Rolling Papers (Domo Genesis album)
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Rolling Papers is the debut album by Odd Future member Domo Genesis. The album was released for free on Odd Future's Tumblr page on August 30, 2010. The album's production was handled by Tyler, The Creator
, Left Brain
and Syd Tha Kid.
on the mixtape: "Rolling Papers peaks high with "Super Market", a skit-song in which Domo cuts off Tyler in a grocery-store line, leading to an epically ridiculous battle-rap throwdown that ends when Tyler leaves on an evil walrus named Rufus and Domo turns into a zombie. For the most part, though, Rolling Papers is a perfectly competent, entirely pedestrian piece of Wiz Khalifan stoner-rap. Deep-voiced, sleepy-eyed Domo doesn't have the magnetic bloodlust of the rest of the crew; most of the time, he just wants to puff away in peace. The production is dazed, MF Doom-esque psych-rap—good for vibe, not close attention—and Domo's voice, usually deep in the mix, works just the same. If you're in the right mood, Rolling Papers wafts past nicely. If you're not, things get boring fast."
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Tyler, the Creator
Tyler Okonma , better known by his stage name Tyler, The Creator, is an American rapper, record producer, music video director, actor, graphic artist and fashion designer from Los Angeles, currently signed to English independent record label XL Recordings and his own record label, Odd Future...
, Left Brain
Left Brain
Left Brain, born Vyron Dalyan Turner, is an American record producer, rapper, and photographer from Los Angeles. He serves as one of the main producers in OFWGKTA, having produced portions on nearly all Odd Future releases...
and Syd Tha Kid.
Reception
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on the mixtape: "Rolling Papers peaks high with "Super Market", a skit-song in which Domo cuts off Tyler in a grocery-store line, leading to an epically ridiculous battle-rap throwdown that ends when Tyler leaves on an evil walrus named Rufus and Domo turns into a zombie. For the most part, though, Rolling Papers is a perfectly competent, entirely pedestrian piece of Wiz Khalifan stoner-rap. Deep-voiced, sleepy-eyed Domo doesn't have the magnetic bloodlust of the rest of the crew; most of the time, he just wants to puff away in peace. The production is dazed, MF Doom-esque psych-rap—good for vibe, not close attention—and Domo's voice, usually deep in the mix, works just the same. If you're in the right mood, Rolling Papers wafts past nicely. If you're not, things get boring fast."
Track listing
Personnel
Credits adapted from DiscogsDiscogs
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- Domo Genesis - vocals and songwriting on all tracks
- Tyler, The Creator - production on tracks 1, 2, 4-8, 10, 11 and 13, additional vocals on tracks 4 and 9,Tyler is credited as Wolf Haley on track 4 and as Ace, The Creator on track 9. backing vocals on tracks 2, 7 and 10
- Left Brain - production on tracks 3, 9 and 12
- Hodgy Beats - additional vocals on tracks 7 and 12
- Mike G - additional vocals on track 10
- Frank OceanFrank OceanChristopher Francis Ocean , better known by his stage name Frank Ocean, is an American singer-songwriter and rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a member of OFWGKTA.-2005-2010: Career beginnings:...
- backing vocals on track 7 - Syd Tha Kid - co-production on track 5