3x3 (EP)
2023 collaborative EP by Odetari & 9lives
3x3 is a collaborative extended play (EP) by the American rapper Odetari and Kiwi record producer 9lives. It was released on July 12, 2023 by Artist Partner Group. After the pair aided in the popularization of the Sigilkore genre, they recorded the EP at the Artist Partner Group studio in Los Angeles, California. Prior to its release, Jardine had released his second EP, 33.1FM, in February 2023. Production was handled entirely by 9lives, who wrote the songs alongside Odetari. The project was promoted through two singles—"Reassure Me" and "I Love You Hoe". A chopped and screwed version of the EP was released on August 7, 2023, by on a side-account of Odetari managed by Artist Partner Group.
Background and production
9lives and Odetari are both credited for the popularization of the Sigilkore genre; Katie Bain at Billboard had referred to the latter as a representation of the "DIY vibe" of the early rave era. Odetari later signed a multi-album record deal with Artist Partner Group following his rise to virality, while 9lives had signed to Kobalt. Bain would also call Odetari an "attention grabber" due to the all caps styling on the songs.
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