Curren$y had an underground hit in 2006, Where Da Cash At, which can be heard on several of Lil' Wayne's mixtapes, including Dedication 2. He was featured on Lil Wayne's song "Grown Man" from the album Tha Carter II. Due to certain issues concerning the release of his album Music 2 Fly 2, he left Young Money and formed his Fly Society crew with professional skateboarder and rapper Terry Kennedy.
He has since focused on his Jets movement, which helped introduce various rappers such as Trademark da Skydiver, Young Roddy, Fendi P and T.Y., as well as slightly reintroduce No Limit veteran Fiend to new audiences. He later started to work in New York with Ski Beatz and other MCs at Dame Dash's DD172; where he released Pilot Talk and its sequel Pilot Talk II both in 2010, and was also featured on several songs on Ski Beatz' 24 Hour Karate School. Since then, Curren$y has put out eight more albums, 25 EPs and 43 mixtapes.
Albums
2009 - This Ain't No Mixtape (April 21, 2009)
2009 - Jet Files (October 6, 2009)
2010 - Pilot Talk (July 13, 2010)
2010 - Pilot Talk II (Nov. 22, 2010)
2011 - Weekend at Burnie's (June 28, 2011)
2012 - Muscle Car Chronicles (February 14, 2012)
2012 - The Stoned Immaculate (June 5, 2012)
2015 - Pilot Talk III (April 4, 2015)
2015 - Canal Street Confidential (December 4, 2015)
2018 - Fetti (with Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist)
2019 - #2009 (with Wiz Khalifa) [February 8, 2019]
2019 - Gran Turismo (with Statik Selektah) [May 17, 2019]
2019 - Pheno Grigio (with Berner) [July 7, 2019]
2019 - Plan of Attack (with Trademark & Young Roddy) [October 11, 2019]
2019 - Back at Burnie's (December 20, 2019)
2020 - The Tonite Show with Curren$y (with DJ Fresh) [January 31, 2020]
2020 - Spring Clean (with Fuse) [June 19, 2020]
2020 - The OutRunners (with Harry Fraud) [July 24, 2020]
2020 - The Director's Cut (with Harry Fraud) [September 18, 2020]
2021 - Collection Agency
Mixtapes & EPs:
2006 - G-Series Mixtape (with Mack Maine)
2007 - Life At 30,000 ft.
2007 - Independence Day
2008 - Higher Than 30,000 ft.
2008 - Welcome to the Winner's Circle
2008 - Fear & Loathing in New Orleans
2008 - Super Tecmo Bowl
2008 - Fast Times At Ridgemont Fly
2008 - Fin...
2009 - How Fly (with Wiz Khalifa)
2010 - Smokee Robinson
2011 - Return to the Winners Circle
2011 - Verde Terrace
2012 - Here (February 5, 2012)
2012 - #The1st28 (with Styles P) [ February 28, 2012]
2012 - Cigarette Boats (with Harry Fraud) [July 10, 2012]
2012 - Priest Andretti (October 31, 2012)
2012 - 3 Piece Set / A Closed Session (December 24, 2012)
2013 - New Jet City (February 5, 2013)
2013 - Live in Concert (with Wiz Khalifa) [April 20, 2013]
2013 - Bales (with Young Roddy) [September 6, 2013]
2013 - The Stage (with Smoke DZA & Harry Fraud) [October 30, 2013]
2014 - The Drive In Theatre (February 14, 2014)
2014 - Saturday Night Car Tunes [August 30, 2014]
2014 - More Saturday Night Car Tunes [October 4, 2014]
2015 - Even More Saturday Night Car Tunes (April 20, 2015)
2015 - Cathedral (August 5, 2015)
2016 - The Owners Manual (January 19, 2016)
2016 - The Carrollton Heist (February 14, 2016)
2016 - Weed & Instrumentals (March 25, 2016)
2016 - Bourbon Street Secrets (with Purps) [April 20, 2016]
2016 - The Legend of Harvard Blue (May 30, 2016)
2016 - Stoned on Ocean (June 27, 2016)
2016 - Weed & Instrumentals 2 (July 22, 2016)
2016 - Revolver (with Sledgren) [August 24, 2016]
2016 - Andretti 9/30 (September 30, 2016)
2016 - Andretti 10/30 (October 30, 2016)
2016 - Andretti 11/30 (November 30, 2016)
2016 - Andretti 12/30 (December 30, 2016)
2017 - The Jetlanta EP (with Cornerboy P and T.Y.) [January 13, 2017]
2017 - The Fo20 Massacre (April 20, 2017)
2017 - The Champagne Files (July 20, 2017)
2017 - The Motivational Speech EP (with Lex Luger) [September 30, 2017]
2018 - The Spring Collection (February 23, 2018)
2018 - Parking Lot Music (March 28, 2018)
2018 - Air Freshna (April 20, 2018)
2018 - The Marina (with Harry Fraud) [May 30, 2018]
2018 - Fire in the Clouds (August 30, 2018)
2018 - Weed & Instrumentals 3 (December 24, 2018)
2019 - Umbrella Symphony (with LNDN DRGS) [May 10, 2019]
2019 - Hot August Nights (August 16, 2019)
2019 - Hot August Nights Forever (November 28, 2019)
2019 - Prestige Worldwide (with Smoke DZA) [November 29, 2019]
2020 - 3 Piece Set (February 21, 2020)
2020 - Smokin' Potnas (with Fendi P) [March 13, 2020]
2020 - The Green Tape (April 10, 2020)
2020 - Bonus Footage (with Harry Fraud) [November 27, 2020]
2021 - Financial District (April 20, 2021)
Montreux
Curren$y Lyrics
