XIII Sorrows

XIII Sorrows
EP by Odetari
Released	13 September 2023 (2023-09-13)[1]
Studio	APG Studio (Los Angeles, California)
Genre	EDM dance-pop electro-pop glitch hip-hop
Length	16:03
Label	Artist Partner Group
Director	Miggy
Producer	6arelyhuman Giomadx Odetari
Odetari chronology
3x3 (2023) XIII Sorrows (2023) Door To Dusk (2023)
Alternate cover
Animated edition cover[a]
Singles from XIII Sorrows
"GMFU" Released: 26 July 2023 (2023-07-26) "Look Don't Touch" Released: 17 May 2023 (2023-05-17) "Good Loyal Thots" Released: 15 March 2023 (2023-03-15) "Narcissistic Personality Disorder" Released: 1 April 2023 (2023-04-01)

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.[2][3] The EP features vocals from artists, 6arelyhuman, cade clair, and JELEEL. The album title is named after the group, Organization XIII. XIII SORROWS is an EDM album that incorporates elements of hip-hop.[4] The album was supported by four singles, "GMFU", "Look Don't Touch", "Good Loyal Thots", and "Narcissistic Personality Disorder".

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]

• 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

Release history

Release dates and formats for XIII SORROWS

Region	Date	Format(s)	Version	Label	Ref.
Various	13 September 2023	Streaming vinyl LP	Standard	Artist Partner Group	[3][6]

Release dates and formats for XIII SORROWS (ODECORE MIX)

Region	Date	Format(s)	Version	Label	Ref.
Various	18 September 2023	Streaming	Standard	Artist Partner Group	[7]

Release and promotion

"XIII SORROWS" was released on September 13, 2023, through Artist Partner Group for digital download and streaming. Five days later, the ODECORE remix of the album featuring sped up and slowed and reverbed renditions were released on the side-account of Odetari managed by Artist Partner Group.[8]

Singles

The first single was “GOOD LOYAL THOTS”[9][10] which he released on March 15, 2023. Almost instantly, the track was a viral hit. On April 1, 2023, Odetari released the second single, the self-produced “NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER,”[11][12] the track quickly gained traction. The third single, “LOOK DON’T TOUCH,” released on May 17th, 2023.[13][14] The highly anticipated fourth and final single, “GMFU” was released on July 26, 2023.[15][16] The singles all charted on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[17] and have in addition been certified gold by the RIAA.[18]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
RapReviews	[19]

"XIII SORROWS" was produced by Odetari, 6arelyhuman and Giomadx, while also being single handedly written by Odetari.[5]

Jacob Saltzberg from Earmilk had said 'XIII Sorrows' was a "thrilling, captivating project" that is perfect for pushing the boundaries in the weight room, racing around a track, or battling demons.[20] Liliana Parsons suggested that "many people criticize it because of its popularity on TikTok" suggesting animosity toward TikTok due to its content.[21]

Notes

1. Can mainly be found on Apple Music. No longer used on other streaming services since 2023.

Track listing

XIII SORROWS track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Personnel (Producers, mixing engineer)	Length
1.	"HYPNOTIC DATA"	Odetari	Odetari	2:08
2.	"GMFU" (featuring 6arelyhuman)	Odetari 6arelyhuman	Odetari 6arelyhuman	2:07
3.	"Look Don't Touch" (featuring Cade Clair)	Odetari cade clair	Odetari Giomadx Matthew O’Neil)	2:07
4.	"ME N U DATE"	Odetari	Odetari	2:02
5.	"Good Loyal Thots"	Odetari	Odetari	1:43
6.	"HYPER FANG" (featuring JELEEL!)	Odetari JELEEL!	Odetari	1:57
7.	"GET UP OFF ME"	Odetari	Odetari	1:57
8.	"NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER"	Odetari	Odetari	1:51
Total length:				16:03

References

1. Shanfeld, Ethan (2023-09-13). "Meet Odetari, the Palestinian EDM Star Who Went From Substitute Teacher to Chart Topper". Variety. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
2. XIII SORROWS on Spotify, 2023-09-13, retrieved 2025-02-06
3. XIII Sorrows, Apple Music, 13 September 2023, archived from the original on May 11, 2024, retrieved January 12, 2025
4. Braxton, Mateo (2023-09-15). "Odetari shares debut EP 'XIII SORROWS' featuring JELEEL!, 6arelyhuman, Cade Clair". Our Generation Music. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
5. Odetari - XIII SORROWS, 2023-09-13, retrieved 2025-02-08
6. XIII SORROWS release formats:
   • "XIII SORROWS (LP - XIII ETCHING) Vinyl". APG Records Merch Store. Artist Partner Group. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
7. XIII SORROWS (ODECORE MIX) [feat. Odetari] by ODECORE on Apple Music, 2023-09-18, retrieved 2025-02-09
8. XIII SORROWS (ODECORE MIX) [feat. Odetari] by ODECORE on Apple Music, 2023-09-18, retrieved 2025-02-09
9. GOOD LOYAL THOTS - Single by Odetari on Apple Music, 2023-03-15, retrieved 2025-02-08
10. GOOD LOYAL THOTS on Spotify, 2023-09-13, retrieved 2025-02-08
11. NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER - Single by Odetari on Apple Music, 2023-04-01, retrieved 2025-02-08
12. NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER on Spotify, 2023-09-13, retrieved 2025-02-08
13. Look Don't Touch by Odetari & cade clair on Apple Music, 2023-07-26, retrieved 2025-02-06
14. Look Don't Touch (w/ cade clair) by Odetari on Spotify, 2023-07-26, retrieved 2025-02-06
15. GMFU by Odetari & 6arelyhuman on Apple Music, 2023-07-26, retrieved 2025-02-06
16. GMFU (w/ 6arelyhuman) by Odetari on Spotify, 2023-07-26, retrieved 2025-02-06
17. Song chart peaks US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard):
    • "Good Loyal Thots": "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs: Week of May 20, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved October 7, 2024.

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    • "Look Don't Touch": "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2025-02-04.

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    • "Narcissistic Personality Disorder": "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. March 6, 2023. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2025.

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    • "GMFU": "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. October 21, 2023. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
18. Songs certified gold by RIAA:
    • "Narcissistic Personality Disorder": "American single certifications – Odetari – Narcissistic Personality Disorder". RIAA. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
    • "Look Don't Touch": "American single certifications – Odetari – Look Don't Touch". RIAA. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
    • "Good Loyal Thots": "American single certifications – Odetari – Good Loyal Thots". RIAA. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
    • "GMFU": "American single certifications – Odetari – GMFU". RIAA. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
19. Juon, Steve 'Flash' (2025-02-03), Odetari: XIII SORROWS – RapReviews, retrieved 2025-02-08
20. Saltzberg, Jacob. "Odetari shares versatile new album 'XIII SORROWS' – EARMILK". Retrieved 2025-02-07.
21. Parsons, Liliana. ""XIII SORROWS," 8 Songs". The Journal. Retrieved 2025-02-08.