"GMFU" (an acronym for "Got Me Fucked Up") is a song by American singers, Odetari and

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, from the former's

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(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 ''

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chart, becoming Odetari's fourth and 6arelyhuman's first top-ten entry on the survey. It received a gold certifications from the

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(RIAA) and

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(ZPAV).

Composition and reception

"GMFU" was written by Odetari and 6arelyhuman, with the former handling the production. ''

''s Katie Bain proclaimed it as a "dark, thumping anthem about 'going dumb' from partying". Jacob Saltzberg from ''Earmilk'' said that "GMFU" examplifise ''XIII Sorrows'' "raw" and "hyperactive"

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layers "with the eccentric bounce". Craig Lindsey from ''

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'' noted that the track is "much beloved ychildren" and follows the trope of Odetari's "vulgar ndeye-chatching" song titles.

Release and promotion

"GMFU" was released on July 26, 2023, through Artist Partner Group for digital download and

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. Five days later, a sped up and slowed and reverbed renditions were released on a side-account of the Odetari. Additionally, the Abnormal remix, dubbed as a club mix, was released on October 16, 2023. The song was featured on Odetari's second EP ''XIII Sorrows'', released on September 13, 2023, as well as 6arelyhuman's second EP ''Myspace Addiction'' released week later. In tandem with ''XIII Sorrows'' release, "GMFU" music video was published on

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, becoming Odetari's first visual. In the United States, "GMFU" debuted on number 27 on ''Billboard''-curated

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chart on chart issue August 5, 2023. After twelve consecutive weeks of charting, it reached a peak at number five, becoming Odetari's fourth, and 6arelyhuman's first, top ten entry. On January 8, 2024, ''Billboard'' reported that the song amassed 91.9 million on-demand streams in the country since its release.

(RIAA) certified "GMFU"

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on March 15, 2024, for shipping 500,000 copies in the US. 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. In Poland, "GMFU" received gold status by selling 25,000 copies.

Track listing

Digital download / streaming # "GMFU" – 2:07 Digital download / streaming – alternative mixes # "GMFU" ( sped up) – 1:43 # "GMFU" ( slowed & reverbed) – 2:16 Digital download / streaming – Abnormal remix # "GMFU" (club mix) – 1:12

Composition and reception

Release and promotion

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Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

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