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.
THE BLACKEST BALLOON | THE 13LACKEZT 13ALLOON
Denzel Curry Lyrics
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Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Put that on the gang, wait
Put that on my name, wait
Put that on my mama, put that on my first chain, wait
Say I'm not the same, who said that my face changed? (Wait)
You thought I was lame but I made a lane (damn straight)
All truth, no doubt, these hoes don't count
They'll leave you passed out in your underwear
Leave me in the cold but you'll never take my soul, bitch
Curry's still that nigga with a mouth full of gold, bitch
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Watchin' me and watchin' you is like some on demand shit
Niggas want the clout so they can buy a fuckin' mansion
Niggas on them percs might just shoot a fucking campus
Everybody and they mama tweakin' on that xan shit
Shit is messed up, pills be on the dresser, uh
Buddha bless ya, give instructor X some, uh
Look at my eyes, let the beat ride
Ain't shit changed since Lil' Peep died
On the south side, it's suicide, in a box with a suit and tie
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Man y'all niggas ain't shit man
Man y'all niggas rockin' shit man
In this bitch all maxed out, full power, full spirit, full body release
We ain't playing no more
You niggas ain't got, you can't live unless we let you in
Unless we open the door, so don't let it close on you
The lyrics to Denzel Curry's song "THE BLACKEST BALLOON | THE 13LACKEZT 13ALLOON" are an expression of personal struggle and the dark reality of addiction. The feeling of being trapped in a horror movie metaphorically represents the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of addiction. The repetition of "acting like I never knew me" exemplifies the feeling of losing oneself in the pursuit of a substance, and the desperation to reconnect with the person you once were.
Denzel also makes reference to the death of Lil' Peep, a young rapper who died from a drug overdose. His lyrics speak to the danger and prevalence of drugs in his community, noting "N****s on them percs might just shoot a f**king campus." He calls for unity among his community to stand against the destruction that addiction brings, stating "We ain't playing no more, You n****s ain't got, you can't live unless we let you in."
Overall, Denzel's lyrics showcase the harsh reality of addiction and how it can consume an individual's identity and the importance of combating it as a community.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
The situation is so scary, it feels like being in a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Feeling paranoid about a call received from a sibling
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Feeling disconnected from oneself
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Placing trust on the brother, Mookie
Put that on the gang, wait
Making a promise to the gang and wanting them to wait for verification
Put that on my name, wait
Willing to vouch for someone on the basis of personal reputation but wanting them to wait for confirmation
Put that on my mama, put that on my first chain, wait
Making a promise with mother and personal belongings as collateral, but wanting confirmation before following through
Say I'm not the same, who said that my face changed? (Wait)
Wondering who thinks that things have changed, and wanting more information before responding
You thought I was lame but I made a lane (damn straight)
Claiming credit for finding success through one's own efforts despite being underestimated
All truth, no doubt, these hoes don't count
Speaking honestly and not giving importance to meaningless people
They'll leave you passed out in your underwear
People who can't be trusted will ruin you without regard for your dignity or reputation
Leave me in the cold but you'll never take my soul, bitch
People may leave you behind or try to hurt you, but they can never take away your essence or spirit
Curry's still that nigga with a mouth full of gold, bitch
Asserting one's own value and status despite others trying to bring them down
Watchin' me and watchin' you is like some on demand shit
Feeling constantly observed and monitored, like it's part of an entertainment program
Niggas want the clout so they can buy a fuckin' mansion
People crave attention and success to be able to afford lavish lifestyles
Niggas on them percs might just shoot a fucking campus
Drug addiction can lead to violent and dangerous behavior
Everybody and they mama tweakin' on that xan shit
Xanax abuse is widespread and even older generations are affected
Shit is messed up, pills be on the dresser, uh
The situation is bad with drugs lying around and causing harm
Buddha bless ya, give instructor X some, uh
Giving best wishes for others' well-being, while also taking drugs oneself
Look at my eyes, let the beat ride
Inviting someone to listen and feel the music through one's own experience
Ain't shit changed since Lil' Peep died
Things haven't improved much since the tragic loss of Lil' Peep to drugs
On the south side, it's suicide, in a box with a suit and tie
Living on the dangerous south side can lead to one's inevitable suicidal demise, even in a dignified manner
Man y'all niggas ain't shit man
