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.
Troubles
Denzel Curry Lyrics
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Ooh
Got some troubles that these drugs can't fix (can't fix)
We might struggle because life's a bitch
And you happy when your ass get rich (get rich)
Blow my money 'cause a bag ain't shit (ooh)
Got some troubles that these drugs can't fix (hell nah)
And you happy when your ass get rich (get that money)
Blow my money 'cause a bag ain't shit
I just lost my house to the drought, ayy (damn)
Now I'm stayin' on my mama couch, ayy (damn)
Told me get a job or to bounce, ayy (bounce)
Never paid a bill, I cop a ounce, ayy
I could spend a twenty on a dub (ayy)
But I can't even spend it on some shit I really love (for real)
I need some TLC, but bitches treat me like a scrub (scrub)
I gotta drive my mama car to pull up to the club
Ain't nothin' left to do but now a nigga gotta hustle
I got it out the mud and then I did it off the muscle (ayy)
Maneuver through the game, I put my niggas in the huddle
Now we all just runnin' routes
And fittin' pieces to the puzzle my nigga, ayy (ooh)
Got some problems that the music can't fix (can't fix)
Whole squad, everybody on my dick (get off my dick)
More money, more problems, and we lit (they lit)
All my ex's textin, sayin' I ain't shit (shit)
She said, get the bag go and be yourself ('self)
Pretty bitches sayin' I need to be myself ('self)
When I was down bad and I needed help
Passin' by me on the street, you should've seen yourself, yeah
How did you not remember how it was then? (then, then)
Now all the sudden I got no cousins (kin, kin)
Hollerin' up in my gate, tryna get buzzed in, huh
If you don't give a damn, I don't give a fuck
I can't swim, I got a pool and I'ma drown in it (drown in it)
Drunk under water, they goin' clown fishin' (clown fishin')
I be on my own, don't be announcin' shit (whoa)
The chopper make beautiful music, play around with it
Ain't nothin' left to do but now a nigga gotta hustle (oh)
I got it out the mud and then I did it off the muscle (yeah)
Maneuver through the game, I put my niggas in the huddle (yeah)
Now we all just runnin' routes
And fittin' pieces to the puzzle my nigga, ayy
Got some troubles that these drugs can't fix (can't fix)
We might struggle because life's a bitch
And you happy when your ass get rich (get rich)
Blow my money 'cause a bag ain't shit (ooh)
Got some troubles that these drugs can't fix (hell nah)
We might struggle because life's a bitch (bitch)
And you happy when your ass get rich (get that money)
Blow my money 'cause a bag ain't shit
(Bitch, I'm high)
(Ayy, bitch, shit)
(Uh, ayy-ayy)
(Shit)
The lyrics to Denzel Curry [feat. T-Pain]'s song "Troubles" depict the struggles and hardships of life that cannot be remedied by drugs or material possessions. The opening lines put across this point, stating that there are "troubles that these drugs can't fix." The song goes on to describe the singer's struggles with finance and relationships. He's lost everything and is forced to live with his mom. He spends his money frivolously, unable to find joy in material possessions. His love life is in shambles, and he feels like he can't find true satisfaction. The chorus reiterates this point, with the lyrics "Got some troubles that these drugs can't fix, We might struggle because life's a bitch, And you happy when your ass get rich, Blow my money 'cause a bag ain't shit."
The lyrics also talk about the singer's journey to success. He's had to work hard and hustle to get where he is, moving through the music game and putting his friends on, "Maneuver through the game, I put my niggas in the huddle, Now we all just runnin' routes And fittin' pieces to the puzzle my nigga." Overall, the song is about the struggles that come with life and how it takes more than just money or drugs to find genuine happiness and satisfaction.
Line by Line Meaning
Got some troubles that these drugs can't fix (can't fix)
Life has some problems that can't be solved with drugs
We might struggle because life's a bitch
Life is difficult and we may face struggles
And you happy when your ass get rich (get rich)
Achieving wealth can bring happiness
Blow my money 'cause a bag ain't shit (ooh)
Spending money quickly without consequence
I just lost my house to the drought, ayy (damn)
Experiencing loss due to natural disasters
Now I'm stayin' on my mama couch, ayy (damn)
Being forced to live with a family member
Told me get a job or to bounce, ayy (bounce)
Being pressured to find employment or leave
Never paid a bill, I cop a ounce, ayy
Prioritizing buying drugs over financial responsibility
I could spend a twenty on a dub (ayy)
Able to buy drugs with small amounts of money
But I can't even spend it on some shit I really love (for real)
Unable to spend money on important things
I need some TLC, but bitches treat me like a scrub (scrub)
Wanting care and affection but being treated poorly
I gotta drive my mama car to pull up to the club
Lacking transportation to social events
Ain't nothin' left to do but now a nigga gotta hustle
Feeling forced to engage in illegal activities to succeed
I got it out the mud and then I did it off the muscle (ayy)
Achieving success through hard work and determination
Maneuver through the game, I put my niggas in the huddle
Leading a group of friends to success
Got some problems that the music can't fix (can't fix)
Some issues can't be solved with distractions like music
Whole squad, everybody on my dick (get off my dick)
Feeling overwhelmed by the attention and pressure from others
More money, more problems, and we lit (they lit)
Experiencing challenges despite financial success
All my ex's textin, sayin' I ain't shit (shit)
Receiving negative comments from former partners
She said, get the bag go and be yourself ('self)
Encouragement to succeed while being genuine
When I was down bad and I needed help
Needing assistance during a tough time
Passin' by me on the street, you should've seen yourself, yeah
Observing others who previously ignored or mistreated him
How did you not remember how it was then? (then, then)
Questioning how others forgot past struggles
Now all the sudden I got no cousins (kin, kin)
Experiencing abandonment and lack of support from family
Hollerin' up in my gate, tryna get buzzed in, huh
People trying to gain access to his home
If you don't give a damn, I don't give a fuck
Not caring about those who don't care about him
I can't swim, I got a pool and I'ma drown in it (drown in it)
Having resources but still struggling to succeed
Drunk under water, they goin' clown fishin' (clown fishin')
Others taking advantage of his vulnerability
I be on my own, don't be announcin' shit (whoa)
Preferring to keep personal matters private
The chopper make beautiful music, play around with it
Finding beauty in dangerous weapons
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Dan Seeff, Denzel Curry, Faheem Najm, Kenneth Charles Blume III, Khalil Abdul-Rahman, Sam Barsh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DENZELCURRYPH
ALBUM OF THE YEAR THIS FRIDAY
@randomusername1735
So soon? Let's go
@fakhrulsamli806
can't wait!!!!! ill be jamming that album all day!!
@Celty.Sturluson
AOTY
@theirishpotato6588
Facts
@pillowtalk5442
Okay buddy
@ssscout
denzel if you're somehow reading this, i've been rocking with you since ice age! you've evolved beyond anything i could have ever expected 🌟
@re_i_gn
Check out his latest interview with Fantano, he said how he can't believe that he ever wrote the iconic jzz boss line lol.
@ssscout
@Re!gn make her drink da- 😱
@hirano9383
Do a edit