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.
Talk That Shit
Denzel Curry Lyrics
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Denzel Curry
Niggas wanna talk that shit
Always say you a gangsta
But real niggas know
These niggas wanna talk that shit Always say you a gangsta, but real niggas know you a bitch
Mind is took over, just like MK-Ultra
Pineal gland open, the portals will show them
When I astral travel, we back on the curb
Slangin' the bird, injured niggas gon' learn
Enter cerebral, the minds of the feeble
Get eaten like beetles in Mummy Returns
Raven Miyagi be sipping that sakΓ©
Medusa head on me like I'm illuminati
I've just woken up in a brand new Bugatti
Then grabbing that shotty if niggas gon' test
Get off yo chest, talk about a nigga like me
Ain't the best, tryna make a fucking threat
Put your body on a jet, 314 motherfuckers
Ya'll niggas ain't fucking with the set
Let's go get 'em, let the nigga Curry killa hit 'em
With my niggas, talk shit?
Motherfucker's bought to drill 'em
Kill him, kidnap him,? kamikaze?
Like blade, renegade through the everglades
Put a pussy nigga body 6 feet deep
But a nigga can't swim so he gotta count sheep
Like 1, 2, searching for you
3, 4, nigga it's on when I kick in the door
Then I'm selling your ho
Then I'm leaving your body like ashes of dro
Slow, turn the nigga to a friendly ghost
But my nigga, this ain't no movie though
Caught that faggot slipping at the motherfucking Muvico
So don't talk shit, if you ain't 'bout it
Like, light yo ass up like fucking Christmas
Either you be a man, or you be a bitch, nigga
I don't give a fuck, just don't talk shit
The lyrics of Denzel Curry's "Talk That Shit" speaks to the idea of people talking tough and claiming to be something they are not. The song's opening line states that people want to talk nonsense and pretend to be tough or a gangster, but real people can see through it all. The song's authenticity is punctuated by references to Bilderberg, MK-Ultra, and the Illuminati, all of which are widely-known conspiracy theories. These references connect to the song's overall theme, suggesting that people talk about things they do not really understand or know about.
The second verse of "Talk That Shit" takes on a more aggressive tone, describing revenge against those who talk too much. The lyrics suggest that people who "talk that shit" better be ready for the consequences. The lyrics also mention "kamikaze" and "renegade," which suggest a willingness to die for one's beliefs and fight back against those who oppose them. The song's final lyrics warn that people should either be a "man" or a "bitch" but should not talk nonsense or that will have consequences.
Overall, "Talk That Shit" is a song about the impact of words and how people need to be accountable for them. It highlights that people should be genuine about who they are, rather than pretending to be someone they are not. The song's intense delivery and dark lyrics remind people of the consequences resulting from pretending to be someone they are not.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas wanna talk that shit
People like to pretend they're tough and talk negatively about others.
Always say you a gangsta, but real niggas know you a bitch
The people who talk the most about being a gangster are usually the people who are least like gangsters. Genuine thugs can spot fake ones from a mile away.
Mind is took over, just like MK-Ultra
My mind has been taken over, possibly by societal/cultural influences just like the covert mind control program MK-Ultra.
My niggas be repping that Bilderberg
My friends are supporters of the secretive globalist organization known as the Bilderberg Group.
Pineal gland open, the portals will show them
The pineal gland in the brain is opened, possibly through the use of drugs, to access different states of consciousness and allow access to other spiritual realms.
When I astral travel, we back on the curb
When I engage in astral projection, my soul travels through space and time, possibly returning to past experiences of selling drugs on street corners.
Slangin' the bird, injured niggas gon' learn
References selling crack cocaine and warning those who try to interfere that they will be harmed.
Enter cerebral, the minds of the feeble
By entering vulnerable minds of others, you can have power over them and take control of their thoughts and actions.
Get eaten like beetles in Mummy Returns
A reference to the scene in the movie The Mummy Returns where characters are swarmed and killed by swarms of flesh-eating beetles.
Raven Miyagi be sipping that sakΓ©
A friend or acquaintance named Raven Miyagi drinks sakΓ©, a Japanese alcoholic drink.
Medusa head on me like I'm illuminati
A reference to images associated with the Illuminati, a secret society rumored to control world events, as well as to the Greek mythological figure Medusa.
I've just woken up in a brand new Bugatti
I have awoken to a new lifestyle and level of success, represented by the luxury car brand, Bugatti.
Then grabbing that shotty if niggas gon' test
When others try to test me, I am ready to defend myself with a shotgun.
Get off yo chest, talk about a nigga like me
If someone has something negative to say about me, they should say it to my face instead of behind my back.
Ain't the best, tryna make a fucking threat
I know I'm not perfect, but if someone is trying to threaten me, they should know that I am not afraid to retaliate.
Put your body on a jet, 314 motherfuckers
I will have someone killed and sent away, using obscure code language (314) so anyone overhearing will not understand the conversation's meaning.
Ya'll niggas ain't fucking with the set
No one is better than my crew; we are the best at what we do.
Let's go get 'em, let the nigga Curry killa hit 'em
I am ready and willing to attack those who talk negatively about me with force.
Motherfucker's bought to drill 'em
They are about to be punished severely, possibly with violence.
Kill him, kidnap him,? kamikaze?
How an enemy will be dealt with, either violence causing the opponent's death, or committing suicide as a last resort.
Like blade, renegade through the everglades
Like the Marvel character Blade, sneaking around and doing what needs to be done in the dangerous surroundings of the Everglades.
Put a pussy nigga body 6 feet deep
An enemy's body will be deep underground in a grave, often used to say someone has died.
But a nigga can't swim so he gotta count sheep
A reference to not being able to swim, so they will struggle in water and drown. Instead, they will be able to dream of finally being able to rest.
Like 1, 2, searching for you
The act of looking for someone with complete intention.
3, 4, nigga it's on when I kick in the door
I am ready for the worst-case scenario when I physically encounter someone in person.
Then I'm selling your ho
I am going to steal someone's prostitute and make them work for me.
Then I'm leaving your body like ashes of dro
After inflicting violence upon someone, they will be left to suffer thereby withering away slowly like ashes.
Slow, turn the nigga to a friendly ghost
The act of killing someone and leaving them as a spirit/ghost to haunt the world indefinitely.
But my nigga, this ain't no movie though
Real-life issues are not from movies or action films, and the consequences cannot be undone by rewinding the tape.
Caught that faggot slipping at the motherfucking Muvico
An enemy is ambushed or caught off guard, possibly in a location called the Muvico described as a theatre or an entertainment venue.
So don't talk shit, if you ain't 'bout it
Those who cannot back up their words should not say anything negative about someone who can and will.
Light yo ass up like fucking Christmas
I am going to inflict extreme pain upon whoever talks negatively behind my back, just as a Christmas tree is traditionally lit up with multiple lights.
Either you be a man, or you be a bitch, nigga
Either stand up to me and fight like a man, or be a coward and betray me.
I don't give a fuck, just don't talk shit
I am not affected by negative comments about me; my only request is to just shut up and don't say anything if you don't have anything nice to say.
Contributed by Jacob O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JJetpack
Denzel, X, Capital Steez are the goats
David Talavera
u real for listening to this still lol
Austin Olson
Build a bird π¦
Ari Garcia
huh
ken
no