Curry left Raider Klan in 2013, releasing his debut studio album, Nostalgic 64, in September of that year, while still in high school. He has since released three extended plays: 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms in 2015, 13 in 2017, and UNLOCKED (a collaboration with Kenny Beats) in 2020, and four studio albums: Imperial in 2016, Ta13oo in 2018, Zuu in 2019, and Melt My Eyez See Your Future in 2022. TA13OO, ZUU, and Melt My Eyez debuted at numbers 28, 32, and 51 on the Billboard 200 chart, respectively, with Melt My Eyez returning at number 17 after the release of an extended edition. All of his projects have garnered significant critical acclaim.
In 2012, he released his second mixtape, titled King of the Mischievous South Vol. 1 Underground Tape 1996, which caught the attention of fellow American rapper Earl Sweatshirt and other members of Odd Future label.
Curry's third mixtape, titled Strictly for My R.V.I.D.X.R.S., was released after the death of Trayvon Martin, who also lived in Carol City and went to the same high school as Denzel Curry. His rap style on this mixtape was inspired by 2PAC. On June 9, 2015, Curry released his first double EP, titled 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms. His first release in 2016 was the single "Flying Nimbus".
His second full-length album, titled Imperial, was released on March 9, 2016, then re-released later on Spotify as the deluxe version on October 14, 2016. In June 2016, Curry was featured on a cover as one of the XXL's 2016's Freshmen Class.
On May 13, 2017, Curry uploaded a track entitled "Hate Government [demo]" to his SoundCloud account. In the weeks that followed, he released two more demos for songs entitled "Equalizer [demo]" and "ZELTRON 6 BILLION ft. Lil Ugly Mane." After these releases as well as a series of cryptic posts on social media (seemingly portraying another alter ego called Zeltron), he released an EP entitled 13 on June 25, 2017. All of the demo tracks were included on the EP as well as two other new songs. On August 18, 2017, Curry released another song called "Skywalker." Later that year, on September 22, a remastered version of 32 Zel was released, including a remix of "Ultimate" featuring Juicy J.
On April 2, 2018, Curry released the lead single off of Ta13oo titled, "Sumo" on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show. On May 24, 2018, Curry released the second single off the album titled, "Percs". Curry then released the third single titled, "Clout Cobain", on July 13, 2018, and announced that his album TA13OO, would be released in three acts: The first act, Light, was released on July 25, followed by Gray on July 26, and Dark on July 27. Each previously-released single represents one of the album's acts, as "Sumo" represents Light, "Clout Cobain" represents Gray, and "Percs" represents Dark, which comes together cohesively to form TA13OO. TA13OO features guest appearances from GoldLink, JID, JPEGMAFIA, ZillaKami and more.
On January 5, 2022, the official trailer for Curry's fifth studio album, titled Melt My Eyez See Your Future, was uploaded to his YouTube channel. It was revealed that the album would contain guest appearances from artists such as T-Pain, 6lack, Slowthai, Rico Nasty, J.I.D, and Thundercat, among others. Curry said the project would feature a new, more mature sound, different from his previous works: "Y'all are not going to hear the same type of Denzel anymore." On January 24, a single titled "Walkin", along with a Western-inspired music video directed by Adrian Villagomez, was released. Curry also said the album "is made up of everything that I couldn't include on Ta13oo or Imperial because I was going through depression and anger issues", and would take inspiration from traditional hip-hop, drum and bass, trap, poetry, and jazz. The same day, a North American and European tour promoting the album (with guest acts Kenny Mason, Mike Dimes, Redveil, and PlayThatBoiZay) was announced. On February 24, Curry released another single from the upcoming album, "Zatoichi" featuring Slowthai. It was accompanied by a music video also directed by Adrian Villagomez. On March 18, Curry announced the album would be released on March 25. On March 21, a third single, "Troubles" featuring T-Pain, was released along with a music video. The album was released on March 25, 2022. It debuted at number 51 on the Billboard 200 chart, and at number 23 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Curry recorded a song featuring rapper Reason, "1st Quarter", as a contribution to Apple Music's "collection of exclusively commissioned new songs from Black creatives", titled Juneteenth 2022: Freedom Songs. He commented: "It's an accomplishment to make it through the first quarter of my life. Especially as a Black man in America".
