GMFU
| "GMFU" | ||||
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| Single by Odetari and 6arelyhuman | ||||
| from the EP XIII Sorrows and Myspace Addiction | ||||
| Released | July 26, 2023 | |||
| Length | 2:07 | |||
| Label | Artist Partner Group | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Odetari | |||
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| 6arelyhuman singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "GMFU" on YouTube | ||||
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Odetari – "GMFU" | ||||
"GMFU" (an acronym for "Got Me Fucked Up") is a song by American singers, Odetari and 6arelyhuman, from the former's extended play (EP) XIII Sorrows and the latter's EP Myspace Addiction (2023). Written by both performers, it was described by critical commentary as a "dark" and "eccentric" anthem. It was released as the second single promoting the aforementioned projects of both performers on July 26, 2023, through Artist Partner Group. "GMFU" peaked at number five on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart, becoming Odetari's fourth and 6arelyhuman's first top-ten entry on the survey. It received a gold certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry (ZPAV).
Composition and reception
[edit]"GMFU" was written by Odetari and 6arelyhuman, with the former handling the production.[1] Billboard's Katie Bain proclaimed it as a "dark, thumping anthem about 'going dumb' from partying".[2] Jacob Saltzberg from Earmilk said that XIII Sorrows is given character by "raw, hyperactive synth layers ... with the eccentric bounce of 'GMFU'".[3] Craig Lindsey from Chron noted that the track is "much beloved [by] children" and follows the trope of Odetari's "vulgar [and] eye-chatching" song titles.[4]
Release and promotion
[edit]The song was featured on Odetari's second EP XIII Sorrows, released on September 13, 2023.[5] In tandem with XIII Sorrows release, "GMFU" music video was published on YouTube, becoming Odetari's first visual.[5]
In the United States, "GMFU" debuted on number 27 on Billboard-curated Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart on chart issue August 5, 2023.[6] After twelve consecutive weeks of charting, it reached a peak at number five,[7] becoming Odetari's fourth, and 6arelyhuman's first, top ten entry.[7] On January 8, 2024, Billboard reported that the song amassed 91.9 million on-demand streams in the country since its release.[2] The song was certified platinum by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on July 9, 2025, for shipping 1,000,000 copies in the US.[8] Elsewhere, the single entered New Zealand Hot Singles chart at number 35 on chart issue August 3, 2023, peaking at number 23 the following week.[9] In Poland, "GMFU" received gold status by selling 25,000 copies.[10] Meanwhile the song would also receive a platinum certification in Brazil from selling 40,000 copies.[11]
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Tidal.[1]
- Odetari – vocals, songwriting, production
- 6arelyhuman – vocals, songwriting
Charts
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[11] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[10] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[8] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "GMFU (w/ 6arelyhuman) / Odetari / Credits". Tidal. July 26, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ a b Bain, Katie (January 8, 2024). "Odetari & 6arelyhuman: Dance Music's TikTok Stars Scoring IRL Success". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 22, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ Saltzberg, Jacob (September 19, 2023). "Odetari shares versatile new album 'XIII SORROWS'". Earmilk. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ Lindsey, Craig (February 17, 2024). "Houston's Odetari is soundtracking every party these days". Chron. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
- ^ a b Braxton, Mateo (September 15, 2023). "Odetari shares debut EP 'XIII SORROWS' featuring JELEEL!, 6arelyhuman, Cade Clair". Our Generation Music. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. August 5, 2023. Archived from the original on August 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ a b Zellner, Xander (October 8, 2024). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Odetari Manages to 'Keep Up' With His Chart Debut". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ a b "American single certifications – Odetari – GMFU". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ^ a b "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. October 21, 2023. Archived from the original on October 18, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ a b "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 16, 2025. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter GMFU in the search box.
- ^ a b "Brazilian single certifications – Odetari – GMFU" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 4, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
- ^ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 17, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2025.