In November 2008, the group released their debut mixtape, The Odd Future Tape (now sometimes called The Odd Future Tape Vol. 1), as a free download via the collective's official blog. The tape was recorded with nothing more than a computer camera microphone, and featured some tracks that would later make it onto Tyler, The Creator's debut LP, Bastard. The Radical mixtape was released in 2010, which featured all of the group's original members (save for Casey Veggies, who had left the group) as well as new contributors Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis, Mike G, and Taco Bennett rapping over a collection of their favorite beats. On October 3, 2011, the group released a compilation album entitled 12 Odd Future Songs (which actually contains 13 songs), featuring select tracks from some of the many solo and sub-group albums released by Odd Future members that are frequently performed live, as well as a new track by The Internet. The OF Tape Vol. 2, Odd Future's debut collaborative LP and the follow up to their first mixtape, was released on March 20, 2012 via Odd Future Records.
Known Current Members:
Tyler, The Creator
Hodgy BeatsLeft Brain
Matt Martians
Hal Williams (Pyramid Vritra)
Earl Sweatshirt
Domo Genesis
Mike G
Frank Ocean
Jasper Dolphin
Taco Bennett
Known Former Members:
Casey Veggies
brandUn DeShay
Syd
Sub-Groups:
MellowHype: Hodgy Beats and Left Brain
EarlWolf: Tyler, The Creator and Earl Sweatshirt
The Jet Age of Tomorrow / The Super 3: Matt Martian and Hal Williams
I Smell Panties: Tyler, The Creator and Jasper Dolphin
The Internet: Syd Tha Kid and Matt Martian
MellowHigh: Domo Genesis and Hodgy Beats
In addition to artists, there are an unknown number of other members of Odd Future that do not contribute musically.
Intro
OFWGKTA Lyrics
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Welcome, every-fucking-body
to the Odd Future, "Radical" {YOU FUCKIN BITCH!}
Starving, Tyler the Creator, Hodgy Beats
Left Brain, Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis
Mike G, and lastly, Japser the Fucking Dolphin
{THAT'S RIGHT BITCH} Odd Future everybody
We want to welcome all the dudearamas and all the bastards
This is going to be a great experience
and we want y'all motherfuckers to buy popcorn
{JACKASS THIS EFFIN SUCKS} So please, enjoy this motherfuckin show
{SHIT!} If you have children with a motherfuckin heart condition
please take them motherfuckers home
Cause it is a lot of cursing and don't give-a-fuckness goin on
Now - for all my Odd Future crew out there that's uh backstage
I just uh, I just wanna know who's gonna start this show
The lyrics to OFWGKTA's song Intro are a simple welcome message to their audience that is infused with their signature irreverent and often profane humor. The group introduces themselves and their individual members, including Tyler the Creator, Hodgy Beats, Left Brain, Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis, Mike G, and Jasper the Dolphin. While some of the members' names might seem silly or strange, they are meant to represent the group's expressive and unique style, which pushes boundaries and defies conventions.
The song also contains a bit of self-referential humor, as the group pokes fun at their own reputation for being vulgar and offensive. They warn the audience that their show contains a lot of cursing and "don't give-a-fuckness," and suggest that anyone with a heart condition should leave. However, despite this warning, they still encourage their fans to enjoy the "motherfuckin show" and buy popcorn to enhance the experience.
Overall, the lyrics to Intro are a reflection of the attitudes and personalities of the members of OFWGKTA. They are unapologetic and unfiltered, and they take pride in being different and pushing boundaries. While some may find their humor and language offensive, their fans are drawn to their authenticity and their willingness to be themselves, no matter how irreverent or unconventional.
Line by Line Meaning
Ha ha ha ha!
Laughter as an introduction to the upcoming event.
Welcome, every-fucking-body to the Odd Future, "Radical" {YOU FUCKIN BITCH!}
The singer is welcoming everyone to Odd Future's event and quoting their album title Radical with a curse word thrown in sarcastically.
Starving, Tyler the Creator, Hodgy Beats
Names of the performers who are also members of Odd Future collective.
Left Brain, Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis
Names of the other performers from the same collective.
Mike G, and lastly, Japser the Fucking Dolphin {THAT'S RIGHT BITCH}
Introducing the last performer with a curse word and explicit language.
Odd Future everybody
Repeating the name of the collective for emphasis.
We want to welcome all the dudearamas and all the bastards and everyone else for coming out tonight
Welcoming the audience who attended the event without any discrimination.
This is going to be a great experience
Setting the expectation for the event.
and we want y'all motherfuckers to buy popcorn {JACKASS THIS EFFIN SUCKS}
Encouraging the audience to enjoy the show with popcorn and dissing those who have a negative opinion about it.
So please, enjoy this motherfuckin show {SHIT!}
Encouraging the audience again to enjoy the show with a curse word thrown in for emphasis.
If you have children with a motherfuckin heart condition please take them motherfuckers home
Warning the audience about explicit language and inappropriate content, and advising parents to take their kids home if they have any heart condition.
Cause it is a lot of cursing and don't give-a-fuckness goin on
Explaining the reason behind the warning given previously, as the show involves a lot of cursing and no regard for social conventions.
Now - for all my Odd Future crew out there that's uh backstage
Addressing the members of the backstage crew who are also part of the Odd Future collective.
I just uh, I just wanna know who's gonna start this show
Asking for the first performer to start the show.
Contributed by Jayden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
damán allaid
the melody in the background is what I love about this intro
KCL PEPE
crazy throwback
Tina Cail
Shower party by james pants
Victor Ruiz
There it goes- kaylan
Roc Linton
Me too
kmatt12
james pants-shower party
Adam Monsivais
If you listened to this during your high school day your a real one
Yeetgod Mcneckass
Been listening since 2011!
Nico Cortinas
Nah man, elementary school
Frodo
Middle school for me 💯