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On April 4, 2013, Genesis with [[Tyler, The Creator]] and [[Earl Sweatshirt]] performed the song "Rusty" on [[The Late Show with David Letterman]]. On October 31, 2013, Domo released ''[[MellowHigh (album)|MellowHigh]]'' his collaboration album with [[MellowHype]]. The album debuted at number 89 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.26130|title=Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales - HipHopDX|author=HipHopDX|date=6 November 2013|work=HipHopDX|accessdate=9 March 2015}}</ref> In early November 2013, Domo Genesis revealed that he was working on a new mixtape ''Under the Influence 2'' and his debut studio album.<ref name="stupiddope.com">{{cite web|url=http://stupiddope.com/2013/11/13/mellowhigh-opens-up-about-their-album-having-kids-more-video/|title=MellowHigh Opens Up About Their Album, Having Kids & More - Video|work=stupidDOPE|accessdate=9 March 2015}}</ref> Then in April 2014, Genesis said that he plans to release both projects before the end of 2014.<ref name="hiphopdx">{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.28167/title.domo-genesis-on-odd-future-it-s-time-to-step-up-for-myself-|title=Domo Genesis On Odd Future: "It's Time To Step Up For Myself"|author=HipHopDX|date=3 April 2014|work=HipHopDX|accessdate=9 March 2015}}</ref> He then hinted on twitter that the release of ''Under the Influence 2'' would be on November 5, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/DamierGenesis/status/522110076300312577|title=The Peoples Champ. on Twitter|work=Twitter|accessdate=9 March 2015}}</ref> |
On April 4, 2013, Genesis with [[Tyler, The Creator]] and [[Earl Sweatshirt]] performed the song "Rusty" on [[The Late Show with David Letterman]]. On October 31, 2013, Domo released ''[[MellowHigh (album)|MellowHigh]]'' his collaboration album with [[MellowHype]]. The album debuted at number 89 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.26130|title=Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales - HipHopDX|author=HipHopDX|date=6 November 2013|work=HipHopDX|accessdate=9 March 2015}}</ref> In early November 2013, Domo Genesis revealed that he was working on a new mixtape ''Under the Influence 2'' and his debut studio album.<ref name="stupiddope.com">{{cite web|url=http://stupiddope.com/2013/11/13/mellowhigh-opens-up-about-their-album-having-kids-more-video/|title=MellowHigh Opens Up About Their Album, Having Kids & More - Video|work=stupidDOPE|accessdate=9 March 2015}}</ref> Then in April 2014, Genesis said that he plans to release both projects before the end of 2014.<ref name="hiphopdx">{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.28167/title.domo-genesis-on-odd-future-it-s-time-to-step-up-for-myself-|title=Domo Genesis On Odd Future: "It's Time To Step Up For Myself"|author=HipHopDX|date=3 April 2014|work=HipHopDX|accessdate=9 March 2015}}</ref> He then hinted on twitter that the release of ''Under the Influence 2'' would be on November 5, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/DamierGenesis/status/522110076300312577|title=The Peoples Champ. on Twitter|work=Twitter|accessdate=9 March 2015}}</ref> |
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Domo has been called "Odd Future dope lyricists" along with fellow member [[Earl Sweatshirt]]<ref>http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2014/01/freddie-gibbs-madlib-featuring-earl-sweatshirt-domo-genesis-robes/</ref>. Domo is known for his wordplay and hard hitting punchlines |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Dominique Marquis Cole |
Born | Inglewood, California, U.S. | March 9, 1991
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Hip hop, Rap |
Occupation | Rapper |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, Keyboards |
Years active | 2007–present |
Labels | Odd Future Records |
Website | noidols |
Dominique Marquis Cole (born March 9, 1991), better known by his stage name Domo Genesis, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, currently signed to Odd Future Records. He is a member of the alternative hip hop collective Odd Future and sub-group MellowHigh.
Music career
He briefly attended Arizona State University before leaving his studies to focus on a career in rapping. Domo Genesis joined Odd Future in mid-2009 because he was very good friends with Tyler, The Creator. His first mixtape, Rolling Papers, was released on August 30, 2010. Production was done entirely by Tyler, The Creator, Left Brain and Syd tha Kyd.
