Genesis (Domo Genesis album)

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. On April 3, 2014, Domo stated that he plans to release his debut studio album before 2015. 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.

Release and promotion

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

Singles

On March 11, 2016, the lead single, "Dapper" featuring Anderson Paak was released. It was produced by Garcia Bros. The music video for "Dapper" was released on March 24, 2016 on the official Odd Future YouTube channel. It currently has over three million views, as of January 2017. On March 18, 2016, the second and final single "Go (Gas)" featuring Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, and Tyler, The Creator was released. It was produced by Tyler, The Creator.

Critical reception

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 six reviews. 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." 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." 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." 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." 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."

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Sample credits