LA rapper Domo Genesis brings his laid-back cool to Lincoln Hall

Los Angeles rapper Domo Genesis, aka Dominique Cole, first emerged in the early 2010s as the token stoner in anarchic rap and R&B crew Odd Future. But long before the collective went on hiatus in 2016, he began building up an impressive catalog of his own, self-releasing five mixtapes, including a 2012 collaboration with the Alchemist titled No Idols. He dropped his full-length debut, Genesis, in 2016, and more recently he’s put out two collaborative albums, 2022’s Intros, Outros & Interludes with Los Angeles rapper Evidence and October’s What You Don’t Get?! with Seattle producer Graymatter.

Much like his stylistic forefather Curren$y, Genesis spices his laid-back cool with the fiery confidence of someone who’s sustained a lengthy rap career in the face of ever-changing technologies and tastes. On the What You Don’t Get?! track “Plank Walk,” he boasts about getting features through camaraderie, not by paying steep fees, and contrasts his long-term vision with those of his short-sighted rivals. He raps slightly ahead of the beat, like he’s eager to drop his gems—or trying to keep himself from sinking into the organ and guitar filigree of the instrumentals.

Domo’s show at Lincoln Hall features support from Virginia rapper Fly Anakin, promoting his excellent softcore-themed 2023 project Skinemaxxx, and local producer and streaming personality Thelonious Martin, who’s provided beats to Curren$y as well as G Herbo and Mick Jenkins. Expect an evening of swinging drums and laid-back flows that invite you to nod your head in appreciation.

Originally published on Chicago Reader.