Boston artist Ommni is carving out his own lane in the city’s hip-hop scene, blending production, engineering, and performance into a fully self-sustained career. In a recent sit-down with Museum TV host Noble—winner of the 2024 Boston Music Award for Music Journalist of the Year—Ommni opened up about his artistic evolution, the power of in-person connections, and how The Testing Lab is helping shape the future of local talent.
A graduate of Boston Latin Academy’s Class of 2012, Ommni traces his musical roots back to his father’s love for KRS-One and his own early experiences in band class. While he once struggled with stage fright, he credits The Testing Lab—a bi-weekly event hosted by Noble where artists debut their music before a live audience—with helping him develop as a performer.
Now a self-taught producer, engineer, and artist, Ommni controls every aspect of his creative process. His brand revolves around themes of self-awareness, meditation, and spiritual philosophy, drawing inspiration from the hermetic principle “As Above, So Below.” Even his name, Ommni, is rooted in meditation, referencing the sacred sound “Om.”
While many independent artists focus solely on streaming and social media, Ommni stresses the importance of “getting your face seen.” In addition to performing, he funds his career through multiple creative avenues, including selling beats, engineering studio sessions, and DJing events.
In March 2025, he plans to drop two projects: a beat tape and a collection of songs tested at The Testing Lab. “It’s not just about putting music out—it’s about connecting with people in real time,” he explained.
With Boston’s hip-hop culture on the rise, Ommni sees platforms like The Testing Lab as vital spaces for independent artists. He encourages participants to show up prepared and take the feedback seriously. Noble, who founded Museum TV in 2014, has spent a decade documenting Boston’s cultural landscape, and The Testing Lab is a natural extension of that work.
Beyond his role as a journalist and event curator, Noble is also a businessman, running an embroidery and car window tinting business. His dedication to uplifting local talent continues to shape conversations around Boston’s evolving music scene.
Ommni also spoke about the role of meditation in his artistic journey, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness in maintaining balance. He recommended Planet Mindfulness, an organization offering meditation workshops, and highlighted an upcoming event on January 25th in Randolph, Massachusetts.
“We feel everything as artists—our senses are constantly being pulled in different directions. Meditation helps us stay centered,” he shared.
Fans can find Ommni’s music on YouTube under Omni Music Channel, featuring tracks like Vampires and Slept on Me. He also gave a shoutout to Misery Adonis’ Not God’s Favorite, a project he’s supporting.
As he continues to push forward with new music and live performances, Ommni’s journey reflects a broader movement of independent artists redefining success in Boston’s hip-hop scene.
