacht living a dream. At the end of the video he is seen being struck by lightning.

Tour
On March 9, 2019 Omar Apollo embarked on the Voyager Tour in support of the EP which spanned 34 dates across the United States and Canada. The tour included festival dates at SXSW.

Track listing
All credits adapted from Spotify.