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 Elvisβa biographical movie about Elvis Presley that premiered in June 2022βas 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.
Sumo Zumo
Denzel Curry Lyrics
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G-g-g-good work, Charlie
Pockets too big, they sumo (what?)
Pull a nigga card like Uno (hoo)
Flip a nigga shit like Judo (huh?)
You niggas act too culo (culo)
You a nerd, no Chad Hugo (hoo)
Pockets too big, they sumo (yeah)
Pockets too big, they sumo (hoo)
Pockets too big, they sumo (what?)
Pull a nigga card like Uno (yeah)
Flip a nigga shit like Judo (yeah)
You niggas act too culo (culo)
You a nerd, no Chad Hugo (hoo)
Pockets too big, they sumo (hoo)
Pockets too big, they sumo (what?)
Pockets too big, they sumo (yeah)
Pockets too big, they sumo
Tell me who the hottest motherfucker that you know
If it ain't me, you a puto
Curry get the flame, call a nigga Prince Zuko (ah yeah)
Swimming through the money like a flounder, hold up (yeah)
I just want the knowledge and the power, hold up (yeah)
Why these niggas lookin' at me sour? (uh)
Chopper eat a nigga like chowder (yeah)
Rada-rada-rada-rada-rada (okay)
Never gave a fuck about a dollar (hey)
Mo' money mean more problems (hey)
Pray for me to fall like Autumn (uh)
'Cause I got it on my own with no help, mane (uh)
Got a bag then invested in myself, mane (uh)
Denny the new hope (yeah)
Deliver new dope (yeah)
Givin' out bricks like Shaq at the free throw (yeah)
Anybody wanna B.E.T.? (what?)
Man y'all niggas can't see me (what?)
Out of my league, you Pee-Wee (what?)
Pocket too big, Rikishi (okay)
Pockets too big, they sumo (what?)
Pull a nigga card like Uno (hoo)
Flip a nigga shit like Judo (huh?)
You niggas act too culo (culo)
You a nerd, no Chad Hugo (hoo)
Pockets too big, they sumo (hoo)
Pockets too big, they sumo (yeah)
Pockets too big, they sumo (hoo)
Pockets too big, they sumo (what?)
Pull a nigga card like Uno (yeah)
Flip a nigga shit like Judo (yeah)
You niggas act too culo (culo)
You a nerd, no Chad Hugo (hoo)
Pockets too big, they sumo (hoo)
Pockets too big, they sumo (what?)
Pockets too big, they sumo (yeah)
Pockets too big they sumo
Money double up like a goddamn duo (uh-uh)
I just want the Yen and the Euro
Fuck the game up and leave my kids like Juno (uh-uh)
Money come around like a Hoover (yeah)
Making Freebandz in the Future (yeah)
Pockets on a nigga look super
Bills on me blue, Sly Cooper (uhhh yeah)
Money on my mind just like a tumor
Spread my money out and then I call that bitch a rumor
Curry-the-killer is on the move, no Uber
People try to block a nigga shine like lunar (yeah)
Eclipse, wanna take all my chips
Wanna pop off the clip like hummus he dip, uh
Acrobat, with the bag, I'ma flip, uh
Money float like a damn battleship, uh
Denny the new hope (yeah)
Deliver new dope (yeah)
Givin' out bricks like (uh) Shaq at the free throw (free)
Anybody wanna B.E.T.? (uh)
Man y'all niggas can't see me (uh)
Out of my league, you Pee-Wee (what?)
Pocket too big, Rikishi (uh)
Pockets too big, they sumo (what?)
Pull a nigga card like Uno (hoo)
Flip a nigga shit like Judo (huh?)
You niggas act too culo (culo)
You a nerd, no Chad Hugo (hoo)
Pockets too big, they sumo (hoo)
Pockets too big, they sumo (yeah)
Pockets too big, they sumo (hoo)
Pockets too big, they sumo (what?)
Pull a nigga card like Uno (yeah)
Flip a nigga shit like Judo (yeah)
You niggas act too culo (culo)
You a nerd, no Chad Hugo (hoo)
Pockets too big, they sumo (hoo)
Pockets too big, they sumo (what?)
