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.
I Against I
Denzel Curry Lyrics
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Thought I fell off but I came back for more
Young Zeltron go zero below
I stay cold, that's from head to toe
You on the pole, you on a bean
I can make a bitch seem like I'm the dream
No fourteen, nigga this thirteen
Got hella hoes like the state of Beijing
Bitch I ball like the Eagles
Y'all niggas looking like Sméagol
Got a lawyer and a paralegal
Free Lil Pump
Too cliche if I said "fuck Trump"
Try one of mine, bet a nigga get jumped
Came from the bottom I came from a swamp (with)
Alligator shoes, off the avenue
Making money day, and night, and afternoon
Went from making music tryna balance school
People called me gook and yet I made it cool
What the fuck can you say about the nigga Denzel Curry mane
Bitch, I got it from the dirty mane
And I did it under thirty mane
Got a whole pocket full of sherbert
First, second, third verse, heard your mixtape never heard worse
Niggas wanna con, never converse
They just wanna ride a nigga wave 'cause a nigga making commerce
"Denzel use too many big words"
Sounds like y'all niggas watch Big Bird
Girls wanna talk but way back then, like a fine fat bitch I got big curves
You'll concur if you've been there, nigga
This ain't style, this swimwear, nigga
Everybody know that a nigga drip hard
Got hoes begging for the skin care, nigga
Young'uns wanna hate but I don't care, nigga
Old heads hate when they lose hair, nigga
Sorry but I don't compare, nigga
I can do it all and it's not fair, nigga
Y'all wack as fuck, bitch I'm black as fuck (Fuck)
They be asking why I'm acting up (Up)
'Cause you ain't down with us (Us)
On the bus, fuck a bust down I'd rather bust a nut (Bust a nut)
I don't trust niggas talking down but wanna keep in touch (Fuck nigga)
Y'all wack as fuck, bitch I'm black as fuck (Fuck)
They be asking why I'm acting up (Up)
'Cause you ain't down with 'us (Us)
On the bus, fuck a bust down I'd rather bust a nut (Bust a nut)
I don't trust niggas talking down but wanna keep in touch (Ugh)
The lyrics to Denzel Curry's song "I Against I" convey a sense of resilience and confidence in the face of adversity. The opening lines, "Came back hard 'cause you think it's a joke, Thought I fell off but I came back for more," suggest that Curry is determined to prove his worth and show that he cannot be underestimated. He describes himself as "Young Zeltron go zero below," indicating that he is unfazed by the negative opinions of others and remains unyielding in his pursuit of success.
Curry asserts his superiority over his detractors, claiming that he can make anyone believe he is the ultimate dream. He compares himself to the contagious and disruptive nature of the measles, emphasizing his impact and influence. The lyrics also touch on social and political commentary, such as the mention of Lil Pump and the statement, "Too cliche if I said 'fuck Trump'." Curry alludes to his own struggles and triumphs, from facing racial slurs to overcoming adversity, and he proudly declares that he has achieved success against all odds.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of defiance, self-assuredness, and resilience in the face of criticism and obstacles. Denzel Curry uses his words to assert his strength, address social issues, and assert his identity as an individual who cannot be silenced or undermined.
