OMC’s 1995 song that made the group a US one-hit wonder was “How Bizarre.”
The song was written and recorded by New Zealand musician Pauly Fuemana, who performed under the name OMC. Its relaxed blend of pop, hip-hop, reggae, and Latin-influenced rhythm helped it stand out from contemporary chart music. The title phrase is repeated prominently in the chorus, making it the song’s most recognizable lyric.
“How Bizarre” reached number one in several countries, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland. In the United States, it topped Billboard’s Mainstream Top 40 chart and became OMC’s only major US pop hit. The track was released internationally in 1995 and became one of New Zealand’s best-known musical exports.
A common mix-up is confusing OMC with the similarly named British group Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. They are unrelated acts. OMC’s name originally stood for Otara Millionaires Club, referring to the Auckland suburb of Ōtara.