XIII Sorrows
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| Released | September 13, 2023 | |||
| Studio | APG Studio (Los Angeles, California) | |||
| Genre | EDM | |||
| Length | 16:03 | |||
| Label | Artist Partner Group | |||
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| Odetari chronology | ||||
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| Singles from XIII Sorrows | ||||
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XIII Sorrows (stylized in all caps) is the second extended play by American rapper, Odetari following his earlier 3x3. The album released on September 13, 2023, through Artist Partner Group. The EP features vocals from artists, 6arelyhuman, Cade Clair, and Jeleel. The album title is named after the Kingdom Hearts group Organization XIII. The album was supported by four singles, "GMFU", "Look Don't Touch", "Good Loyal Thots", and "Narcissistic Personality Disorder".
Background
[edit]XIII Sorrows is an EDM EP that incorporates elements of hip-hop;[1][2] it was produced by Odetari, 6arelyhuman and Giomadx, while also being solely written by Odetari.[3]
Singles
[edit]The first single was "Good Loyal Thots" which he released on March 15, 2023. On April 1, 2023, Odetari released the second single, the self-produced "Narcissistic Personality Disorder", the track quickly gained traction. The third single, "Look Don't Touch", released on May 17, 2023. The fourth and final single, "GMFU" was released on July 26, 2023. The singles all charted on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, published by Billboard, and have in addition been certified gold by the RIAA.
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| RapReviews | 7/10[4] |
Jacob Saltzberg from Earmilk 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.[2] Liliana Parsons suggested that "many people criticize it because of its popularity on TikTok" suggesting animosity toward TikTok due to its content.[5]
Accolades
[edit]The album was nominated for Top Dance/Electronic Album at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, but lost to Charli XCX's Brat.[6]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Hypnotic Data" | Taha Ahmad | Ahmad | Odetari | 2:08 |
| 2. | "GMFU" (featuring 6arelyhuman) |
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| Odetari | 2:07 |
| 3. | "Look Don't Touch" (featuring Cade Clair) |
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| 2:07 |
| 4. | "Me N U Date" | Ahmad | Ahmad | Odetari | 2:02 |
| 5. | "Good Loyal Thots" | Ahmad | Ahmad | Odetari | 1:43 |
| 6. | "Hyper Fang" (featuring Jeleel) |
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| Odetari | 1:57 |
| 7. | "Get Up Off Me" | Ahmad | Ahmad | Odetari | 1:57 |
| 8. | "Narcissistic Personality Disorder" | Ahmad | Ahmad | Odetari | 1:51 |
| Total length: | 16:03 | ||||
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Tidal.[3]
- Taha Othman Ahmad – composing, vocals, songwriting, production
- Toby Hamilton – composing, vocals, songwriting
- cade clair (Kamoren Watts-White) – vocals, songwriting
- Matthew O'Neil – engineering, studio personnel
- Jeleel Yussuf - composing, vocals, songwriting
Certifications and sales
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Poland (ZPAV)[7] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | September 13, 2023 | XIII Sorrows | Artist Partner Group | [8] | |
| September 18, 2023 |
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XIII Sorrows (Odecore Mix) | [9] |
References
[edit]- ^ Braxton, Mateo (September 15, 2023). "Odetari shares debut EP 'XIII Sorrows' featuring Jeleel!, 6arelyhuman, Cade Clair". Our Generation Music. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ a b Saltzberg, Jacob (September 19, 2023). "Odetari shares versatile new album 'XIII Sorrows'". Earmilk. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ a b "Credits / XIII SORROWS / Odetari". Tidal. September 13, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
- ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (February 3, 2025). "Odetari: XIII Sorrows". RapReviews. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
- ^ Parsons, Liliana (October 3, 2023). ""XIII SORROWS," 8 Songs". The Journal. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
- ^ "Top Albums: Billboard Music Awards 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ XIII SORROWS release formats:
- "XIII SORROWS (LP - XIII ETCHING) Vinyl". APG Records Merch Store. Artist Partner Group. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
- "XIII SORROWS on Spotify". Spotify. September 13, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
"XIII Sorrows". Apple Music. September 13, 2023. Archived from the original on May 11, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ "XIII SORROWS (ODECORE MIX) [feat. Odetari] by ODECORE on Apple Music". September 18, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2025.