Curry's song featuring PlayThatBoiZay, "Let It All Hang Out", was included in Elvis—a biographical movie about Elvis Presley that premiered in June 2022—as well as on the movie's soundtrack album.
On June 24, 2022, a collaboration between Dot da Genius, JID, Curry, and Kid Cudi, titled "Talk About Me", was released, along with a music video directed by Cole Bennett. On June 29, 2022, Curry performed an NPR Tiny Desk Concert. On July 21, he performed "Walkin" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
On September 30, 2022, Curry released Melt My Eyez See Your Future (The Extended Edition). The album features reimagined versions of songs from the original album with live instrumentation performed by the Cold Blooded Soul Band, which performed with Curry on his NPR Tiny Desk Concert and The Tonight Show performance.
'Cosmic'.m4a
Denzel Curry Lyrics
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Drip-hop, born from the crack pot
This is for the infants, the haves and the have-nots
Meet inside the trap spot so you can be a astronaut
This will be the biggest leap that you ever hop
It seems niggas are fly and the junkies are high
And in my line of work that goes side by side
Here's the adrenaline when the block get shot up
Take it to the vein, matter fact, take gunshot to the the brain
One dose or a two-dose Novocaine
Red dot to a nigga eye like Kayn
No, it's just another place you can't go
Barricade, disengage, reengage
Now I leave a gauge-size hole
Nigga play your road, put it in your back pocket
Before they drop sheets, I'ma drop knowledge
Stop it, now you gotta answer to the cosmic
Whatever they rock with is something non-toxic
Chop it, mix the green juice with the CrossFit
Better get my weight up, you other niggas lost it
Drip-hop, born on the D-block
My only golden purpose is to come and make the streets hot
The free spot, when I dine at a Greek spot
The geeks pot in a time with a freak thought
A geek's thoughts, that's a square mentality
He shootin' VR, we got guns in reality
You act so hard, you should thank the Academy
It comes full circle, but it isn't fatality
My room, who the fuck is steppin' to my crew?
I'm like "Move", niggas don't know about spit, I raise roofs
Niggas wanna copy, but they still uncool
This is my throne, my chair, my stool
Stop it, now you gotta answer to the cosmic
Whatever they rock with is something non-toxic
Chop it, mix the green juice with the CrossFit
Better get my weight up, you other niggas lost it
Stop it, now you gotta answer to cosmic
Non-toxic, ch-chop it
(Cosmic dust activity)
(Well, who's gonna stop me? You?)
(Any unusual experiment can produce unusual results)
(That's why I choose the silent, it's isolated)
(Miles of open water in any direction)
(We did everything in the world to exterminate them)
(But, no apparent luck)
In the song 'Cosmic' by Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats, the first verse refers to the birth of "drip-hop" music, which is a subgenre of hip-hop that has drug and street influences. The song talks about how this specific style of music is meant for everyone, including those who are privileged and those who are not. The lyrics mention coming together in a trap house and using drugs to escape reality and become an "astronaut" in a sense.
The second verse is about Denzel Curry's rise to fame and how he wants to show off his skills on the D-block. He mentions that his purpose is to make the streets hot and that he is not afraid to raise roofs with his talent. He also speaks about how he thinks that some people try to copy his style but they do it poorly and are still "uncool." At the end of the song, there are a few lyrical ad-libs that suggest that the artist is experimenting with a new sound and that it is somewhat isolated from the mainstream.
Line by Line Meaning
Drip-hop, born from the crack pot
The genre of Drip-hop, which is associated with drugs and violence, originated from the urban, poverty-stricken areas where drugs are prevalent.
This is for the infants, the haves and the have-nots
This music is for everyone, regardless of their social status or age.
Meet inside the trap spot so you can be a astronaut
Meet at the trap house, where drugs are sold and used, so you can feel on top of the world like an astronaut.
This will be the biggest leap that you ever hop
Using drugs and getting high will be the biggest escape and thrill that you will experience.
It seems niggas are fly and the junkies are high
Drug dealers and users have their own respective way of living, and both can live a luxurious lifestyle.
And in my line of work that goes side by side
In the drug industry, the dealer and the user are interdependent, and their lives are connected.
But when the worlds collide they waste a whole damn product
However, when the dealer's and the user's worlds collide, both lose their sense of purpose or product.
