Odd Future’s success as Hip Hop’s zany underdog story of the past two years is largely attributed to their work ethic, rebellious imagery and understated mission to make consistently quality music. Domo Genesis is amongst the crew’s lead benefactors, officially thrust into the ranks of Curren$y and Wiz Khalifa with 2010’s stoner Rap release Rolling Papers. Following teammate Hodgy Beats’ EP from earlier this year, Domo is the latest to work with the steadily grinding producer The Alchemist, combining forces for the collaborative project No Idols.
Domo Genesis is continually intent on making something of his decision to leave college, as No Idols is the latest showcase for his fostered talents. Removed from the shock and awe tactics commonly associated with his collective, he aims to make strides purely on the merits of skill, a determination displayed on the aptly titled opener “Prophecy.” Lyrical gymnastics go into full swing with “Elimination Chamber” (a posse cut featuring Action Bronson, Vince Staples and the heavily clamored for Earl Sweatshirt) as Domo’s opening bars “Oh so cocky you cant stop me in this old Versace/nigga watch me in the streets like it’s roller hockey” represent a confidence and clever wit found throughout the 33-minute set. Alchemist proves to be a perfect foil behind the boards, complementing the young rapper with a range that includes the boom bap of the SpaceGhostPurrp collaboration “The Daily News” and Rock guitars reminiscent of Dipset on the Smoke DZA assisted “Power Ballad.” The common thread between Domo Genesis, Alchemist and most of their guests is the love of marijuana, a theme fully fleshed out as Domo personifies his relationship with the green leaf on “Me And My Bitch.”
No Idols is a short but sweet roller coaster ride celebrating Domo Genesis and his ongoing pursuit of stardom. With its final two songs, the spirit of victory is conveyed through the celebratory horns of “The Feeling” and Odd Future leader Tyler, The Creator’s show stealing appearance on the project’s title track. Altogether, Domo Genesis possesses a growing technical ability that has only been sharpened thanks to the chemistry with Alchemist heard here.
DX Consenus: “Free Album” (the highest possible praise for a mixtape).
“Free Album” is a bit over the top I mean the production was very nice from Alchemist but Domo Genesis didn’t hold up his part…
Your saying Domo Genesis didn’t deliver? You must not have been listening too the same shit as me.
Domo really stepped up on this one, I always thought he was quite average.
Interesting review.
Domo was on Rolling Papers?
No he had a mixtape called “rolling papers” and it’s much better
i’d say if anything he has progressed with this no idols tape. rolling papers is sick as fuck though, domo consistently spittin heat
3/5 tops. Hodgy’s shit was WAY better. Beats sound all Pilot Talk-like.
Actually the beats sound Covert Coup-like. As they should, seeing how both projects are entirely produced by The Alchemist.
Smh… loser. lol
hahahaha no shit, lil homie up there is confuuussseedd. lemme correct you like ol’ boy above me, covert coup square bear, pilot talk series is Ski production.
Dope tape. 4/5. This is the best thing I’ve heard from OF in a while. He’s obviously the most mature in the group and this mixtape shows that. I’m not a super duper OF fan, but I’ll definately be checking to see what else Domo does in the future.
Ummm Channel Orange maybe?
ummmmm no
This was a nice release from Doms, Looking forward to more shit from him.
Pleasantly surprised on how good this is. Domo is a prime spitter, but Tyler showed his ass everytime he showed up on this. I respect these cats a lot. They clown around all the time, but when they step in the booth and deliver a project is thorough! This made me love Alchemist again! Dope Album/Mixtape…whatever!
This mixtape is str8 classic. Wouldn’t quite put it in the class with Covert Coup, but thats only because Domo Genises is still young and Spitta talks that seasoned vet boss shit. Smh The Alchemist stay killin em!
Odd Future is gaining more of my respect with every new joint they drop. This project got me waiting on the next Earl Sweatshirt release.
Alchemist is one of the best producers on the planet right now. NaS, Rick Ross & Slaughterhouse done fucked up not getting this dude on the boards.
Nas is Def Son
Doms’ improved style + Alc’s sick beats = fire mixtape.
lil B go hard im winning YES YES YES YES….
DOPEEE AS HELLLLL!!
This tape is pure fire ! Was an OF fan from the beggining but I got to admit that the last release (OF Tape 2) was pretty wack. Doms was the only OF member I had difficulties to listen to his music. With a great producer, Doms is a lyrical genius and a very good MC, with a very rich beat.
This mixtape is a step forward for OF team. The featurings are very good : Tyler, Earl, Gangsta Gibbs or Smoke DZA.
Can’t wait for Mellowhype’s Numbers !
Somebody’s step son called me a loser on HipHopDX. Wow.
u r a loser
I give this a 4, mostly for the beats & the features. Domo was okay, but I think I would have drowned him out & gave this 3.5 if he tried to hold down this whole thing by himself. Maybe it’s his voice or something, but he doesn’t have much flair, or many memorable lines on this album. This could have been a classic with a better emcee over these beats.
Average rapper over dope beats.
Meh
It’s obvious what this album is missing… Ja Rule
well this was my first time hearing dude ever and well truth is the beats are crazy and he aight with his too dug the tape
this shit sucked balls..guess thats why only fags like it
ughhh !
boring
Alchemist fell off a minute ago, now all his beats (which seems to be about 10,000 a year) sound like he threw them together in 5 minutes
This Tape is fire!!!! fuck the hater just cuz the can… get a life
eh
nigga dope, fuck haters