3x3 (EP)
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| Released | July 12, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2023 | |||
| Studio | APG Studio (Los Angeles, California) | |||
| Genres | Hyperpop, sigilkore | |||
| Length | 6:00 | |||
| Label | Artist Partner Group | |||
| Producer | 9lives | |||
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3x3 is a collaborative extended play (EP) by the American rapper Odetari and Kiwi record producer 9lives. It was released on July 12, 2023 by Artist Partner Group. After the pair aided in the popularization of the Sigilkore genre, they recorded the EP at the Artist Partner Group studio in Los Angeles, California. Prior to its release, Jardine had released his second EP, 33.1FM, in February 2023. Production was handled entirely by 9lives, who wrote the songs alongside Odetari. The project was promoted through two singles—"Reassure Me" and "I Love You Hoe". A chopped and screwed version of the EP was released on August 7, 2023, by on a side-account of Odetari managed by Artist Partner Group.
Background and production
[edit]9lives and Odetari are both credited for the popularization of the Sigilkore genre;[1][2] Katie Bain at Billboard had referred to the latter as a representation of the "DIY vibe" of the early rave era.[3] Odetari later signed a multi-album record deal with Artist Partner Group following his rise to virality,[4] while 9lives had signed to Kobalt.[5] Bain would also call Odetari an "attention grabber" due to the all caps styling on the songs.[3] Soon after the release of the extended play (EP), a track "I Love You Hoe" would quickly start gaining traction online on platforms such as TikTok, and become the duo's most popular track.
Composition
[edit]3x3 is a digicore album, that incorporates elements of sigilkore.[6] The slightly derails from Odetari's usual glitchy sound. In the EP, Odetari discusses topics of mental disorders, lust and others.
Release and promotion
[edit]On June 7, 2023, Odetari and 9lives released the first and only single from the EP, "Reassure Me". "I Love You Hoe" would gain virality on TikTok, and be certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[7] It would also reached the top three on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart,[8] while on the NZ chart, "I Love You Hoe" had peaked at number 18 for two weeks. 3x3 was released on July 12, 2023, through Artist Partner Group for digital download and streaming.[4][9] On August 7, 2023, the 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.[10] According to Odetari on his Kids Take Over interview, Trippie Redd had reached out to him saying that he wanted a feature on a song.[11]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "I Love You Hoe" | 9lives | 2:06 | |
| 2. | "Ice Spice HMU" |
| 9lives | 2:09 |
| 3. | "Reassure Me" |
| 9lives | 1:47 |
Notes
- All tracks are stylized in uppercase.
Personnel
[edit]Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | July 12, 2023 | Standard | Artist Partner Group | [9] | |
| August 7, 2023 |
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Notes
[edit]- ↑ The track list credits for discs 1 and 2 for Odecore Mix are still the same
References
[edit]- ↑ Benjamin, Jeff (February 8, 2025). "9 Crossover Songs Of January 2025 Expanding K-Pop: JENNIE, ATEEZ, IVE". Forbes. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ↑ Medithi, Vivian (November 22, 2024). "Rap Blog: prettifun and 9lives waltz through a ticker-tape parade on Man of the Year". The Fader. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- 1 2 Bain, Katie (July 19, 2023). "Odetari Is One of the Biggest Dance Artists of the Year—So, Who Is He?". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- 1 2 Monger, Christopher. "Odetari Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ↑ Brandle, Lars (December 1, 2023). "Kobalt Signs Producer 9lives to Global Deal". The Music Network. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ↑ "9lives Leads Rolling Stone House's Final Night at SXSW Sydney". Rolling Stone Australia. October 9, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ↑ "American single certifications – Odetari – I Love You Hoe". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ↑ Zellner, Xander (October 8, 2024). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Odetari Manages to 'Keep Up' With His Chart Debut". Billboard. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
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3x3 release formats:
- "Odetari & 9lives - 3x3 (Single)". Apple Music. July 12, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- "3x3 - Single by Odetari & 9lives". Spotify. July 12, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- 1 2 "3x3 (feat. Odetari & 9lives) [ODECORE MIX] - EP by ODECORE". Apple Music. August 7, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
- ↑ Kids Take Over 2023.
- ↑ "Credits / 3x3 / 9lives / Odetari". Tidal. July 12, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
Video sources
[edit]- Kids Take Over (September 27, 2023). "Odetari Interview: Substitute Teacher to 300M Streams, XXXTentacion & Trippie Redd DM's, Odecore". Retrieved February 15, 2025 – via YouTube.