Domo Genesis

Dominique Marquis Cole (born March 9, 1991), better known by his stage name Domo Genesis, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, currently signed to Odd Future Records. He is a member of the alternative hip hop collective OFWGKTA. He briefly attended Arizona State University before leaving his studies to focus on a career in rapping. Domo Genesis joined Odd Future in mid-2009 because he was very good friends with Tyler, The Creator. His debut studio album, Rolling Papers, was released on August 30, 2010. Production was done entirely by Tyler, The Creator, Left Brain, & Syd Tha Kyd. It was met with generally positive reviews, with one reviewer saying "he shows lyrical skills throughout with interesting punchlines and weed-obsessed lyrics." His debut mixtape Under The Influence was released on September 20, 2011. Many saw this second release as a vast improvement over his first, citing "it's focused and rarely lacking in style — or yeah, SWAG." On February 9, 2012 Domo released a track with one of his main inspirations, Wiz Khalifa titled, "Ground Up". This track would appear on Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Allderdice. On February 22, 2012 it was announced that Domo Genesis would have his own strain of medical marijuana named after him, Domo OG. Domo Genesis made his TV debut in the tenth episode of Odd Future's show, Loiter Squad, as Young Gunshot, his Gangsta rap alter ego. Domo Genesis & The Alchemist's debut collaboration mixtape, No Idols, was released for free download on August 1, 2012. The first official single was, "Elimination Chamber" which features Earl Sweatshirt, Vince Staples, and Action Bronson, was released on July 16, 2012. On April 4, 2013, Domo (with Tyler, The Creator and Earl Sweatshirt) performed the song "Rusty" on The Late Show with David Letterman.