Omar Apollo, Dispose of Me | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Omar Apollo brings ample authenticity on “Dispose of Me,” the second single from his sophomore LP.

“And I don’t see you anymore, but the words you left me are always in my ears / Always in my tears.” Those pesky matters of the heart have affected our dear, gifted, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, Omar Apollo.  “Dispose of Me” is the second single from his deeply personal, sophomore album, God Said No (arrives June 28, 2024). It was written by Apollo, Billy Walsh, Oscar Santander, and Blake Slatkin. It was produced by Santander, Slatkin, and Teo Halm. Like most Omar Apollo songs, “Dispose of Me” is giving sheer musical excellence.

The production of “Dispose of Me” is subtle and tastefully executed. Furthermore, the accompanying instrumental is smooth and soulful. The guitars stand out, sounding awesome without being overt or forcing things.  The backdrop is the perfect fuel for Omar Apollo who shines with his gorgeous, nuanced vocals from the beginning. He’s authentic and honest in his performance. Thematically, he recalls a past love: “You’re a gentleness my body just won’t forget / You’re a handprint on my heart I just can’t possess.” Aww. He doesn’t want to let it go, commandingly singing in the second verse, “Can we try again? / You know we had potential.” The section to beat is the chorus which features a tuneful melody and memorable lyrics:

“It doesn’t matter if it’s twenty-five years, twenty-five months

It doesn’t matter if it’s twenty-five days, it was real love

We got too much history

So, don’t just dispose of me…”

Notably, Apollo’s falsetto during the chorus only ups the ante of this fabulous song.  “Dispose of Me” marks “another one,” aka, another hit, from the handsome, talented singer/songwriter.

Omar Apollo  // God Said No // Warner // 6.28.24

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