Expressing disappointment in others' lack of worth
Man y'all niggas rockin' shit man
Admiring the great work and output of others
In this bitch all maxed out, full power, full spirit, full body release
Giving one's all in this situation with maximum effort and intensity
We ain't playing no more
Seriousness and commitment to the situation
You niggas ain't got, you can't live unless we let you in
Others cannot survive without the help and support of those inside the group
Unless we open the door, so don't let it close on you
The group holds the power to allow people in, and it's important not to miss the opportunity when the door opens
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Denzel Rae Don Curry, Isaac John D. De Bonis, Michael John Mule, Ryan Degrandy, Soulja Mook
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jacobatkinson2597
[Chorus]
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
[Verse 1]
Put that on the gang, wait
Put that on my name, wait
Put that on my mama, put that on my first chain, wait
Say I'm not the same, who said that my face changed? (wait)
You thought I was lame but I made a lane (damn straight)
All truth, no doubt, these hoes don't count
Daily you passed out in your underwear
Leave me in the cold but you'll never take my soul, bitch
Curry's still that nigga with a mouth full of gold, bitch
[Chorus]
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
[Verse 2]
Watchin' me and watchin' you is like some on demand shit
Niggas want the clout so they can buy a fuckin' mansion
Niggas on them percs and might just shoot a fucking campus
Everybody and they mama tweakin' on that xan shit
Shit is messed up, pills be on the dresser, uh
Buddha bless 'ya, [?] the exert
Look at my eyes, let the beat ride
Ain't shit changed since Lil Peep died
On the south side, it's suicide, in a box with a suit and tie
[Chorus]
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
[Outro]
Man y'all niggas ain't shit man
Man y'all niggas rockin' shit man
[?]
Unless we open the door, don't let it close on you
@ayomen2291
LYRICS :
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
[Verse 1]
Put that on the gang, wait
Put that on my name, wait
Put that on my mama, put that on my first chain, wait
Say I'm not the same, who said that my face changed? (wait)
You thought I was lame but I made a lane (damn straight)
All truth, no doubt, these hoes don't count
They'll leave you passed out in your underwear
Leave me in the cold but you'll never take my soul, bitch
Curry's still that nigga with a mouth full of gold, bitch
[Chorus]
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
[Verse 2]
Watchin' me and watchin' you is like some on demand shit
Niggas want the clout so they can buy a fuckin' mansion
Niggas on them percs and might just shoot a fucking campus
Everybody and they mama tweakin' on that xan shit
Shit is messed up, pills be on the dresser, uh
Buddha bless 'ya, give instructor X (huh)
Look at my eyes, let the beat ride
Ain't shit changed since Lil Peep died
On the south side, it's suicide, in a box with a suit and tie
[Chorus]
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
[Outro]
Man y'all niggas ain't shit man
Man y'all niggas rockin' shit man
Bring it back round this shit man, 2K
KRS genius style king of violence type shit with that shit man we back
Fuck you mean, I'm too high for this shit let me calm down
In this bitch all maxed out
Full power, full spirit, full body release, we ain't playing no more
You niggas ain't got 2K lens unless we let you in
Unless we open the door, so don't let it close on you
Haha
@macacoartico42
Ooh, ooh, siéntete como una película de terror
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, ¿por qué mi hermano me llama?
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, actuando como si nunca me conociera
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, ponle eso a mi hermano Mookie
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Ooh, ooh, siéntete como una película de terror
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, ¿por qué mi hermano me llama?
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, actuando como si nunca me conociera
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, ponle eso a mi hermano Mookie
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Pon eso en la pandilla, espera
Put that on the gang, wait
Pon eso en mi nombre, espera
Put that on my name, wait
Ponle eso a mi mamá,
Put that on my mama,
Pon eso en mi primera cadena, espera
Put that on my first chain, wait
Di que no soy el mismo,
Say I'm not the same,
¿Quién dijo que mi cara cambió?
Who said that my face changed?
(Esperar)
(Wait)
Pensaste que era cojo pero hice un carril
You thought I was lame but I made a lane
(Ahí le has dado)
(Damn straight)
Toda la verdad, sin duda, estas azadas no cuentan
All truth, no doubt, these hoes don't count
Te dejarán desmayado en ropa interior
They'll leave you passed out in your underwear
Déjame en el frío
Leave me in the cold
Pero nunca tomarás mi alma, perra
But you'll never take my soul, bitch
Curry sigue siendo ese negro con la boca llena de oro, perra
Curry's still that nigga with a mouth full of gold, bitch
Ooh, ooh, siéntete como una película de terror
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, ¿por qué mi hermano me llama?
