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DOA
Mixtape by
Ericdoa
ReleasedJanuary 19, 2024
Genre
Length23:15
Label
Ericdoa chronology
things with wings
(2022) 		DOA
(2024)
Singles from DOA
  1. "kickstand"
    Released: September 22, 2023
  2. "dancinwithsomebawdy"
    Released: November 3, 2023
  3. "sweet tooth"
    Released: December 15, 2023

DOA is a mixtape by American musician Ericdoa, released on January 19, 2024, by Listen to the Kids and Interscope Records. The mixtape was supported by three singles, "kickstand", "dancinwithsomebawdy', and "sweet tooth".

Background[edit]

The mixtape's aesthetic was inspired by Puerto Rican culture, specifically the Young Lords.[2][3][4] Ericdoa was also inspired by the music of artists including Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, and Willie Colón.[2][3][4] The mixtape's cover artwork was inspired by a woman selling clothing that he met in Bushwick, Brooklyn who "embodied the selfless maternal spirit" of Latin women.[4][5]

Release[edit]

On March 4, 2023, Ericdoa released a single in collaboration with Riot Games, ">one - greater than one", the theme for the Valorant character Gekko.[6][7]

On September 22, 2023, the mixtape's lead single, "kickstand", was released, alongside a music video.[8][9][10] Ericdoa also announced the "Dead On Arrival Tour" with singer Bixby in support of the mixtape.[11][12] The tour began on January 25, 2024 in San Diego and concluded on March 9, 2024 in Los Angeles.[5][13] The mixtape's second single, "dancinwithsomebawdy" was released on November 3, 2023, alongside a music video.[14][15] Ericdoa released the mixtape's third single on December 15, 2023, titled "sweet tooth."[16][17] The mixtape released on January 19, 2024.[18][19][20]

In promotion of the mixtape, Ericdoa conducted a livestream of a two hour long freestyle.[21] A line from the freestyle, "Imagine if Ninja got a low taper fade", became an internet meme, receiving over 17 million views.[2]

Critical reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Dork[22]
NME[1]

Otis Robinson's review for NME described the mixtape as a "restless and electrifying" mix of genres including emo, hyperpop, trap, pop rock, and shoegaze.[1] Alessandra Rincon of Ones to Watch wrote that the album sounded "abrasive, raw, and direct without sacrificing an ounce of the frivolous, spirited, and party-ready atmosphere at the core of it all."[23] Writing for Dork, Martyn Young described the album as a "fevered rush through everything that makes his music thrilling" that "sounds abrasive, raw and direct but also sounds frivolous, ebullient and party-ready at the same time."[22]

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."the cake is a lie"
Dœgægé2:03
2."dancinwithsomebawdy"
  • Lopez
  • Dylan Sinclair
  • Francesco Romei
  • Liam Magrini
  • Zetra
  • Camoufly
2:23
3."bigassbearman"
  • Lopez
  • Magrini
  • Alain Cartaya
  • Glasear
  • Gray Toomey
  • John Ong
  • Mochila
  • Zetra
  • Glasear
  • Gray Toomey
  • Mochila
  • Zetra
2:29
4."kickstand"
  • Lopez
  • Steven Giron
Venny2:10
5."paystub"
  • Lopez
  • Javier Mercado
  • Morris Kef
  • Synthetic
  • Morris
  • Synthetic
2:17
6."arm and a leg"LopezEric Lopez2:21
7."lastjune"
  • Jondren
  • Aaron Shadrow
  • Malik Ninety Five
  • Sophie Gray
  • Zetra
2:31
8."imcoolimgoodimstraight"
  • Lopez
  • Alain Cartaya
  • Derek Mondock
  • Distance Decay
  • Glasear
  • Ong
  • Magrini
  • Mochila
  • Zetra
  • Glasear
  • Distance Decay
  • Mochila
  • Zetra
2:19
9."crisis actor"
2:11
10."sweet tooth"LopezLopez2:28
Total length:23:15

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Robinson, Otis (2024-01-18). "Ericdoa – 'DOA' review: dials down the hyperpop without sacrificing vision". NME. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  2. ^ a b c Ihaza, Jeff (2024-01-19). "Meet Ericdoa, the Reason Why Ninja Got a Low Taper Fade". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  3. ^ a b Hughes, Mia (2024-01-22). "Ericdoa finds freedom in his mind-bending musical universe". NME. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  4. ^ a b c Bernstein, Elaina (2024-03-18). "ericdoa Reflects on Femininity, Family and Fear of Being Perceived on 'DOA'". Hypebeast. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  5. ^ a b Bernstein, Elaina (2024-01-19). "ericdoa Looks Inward on 'DOA'". Hypebeast. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  6. ^ Schube, Will (2023-03-08). "ericdoa Partners With Riot Games Music And VALORANT For '>one'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  7. ^ Fragen, Jordan (July 27, 2023). "Riot doubles down on music for Valorant Champions Tour 2023". VentureBeat.
  8. ^ Schube, Will (2023-09-22). "ericdoa Shares New Single 'Kickstand'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  9. ^ Taylor, Sam (2023-09-25). "ericdoa is back with a new single and video, 'Kickstand'". Dork. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  10. ^ Barlas, Jon (2023-09-25). "ericdoa - 'kickstand'". Lyrical Lemonade. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  11. ^ Schube, Will (2023-09-25). "ericdoa Announces 'Dead On Arrival' Tour". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  12. ^ Rascoe, Rachel; Garza, Miranda; Hernandez, Raoul; Freeman, Doug; Braaten, Elizabeth; Udensi, Derek; Kingston, Bridget; Neumann, Laiken; Toland, Michael (February 2, 2024). "Terry Allen, ericdoa, and More Crucial Concerts". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  13. ^ Forte, Ellie (2024-01-23). "ericdoa Gets Candid on Latest Project, DOA". EnVi Media. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  14. ^ Rincon, Alessandra (November 3, 2023). "ericdoa Got Us Crying on the Dancefloor in "dancinwithsomebawdy"". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  15. ^ Murray, Madison (2023-11-03). "We Wish We Were 'dancinwithsomebawdy' To ericdoa's Latest Track". TheHoneyPop. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  16. ^ Rincon, Alessandra (December 15, 2023). "ericdoa Releases the Irresistible "sweet tooth," Announces New Project 'DOA'". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  17. ^ "Spotted on New Music Friday". Hits Daily Double. December 15, 2023. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  18. ^ Murray, Robin (2024-01-22). "ericdoa Shares New Project 'DOA' In Full | News". Clash. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  19. ^ "New Music Friday; Stream new projects from Eliza McLamb, PACKS, ericdoa, and more". The Fader. January 19, 2024. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  20. ^ Pearce, Sheldon; Carmichael, Rodney; Madden, Sidney (January 19, 2024). "New Music Friday: 21 Savage's 'American Dream'". NPR.
  21. ^ Hayes, Daschall (February 8, 2024). "Connecticut Rapper Ericdoa Makes Waves with New Album". The Recorder. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  22. ^ a b Young, Martyn (2024-01-22). "ericdoa – DOA". Dork. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  23. ^ Rincon, Alessandra (January 23, 2024). "ericdoa Reignites the Joy of Creation in the Trailblazing 'DOA'". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
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