Genesis (Domo Genesis album)

Genesis
Studio album by Domo Genesis
Released March 25, 2016
Recorded 2011–16
Genre Hip hop
Length 42:40
Label
Producer
Domo Genesis chronology
Under the Influence 2
(2014)		 Genesis
(2016)		 Under the Influence 3
(2017)
Singles from Genesis
  1. "Dapper"
    Released: March 10, 2016
  2. "Go (Gas)"
    Released: March 17, 2016

Genesis is the debut studio album by American hip hop recording artist Domo Genesis. It was released on March 25, 2016, by Odd Future Records and Columbia Records.[1] The album contains features from Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Tyler, The Creator, Anderson Paak, Tay Walker, Dash, King Chip, Mac Miller, and JMSN, among others.

Genesis received generally positive reviews from critics. The album debuted at number 110 on the Billboard 200. It was supported by two singles; "Dapper" and "Go (Gas)".

Background

On November 13, 2013, Domo stated in an MellowHigh interview with Hodgy Beats and Left Brain that he is working on his debut studio album.[2] On April 3, 2014, Domo stated that he plans to release his debut studio album before 2015.[3] He ultimately did not release the album before 2015 without an explanation. On February 17, 2016, Domo tweeted that he has finished his debut studio album and it is turned in for mixing.[4]

Release and promotion

On March 10, 2016, the pre-order, track listing and release date were revealed.[5] On July 19, 2016, Domo performed "Dapper" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with Anderson Paak.[6]

Singles

On March 10, 2016, the lead single "Dapper" featuring Anderson Paak was released. It was produced by Garcia Bros.[7] The music video for "Dapper" was released on March 24, 2016 on the official Odd Future YouTube channel.[8] It currently has 2.3 million views, as of October 2016.

On March 17, 2016, the second and final single "Go (Gas)" featuring Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, and Tyler, The Creator was released.[9] It was produced by Tyler, The Creator.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic70/100[10]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[11]
Exclaim!6/10[12]
HipHopDX4/5[13]
Pitchfork7.2/10[14]
Pretty Much AmazingC+[15]

Genesis received generally positive reviews for critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 70, based on 6 reviews.[10] David Jeffries of AllMusic said, "Domo Genesis still talks about weed and weirdness, and sometimes with a star-studded guest list, as the killer "Go (Gas)" features Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, and Tyler, The Creator. Mac Miller figures into the great "Coming Back", but the bits about Domo's family, his autistic brother, and his own search for self make this a meatier album then expected."[11] Keith Nelson Jr. of HipHopDX said, "It's the subtle sequencing--deliberate to show his progression--that elevates the project from merely a delinquent to being the tale of a reformed man."[13] Sheldon Pearce of Pitchfork said, "Somethings the hooks on Genesis get wonky, there are portions of the record that feel unfinished (like the second half of "Wanderer"), and every now and then Domo will sneak in a groaner. But for the most part, Genesis is a revelation."[14] Ebyan Abdigir of Exclaim! said, "Domo's Genesis is a step in the right direction, but he's walking to his destination, and not anywhere near where he needs to be just yet."[12] Brian Tabb of Pretty Much Amazing said, "The sparks of great art are there, but the brain behind the creation lays dormant. Time will tell where Domo goes, and honestly Genesis isn't a bad beginning."[15]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Awkward Groove"  
Mike & Keys 2:33
2. "One Below"  
 6:36
3. "Wanderer" (featuring Tay Walker)
Cam O'bi 2:54
4. "Questions" (featuring Dash and Kendra Foster)
MaffYuu 5:03
5. "My Own" (featuring JMSN)
Christian Rich 2:37
6. "Go (Gas)" (featuring Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, and Tyler, The Creator)
Tyler, The Creator 3:43
7. "Coming Back" (featuring Mac Miller)
SAP 2:41
8. "Faded in the Moment" (featuring Cam O'bi)
  • Cole
  • Osteen
Cam O'bi 3:29
9. "Dapper" (featuring Anderson Paak)
Garcia Bros. 3:13
10. "Brotha"  
 2:52
11. "All Night" (featuring King Chip)
 4:16
12. "Lost and Found"  
Steely Wonderbread 2:33
Total length:
 42:40

Notes

Sample credits

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[16] 110
US Top Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[17] 1
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[18] 14

References

  1. ↑ "Domo Genesis – Genesis". Amazon.com. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  2. ↑ Williams, Richard. "MellowHigh Opens Up About Their Album, Having Kids & More | Video –". stupidDOPE. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
  3. ↑ Jay Balfour (3 April 2014). "Domo Genesis On Odd Future: "It's Time To Step Up For Myself"". HipHopDX. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  4. ↑ "Domo Genesis Announces Debut Album". XXL. 2016-03-18. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
  5. ↑ Hernandez, Victoria (2016-03-11). "Domo Genesis Announces "Genesis" Album Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
  6. ↑ Schwartz, Danny (July 20, 2016). "Domo Genesis & Anderson .Paak Perform "Dapper" On Kimmel [New Video]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Domo Genesis Is Finally Ready to Be Himself on "Dapper" With Anderson .Paak". XXL. 2016-03-18. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
  8. ↑ "Domo Genesis – DAPPER feat. Anderson .Paak". YouTube. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  9. ↑ Matthew Strauss (2016-03-18). "Domo Genesis, Tyler, the Creator, Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J Team Up for "Go (Gas)"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
  10. 1 2 "Reviews for Genesis by Domo Genesis". Metacritic. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  11. 1 2 David Jeffries. "Genesis – Domo Genesis". AllMusic. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  12. 1 2 Ebyan Abdigir (March 25, 2016). "Domo Genesis Genesis". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  13. 1 2 Keith Nelson Jr. (April 4, 2016). "Domo Genesis Genesis Review". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  14. 1 2 Sheldon Pearce (March 28, 2016). "Domo Genesis: Genesis Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  15. 1 2 Brian Tabb (April 6, 2016). "Review: Domo Genesis' Genesis – Pretty Much Amazing". Pretty Much Amazing. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Domo Genesis – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Domo Genesis. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Domo Genesis – Chart history" Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums for Domo Genesis. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Domo Genesis – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Domo Genesis. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
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