XIII Sorrows

2023 EP by Odetari

XIII Sorrows

EP by

Odetari

Released| September 13, 2023 (2023-09-13)
Studio| APG Studio (Los Angeles, California)
Genre|

* Hyperpop[1]
* EDM

Length| 16:03
Label| Artist Partner Group
Producer|

* Giomadx
* Odetari

Odetari chronology
| 3x3
(2023)  | XIII Sorrows
(2023)  | Door to Dusk
(2023)

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Singles from  XIII Sorrows

1. "Good Loyal Thots"
Released: March 15, 2023
2. "Narcissistic Personality Disorder"
Released: April 1, 2023
3. "Look Don't Touch"
Released: May 17, 2023
4. "GMFU"
Released: July 26, 2023

XIII Sorrows (stylized in all caps) is the debut solo extended play (EP) by American rapper Odetari following his earlier extended play, 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 was supported by four singles, "GMFU", "Look Don't Touch", "Good Loyal Thots", and "Narcissistic Personality Disorder".

## Background

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XIII Sorrows is an EDM EP that incorporates elements of hip-hop;[2][3] it was produced by Odetari, 6arelyhuman and Giomadx, while also being solely written by Odetari.[4] The album title is named after the Kingdom Hearts group Organization XIII.

### Singles

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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

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Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
RapReviews| 7/10[5]

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.[3] Liliana Parsons suggested that "many people criticize it because of its popularity on TikTok" suggesting animosity toward TikTok due to its content.[6]

### Accolades

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The album was nominated for Top Dance/Electronic Album at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, but lost to Charli XCX's Brat.[7]

## Track listing

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XIII Sorrows track listingNo.| Title| Lyrics| Music| Producer(s)| Length

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1.| "Hypnotic Data"| Taha Ahmad| Ahmad| Odetari| 2:08
2.| "GMFU" (featuring 6arelyhuman)|

* Ahmad
* Toby Hamilton

* Ahmad
* Hamilton

| Odetari| 2:07
3.| "Look Don't Touch" (featuring Cade Clair)|

* Ahmad
* Kameron Watts-White

* Ahmad
* Watts-White

* Odetari
* Giomadx

| 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)|

* Ahmad
* Abdul Yussuf

* Ahmad
* Yussuf

| 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

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[4]

* 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

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Certifications and sales for XIII Sorrows Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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Poland (ZPAV)[8] | Gold  | 10,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## Release history

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Release dates and formats for XIII Sorrows Region  | Date  | Format(s)  | Version  | Label  | Ref.

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Various  | September 13, 2023  |

* Digital download
* streaming
* vinyl LP

| XIII Sorrows | Artist Partner Group | [9]
September 18, 2023  |

* Digital download
* streaming

| XIII Sorrows (Odecore Mix) | [10]

## References

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1. ^ Church, Eli (October 10, 2024). "Introduction to Hyperpop". The Hawk Eye. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
2. ^ Braxton, Mateo (September 15, 2023). "Odetari shares debut EP 'XIII Sorrows' featuring Jeleel!, 6arelyhuman, Cade Clair". Our Generation Music. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
3. ^ a b Saltzberg, Jacob (September 19, 2023). "Odetari shares versatile new album 'XIII Sorrows'". Earmilk. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
4. ^ a b "Credits / XIII SORROWS / Odetari". Tidal. September 13, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
5. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (February 3, 2025). "Odetari: XIII Sorrows". RapReviews. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
6. ^ Parsons, Liliana (October 3, 2023). ""XIII SORROWS," 8 Songs". The Journal. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
7. ^ "Top Albums: Billboard Music Awards 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
8. ^ "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.
9. ^ 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.
10. ^ "XIII SORROWS (ODECORE MIX) [feat. Odetari] by ODECORE on Apple Music". September 18, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2025.

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Discography

EPs|

* 3x3 (2023)
* XIII Sorrows (2023)
* Door to Dusk (2023)
* Keep Up // Frostbite (2024)

Singles|

* "Good Loyal Thots"
* "You're Too Slow"
* "Narcissistic Personality Disorder"
* "Look Don't Touch"
* "I Love You Hoe"
* "GMFU"
* "Baby I'm Home"
* "Dice and Roll"
* "Break a Neck"
* "SMB"
* "Heavy Love"

Featured singles|

* "Multimillionaire"
* "Up Freestyle"

Other songs|

* "Hypnotic Data"
* "Door to Dusk"
* "Keep Up"

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