5 Key Facts About Grimes' Visions Singles

Oblivion was released first as a promotional single in October 2011. It served as an early preview of the Visions album.

Genesis followed months later on January 9, 2012. This was the album’s official lead single.

Both singles came out before the Visions album release. The album dropped in February 2012.

Oblivion was not a commercial single. It was only a promotional release to build hype.

Genesis became the more commercially successful single. It remains one of Grimes’ most recognized songs.