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.
Denny Cascade
Denzel Curry Lyrics
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Bout niggas like me rollin' KOD while on LSD
Tell me what ya'll niggas know
Bout niggas like me rollin' KOD while on LSD
I'm fried, I'm in my zone
I got that kush, I got Patron
I got that weed, and LSD
And your bitch just popped a molly
I got that kush, I got Patron
I got that weed, and LSD
And your bitch just popped a molly
I be the universe gangster
Runnin' through your damn block
Click, clack, poppin'
That's the sound of the grey matter Glock
So I be Aquarius killa
That nigga guerrilla when runnin' up
Alaska in my heart so who gon' tell
Me that I give a fuck
Or what Goddess that I'm smashin'
When I leave the club
Angel, soarin' through the dancefloor
Like a kokita god damn
Really when the mother nature got
Us up in my galaxy
Lavishly, livin' in the mansion where
We play Grey's Anatomy
Doctor, I am so proper, look at the posture
I'll cross her
And finally caught her but then I lost her
Found her, a close encounter
Over-the-counter i bounce her
I wouldn't play her cause I'm not Bowser
Arouse her, gave her a heart
Drop dollars and browsers
Amped up, I think we stamped up
She's in my trousers
Wowsers, she's at the tower
Peek in the shower
The flowers become the power within the hour
Cowards, spaces to outer, green as the outer
Glow, after I'm stickin' my dick in
This ho, beggin' for mo', woah
Woah, slow down
She thought I was destroyin' her
She likes the way it feels
When she's searchin' for euphoria
Euphoria, euphoria
I'm glidin' through South Florida
On acid tabs
Shawty with a chick that look like Gloria
Estefan back in 1985
Shake that ass just like a conga
When you get a nigga high
Euphoria, euphoria
I'm glidin' through South Florida
On acid tabs
Shawty with a chick that look like Gloria
Estefan back in 1985
Shake that ass just like a conga
When you get a nigga high
Euphoria, euphoria
I'm glidin' through South Florida
On acid tabs
Shawty with a chick that look like Gloria
Estefan back in 1985
Shake that ass just like a conga
When you get a nigga high
Euphoria, euphoria
I'm glidin' through South Florida
On acid tabs
Shawty with a chick that look like Gloria
Estefan back in 1985
Shake that ass just like a conga
When you get a nigga high
Tell me what you niggas know
Bout niggas like me rollin' KOD while on LSD
Tell me what ya'll niggas know
Bout niggas like me rollin' KOD while on LSD
I'm fried, I'm in my zone
I got that kush, I got Patron
I got that weed, and LSD
And your bitch just popped a molly
I'm fried, I'm in my zone
I got that kush, I got Patron
I got that weed, and LSD
And your bitch just popped a molly
In Denzel Curry's song "Denny Cascade," the lyrics explore the experience of being under the influence of drugs such as KOD (codeine) and LSD. The artist challenges the listener to understand what they know about people like him who engage in this lifestyle. The repetition of the line "tell me what you niggas know" suggests a desire for acknowledgment or validation from those who may judge or misunderstand his choices.
The first verse reflects a sense of being in a heightened state, where the singer is "fried" and in their zone. They possess drugs like kush, Patron, weed, and LSD, emphasizing the consumption of mind-altering substances. The mention of someone's partner popping a molly adds to the atmosphere of intoxication and hedonistic behavior.
The second verse introduces the singer as a "universe gangster" running through blocks and playing with the idea of a dangerous individual with a "grey matter Glock." They claim to be an Aquarius killer and proudly assert their independence from societal expectations. The lyrics touch on sexual encounters and an embrace of unconventional relationships, highlighting the artist's disregard for social norms.
