Domo Genesis

In the shock-and-awe blitz of early Odd Future, Domo Genesis was always the anchor, the cool-headed technician rhyming through a purple haze. His 2010 debut Rolling Papers established the persona, but it was the 2012 link-up with The Alchemist for the No Idols mixtape that revealed the true depth of his pen over classic, dusty loops. That focus culminated on his proper debut, 2016’s Genesis, a fully-realized record that pulled in everyone from Anderson.Paak to Mac Miller. He crafts statements that are both grounded and ambitious, a rare lyricist who can build a world without ever raising his voice.