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.
Past the Wudz Intro
Denzel Curry Lyrics
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There shall a man meet you
Bearing a pitcher of water
Follow him into the house where
He has enter you i walk alone
I welcome you
Flirting with death seems like
Darker the skin on the ebony
In Liberty City the weaponry
Has taken out one of my niggas
Tiara Grant was the name
Fo' shot up in the corridors, ended up slain
Up in the C9 live in this region
LSD in the cube
Multiply it to the third power
Now it's changing my view
Black and white world stinks
That Pepé Le Pew should I ask God himself
"What's this opposite you?"
If Lucifer out there, are you after me too
And if I'm not allowed into heaven
Would you rapture my crew? Snooze
Catching Z's look forgot to cop a plea
But as far as god goes
I would say god is deceased
Wait, I would say god is in me
Jealously turns into murder cause
Some pride is vanity
Ego 'come Yeezy therefore insanity
Catch my thoughts into the seas
Let them swim with manatees
2055, mine is finally out the freezer
Welcome back as King Diamond with
A new gat that's green
Fresh out the institution that arrived
At the zone three
But I chose a different terminal in
The eyes of the merciful who murder fools
Who get trapped inside a maze
Now something is unusual
Like Keanu Reeves cubicle a Matrix
Invasion until I'm rapping whole
And take tricks
Forsaken with these lead bullets
She laced with
Was taken from from existence left with Jason
The future I look upon with amazement
Is just a trick with a face lift
Pissing on these peons as a hate gift
I'm shroomed out
The matter is grey, not simply black or white
Left or right the true path
Is opaque and vicious?
The future is embued with golden anticipation
Faith like time never moving
In a straight line
The arc of destiny stretching out like
A rainbow through the cosmos
40 years can pass by in the blink of an eye
Did I truly live life or simply ride the
Sands as they tumbled through the hour glass
Holding on the fine moments
Is like grasping water
Always there, yet always slipping away
Lusting for more than we need
Leading to the greed of acquisition
And the gluttony of position
A future that feels far but all too close
One that could be sublime if
We didn't fall behind
In the times from our refinement of the mind
The state of my people is altered
But my faith is completely unfaltered
Gibraltar
The lyrics in Denzel Curry feat. Big Rube's song "Past the Wudz Intro" touch on various themes and ideas, but they ultimately explore the complex nature of life, death, spirituality, and the future.
The first verse references a future setting in the year 2055, where the singer is beckoned into a city and encounters a mysterious man. This imagery suggests a journey or transformation that awaits the singer. It may also symbolize the idea of following a higher power or guidance.
The second verse delves into darker themes such as death, violence, and societal issues. The mention of Tiara Grant, a victim of violence, highlights the unfortunate reality of lives lost. The lyrics also touch on the duality of good and evil, with references to God and the potential influence of Lucifer. The singer questions their own fate and ponders the consequences they and their crew may face.
The third verse shifts focus to the personal journey and growth of the singer. The mention of being fresh out of an institution suggests a period of seclusion or self-reflection. The lyrics also highlight a sense of empowerment and rebirth, as the singer welcomes their return as a figure referred to as "King Diamond." Symbolically, this may represent a newfound strength or perspective gained through their experiences.
The final verse takes a more philosophical turn, exploring the complexities of life and the future. The lyrics acknowledge that reality is not simply black and white, but rather full of grey areas. The concept of time is also present, with references to how it can feel both unchanging and fleeting. The lyrics question one's true purpose in life and the transient nature of moments and desires. Additionally, there is mention of societal issues such as greed and the challenges of personal growth and refinement.
