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.
Envy Me
Denzel Curry Lyrics
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21 guns for my enemies
Niggas got some ho ass tendencies
Cash out I'm ballin' to the end of me
My enemies mother fuck my enemies
Cause I'ma keep ballin' to the end of me
My enemies mother fuck my enemies
Cause I'ma keep ballin' to the end of me
Up in Carol city me and lotto in the charger when we slide to deep (to deep)
Can't fuck with the south with a AK-47 bumping T double-D (double D nigga)
First 48 gotta say it one time r.i.p. my nigga Bizzle (Bizzle Bizzle)
Kick drill ravish of a nigga think he savage turn him to a popsicle
Thats ice... cold
Or my last name ain't 3000
Bad ass bitch on my t.i.p. she wet like an everlasting fountain
Still a hot boy [?] or wayne like a mother fucking carter
Niggas water whipping in the hot damn kitchen like a nigga avatar or katara
Remember[?]
It still fuck the other side, lurking all black like that boy plies
Snapping like a fat ho at the popeyes when she don't get the thigh, the chicken, or the fries
So nigga what it be?
I can turn my shirt to a ski
Fuck feds, not even ice T wanna come and ice me
Like its new jack city, shit looking grim no mandy, billy
Cross the chopper line bitch you better bow down to a nigga greater than yourself... trick
Flow is immortal so therefore I[?] some of it in yourself... trick
From the tre deuce, got to keep a deuce deuce like a nigga lurking in south central
Bruh if you bout that pressure cross that line, fuck nigga state your issue...
My nigga
I'ma keep balling to the end nigga
21 guns for my enemies
Niggas got some ho ass tendencies
Cash out I'm ballin' to the end of me
My enemies mother fuck my enemies
Cause I'ma keep ballin' to the end of me
My enemies mother fuck my enemies
Cause I'ma keep ballin' to the end of me
Behold these verses the stars to the churches will all metamorph into seven
Im rocking about 4 types of polo you peep that my style [?] Armageddon
Apocalypse stop, pop the clip better bow down now its all about power
Fantasy darker then Swishers the wicked demented get hit with the mystical shower
Now thats dan-ger grab on the ban-ger
Take down the empire bruh
In the hood just robin like William's
Lets hope that they'll never doubtfire
Niggas be knocking no cabbage no UPS person
So tell me whats up with the S
Slithery snakes with they slithery tongues
Salivating salvations with shit on your head
Yes Curry gone mash on these cowards[?]
Put shells to they back like they bowser, spit fire no flower
Get smoke like the OG and sour then head up to Broward
You know when the bass turn up louder
Bout loud as the dro, get to the door
I'm shroomed out my mental like Mario Bros
I'm seeing the walls start to kaleidoscope
So im guessing that already means [?] I'm gone
Its quiet striking that, haters won't tell the truth in front of your face
Not the same time, not the same place so they hate from a greater distance far way
You see them in person look 'em in the eye
And they say that that wasn't the case
Y'all can suck a dick in advance
Like Rich Homie Quan, get the fuck out my face... bitch
I'ma keep balling to the end nigga
21 guns for my enemies
Niggas got some ho ass tendencies
Cash out I'm ballin' to the end of me
My enemies mother fuck my enemies
Cause I'ma keep ballin' to the end of me
My enemies mother fuck my enemies
Cause I'ma keep ballin' to the end of me
In Denzel Curry's song Envy Me, the rapper is focused on his success and his enemies. He is adamant about continuing to prosper, indicating that he is not worried about failing anytime soon. He reiterates his point in the chorus, declaring that he will keep balling to the end of his life while his enemies fail. He secures his power with 21 guns for his enemies, illustrating that he will do whatever it takes to protect himself from harm.
Curry also mentions a few experiences he has had with his crew, including sliding deep in a car listening to T Double-D, referencing Trick Daddy's record label. The rapper speaks about his deceased friend Bizzle and boasts about his prowess, stating that he can turn his shirt into a ski. Envy Me also touches on themes of betrayal, as Curry talks about how his enemies have "ho ass tendencies" and how he has discovered who his true friends are.
Overall, Envy Me is a song that symbolizes Curry's determination to succeed despite any negativity thrown his way. It showcases Curry's power and confidence with his lyrics and his ability to control his own destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
I'ma keep balling to the end nigga
I will continue to thrive and succeed until the end of my life.
21 guns for my enemies
I have a fierce determination to defeat my enemies.
Niggas got some ho ass tendencies
Some people are acting cowardly and weak.
Cash out I'm ballin' to the end of me
I will continue to work hard and make money until the day I die.
My enemies mother fuck my enemies
I despise my enemies and wish them harm.
Cause I'ma keep ballin' to the end of me
My drive and ambition won't stop.
Up in Carol city me and lotto in the charger when we slide to deep (to deep)
I was riding with my friend Lotto in Carol City when we went into a dangerous area.