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, actuando como si nunca me conociera
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, ponle eso a mi hermano Mookie
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Ooh, ooh, siéntete como una película de terror
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, ¿por qué mi hermano me llama?
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, actuando como si nunca me conociera
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, ponle eso a mi hermano Mookie
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Mirarme y mirarte es como una mierda a pedido
Watching me and watching you is like some on demand shit
Niggas quiere la influencia para poder comprar una puta mansión
Niggas want the clout so they can buy a fuckin' mansion
Niggas en ellos percs y podría dispararle a un puto campus
Niggas on them percs and might just shoot a fucking campus
Todo el mundo y ellos mamá retocando en esa mierda xan
Everybody and they mama tweakin' on that xan shit
La mierda está en mal estado, las pastillas están en el tocador, eh
Shit is messed up, pills be on the dresser, uh
Buda te bendiga, dale instructor X (eh)
Buddha bless 'ya, give instructor X (huh)
Mírame a los ojos, deja que el ritmo fluya
Look at my eyes, let the beat ride
No ha cambiado nada desde que Lil Peep murió
Ain't shit changed since Lil Peep died
En el lado sur, es un suicidio,
On the south side, it's suicide,
En una caja con traje y corbata
In a box with a suit and tie
Ooh, ooh, siéntete como una película de terror
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, ¿por qué mi hermano me llama?
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, actuando como si nunca me conociera
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, ponle eso a mi hermano Mookie
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Ooh, ooh, siéntete como una película de terror
Ooh, ooh, feel like a horror movie
Ooh, ooh, ¿por qué mi hermano me llama?
Ooh, ooh, why my brother callin' to me?
Ooh, ooh, actuando como si nunca me conociera
Ooh, ooh, acting like I never knew me
Ooh, ooh, ponle eso a mi hermano Mookie
Ooh, ooh, put that on my brother Mookie
Hombre, todos ustedes niggas no son una mierda, hombre
Man y'all niggas ain't shit man
Hombre, todos ustedes niggas rockin' mierda hombre
Man y'all niggas rockin' shit man
Tráelo de vuelta a esta mierda hombre, 2K
Bring it back round this shit man, 2K
KRS estilo genio rey de la violencia tipo mierda con ese hombre de mierda que respaldamos
KRS genius style king of violence type shit with that shit man we back
Joder, quieres decir que estoy demasiado drogado para esta mierda, déjame calmarme
Fuck you mean, I'm too high for this shit let me calm down
En esta perra todo al máximo
In this bitch all maxed out
Pleno poder, pleno espíritu, liberación de todo el cuerpo, ya no jugaremos más
Full power, full spirit, full body release, we ain't playing no more
Ustedes, negros, no tienen lentes 2K a menos que los dejemos entrar
You niggas ain't got 2K lens unless we let you in
A menos que abramos la puerta, así que no dejes que se te cierre
Unless we open the door, so don't let it close on you
Ja ja
Haha
@DolanDark
"Ain't shit changed since Lil Peep Died" RIP Mac
@sushii8469
Yes
@alexthedio
dd
@alexthedio
@@WrathofFenrir99 xxx wasnt chasing clout he got shot, and mac miller wasnt nreally either, idk bout peep
@calebrobinson3144
@@alexthedio peep was ill for a long time with being addicted to xanax which he was perscribed but ended up addicted too, he had problems like depression and anxiety. R.I.P all of them.
@buzzlookanalien3767
Hi Dolan, didn't expect to see you here
@anonemus7204
Denzel Curry is one of the few rappers who can make turn-up music that is still lyrical with a message without forcing it.
@mactallica9293
Underachievers too
@user-fs1lc2cj5s
Don’t get me wrong, Imperial is in my top ten favorite rap albums of all time. But this album is so fucking different than everything I think it’s better. Light is a new Denzel we’ve barely ever seen. Grey has a very big Imperial vibe. And Dark is reminiscent of his 13 ep. Loving every second of this album
@kxshav
ETB I agree with everything you just said