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.
CASH MANIAC | CAZH MAN1AC
Denzel Curry Lyrics
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I can't see the floor, stacking money, fuck a hater
Free bands, cash flow
Bread so long, 'bouta buy the whole mall
In my Wonderland, I'm back on my Alice
Back in my palace, I'm fly like Aladdin
Serving my fans all my dope, 'cause they addicts
And if it's beef then we're shooting sporadic
Game is like Disney, my words are like magic
I like Black Beatles, but act like Black Sabbath
I smoke the O-Z when shit gets erratic
You see my future, but you cannot have it
I see my Future, but I'm not B-Rabbit
Balance my chi so I could tame the savage
Getting so throwed 'til my thoughts are in fragments
Moving up like escalators
I can't see the floor, stacking money, fuck a hater
Free bands, cash flow
Bread so long, 'bouta buy the whole mall
Moving up like escalators
I can't see the floor, stacking money, fuck a hater
Free bands, cash flow
Bread so long, 'bouta buy the whole mall
Life is so golden that's how I'm living
Look at my trunk jumping off like it ribbit
Devil gon' hate, blurring my vision
That's me at my lowest, no Peter Griffin
Young, black and gifted, I'm bout to get lifted
Now all my troubles and problems have shifted
After my fifth hit it seems I'll be drifting
I'm never slipping, I'm forever pimping
You see my future, but you cannot have it
I see my Future, but I'm not B-Rabbit
Balance my chi now, I'm feeling fantastic
Getting so throwed 'til my thoughts are in fragments
Moving up like escalators
I can't see the floor, stacking money, fuck a hater
Free bands, cash flow
Bread so long, 'bouta buy the whole mall
Moving up like escalators
I can't see the floor, stacking money, fuck a hater
Free bands, cash flow
Bread so long, 'bouta buy the whole mall
Cash maniac
Cash maniac
Cash maniac
Babe, I'm on a roll
'Cause I like to run it
Summer doesn't linger
Babe, I'm on a roll
'Cause I like to run it
Summer doesn't linger
Oh summer
In Denzel Curry's song "Cash Maniac," he describes his success and wealth through the use of vivid imagery and comparisons. He starts by saying he is "moving up like escalators," indicating that he is achieving success at a rapid pace without being able to see the bottom, meaning that he is continually moving to higher levels. He then goes on to mention that he is "stacking money, fuck a hater," which portrays his intense focus on his money-making and lack of concern for the people who try to tear him down. He mentions his "free bands" and mentions "cash flow" as other examples of how he is making it big in the music industry.
Denzel then takes on a more playful tone, comparing himself to characters from childhood stories such as Alice in Wonderland and Aladdin. He refers to his fans as "dope addicts" and claims that his words are like magic. He embodies a rockstar persona by mentioning that he likes both Black Beatles and Black Sabbath. The chorus repeats the same message that he is moving up and stacking money. In the third verse, he talks about how he is living a "golden" life, with his car trunk "jumping off like it ribbit." He acknowledges that people who do not want him to succeed can make it difficult for him to see his goals clearly, but assures the listener that he is "never slipping" and is "forever pimping."
Line by Line Meaning
Moving up like escalators
I'm making progress in my career, climbing to the top like on an escalator.
I can't see the floor, stacking money, fuck a hater
I'm so focused on making money and succeeding that I don't even need to look down, and I don't care about negative people.
Free bands, cash flow
I'm generating a lot of money and it's coming in quickly and easily.
Bread so long, 'bouta buy the whole mall
I've made so much money that I can buy anything I want, even a whole mall.
In my Wonderland, I'm back on my Alice
I'm living in a fantasy world where I'm the star, just like Alice in Wonderland.
Back in my palace, I'm fly like Aladdin
I feel like royalty in my fancy palace, just like the character Aladdin who can fly on his magic carpet.
Serving my fans all my dope, 'cause they addicts
I'm giving my fans what they want, even if it means providing them with addictive content.
Haters mad 'cause I'm on top like an attic
People who don't like me are jealous because I'm in a high position and have a lot of success.
And if it's beef then we're shooting sporadic
If someone has a problem with me, my crew and I will retaliate aggressively.
Game is like Disney, my words are like magic
I have a way with words and can captivate people, just like Disney movies with their magical themes.