His second mixtape Under the Influence was released on September 20, 2011. Many saw this second release as a vast improvement over his first, citing "it's focused and rarely lacking in style — or yeah, SWAG."[1]
On February 9, 2012 Domo released a track with one of his main inspirations, Wiz Khalifa titled, "Ground Up".[2] On February 22, 2012, it was announced that Domo Genesis would have his own strain of medical marijuana named after him, Domo OG.[3]
Domo Genesis made his TV debut in the tenth episode of Odd Future's show, Loiter Squad, as Young Gunshot, his gangsta rap alter ego. Domo Genesis and The Alchemist's collaboration mixtape, No Idols, was released for free download on August 1, 2012. The first official single, "Elimination Chamber", which features Earl Sweatshirt, Vince Staples and Action Bronson, was released on July 16, 2012.
On April 4, 2013, Genesis with Tyler, The Creator and Earl Sweatshirt performed the song "Rusty" on The Late Show with David Letterman. On October 31, 2013, Domo released MellowHigh his collaboration album with MellowHype. The album debuted at number 89 on the US Billboard 200.[4] In early November 2013, Domo Genesis revealed that he was working on a new mixtape Under the Influence 2 and his debut studio album.[5] Then in April 2014, Genesis said that he plans to release both projects before the end of 2014.[6] He then hinted on twitter that the release of Under the Influence 2 would be on November 5, 2014.[7]
Artistry
Influences
Domo stated in recent interview that he is influenced by both East Coast and West hip-hop and cites Nas and Mobb Deep as his influences[6].
Musical Style
Domo has been called "Odd Future dope lyricists" along with fellow member Earl Sweatshirt[8]. Domo is known for his wordplay and hard hitting punchlines
Discography
Albums
- Under the Influence (2015)
Mixtapes
- Rolling Papers (2010)
- Under the Influence (2011)
- No Idols (2012) (with The Alchemist)[9]
- Under the Influence 2 (2014)[5]
With Odd Future
- Studio albums
- The OF Tape Vol. 2 (2012)
- Mixtapes
- Radical (2010)
- Compilations
- 12 Odd Future Songs (2011)
With MellowHype as MellowHigh
- MellowHigh (2013)
Guest appearances
Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"Pigs Fly" | 2009 | Tyler, The Creator | Bastard |
"Brain" | 2010 | MellowHype | BlackenedWhite |
"Window" | 2011 | Tyler, The Creator, Hodgy Beats, Mike G, Frank Ocean | Goblin |
"SWV" | 2012 | Smoke DZA | Sweet Baby Kushed God |
"Ashtray" | Rugby Thompson | ||
"Greezy" | MellowHype | MELLOWHYPEWEEK | |
"Rusty" | 2013 | Tyler, The Creator, Earl Sweatshirt | Wolf |
"Y.N.T." | Prodigy | Albert Einstein | |
"Camp Registration" | The Alchemist, Step Brothers, Blu, Action Bronson | SSUR | |
"1010 Wins" | The Alchemist, Action Bronson, Meyhem Lauren, Roc Marciano, Despot | ||
"Tesla" | The Alchemist, Freddie Gibbs, Hodgy Beats | ||
"20 Wave Caps" | Earl Sweatshirt | Doris | |
"Knight" | |||
"Byron G" | 2014 | Step Brothers (The Alchemist & Evidence) | Lord Steppington |
"Robes" | Freddie Gibbs & Madlib, Earl Sweatshirt | Piñata | |
"Piñata" | Freddie Gibbs & Madlib, G-Wiz, Casey Veggies, Sulaiman, Meechy Darko, Mac Miller | ||
"The G Code" | The Alchemist, Action Bronson, Blu | The Good Book | |
"Hallelujah" | Dilated Peoples, Fashawn, Rapsody, Vinnie Paz, Action Bronson | Directors of Photography |
References
- ^ Jeff Weiss (September 22, 2011). "Domo Genesis stays 'Under the Influence' on new mixtape". LA Times. Retrieved March 19, 2012.
- ^ Listen to Ground Up on Hulkshare – Free Music Streaming & Download. Hulkshare.com. Retrieved on 2012-08-20.
- ^ Domo Genesis O.G. – Domo Genesis / Mike G – OddFutureTalk Forums. Oddfuturetalk.com (2012-02-22). Retrieved on 2012-08-20.
- ^ HipHopDX (6 November 2013). "Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales - HipHopDX". HipHopDX. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ a b "MellowHigh Opens Up About Their Album, Having Kids & More - Video". stupidDOPE. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ a b HipHopDX (3 April 2014). "Domo Genesis On Odd Future: "It's Time To Step Up For Myself"". HipHopDX. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ "The Peoples Champ. on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2014/01/freddie-gibbs-madlib-featuring-earl-sweatshirt-domo-genesis-robes/
- ^ Domo Genesis (January 3, 2012). "No Idols album announcement". Twitter. Retrieved March 27, 2012.