Overall, the song "Past the Wudz Intro" weaves together themes of spirituality, personal growth, societal issues, and the enigmatic nature of life itself. It encourages reflection and contemplation on these topics, offering a complex and thought-provoking narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
2055, behold when ye are into the city
In the year 2055, take notice when you enter the city
There shall a man meet you
You will encounter a man
Bearing a pitcher of water
Carrying a container filled with water
Follow him into the house where
Proceed to follow him to the house where
He has enter you i walk alone
Once he has entered, I walk alone
I welcome you
I extend my welcome to you
Flirting with death seems like
Toying with the idea of dying appears as
The biggest infidelity
The ultimate betrayal
Darker the skin on the ebony
The melanin-rich skin of black individuals
In Liberty City the weaponry
Within the city of Liberty, the presence of guns
Has taken out one of my niggas
Has claimed the life of one of my friends
Tiara Grant was the name
The name of the individual lost
Fo' shot up in the corridors, ended up slain
Shot multiple times in the hallways, resulting in death
Up in the C9 live in this region
Living up in the C9 area of this region
LSD in the cube
The psychedelic drug LSD consumed in a cuboid form
Multiply it to the third power
Elevate it to the exponent of three
Now it's changing my view
Now it's altering my perspective
Black and white world stinks
The world divided into absolutes of good and bad is repugnant
That Pepé Le Pew should I ask God himself
Should I inquire of God himself
"What's this opposite you?"
"What is your exact opposite?"
If Lucifer out there, are you after me too
If Lucifer is present, are you also seeking me?
And if I'm not allowed into heaven
And if I am denied entry into heaven
Would you rapture my crew? Snooze
Will you transport my group during the rapture? Disregard
Catching Z's look forgot to cop a plea
Sleeping, realizing I forgot to make a plea bargain
But as far as god goes
Regarding God
I would say god is deceased
I would claim that God is dead
Wait, I would say god is in me
Actually, I would state that God resides within me
Jealously turns into murder cause
Envy transforms into murder because
Some pride is vanity
Certain arrogance is mere vanity
Ego 'come Yeezy therefore insanity
Ego similar to Yeezy, thus causing insanity
Catch my thoughts into the seas
Capture my thoughts within the vast oceans
Let them swim with manatees
Allow them to swim alongside manatees
2055, mine is finally out the freezer
In 2055, mine is finally thawed from the freezer
Welcome back as King Diamond with
Welcoming back as King Diamond together with
A new gat that's green
A new gun that is green
Fresh out the institution that arrived
Just left the institution that arrived
At the zone three
At the third zone
But I chose a different terminal in
Yet I selected a separate terminal within
The eyes of the merciful who murder fools
According to the eyes of those who show mercy but still kill foolish people
Who get trapped inside a maze
Who become ensnared within a labyrinth
Now something is unusual
Now something is out of the ordinary
Like Keanu Reeves cubicle a Matrix
Similar to Keanu Reeves' confinement in a cubicle within the Matrix
Invasion until I'm rapping whole
Invasion until I am fully engrossed in rapping
And take tricks
And deceive others
Forsaken with these lead bullets
Abandoned with these bullets made of lead
She laced with
She contaminated with
Was taken from from existence left with Jason
Was removed from existence, left with Jason
The future I look upon with amazement
I gaze upon the future with astonishment
Is just a trick with a face lift
Merely a deception with a cosmetic enhancement
Pissing on these peons as a hate gift
Urinating on these insignificant individuals as an act of hatred
I'm shroomed out
I am under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms
The matter is grey, not simply black or white
The situation is complex, not merely straightforward
Left or right the true path
Choosing between left or right, the correct path
Is opaque and vicious?
Is obscure and cruel?
The future is embued with golden anticipation
The future is filled with hopeful expectation
Faith like time never moving
Belief, similar to time, never ceasing
In a straight line
In a direct trajectory
The arc of destiny stretching out like
The arc of fate extending like
A rainbow through the cosmos
A colorful arc spanning the universe
40 years can pass by in the blink of an eye
Four decades can elapse in an extremely short period of time
Did I truly live life or simply ride the
Did I authentically experience life or merely coast along
Sands as they tumbled through the hour glass
Grains of sand as they fell through the hourglass
Holding on the fine moments
Clutching onto the precious moments
Is like grasping water
Is akin to attempting to hold onto water
Always there, yet always slipping away
Always present, yet constantly eluding our grasp
Lusting for more than we need
Desiring more than our requirements
Leading to the greed of acquisition
Resulting in the craving for material possessions
And the gluttony of position
And the excessive desire for status
A future that feels far but all too close
A future that appears distant but also too near
One that could be sublime if
One that could be magnificent if
We didn't fall behind
We did not lag behind
In the times from our refinement of the mind
In advancing our mental development
The state of my people is altered
The condition of my people is changed
But my faith is completely unfaltered
But my belief remains unwavering
Gibraltar
A location named Gibraltar
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