Pockets too big, they sumo (sumo)
In Denzel Curry's song SUMO | ZUMO, he boasts about his wealth and success. The opening line sets the tone for the entire song: "Pockets too big, they sumo." Curry is saying that he has so much money in his pockets that they resemble the size of a sumo wrestler's body. He continues to assert his dominance by saying that he can easily expose someone's true character as easily as playing the card game Uno or flipping them like he would in Judo.
Curry references Chad Hugo, one-half of the legendary production duo The Neptunes, who is known for his nerdy persona. He says that his haters are acting too "culo," which means they are acting foolish or stupid. The chorus repeats the phrase "pockets too big, they sumo" as a way to emphasize Curry's financial success. He also mentions his desire for knowledge and power and his frustration with those who are jealous of his success.
Overall, the song is a braggadocious anthem that showcases Curry's confidence and talent.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayy, okay, okay
Starting the verse with an expression of affirmation and acknowledgement.
G-g-g-good work, Charlie
Appreciating Charlie's work with a stuttering expression.
Pockets too big, they sumo (what?)
Denzel refers to his pockets being too full, comparing them to the Sumo wrestler's body size, which is known for being huge.
Pull a nigga card like Uno (hoo)
Denzel challenges his opponent and threatens to expose them like playing a reverse card in the famous card game, Uno.
Flip a nigga shit like Judo (huh?)
Denzel threatens to fight back and turn the opponent's actions against them, similar to how Judo fighters manipulate their opponent's moves.
You niggas act too culo (culo)
Denzel criticizes the authenticity of his opponents' behaviors, calling them out for being fake or acting stupid.
You a nerd, no Chad Hugo (hoo)
Denzel compares his opponent to the lesser known half of the producer duo, The Neptunes, implying that they lack talent or creativity.
Pockets too big, they sumo (hoo)
Repeating the earlier line, emphasizing his wealth.
Pockets too big, they sumo (yeah)
Repeating again, emphasizing his wealth further.
Pull a nigga card like Uno (yeah)
Repeating the earlier line, threatening to expose opponents.
Flip a nigga shit like Judo (yeah)
Repeating the earlier line, threatening to fight back.
Pockets too big, they sumo
Repeating the earlier line once again, emphasizing his wealth one more time.
Tell me who the hottest motherfucker that you know
Denzel challenges the listeners and asks them who they believe is the best rapper.
If it ain't me, you a puto
Denzel implies that anyone who doesn't think he's the best is a coward.
Curry get the flame, call a nigga Prince Zuko (ah yeah)
Denzel compares himself to Prince Zuko, a firebender from Avatar: The Last Airbender, indicating his ability to bring the heat under any circumstances.
Swimming through the money like a flounder, hold up (yeah)
Denzel is immersed in his wealth and enjoying it like a fish swimming through water.
I just want the knowledge and the power, hold up (yeah)
Denzel desires more than just money, he also seeks knowledge and influence.
Why these niggas lookin' at me sour? (uh)
Denzel questions the disapproving looks he's getting from others.
Chopper eat a nigga like chowder (yeah)
Denzel threatens his opponents with violence and the possibility of them being defeated easily, like soup being eaten.
Rada-rada-rada-rada-rada (okay)
Denzel exaggerates a machine gun sound effect for emphasis.
Never gave a fuck about a dollar (hey)
Denzel emphasizes that he doesn't care about money excessively or at the cost of other things.
Mo' money mean more problems (hey)
Denzel references a popular saying and acknowledges the challenges that come with having more money.
Pray for me to fall like Autumn (uh)
Denzel is aware of haters wishing him to fail like the leaves in fall, but is unbothered and determined to keep going.
'Cause I got it on my own with no help, mane (uh)
Denzel confides in his skills and endeavors, claiming to have made it without assistance.
Got a bag then invested in myself, mane (uh)
Denzel invested the money he made to improve himself and his career.
Denny the new hope (yeah)
Denzel refers to himself as the new hope, like Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, indicating his intention to revive the rap game.
Deliver new dope (yeah)
Denzel promises to bring unique and innovative music.
