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'''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 [[OFWGKTA]]. He briefly attended [[Arizona State University]] before leaving his studies to focus on a career in [[rapper|rapping]]. |
'''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 [[OFWGKTA]]. He briefly attended [[Arizona State University]] before leaving his studies to focus on a career in [[rapper|rapping]]. |
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==Music career== |
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Domo Genesis joined [[Bill Nye]] in mid-2009 because he was very good friends with [[Tyler, The Creator]]. His debut studio album, [[Rolling Papers (Domo Genesis album)|Rolling Papers]], was released on August 30, 2010. Production was done entirely by Tyler, The Creator, [[Left Brain]], & Syd Tha Kyd. It was met with generally positive reviews, with one reviewer saying "he shows lyrical skills throughout with interesting punchlines and weed-obsessed lyrics."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/40491/Domo-Genesis-Rolling-Papers/|title=Domo Genesis: Rolling Papers REVIEW|publisher=Sputnik Music|author=Julien Looper|date=November 30, 2010|accessdate=March 19, 2012}}</ref> |
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His debut mixtape [[Under the Influence (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."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/09/odd-future-domo-genesis-stays-under-the-influence-on-new-free-mixtape.html|title=Domo Genesis stays 'Under the Influence' on new mixtape|publisher=LA Times|author=Jeff Weiss|date=September 22, 2011|accessdate=March 19, 2012}}</ref> |
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On February 9, 2012 Domo released a track with one of his main inspirations, [[Wiz Khalifa]] titled, "Ground Up".<ref>[http://hulkshare.com/qc500vje3ms3 Listen to Ground Up on Hulkshare – Free Music Streaming & Download]. Hulkshare.com. Retrieved on 2012-08-20.</ref> On February 22, 2012 it was announced that Domo Genesis would have his own strain of [[marijuana|medical marijuana]] named after him, ''Domo OG''.<ref>[http://www.oddfuturetalk.com/forums/topic/14150-domo-genesis-og/ Domo Genesis O.G. – Domo Genesis / Mike G – OddFutureTalk Forums]. Oddfuturetalk.com (2012-02-22). Retrieved on 2012-08-20.</ref> |
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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 & [[The Alchemist (musician)|The Alchemist]]'s debut collaboration mixtape, ''No Idols'', was released for free download on August 1, 2012. The first official single was, "Elimination Chamber" which features [[Earl Sweatshirt]], [[Vince Staples]], and [[Action Bronson]], was released on July 16, 2012. |
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On April 4, 2013, Domo (with [[Tyler, The Creator]] and [[Earl Sweatshirt]]) performed the song "Rusty" on [[The Late Show with David Letterman]]. |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Dominique Marquis Cole |
| Born | March 9, 1991 Hawthorne, California, United States |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Alternative hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Keyboards |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Odd Future Records |
| Website | http://NoIdols.tumblr.com |
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 OFWGKTA. He briefly attended Arizona State University before leaving his studies to focus on a career in rapping.
Discography
Mixtapes
- Rolling Papers (2010)
- Under the Influence (2011)
- No Idols (with The Alchemist)[1] (2012)
With Odd Future
- Studio albums
- The Odd Future Tape Vol. 2 (2012)
- Mixtapes
- Radical (2010)
- Compilations
- 12 Odd Future Songs (2011)
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References
- ^ Domo Genesis (January 3, 2012). "No Idols album announcement". Twitter. Retrieved March 27, 2012.