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Kush smoke
Money clothes hoes
Hurry up before the elevator door close
This that 1980 Marvin Gaye live at the Montreux
Stars in the audience
Al Jarreau in the third row
Parental guardian? to this art for it's my baby
Though watchful
Tryna play me I'll spot you
Points I prove with my every move
Right from the beginning I was writing
That was very true
This is what I know
Make a fool outta you
If we were to duel
In tha hall player playin' pool
Renegade bitches choose
Word to Max Judd
Drop jewels
Diamonds different hues
Type of shit I like to do
Orange leather in my coupe
In Curren$y's song Montreux, the artist raps about his lifestyle of kush smoking, money, clothes, and women. The lyrics express the idea of living life to the fullest and enjoying the finer things in life. The line "Hurry up before the elevator door close" suggests that the artist is in a rush to live his life to the fullest before it's too late. The allusion to Marvin Gaye's 1980 performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival and Al Jarreau in the third row suggests that the artist is a fan of jazz music and culture.
The line "Parental guardian? to this art for it's my baby" suggests that the artist views his music as his baby and something that he needs to guard and nurture. The line "Lazy eyed, though watchful, tryna play me I'll spot you" suggests that the artist is aware of his surroundings and is keeping a close eye on those who may try to take advantage of him. The line "Points I prove with my every move" suggests that the artist is confident in himself and his abilities and is proving his worth with every decision he makes.
Overall, the lyrics to Montreux suggest that Curren$y is a confident and ambitious artist who is not afraid to indulge in the finer things in life while keeping a watchful eye on his surroundings.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh,
Starting off with an expression of uncertainty or hesitation.
Kush smoke
Referring to smoking marijuana.
Money clothes hoes
Listing common themes in contemporary rap music - wealth, fashion, and women.
Hurry up before the elevator door close
Urging someone to move quickly before it's too late.
This that 1980 Marvin Gaye live at the Montreux
Comparing the artist's work to a legendary performance by Marvin Gaye at the Montreux Jazz Festival.
Stars in the audience
Referring to famous and influential people in the crowd.
Al Jarreau in the third row
Naming a specific musician who is present at the show.
Parental guardian? to this art for it's my baby
Stating that the artist feels protective and possessive of their craft, as if it were their own child.
Lazy eyed
Describing a relaxed, perhaps stoned appearance.
Though watchful
Indicating that despite this lethargic look, the artist is still paying attention and aware of their surroundings.
Tryna play me I'll spot you
Warning anyone who tries to deceive or cheat the artist that they won't be fooled.
Points I prove with my every move
Asserting that the artist's actions and choices demonstrate their point of view and abilities.
Right from the beginning I was writing
Suggesting that the artist has been creating music for a long time and honing their skills.
That was very true
Confirming the authenticity and honesty of the artist's work.
This is what I know
Emphasizing the artist's personal experiences and expertise.
Make a fool outta you
Threatening to embarrass or discredit someone else, potentially in a confrontational way.
If we were to duel
Imagining a potential conflict or competition between the artist and another person.
In tha hall player playin' pool
Describing a specific setting where this hypothetical encounter might take place.
Renegade bitches choose
Boasting about attracting and impressing rebellious and unconventional women.
Word to Max Judd
Shouting out someone named Max Judd, perhaps a friend or fan of the artist.
Drop jewels
Sharing knowledge or wisdom, often in a metaphorical or poetic way.
Diamonds different hues
Noting the various colors and shades of diamonds, possibly as a metaphor for the variety and richness of the artist's music.
Type of shit I like to do
Expressing a preference or fondness for a certain style or type of music or lifestyle.
Orange leather in my coupe
Describing a luxurious and distinct aspect of the artist's vehicle.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADEN MITCHELL WATT, DARU JONES, DAVID ANTHONY WILLIS, JOHN CAVE, SHANTE FRANKLIN
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