XIII Sorrows

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XIII Sorrows
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EP by
Odetari
ReleasedSeptember 13, 2023 (2023-09-13)
StudioAPG Studio (Los Angeles, California)
Genre
Length16:03
Label Artist Partner Group
Producer
Odetari chronology
3x3
(2023)		XIII Sorrows
(2023)		 Door to Dusk
(2023)
Singles from XIII Sorrows
  1. "Good Loyal Thots"
    Released: March 15, 2023
  2. "Narcissistic Personality Disorder"
    Released: April 1, 2023
  3. "Look Don't Touch"
    Released: May 17, 2023
  4. "GMFU"
    Released: July 26, 2023

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. Production was handled by Odetari and Giomadx, with Odetari being the sole songwriter.

Contents

XIII Sorrows is an electronic dance music 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.

Background and production

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 from the high school, 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] and jersey club. [5] 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]

Release and reception

XIII Sorrows ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
RapReviews7/10 [7]

XIII Sorrows' lead single "Good Loyal Thots" released on March 15, 2023. It was then followed by "Narcissistic Personality Disorder" on April 1, 2023, "Look Don't Touch" on May 17, 2023, and the final single "GMFU" released two months later on July 26, 2023. The singles all charted on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. [8] All of which have also in addition been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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. [9]

Accolades

The album was nominated for Top Dance/Electronic Album at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, but lost to Charli XCX's Brat . [10]

Track listing

XIII Sorrows track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicProducer(s)Length
1."Hypnotic Data" Taha Ahmad Ahmad Odetari 2:08
2."GMFU" (featuring 6arelyhuman)
  • Ahmad
  • Hamilton
Odetari2:07
3."Look Don't Touch" (featuring Cade Clair)
  • Ahmad
  • Kameron Watts-White
  • Ahmad
  • Watts-White
  • Odetari
  • Giomadx
2:07
4."Me N U Date"AhmadAhmadOdetari2:02
5."Good Loyal Thots"AhmadAhmadOdetari1:43
6."Hyper Fang" (featuring Jeleel)
  • Ahmad
  • Abdul Yussuf
  • Ahmad
  • Yussuf
Odetari1:57
7."Get Up Off Me"AhmadAhmadOdetari1:57
8."Narcissistic Personality Disorder"AhmadAhmadOdetari1:51
Total length:16:03

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. [6]

Certifications and sales

Certifications and sales for XIII Sorrows
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Poland (ZPAV) [11] Gold10,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for XIII Sorrows
RegionDateFormat(s)VersionLabelRef.
VariousSeptember 13, 2023XIII Sorrows Artist Partner Group [12]
September 18, 2023
  • Digital download
  • streaming
XIII Sorrows (Odecore Mix) [13]

References

  1. ↑ Church, Eli (October 10, 2024). "Introduction to Hyperpop". The Hawk Eye. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  2. ↑ Lipshutz, Andrew Unterberger,Kyle Denis,Jason (September 25, 2024). "Milli Vanilli Catalog Streams Double After 'Menendez Story' Uses Multiple Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2025.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. 1 2 Shanfeld, Ethan (September 13, 2023). "Meet Odetari, the Palestinian EDM Star Who Went From Substitute Teacher to Chart Topper". Variety. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  4. ↑ Braxton, Mateo (September 15, 2023). "Odetari shares debut EP 'XIII Sorrows' featuring Jeleel!, 6arelyhuman, Cade Clair". Our Generation Music. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 Saltzberg, Jacob (September 19, 2023). "Odetari shares versatile new album 'XIII Sorrows'". Earmilk. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Credits / XIII SORROWS / Odetari". Tidal. September 13, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  7. ↑ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (February 3, 2025). "Odetari: XIII Sorrows". RapReviews. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  8. ↑ Monger, Christopher. "Odetari Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic . Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  9. ↑ Parsons, Liliana (October 3, 2023). ""XIII SORROWS," 8 Songs". The Journal. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Top Albums: Billboard Music Awards 2024". Billboard . Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  11. ↑ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry . Retrieved March 16, 2025. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter XIII Sorrows in the search box.
  12. ↑ XIII SORROWS release formats:
  13. ↑ "XIII SORROWS (ODECORE MIX) [feat. Odetari] by ODECORE on Apple Music". September 18, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
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