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XIII Sorrows
EP by
Odetari
ReleasedSeptember 13, 2023 (2023-09-13)
StudiosArtist Partner Group (Los Angeles, California)
Genres
Length16:03
LabelArtist Partner Group
Producers
Odetari chronology
3x3
(2023)		 XIII Sorrows
(2023)		 Door to Dusk
(2023)
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 is the debut extended play (EP) by the American rapper Odetari. The album was released on September 13, 2023, through Artist Partner Group, as a follow-up to his collaborative EP, 3x3 (2023). The EP features guest appearances from 6arelyhuman, Cade Clair, and Jeleel. In contrast to the sound of his previous studio album, XIII Sorrows revisits the electronic style of 3x3 (2023) while incorporating elements of electronic dance music.

XIII Sorrows is an electronic dance music EP that contains subtle elements of hip-hop and jersey club. XIII Sorrows was supported by four singles, all of which charted and were certified gold. Consisting of eleven tracks and a duration of around sixteen minutes, the production was handled by Odetari and Giomadx, with Odetari being the sole songwriter. Upon its release, it received generally favorable reviews from critics and was certified gold by the Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry (ZPAV).

Background and recording

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After getting fired from his job as a high school teacher, Taha Othman Ahmad a.k.a. Odetari began releasing songs on SoundCloud and frequently used them in his videos on the social media platform TikTok.[2][3] His music later became popular on TikTok due to his videos of audio deepfakes of video game characters.[4] Odetari would then release his collaborative extended play (EP), 3x3, with 9lives.[5] He then began working on new material and recorded XIII Sorrows at the Artist Partner Group studio in Los Angeles, California. Odetari had named the EP after the Japanese video game franchise Kingdom Hearts group Organization XIII.[6]

Composition

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XIII Sorrows is an electronic dance music album that incorporates elements of hip-hop,[7] hyperpop,[1] and jersey club.[6] Critics felt that the EP had explored themes of "braggadocious disaffection".[2] The project features guest appearances from 6arelyhuman, Cade Clair, and Jeleel,[7] with production being handled by Odetari and Giomadx, and the former being the sole songwriter.[8]

Release and reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Journal7/10[9]
RapReviews7/10[10]

XIII Sorrows' lead single "Good Loyal Thots" released on March 15, 2023. It was then followed by "Narcissistic Personality Disorder" on April 1, 2023, "Look Don't Touch" on May 17, 2023, and the final single "GMFU" released two months later on July 26, 2023. The singles gained virality,[7] charted on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart,[5] and were also certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album itself would gain traction following a surge of virality on TikTok,[2] and received a gold certification from the Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry (ZPAV).[11]

Jacob Saltzberg of Earmilk had said that the project was "an invigorating project that keeps the listener on their toes with its diverse sound palette and undercurrent of intensity."[6] Liliana Parsons at The Journal would give the record a 7/10, writing that "I recommend this album to anyone who's looking for exciting and fun music to listen to. Many people criticize the album because of its popularity on TikTok, but I think people should put their preconceived notions aside and give this album a listen."[9] Steve 'Flash' Juon of RapReviews said, "But my ears have been boxed by XIII Sorrows and instead of feeling mad about it [I'm] ready to go five more rounds."[10] XIII Sorrows would be nominated for Top Dance/Electronic Album at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.[12][13]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations for XIII Sorrows
Award Year Category Result Ref.
Billboard Music Awards 2024 Top Dance/Electronic Album Nominated [13]

Track listing

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XIII Sorrows track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicProducer(s)Length
1."Hypnotic Data"Taha AhmadAhmadOdetari2:08
2."GMFU" (featuring 6arelyhuman)
  • Ahmad
  • Hamilton
Odetari2:07
3."Look Don't Touch" (featuring Cade Clair)
  • Ahmad
  • Watts-White
  • Odetari
  • Giomadx
2:07
4."Me N U Date"AhmadAhmadOdetari2:02
5."Good Loyal Thots"AhmadAhmadOdetari1:43
6."Hyper Fang" (featuring Jeleel)
  • Ahmad
  • Abdul Yussuf
  • Ahmad
  • Yussuf
Odetari1:57
7."Get Up Off Me"AhmadAhmadOdetari1:57
8."Narcissistic Personality Disorder"AhmadAhmadOdetari1:51
Total length:16:03

Personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[8]

  • Taha Ahmad – composing, vocals, songwriting, production
  • Toby Hamilton – composing, vocals, songwriting
  • Matthew O'Neil – engineering, studio personnel
  • Giomadx – production (track 3)
  • Kamoren White – vocals, songwriting (track 3)
  • Jeleel Yussuf – composing, vocals, songwriting (track 6)

Certifications and sales

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Certifications and sales for XIII Sorrows
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Poland (ZPAV)[11] 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.
Various September 13, 2023 XIII Sorrows Artist Partner Group [14]
September 18, 2023
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 XIII Sorrows (Odecore Mix) [15]

References

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  1. 1 2 Church, Eli (October 10, 2024). "Introduction to Hyperpop". The Hawk Eye. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Shanfeld, Ethan (September 13, 2023). "Meet Odetari, the Palestinian EDM Star Who Went From Substitute Teacher to Chart Topper". Variety. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  3. ↑ Bain, Katie (July 19, 2023). "Odetari Is One of the Biggest Dance Artists of the Year—So, Who Is He?". Billboard. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  4. ↑ Lipshutz, Jason; Unterberger, Andrew; Denis, Kyle (September 25, 2024). "Milli Vanilli Catalog Streams Double After 'Menendez Story' Uses Multiple Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Monger, Christopher. "Odetari Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 Saltzberg, Jacob (September 19, 2023). "Odetari shares versatile new album 'XIII Sorrows'". Earmilk. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 Braxton, Mateo (September 15, 2023). "Odetari shares debut EP 'XIII Sorrows' featuring Jeleel!, 6arelyhuman, Cade Clair". Our Generation Music. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  8. 1 2 "Credits / XIII SORROWS / Odetari". Tidal. September 13, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  9. 1 2 Parsons, Liliana (October 3, 2023). ""XIII SORROWS," 8 Songs". The Journal. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  10. 1 2 Juon, Steve 'Flash' (October 31, 2023). "Odetari :: XIII Sorrows". RapReviews. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  11. 1 2 "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.
  12. ↑ "Top Albums: Billboard Music Awards 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  13. 1 2 Atkinson, Katie (December 13, 2024). "Here Are the 2024 Billboard Music Awards Winners: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  14. ↑ XIII SORROWS release formats:
  15. ↑ "XIII SORROWS (ODECORE MIX) [feat. Odetari] by ODECORE". Apple Music. September 18, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
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