"Domo23" is a song written, produced, and performed by American rapper Tyler, the Creator. It was released on February 14, 2013, as the lead single from his third studio album Wolf (2013).[1] The song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles and number 37 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[2]
"Domo23" | ||||
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Single by Tyler, the Creator | ||||
from the album Wolf | ||||
Released | February 14, 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2012 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 2:41 | |||
Label | ||||
Songwriter(s) | Tyler Okonma | |||
Producer(s) | Tyler, the Creator | |||
Tyler, the Creator singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editOn February 14, 2013, Odd Future uploaded a video to their YouTube account, which included L-Boy skydiving and stating that Wolf would be released on April 2, 2013, later that day Tyler stated on his Twitter account that he would be releasing a new song along with an accompanying music video.[3]
Talking about the making of the song, Tyler the Creator said on his Instagram account in 2020:
A fan once told me to keep my head up, I replied that he should take his head down while slobbering on my D thang. I hate when they ask me for pictures, I'm like dude, just let me get my money then go back to your LGBTQ xyz's type of life. Whatever.[3]
Music video
editThe music video was released on February 14, 2013. In it, Tyler plays a wrestler named Fookie Bookie with blond dreads and metallic spandex, taking on his fellow Odd Future member Domo Genesis in the clip. Tyler ends up defeating Domo. The video then cuts to the song "Bimmer". The video featured cameos from Odd Future members Earl Sweatshirt, Jasper Dolphin, and Taco Bennett.[3][4]
Live performances
editOn February 26, 2013, Tyler, the Creator performed the song on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon along with "Treehome95".[5]
Track listing
editNo. | Titel | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Domo23" | Tyler Okonma | Tyler, the Creator | 2:41 |
Charts
editChart (2013) | Peak position |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 94 |
South Korea Downloads (Gaon)[7] | 150 |
South Korea Streaming Songs (Gaon)[8] | 185 |
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[9] | 2 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 37 |
Release history
editLand | Date | Format | Label |
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Vereinigte Staaten | February 14, 2013[1] | Digital download | Odd Future, RED, Sony |
References
edit- ^ a b "Domo23 [Explicit]: The Creator Tyler: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. February 14, 2013. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
- ^ Bubbling Under Hot 100 : Page 1. Billboard. Retrieved on 2013-03-15.
- ^ a b c "Video: Tyler, the Creator – 'Domo 23'". Rap-Up.com. February 14, 2013. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
- ^ "Tyler, The Creator - "Domo 23". HipHop DX. February 15, 2013. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
- ^ "Tyler, The Creator Debuts New Song 'TreeHome' On Jimmy Fallon". Rapfix.mtv.com. February 27, 2013. Archived from the original on March 4, 2013. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
- ^ "Tyler, The Creator Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- ^ GAON DOWNLOAD CHART : 2013년 3월 4주차 Archived January 4, 2014, at the Wayback Machine (in Korean). gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ^ GAON DOWNLOAD CHART : 2013년 3월 5주차 Archived January 16, 2014, at the Wayback Machine (in Korean). gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ^ "Tyler, The Creator Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- ^ "Tyler, The Creator Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2017.