Can't fuck with the south with a AK-47 bumping T double-D (double D nigga)
The South is dangerous and I'm ready to defend myself with my gun while listening to T Double-D.
First 48 gotta say it one time r.i.p. my nigga Bizzle (Bizzle Bizzle)
I want to honor my friend Bizzle who died before the cops could catch his killer.
Kick drill ravish of a nigga think he savage turn him to a popsicle
I will do whatever it takes to protect myself, including killing those who threaten me.
Thats ice... cold
It's a brutal action.
Or my last name ain't 3000
I'm serious and committed to my cause.
Bad ass bitch on my t.i.p. she wet like an everlasting fountain
I have a beautiful and sexual woman who satisfies me.
Still a hot boy [?] or wayne like a mother fucking carter
I'm like Hot Boy or Lil Wayne in that I'm tough and successful.
Niggas water whipping in the hot damn kitchen like a nigga avatar or katara
People are cooking drugs in the kitchen as if they're characters from the show Avatar or Katara.
Remember[?]
Do you remember what I just said or asked?
It still fuck the other side, lurking all black like that boy plies
I hate the other side and will watch them from the shadows like rapper Plies.
Snapping like a fat ho at the popeyes when she don't get the thigh, the chicken, or the fries
I am getting angry and aggressive like an overweight woman at Popeyes who didn't get her food.
So nigga what it be?
What's your problem, man?
I can turn my shirt to a ski
I'm so confident and successful that I can turn my shirt into a symbol of my own power.
Fuck feds, not even ice T wanna come and ice me
I'm not afraid of the authorities because I'm too powerful for them.
Like its new jack city, shit looking grim no mandy, billy
The situation is similar to the movie New Jack City, with no hope for Mandy or Billy.
Cross the chopper line bitch you better bow down to a nigga greater than yourself... trick
If you cross my line with a gun, you're going to have to submit to someone more powerful than you.
Flow is immortal so therefore I[?] some of it in yourself... trick
My music will never be forgotten, so people should try to replicate it.
From the tre deuce, got to keep a deuce deuce like a nigga lurking in south central
I need to have a backup gun like someone hiding in South Central.
Bruh if you bout that pressure cross that line, fuck nigga state your issue...
If you want to fight, come forward and say what you want.
Behold these verses the stars to the churches will all metamorph into seven
These lyrics are powerful and transformative.
Im rocking about 4 types of polo you peep that my style [?] Armageddon
I'm wearing 4 different kinds of Polo shirts to show off my sense of style.
Apocalypse stop, pop the clip better bow down now its all about power
The end of the world has arrived and those with guns are the ones in control.
Fantasy darker then Swishers the wicked demented get hit with the mystical shower
My imagination is very dark, and those who are evil will get hit with something akin to a mystical shower.
Now thats dan-ger grab on the ban-ger
This is dangerous, so hold onto your gun.
Take down the empire bruh
We need to overthrow those in power.
In the hood just robin like William's
I'm stealing things like Robin Hood or Robin Williams in The Fisher King.
Lets hope that they'll never doubtfire
I hope they never realize what I'm doing and turn on me.
Niggas be knocking no cabbage no UPS person
People are stealing without thought or reason.
So tell me whats up with the S
What's happening with the situation?
Slithery snakes with they slithery tongues
There are people who are very manipulative and deceitful.
Salivating salvations with shit on your head
Some people are pretending to be holy but really they are disgusting.
Yes Curry gone mash on these cowards[?]
I'm going to take down those who are weak and cowardly.
Put shells to they back like they bowser, spit fire no flower
I will shoot my enemies like Bowser in Super Mario Bros, and not hold back.
Get smoke like the OG and sour then head up to Broward
I will get high and then go to Broward County.
You know when the bass turn up louder
You can tell things are getting more intense when the bass gets louder.
Bout loud as the dro, get to the door
Things are as loud as the marijuana smoke, so it's time to leave the area.
I'm shroomed out my mental like Mario Bros
I'm high on mushrooms and it's affecting my mind like Super Mario Bros.
I'm seeing the walls start to kaleidoscope
I'm hallucinating and the walls seem to be changing in a kaleidoscope pattern.
So im guessing that already means [?] I'm gone
I'm already high and out of my mind.
Its quiet striking that, haters won't tell the truth in front of your face
It's interesting that people who hate you won't say so to your face.
Not the same time, not the same place so they hate from a greater distance far way
They only feel comfortable hating from far away.
Y'all can suck a dick in advance
I don't want to hear from any of you in the future.
Like Rich Homie Quan, get the fuck out my face... bitch
Leave me alone, like Rich Homie Quan says in his song 'Flex'.
Writer(s): RONALD SPENCE JR, DENZEL RAE DON CURRY
Contributed by Madelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.