GMFU
2023 single by Odetari featuring 6arelyhuman
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"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).
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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 | |||
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| Producer | Odetari | |||
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| 6arelyhuman singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "GMFU" on YouTube | ||||
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Odetari – "GMFU" | ||||
Composition and reception
"GMFU" is 2 minutes and 7 seconds long.[1] It was written by Odetari and 6arelyhuman, with the former handling the production.[2] Billboard's Katie Bain proclaimed it as a "dark, thumping anthem about 'going dumb' from partying".[3] Jacob Saltzberg from Earmilk said that XIII Sorrows is given character by "raw, hyperactive synth layers [...] with the eccentric bounce of 'GMFU'".[4] 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.[5]
Release and promotion
The song was featured on Odetari's second EP XIII Sorrows, released on September 13, 2023.[6] In tandem with XIII Sorrows release, "GMFU" music video was published on YouTube, becoming Odetari's first visual.[6]
In the United States, "GMFU" debuted on number 27 on Billboard-curated Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart on chart issue August 5, 2023.[7] After twelve consecutive weeks of charting, it reached a peak at number five,[8] becoming Odetari's fourth, and 6arelyhuman's first, top ten entry.[8] On January 8, 2024, Billboard reported that the song amassed 91.9 million on-demand streams in the country since its release.[3] 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.[9] 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.[10] In Poland, "GMFU" received gold status by selling 25,000 copies.[11] Meanwhile the song would also receive a platinum certification in Brazil from selling 40,000 copies.[12]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[2]
- Odetari – vocals, songwriting, production
- 6arelyhuman – vocals, songwriting
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[12] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[11] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[9] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||