1. Cheerleader
OMI

2. The song What song have you chosen?: Cheerleader
Who is the artist?: Omi
What album is the song released on?: Me4U
What recording company produced this song?: Ultra
What year was it released/published?: 2014

3. About Omi Growing up he loved listening to hip-hop
His passion of music came from his father that passed away when he was only 9 years old.
He was influenced by many people; Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, John Legend, and Tanya Stephens
He started in the music industry in 2009, and his first hit single “Cheerleader” took 5 years to make an actual song.
His songs are now Urban pop, and he likes to include “beachy” and “summertime” vibes
He currently lives in Kingston, Jamaica and he is from Clarendon, Jamaica

4. What is Cheerleader about?
The singer has a girlfriend, soon to be fiance
In the song he says cheerleader referring to his girlfriend
the “cheerleader” is who supports the singer and motivates him to do better at the things he does

5. What messages is in Cheerleader? What themes are being discussed?
people trying to break his relationship up
the thought of missing his girlfriend is what keeps them together
the “cheerleader” motivates him to do better, and she is always supporting him
Themes:
being loyal will earn you longer love
not being tempted to do something can be the best at times

6. What audience is this song for?
Musically:
Teenagers
Kids
Adults
Lyrically:
Cheerleaders
Teenagers
Girls
This song has a reggae beat and a beachy vibe. Most people enjoy the song, because it has a different beat than most pop songs. Although, the lyrics may only make sense to teenagers or adults, not so much younger kids.

7. Simile- “She walks like a model”
The purpose is to show that the “cheerleader” has confidence
The effect it has on the song is how the singer sees the “cheerleader
It also has an effect on how he is attracted to her, even when she walks

8. Metaphor- "I'm empty when you’re gone"
The purpose of this line in the song is to show how the singer feels when the “cheerleader” is gone
It effects the song by saying how when the “cheerleader” is not around the singer does not think about anyone besides her, and how he misses the “cheerleader”

9. Simile-”Cheerleader…Like a genie in a bottle”
The purpose of this line in the song is to show that the singer is getting his wish of dating the "cheerleader"
The effect it has is on the song is showing how grateful the singer is to get a chance with the “cheerleader”

10. Metaphor- "'Cause I'm the wizard of love"
In the song the purpose of this line is to show how he is magic with girls
The effect of this line is showing how smooth the singer is with the "cheerleader"

11. Alliteration- “‘Cause she stays strong”
The purpose of this line is to tell the listeners that the “cheerleader” stays strong and she does not become weak.
It also, shows that she motivates him to be a stronger person.
The effect this has on the song is that it explains how in the singer’s mind the “cheerleader” has a good attitude.

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13. Citing the song
Dunbar, S. (2014). Cheerleader [Recorded by Omi]. Me4U/ [Me4u]
New York City, N.Y.: Ultra Records