Genesis (Domo Genesis album)

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Genesis
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Studio album by
Domo Genesis
ReleasedMarch 25, 2016 (2016-03-25)
RecordedNovember 2013 – February 2016
Genre Hip hop
Length42:40
Label
Producer
Domo Genesis chronology
Under the Influence 2
(2014)		Genesis
(2016)		Red Corolla
(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 rapper Domo Genesis. It was released on March 25, 2016, through Odd Future and distributed by Columbia Records. 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.

Contents

Genesis received generally positive reviews from critics, debuting at number 110 on the US Billboard 200. It was supported by two singles: "Dapper" and "Go (Gas)".

Background

On November 13, 2013, Domo stated in a MellowHigh interview with Hodgy Beats and Left Brain that he is working on his debut studio album. [1] On April 3, 2014, Domo stated that he plans to release his debut studio album before 2015. [2] On February 17, 2016, Domo confirmed that the album is completed and is turned in for mixing. [3]

Release and promotion

On March 10, 2016, the pre-order, track listing and release date were revealed. [4] The music video for the album's lead single "Dapper" was released on March 24, 2016 on the official Odd Future YouTube channel. [5] It currently has over three million views, as of January 2017. 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] [8] On March 17, 2016, the second and final single "Go (Gas)" featuring Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J and Tyler, the Creator, was released. [9] [10] It was also produced by Tyler, the Creator.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic 70/100 [11]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [12]
Exclaim! 6/10 [13]
HipHopDX 4.0/5 [14]
Pitchfork 7.2/10 [15]
Pretty Much AmazingC+ [16]

Genesis was met with generally positive reviews. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received an average score of 70, based on six reviews. [11]

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 than expected." [12] 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." [14] Sheldon Pearce of Pitchfork said, "Sometimes 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." [15]

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." [13] 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." [16]

Track listing

Genesis 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'bi2:54
4."Questions" (featuring Dash and Kendra Foster)
MaffYuu5:03
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'bi3:29
9."Dapper" (featuring Anderson .Paak)
Garcia Bros.3:13
10."Brotha"
2:52
11."All Night" (featuring King Chip)
  • Left Brain
  • Garcia Bros. [a]
4:16
12."Lost and Found"
Steely Wonderbread2:33
Total length:42:40

Notes

Sample credits

Charts

Chart performance for Genesis
Chart (2016)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [17] 110
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [18] 1
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [19] 14

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