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.
bruuuh
Denzel Curry Lyrics
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D-D-D-D
D-D-D-D
D-D-D, d-damn, said I'm back again
To whoop ass, the blicka blast from the ratchet, man
The maddest, blackest lad in a savage land
Of grab and dash and crash in your daddy's van
Most swaggiest, braggy as never had anything
So I'm mackin' as if I never had shit
Eyes movin' backwards, I coulda hit a backflip
Check this, I ain't never hustled for a necklace
Tryna get the fam straight, get us out of debt, shit
That shit get testy, huh, I feel Dizzy Gillespie
In the room packed, me, Carl, Izzy, and Precious
Out the womb, I was last, I'm the youngest of seven
Birthday same day as the reverend, birthday same day as the devil
Black lock like the pot and the kettle
Wreck shop, a monotonous fellow
Lick a shot for the niggas tryna stop the journey
JID pull up on a opp like, "What's poppin' Kermie?"
Blocka blocka, operate, doctor, surgery
IVs, gurneys, shit bag, gone for eternity, hey
More the merrier, more to come murder me, hey
Close the casket, common the courtesy, hey
Headshots too personal for a burglary, ooh
Red dots 'cause killers could close curtains me
I done did wrong, someone send me up vertically
Horizontally, read me a passage from Deuteronomy
Anything you can do to conquer the demon inside of me
Any meaning the truth and the father, the spirit guided me
I can bleed in the booth and leave a tooth as a souvenir
For who was here, and if you hearing it
You know the spirit is imperative, imperative, imperial
Black man pyramid, the peer of men, jack man with the gat
Scratching off the serial, sack man, get the pack
Money in the envelope, pissing down the urinal
Ass man in the strip club, tell her bend it over
Gon give it to her, she been working for it, hey
You gon' make a nigga cop a Birkin for ya, hey
You the bomb, look, I got a turban for ya, bae
Beat a nigga 'til he color purple for ya, babe
I'ma murder for you, bae, 7:30 for ya, ay
Swervin', swervin', swervin'
Skrrtin', skrrtin', skrrtin', servin', servin', servin'
Everything I done, it comes full circle
Workin', workin', workin', workin'
I-I-I'm swervin', swervin', swervin'
Skrrtin', skrrtin', skrrtin', servin', servin', servin'
Everything I done, it comes full circle
Workin', workin', workin', workin', workin'
Eyes are alert, murderer, Madara, moniker
Zeltron slither in, python, right on
Right on queue, right Sun Tzu
Kill you, vehicle swerves on you
Serves you right, you lose sight like demolish
Break it down, build it up, then re-polish
Like toenails on Odell with shoe deals that never-ever go well
Take no Ls, cause I am not Noel
Bitch, the name's Denzel
The flames exhale, my pants on braille
You feel it? Similar to fish in a skillet
Hook and a line intertwined when I reel it like films
Movie groovy, jinkies, Scooby
Very spooky, soul is black as Moolies
Talk like Pootie, I spit fire loogies
Comin' off the kufi with the blues, no Tookie
So many y'alls, I'm bored, there's too many yawns
I got a lot of green, it's too many lawns
I'm still hot 'til I set in the dawn, until a nigga rockin' Saint Laurent
We go together like Harry and Ron
Treat the microphone the same as a wand
Magic maxi pad (ah)
Denzel lusts for blood, I grab the MAC
Made you half a man but not a Sag'
Flow is ugly, time to bust a sag
Clint Eastwood, I killed the good and bad
Oh my God, would you look at that? How to kill a ego
JID and Zel, Scorpion to Sub-Zero
Swervin', swervin', swervin'
Skrrtin', skrrtin', skrrtin', servin', servin', servin'
Everything I done, it comes full circle
Workin', workin', workin', workin'
I-I-I'm swervin', swervin', swervin'
Skrrtin', skrrtin', skrrtin', servin', servin', servin'
Everything I done, it comes full circle
Workin', workin', workin', workin', workin'
The song "Bruuuh" by Denzel Curry and JID paints a picture of two rappers boasting about their skills, wealth, and success. The lyrics are full of clever wordplay, metaphors, and cultural references. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with JID announcing his return and his willingness to fight with his blicka (a gun). He also establishes himself as a badass "blackest lad in a savage land," who can grab and dash anything he wants.