I like Black Beatles, but act like Black Sabbath
I appreciate multiple genres of music, but I have a darker and more introspective side like Black Sabbath.
I smoke the O-Z when shit gets erratic
When things get stressful or chaotic, I use marijuana to calm down.
You see my future, but you cannot have it
People may see my success and want it for themselves, but they can't have it because it's mine.
I see my Future, but I'm not B-Rabbit
I have plans for my future success, but I'm not like the character B-Rabbit who had to win a rap battle to prove himself.
Balance my chi so I could tame the savage
I try to find a balance in my life to control my aggression and anger.
Getting so throwed 'til my thoughts are in fragments
I'm getting high to the point that I'm not thinking clearly.
Life is so golden that's how I'm living
I'm living a good life, full of happiness and success.
Look at my trunk jumping off like it ribbit
My car's sound system is so good that it feels like the trunk is jumping like a frog.
Devil gon' hate, blurring my vision
Negative influences will try to bring me down and distract me from my goals.
That's me at my lowest, no Peter Griffin
Even at my worst, I'm still not as low or pathetic as the character Peter Griffin from Family Guy.
Young, black and gifted, I'm bout to get lifted
I'm a young black man with natural talents and abilities, and I'm about to rise even higher.
Now all my troubles and problems have shifted
My success has allowed me to leave behind and forget about the struggles and issues I faced before.
After my fifth hit it seems I'll be drifting
After using marijuana a few times, I feel like I'm mentally and physically floating away.
I'm never slipping, I'm forever pimping
I'm always on my game and always in control, just like a pimp.
Cash maniac
I'm obsessed with making money and having success.
Babe, I'm on a roll
I'm on a winning streak and feeling confident.
'Cause I like to run it
I enjoy being successful, and I'll keep pushing myself to achieve more.
Summer doesn't linger
Good things in life don't last forever, like the warm summer months.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Denzel Curry, Ryan DeGrandy, Issac De Boni, Michael Mule, Samuel Ahana, Imani Taylor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
Moving up like escalators
I can't see the floor, stacking money, fuck a hater
Free bands, cash flow
Bread so long, 'bouta buy the whole mall
In my Wonderland, I'm back on my Alice
Back in my palace, I'm fly like Aladdin
Serving my fans all my dope, 'cause they addicts
Haters mad 'cause I'm on top like an attic
And if it's beef then we're shooting sporadic
Game is like Disney, my words are like magic
I like Black Beatles, but act like Black Sabbath
I smoke the O-Z when shit gets erratic
You see my future, but you cannot have it
I see my Future, but I'm not B-Rabbit
Balance my chi so I could tame the savage
Getting so throwed 'til my thoughts are in fragments
Moving up like escalators
I can't see the floor, stacking money, fuck a hater
Free bands, cash flow
Bread so long, 'bouta buy the whole mall
Moving up like escalators
I can’t see the floor, stacking money, fuck a hater
Free bands, cash flow
Bread so long, 'bouta buy the whole mall
Life is so golden that's how I'm living
Look at my trunk jumping off like it ribbit
Devil gon' hate, blurring my vision
That's me at my lowest, no Peter Griffin
Young, black and gifted, I'm bout to get lifted
Now all my troubles and problems have shifted
After my fifth hit it seems I'll be drifting
I'm never slipping, I'm forever pimping
You see my future, but you cannot have it
I see my Future, but I'm not B-Rabbit
Balance my chi now, I'm feeling fantastic
Getting so throwed 'til my thoughts are in fragments
Moving up like escalators
I can't see the floor, stacking money, fuck a hater
Free bands, cash flow
Bread so long, 'bouta buy the whole mall
Moving up like escalators
I can’t see the floor, stacking money, fuck a hater
Free bands, cash flow
Bread so long, 'bouta buy the whole mall
Cash maniac
Cash maniac
Cash maniac
Babe, I'm on a roll
'Cause I like to run it
Summer doesn't linger
Babe, I'm on a roll
'Cause I like to run it
Summer doesn't linger
Oh summer
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If this album doesn't blow you up imma be pissed. Most slept on artist in existence.
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idk its always that commercial shit they pay attention fr and denzels songs are too slept on