Line by Line Meaning
Came back hard 'cause you think it's a joke
I returned fiercely because you underestimate me, thinking it's all fun and games
Thought I fell off but I came back for more
You believed I lost my edge, but I proved you wrong by bouncing back even stronger
Young Zeltron go zero below
I'm Denzel Curry, the young artist who goes beyond expectations and achieves greatness
I stay cold, that's from head to toe
I maintain a cool, composed demeanor in every aspect of my life
You on the pole, you on a bean
You're stuck in a damaging situation, trapped and unable to escape
I can make a bitch seem like I'm the dream
I have the ability to make any woman feel like I'm their ideal partner
No fourteen, nigga this thirteen
I'm way ahead of the game, accomplishing impressive feats at a young age
Got hella hoes like the state of Beijing
I have an abundance of women, similar to the large population in Beijing
Bitch I'm sick like the measles
I'm incredibly talented and impressive, like a highly contagious disease
Bitch I ball like the Eagles
I excel and succeed like the renowned football team, the Philadelphia Eagles
Y'all niggas looking like Sméagol
You all appear desperate and pitiful, resembling the character Sméagol from Lord of the Rings
Got a lawyer and a paralegal
I have legal professionals supporting and representing me
Free Lil Pump
Advocating for the release or freedom of the rapper Lil Pump
Too cliche if I said 'fuck Trump'
It's too predictable and unoriginal if I were to merely express hatred towards Donald Trump
Try one of mine, bet a nigga get jumped
If anyone tries to disrespect or challenge me, they will face severe consequences
Came from the bottom I came from a swamp
I came from a difficult and undesirable background, emerging from a state of chaos and struggle
Alligator shoes, off the avenue
I wear luxurious footwear, symbolizing my success, obtained from the streets
Making money day, and night, and afternoon
I'm constantly and consistently earning money, without any breaks or limitations
Went from making music tryna balance school
I originally focused on creating music while also trying to manage my education
People called me gook and yet I made it cool
Despite facing racial slurs and discrimination, I turned it into something admirable and influential
What the fuck can you say about the nigga Denzel Curry mane
There's nothing you can say to diminish the greatness and talent of Denzel Curry
Bitch, I got it from the dirty mane
I gained my success and skills from the gritty and challenging aspects of life
And I did it under thirty mane
I achieved my accomplishments before reaching the age of thirty
Got a whole pocket full of sherbert
I possess a significant amount of money, similar to a pocket filled with a colorful and delicious treat
First, second, third verse, heard your mixtape never heard worse
When comparing my music to yours, it's evident that your mixtape is the worst I've ever heard
Niggas wanna con, never converse
People try to deceive and manipulate others without engaging in genuine conversation
They just wanna ride a nigga wave 'cause a nigga making commerce
They only want to benefit from my success and financial gains
"Denzel use too many big words"
Critics claim that I utilize vocabulary that is too advanced for their comprehension
Sounds like y'all niggas watch Big Bird
It appears that you individuals have limited intelligence, similar to those who watch the children's show Big Bird
Girls wanna talk but way back then, like a fine fat bitch I got big curves
Women used to overlook and dismiss me, but now they are captivated by my undeniable appeal and confidence
You'll concur if you've been there, nigga
If you have experienced similar struggles and triumphs in life, you will agree with my perspective
This ain't style, this swimwear, nigga
My uniqueness and originality extend beyond mere fashion, it's a way of life
Everybody know that a nigga drip hard
It's widely recognized that I possess exceptional style and flair
Got hoes begging for the skin care, nigga
I attract numerous women who desire to maintain a close connection with me
Young'uns wanna hate but I don't care, nigga
Young individuals may attempt to criticize or bring me down, but I remain unfazed by their opinion
Old heads hate when they lose hair, nigga
Older individuals become envious and resentful as they experience hair loss and aging
Sorry but I don't compare, nigga
I apologize, but I cannot be compared to anyone else due to my unique talents and achievements
I can do it all and it's not fair, nigga
I possess incredible versatility and skills, which may be seen as unfair by others
Y'all wack as fuck, bitch I'm black as fuck (Fuck)
You all lack talent and are pathetic, while I am exceptional and unapologetically black
They be asking why I'm acting up (Up)
People wonder why I'm displaying bold and assertive behavior
'Cause you ain't down with us (Us)
It's because you are not a part of our group and do not show support
On the bus, fuck a bust down I'd rather bust a nut (Bust a nut)
I don't need expensive jewelry, I'd rather engage in sexual pleasure
I don't trust niggas talking down but wanna keep in touch (Fuck nigga)
I don't have faith in individuals who speak negatively about me but still attempt to maintain contact
Y'all wack as fuck, bitch I'm black as fuck (Fuck)
You all lack talent and are pathetic, while I am exceptional and unapologetically black
They be asking why I'm acting up (Up)
People wonder why I'm displaying bold and assertive behavior
'Cause you ain't down with 'us (Us)
It's because you are not a part of our group and do not show support
On the bus, fuck a bust down I'd rather bust a nut (Bust a nut)
I don't need expensive jewelry, I'd rather engage in sexual pleasure
I don't trust niggas talking down but wanna keep in touch (Ugh)
I have no faith in individuals who speak negatively about me but still seek to maintain a connection
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Denzel Rae Don Curry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@karateman1988
Honestly my take when he started rapping was that he doesn't have much experience making lyrics that mesh with a band.