Throughout the song, the theme of euphoria is prevalent, suggesting that these drugs are sought after for their ability to provide intense pleasure. The references to South Florida and the cultural icon Gloria Estefan in the chorus hint at a regional influence and a celebration of a particular era and culture. The song ultimately presents a provocative picture of a person fully embracing the experience of altered states of consciousness.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what you niggas know
Enlighten me about your knowledge, my fellow individuals
Bout niggas like me rollin' KOD while on LSD
Regarding individuals such as myself who indulge in KOD and LSD
I'm fried, I'm in my zone
I am heavily under the influence and completely engrossed in my current state
I got that kush, I got Patron
I possess high-quality marijuana and a popular brand of tequila
I got that weed, and LSD
I possess marijuana and the hallucinogenic drug LSD
And your bitch just popped a molly
And your significant other has just ingested a pill of the drug MDMA
I be the universe gangster
I proudly identify myself as a gangster of the universe
Runnin' through your damn block
Rapidly traversing the entirety of your neighborhood
Click, clack, poppin'
The sound of my firearm being discharged
That's the sound of the grey matter Glock
Referring to the firearm as capable of causing severe brain damage
So I be Aquarius killa
Hence, I am a killer who embodies the qualities of the Aquarius zodiac sign
That nigga guerrilla when runnin' up
A guerrilla-like force when approaching or confronting others
Alaska in my heart so who gon' tell
Alaska, symbolically residing within me, challenging anyone to question
Me that I give a fuck
If I truly care about their opinions or judgments
Or what Goddess that I'm smashin'
Or which divine female entity I am engaging in sexual activities with
When I leave the club
Upon my departure from the nightclub
Angel, soarin' through the dancefloor
A heavenly being gracefully navigating the dancefloor
Like a kokita god damn
Similar to a flying gecko, expressing surprise and enthusiasm
Really when the mother nature got
In actuality, it is when Mother Nature herself possesses
Us up in my galaxy
Our existence within my personal celestial realm
Lavishly, livin' in the mansion where
Luxuriously residing in the extravagant mansion where
We play Grey's Anatomy
We engage in activities reminiscent of the television show Grey's Anatomy
Doctor, I am so proper, look at the posture
Doctor, I present myself with excellent manners and impeccable posture
I'll cross her
I will deceive or betray her
And finally caught her but then I lost her
And after eventually capturing her, I subsequently lost her
Found her, a close encounter
Rediscovered her, experiencing a near and intimate connection
Over-the-counter i bounce her
In a casual manner, I enthusiastically engage with her
I wouldn't play her cause I'm not Bowser
I would refrain from mistreating her, for I am not like the character Bowser
Arouse her, gave her a heart
Stimulate her sexually and captivate her emotionally
Drop dollars and browsers
Spend money on her and lavish her with gifts and attention
Amped up, I think we stamped up
Energized and excited, I believe we have made a significant impact
She's in my trousers
Referring to her presence in a humorous manner within his pants
Wowsers, she's at the tower
Exclaiming surprise or astonishment at her presence in the vicinity
Peek in the shower
Taking a brief glance while she showers
The flowers become the power within the hour
The romantic gestures result in her becoming more attracted to him shortly
Cowards, spaces to outer, green as the outer
Those who lack courage are relegated to the outskirts while I remain fearless
Glow, after I'm stickin' my dick in
To shine or radiate, subsequent to engaging in sexual intercourse
This ho, beggin' for mo', woah
Referring to the woman as promiscuous, desiring more of his attention or actions
Woah, slow down
Implying the need to reduce the pace or intensity of their activities
She thought I was destroyin' her
She believed that I was causing harm or damage to her
She likes the way it feels
Contrary to her initial perception, she enjoys the sensations
When she's searchin' for euphoria
When she actively seeks a state of intense happiness or pleasure
Euphoria, euphoria
A state of immense joy or bliss
I'm glidin' through South Florida
I am gracefully moving through the region of South Florida
On acid tabs
While under the influence of LSD
Shawty with a chick that look like Gloria
Accompanied by a woman who bears a resemblance to Gloria Estefan
Estefan back in 1985
Referring to Gloria Estefan during the year 1985
Shake that ass just like a conga
Dancing provocatively, similar to the rhythm of a conga drum
When you get a nigga high
When you intoxicate a person, causing them to be under the influence
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