Omari Hardwick has always fancied himself as an artist first. As encompassing and lofty as the word may be, the 43-year-old has experienced much of his success as an actor starring in several high-profile roles, but most notably as James St. Patrick/Ghost on the STARZ hit drama Power.
Titled “Bloodshed,” Hardwick teamed up with singer-songwriter Josiah Bell to release a somber recording about some of the most horrific acts domestically and abroad. While Hardwick doesn’t rap, there is a rhythm he maintains with his passionate delivery.
Omari admits he cried at the end of the recording, got some weight off his chest, and helped him to mourn great loss he’s experienced.
This isn’t Hardwick’s first dance with music. In 2002, he released a 16-track album appropriately titled Return of the Poet, which didn’t merit a lot of attention. Now, 15 years later, Hardwick is trying his hand at it again and hopefully to bigger fanfare. Later this year, the Georgia native plans to release his sophomore effort Later Decatur, in homage to a man never saying goodbye to his home, but eagerly looking forward to his future.
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