Here's the adrenaline when the block get shot up
The thrill that is experienced during violence and chaos on the streets is like an adrenaline rush.
Take it to the vein, matter fact, take gunshot to the the brain
Drug users should take drugs directly into their veins to get an instant high, or even trouble the government or the system by getting shot in the head.
One dose or a two-dose Novocaine
One dose of drugs or even two doses can numb the pain.
Red dot to a nigga eye like Kayn
A sniper's red dot is like Kayn's weapon, and it can be used to intimidate players in games.
No, it's just another place you can't go
The red dot is just another indication of authority or ownership and is an area that outsiders cannot access or enter.
Barricade, disengage, reengage
To protect the drug business, people should barricade themselves and then re-engage with the world, as needed.
Now I leave a gauge-size hole
I am so skilled that I can shoot and leave a bullet hole that is exactly the size of a gauge.
Nigga play your road, put it in your back pocket
Everyone should mind their own business and focus on themselves.
Before they drop sheets, I'ma drop knowledge
Before people are killed or stop living a dangerous lifestyle, I want to share words of wisdom with them.
Stop it, now you gotta answer to the cosmic
Stop living recklessly and face the consequences of the universe's laws.
Whatever they rock with is something non-toxic
Only consume things that are safe and won't harm you.
Chop it, mix the green juice with the CrossFit
Cut, mix and consume safe substances, like green juice or exercise like CrossFit.
Better get my weight up, you other niggas lost it
Get in shape and focus on self-improvement to avoid the risks of drugs and violence that can ruin your life.
Drip-hop, born on the D-block
Drip-hop was created and started in the worst area of the city.
My only golden purpose is to come and make the streets hot
My sole purpose is to make the streets unsafe or uncomfortable for those who made it that way.
The free spot, when I dine at a Greek spot
The most comfortable or free place is a Greek restaurant, where one can dine without worrying about their safety.
The geeks pot in a time with a freak thought
People who are eager to experiment with drugs have found a time when it is more acceptable to do so.
A geek's thoughts, that's a square mentality
The thoughts of people who choose not to do drugs are considered unsophisticated or backward.
He shootin' VR, we got guns in reality
Some people play violent video games for entertainment, but others have a much more dangerous reality involving guns.
You act so hard, you should thank the Academy
People who put on a show of toughness should be grateful for the award or recognition.
It comes full circle, but it isn't fatality
What goes around comes around, but that doesn't mean it's destiny.
My room, who the fuck is steppin' to my crew?
No one should mess with my group, they will not win.
I'm like "Move", niggas don't know about spit, I raise roofs
I have the power to make people move, and my music can inspire people to take action or rise up.
Niggas wanna copy, but they still uncool
People want to be like me, but they will never be as cool or as authentic.
This is my throne, my chair, my stool
This music is my kingdom, and I am the king.
(Cosmic dust activity)
This song is about the universe's laws and the consequences of our actions.
(Well, who's gonna stop me? You?)
No one can stop me from doing what I want to do, only the universe can decide my outcome.
(Any unusual experiment can produce unusual results)
Taking drugs can have many unexpected outcomes.
(That's why I choose the silent, it's isolated)
To avoid the risks of drugs and violence, it is better to stay quiet and alone.
(Miles of open water in any direction)
There is a lot of space for people to move and explore, but they should be careful of the risks involved.
(We did everything in the world to exterminate them)
People have tried many things to avoid or eradicate the risks of drugs, but the problem has not been solved.
(But, no apparent luck)
Sadly, getting rid of the problems of drugs and violence does not seem to be working.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Denzel Curry, Kenneth Charles III Blume
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ultpathtota13oo6
This song makes me want to vote Denzel For President
@MS-sk5si
ULT PATH TO TA13OO
Nah the orange man is doing a good job. 🇺🇸
@Sol_Official
@@MS-sk5si Huh
@erikahlgren
ULT PATH TO TA13OO me to
@turkmoriki1082
Fr
@chrisjr6214
But then he won't have time to make music
@antoniogaspar5417
denzel the most versatile consistent rapper out rn
@damn_jello_____2798
Факты
@thedon0516
FACTS!!! 💯
@trendsettertarik
I guess you haven’t heard of sybyr