XIII Sorrows is the debut extended play (EP) by American rapper Odetari following his collaborative extended play, 3x3. The album was released on September 13, 2023, through Artist Partner Group. The EP features guest appearances from 6arelyhuman, Cade Clair, and Jeleel. The album draws influence from the electronic dance music scene, with a more electronic approach than his previous extended play, 3x3 (2023).
XIII Sorrows is an EDM EP that comprises subtle elements of hip-hop and jersey club. XIII Sorrows was supported by four singles, all of which charted and were certified gold. Consisting of eleven tracks and a duration of around sixteen minutes, production was handled by Odetari and Giomadx, with Odetari being the sole songwriter. Upon its release, it received generally favorable reviews from critics and was certified gold by the Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry (ZPAV).
Background and composition
Odetari's music became popular on TikTok due to his videos of audio deepfakes of video game characters.[2] The aforementioned had used his songs in the background. After getting fired his job as a high school teacher, he began releasing songs on SoundCloud more frequently and using them in his TikTok videos.[3]XIII Sorrows is an EDM EP that incorporates elements of hip-hop,[4]hyperpop,[1] and jersey club.[5] While exploring themes of "braggadocious disaffection".[3] It features guest appearances from 6arelyhuman, Cade Clair, and Jeleel,[4] production was handled by Odetari and Giomadx, while also being solely written by Odetari.[6] The album title is named after the Kingdom Hearts group Organization XIII.[5] It would gain traction following a surge of virality on TikTok.[3]
Following the release of XIII Sorrows, it would receive a positive review from Jacob Saltzberg writing for Earmilk. Saltzberg called XIII Sorrows a "thrilling, captivating project" that is perfect for pushing the boundaries in the weight room, racing around a track, or battling demons. Also describing it as "final boss music".[5] Liliana Parsons of The Journal suggested that many people "criticize" [it] because of its popularity on TikTok suggesting animosity toward the platform due to its content.[8]XIII Sorrows would be nominated for Top Dance/Electronic Album at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.[11][12]
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