Both JID and Denzel Curry use their verses to exhibit their lyricism, wit, and bravado. Curry claims that he is a killer, with eyes alert, a murderer, and a Madara (a character from Naruto). He also brags about his style, wealth, and sex life. JID, on the other hand, raps about his upbringing, his struggles, and his goals. He talks about his family and how he wants to get them out of debt. He also references famous jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie and reveals that he is the youngest of seven siblings.
Overall, "Bruuuh" is a high-energy, fast-paced rap anthem that showcases the impressive skills of Denzel Curry and JID.
Line by Line Meaning
J-J-J-JID
The artist JID is introducing himself with his signature adlib
D-D-D-D
The artist Denzel Curry is also introducing himself with his signature adlib
D-D-D-D
Denzel Curry repeats his adlib to emphasize his presence
D-D-D, d-damn, said I'm back again
Denzel Curry is expressing his confidence and return to the music scene
To whoop ass, the blicka blast from the ratchet, man
Denzel Curry is asserting his dominance and gunning through obstacles
The maddest, blackest lad in a savage land
Denzel Curry sees himself as a fierce and bold individual in a chaotic world
Of grab and dash and crash in your daddy's van
Denzel Curry describes rebellious and reckless behavior
D-D-D, D-D, bad as the most having-est
Denzel Curry believes he is as skilled and successful as anyone
Most swaggiest, braggy as never had anything
Denzel Curry boasts about his confidence and self-assuredness despite not having much
So I'm mackin' as if I never had shit
Denzel Curry is acting like he has always had everything he wants
Eyes movin' backwards, I coulda hit a backflip
Denzel Curry is so confident that he believes he can do impossible feats
Check this, I ain't never hustled for a necklace
Denzel Curry has never cared about material possessions or engaging in illegal activities
Tryna get the fam straight, get us out of debt, shit
Denzel Curry's main focus is providing for his family and improving their financial situation
That shit get testy, huh, I feel Dizzy Gillespie
Denzel Curry compares the stressful situations he faces to the complex jazz compositions of Dizzy Gillespie
In the room packed, me, Carl, Izzy, and Precious
Denzel Curry mentions the people who are with him in the room, potentially his close friends or collaborators
Out the womb, I was last, I'm the youngest of seven
Denzel Curry shares that he is the youngest child in his family, emphasizing his perseverance and ambition
Birthday same day as the reverend, birthday same day as the devil
Denzel Curry's birthday coincides with both a positive and negative symbolic figure, suggesting duality in his life
Black lock like the pot and the kettle
Denzel Curry refers to his black hair, comparing it to the pot and kettle that are used for cooking
Wreck shop, a monotonous fellow
Denzel Curry is skilled at causing havoc, but it has become repetitive and mundane for him
Lick a shot for the niggas tryna stop the journey
Denzel Curry pays homage to those who have tried to hinder his progress by metaphorically shooting at them
JID pull up on a opp like, "What's poppin' Kermie?"