Givin' out bricks like Shaq at the free throw (yeah)
Denzel uses an analogy to describe the ease of his ability to distribute drugs or money, likening it to Shaquille O'Neal's free throw attempts.
Anybody wanna B.E.T.? (what?)
Denzel challenges others to a bet or competition on his musical talent.
Man y'all niggas can't see me (what?)
Denzel asserts his superiority over his opponents, stating they don't stand a chance.
Out of my league, you Pee-Wee (what?)
Denzel proclaims that his rivals are inferior, like a child compared to a grown adult.
Pocket too big, Rikishi (okay)
Denzel references the retired wrestler Rikishi, who was also known for having massive buttocks, comparing his pockets to it.
Money double up like a goddamn duo (uh-uh)
Denzel boasts about his wealth increasing easily and exponentially, like a musical duo.
I just want the Yen and the Euro
Denzel desires to have wealth in different currencies, emphasizing his desire for financial success.
Fuck the game up and leave my kids like Juno (uh-uh)
Denzel vows to make a lasting impact on the music industry and for his future generations, likening it to the character of Juno in the movie, who leaves a legacy by giving her child up for adoption.
Money come around like a Hoover (yeah)
Denzel uses an analogy to describe his ability to gain wealth easily and quickly, like a vacuum cleaner.
Making Freebandz in the Future (yeah)
Denzel references Future, a rapper and founder of Freebandz, implying that he's gathering wealth similar to him.
Pockets on a nigga look super
Denzel flouts his wealth, emphasizing the obvious and undeniable display of it.
Bills on me blue, Sly Cooper (uhhh yeah)
Denzel references a famous blue video game character's face on the American hundred-dollar bill, indicating the color of the bill. Sly Cooper is a character from the video game series of the same name.
Money on my mind just like a tumor
Denzel stresses the constant presence and weight of money in his thoughts by comparing it to a tumor, which is persistent and inescapable.
Spread my money out and then I call that bitch a rumor
Denzel emphasizes spreading his wealth and resources out in various ways, describing it as a rumor to indicate its widespread nature.
Curry-the-killer is on the move, no Uber
Denzel uses his stage name and asserts his drive to succeed, indicating that he'll keep progressing forward without any assistance.
People try to block a nigga shine like lunar (yeah)
Denzel acknowledges that some people want him to fail or can't see his success, likening them to blocking out the moon's light.
Eclipse, wanna take all my chips
Denzel describes others eclipsing or overshadowing him, taking his money or success away.
Wanna pop off the clip like hummus he dip, uh
Denzel likens his opponents' impulsive actions with guns to dipping chips into hummus, indicating how foolish and reckless it is.
Acrobat, with the bag, I'ma flip, uh
Denzel references his agility and skill, indicating he can handle different opportunities or challenges with ease.
Money float like a damn battleship, uh
Denzel exaggerates his immense wealth, likening it to a massive, lucrative naval vessel.
Givin' out bricks like (uh) Shaq at the free throw (free)
Repeating the earlier line, emphasizing his ability to distribute wealth casually.
Anybody wanna B.E.T.? (uh)
Repeating the earlier line, challenging others to a competition or bet on his abilities.
Man y'all niggas can't see me (uh)
Repeating the earlier line, emphasizing his superiority to others.
Pocket too big, Rikishi (uh)
Repeating the earlier line, indicating his pockets are still too full like the wrestler's buttocks.
Pockets too big, they sumo (sumo)
Repeating the earlier line one more time to close out the song, emphasizing his wealth and success once more.
Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Denzel Curry, Ernest Brown III
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Quadeca
that chowder line is some legend shit
Aryaman Sinha
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Rainy Dayz
I was just watching one of your vids! Lol
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I.G.N.
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Marx Farx
Curry continues to be one of the most underrated artists out there. This guy deserve to blow up big time. Perfect balance of hype music and lyricism.
Japanese Male
ur profile pic lmao
Paradox Y
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J B
we need a track with all the real artists like Eminem, Denzel Curry, KAAN, Hopsin, Kendrick Lamar, PHresher, Joey Bada$$, and other that would end all this mumble shit
Jordan Mpwo
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