But in his defense A.) He's a rapper not a singer
and B.) The band was just playing the original in terms of what the instruments were doing.
A new section would need to made to fit new lyrics.
But the emotion is there so it doesn't feel like he's an outsider.
@silentseashelllistener3818
Don't mind me. Just posting lyrics for me to read every time I watch this masterpiece.
Come with it now
Come with it now
The microphone explodes, shattering the molds
Either drop the hits like de la O or get the fuck off the commode
With the sure shot, sure to make the bodies drop
Drop and don't copy yo, don't call this a co-op
Terror rains drenching, quenching the thirst
Of the power dons - that five sided Fist-a-gon
The rotten sore on the face of Mother Earth gets bigger
The triggers cold empty your purse
Rally 'round the family with a pocket full of shells
They rally 'round the family with a pocket full of shells
They rally 'round the family with a pocket full of shells
They rally 'round the family with a pocket full of shells
Weapons, not food, not homes, not shoes
No need, just feed the war cannibal animal
I walk the corner to the rubble, that used to be a library
Line up to the mind cemetery now
What we don't know keeps the contracts alive and moving
They don't gotta burn the books, they just remove 'em
While arms warehouses fill as quick as the cells
Rally 'round the family, pocket full of shells
Rally 'round the family with a pocket full of shells
They rally 'round the family with a pocket full of shells
They rally 'round the family with a pocket full of shells
They rally 'round the family with a pocket full of shells
Listen
Birds chirpin', dogs barkin', kids missin', milk cartons
Soul dark as black markets, war is startin', more is sparkin'
Historic prophets praise Muhammad
Diff'rent Strokes, Philip Drummond
Gave me crack, like I'm plumbin', Jesus Christ, second comin'
Cut myself, now I'm numbin', never scared, never runnin'
Chosen one, I'm one hunnid, pray for me, pray for London
Guilty me, he ain't done and gun me down, all for nothin'
President in abundance, president is a puppet
Gotta hate it, gotta love it, pass a class, I rise above it
Wise enough, advise the public, pistol bust, screamin' "fuck it"
Donald Trump, Donald Duck, what the fuck is the difference?
Now we stuck, in a rut, this ain't what I envisioned
What is what? What is guts when you don't have intuition?
Not a saint, not a sin, tell me what's my real religion?
Genocide, Genesis, they say it's a new beginning
I'm a sinner, you a sinner, I can see the devil grinning
Rally 'round the family with a pocket full of shells
They rally 'round the family with a pocket full of shells
They rally 'round the family with a pocket full of shells
They rally 'round the family with a pocket full of shells
Bulls on parade
Come with it now
Bulls on parade
Bulls on parade
Bulls on parade
Bulls on parade
Bulls on parade
Bulls on parade
Bulls on parade
@triplej
You can listen to this Like A Version on streaming services: https://abcmusic.lnk.to/LAVPlaylist
@andreylucass
Waiting for his metal album and I'm not joking.
@robotRobot-wh8ow
When I can’t chose between this and the original he killed it🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
@Subgenrelol
REST IN POWER GEORGE FLOYD ✊⚔️
@zemuszero5738
Daaaaaamn, he’s a fuckin beast. A+ on the cover
@robhimself33
It made me so happy to find this on Spotify. Such an incredible cover.
@JonSudano
I'm s h o o k
@ZipeFingerboarder
Jon Sudano Hello!
@apieceofcake2532
SomeBODY once shook me...
@HeIterSkelter
Allstar on parade