JID boasts about confronting his enemies with confidence and asking what they want to do
Blocka blocka, operate, doctor, surgery
JID uses onomatopoeia to describe the sound of gunshots while referring to himself as a skilled surgeon
IVs, gurneys, shit bag, gone for eternity, hey
JID references medical equipment and a deceased person, emphasizing death and the finality of his actions
More the merrier, more to come murder me, hey
JID welcomes more challenges and threats, daring others to try and harm him
Close the casket, common the courtesy, hey
In the event of his death, JID requests that others show respect and close his casket
Headshots too personal for a burglary, ooh
JID prefers headshots when attacking his enemies as it seems more personal and intimate
Red dots 'cause killers could close curtains me
JID highlights the presence of red laser sights on his targets, signifying the impending danger they face
I done did wrong, someone send me up vertically
JID acknowledges his past actions and hopes for divine intervention to guide him in a better direction
Horizontally, read me a passage from Deuteronomy
JID wants to be educated about principles and morals through a reading of biblical scripture
Anything you can do to conquer the demon inside of me
JID encourages others to assist him in overcoming the negative influences and inner struggles he faces
Any meaning the truth and the father, the spirit guided me
JID believes that seeking truth, relying on a higher power, and being led by his spirit will lead him in the right direction
I can bleed in the booth and leave a tooth as a souvenir
JID metaphorically bleeds his emotions into his music and leaves a lasting impact on listeners
For who was here, and if you hearing it
JID wants his music to be remembered by those who have listened to it
You know the spirit is imperative, imperative, imperial
JID emphasizes the importance of the spirit and asserts its authority and dominance
Black man pyramid, the peer of men, jack man with the gat
JID describes himself as a powerful and influential figure in the black community, proficient with a gun
Scratching off the serial, sack man, get the pack
JID removes identifying markings from his weapons and is involved in illegal activities related to drugs
Money in the envelope, pissing down the urinal
JID casually mentions handling money and engaging in disrespectful behavior
Ass man in the strip club, tell her bend it over
JID enjoys strip club visits and requests dancers to perform certain moves
Gon give it to her, she been working for it, hey
JID intends to reward a stripper for her efforts and hard work
You gon' make a nigga cop a Birkin for ya, hey
JID expresses his willingness to spend money on luxurious items for someone he is interested in
You the bomb, look, I got a turban for ya, bae
JID compliments someone by saying they are extraordinary and compares it to having a turban, which is associated with spirituality and wisdom
Beat a nigga 'til he color purple for ya, babe
JID is willing to go to extreme lengths, even resorting to violence, to protect and defend someone
I'ma murder for you, bae, 7:30 for ya, ay
JID is willing to commit acts of violence and states a specific time to carry out his actions for the person he cares about
Swervin', swervin', swervin'
The artists emphasize their erratic movements and actions
Skrrtin', skrrtin', skrrtin', servin', servin', servin'
The artists reference driving fast and delivering their music with intensity and skill
Everything I done, it comes full circle
The artists believe that their actions and choices will eventually have consequences, returning to their starting point
Workin', workin', workin', workin'
The artists emphasize their dedicated and diligent work ethic
I-I-I'm swervin', swervin', swervin'
The artists express their erratic and unpredictable behavior, including their music style
Skrrtin', skrrtin', skrrtin', servin', servin', servin'
The artists continue to mention driving fast and delivering intense music with skill
Everything I done, it comes full circle
The artists reiterate the belief that their actions and choices will eventually have consequences, returning to their starting point
Workin', workin', workin', workin', workin'
The artists emphasize their dedicated and diligent work ethic, putting in consistent effort
Eyes are alert, murderer, Madara, moniker
Denzel Curry is watchful and observant, comparing himself to a killer and a character from the anime Naruto
Zeltron slither in, python, right on
Denzel Curry enters the scene with the presence and stealthiness of a python
Right on queue, right Sun Tzu
Denzel Curry is perfectly timed and follows the strategies of Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese military strategist
Kill you, vehicle swerves on you
Denzel Curry threatens harm and compares it to a sudden and unexpected change in direction while driving
Serves you right, you lose sight like demolish
Denzel Curry punishes his enemies, causing them to lose focus and perspective similar to a destructive act
Break it down, build it up, then re-polish
Denzel Curry deconstructs and reconstructs ideas, continuously refining and perfecting them
Like toenails on Odell with shoe deals that never-ever go well
Denzel Curry uses a humorous metaphor to describe the difficulty of finding success and fulfillment despite having apparent opportunities
Take no Ls, cause I am not Noel
Denzel Curry refuses to accept any losses, asserting that he is not someone who experiences failures
Bitch, the name's Denzel
Denzel Curry confidently asserts his name to establish his identity and reputation
The flames exhale, my pants on braille
Denzel Curry describes himself as someone who emits fire and has a unique sense of style and identity
You feel it? Similar to fish in a skillet
Denzel Curry asks if others feel his presence and compares it to the sensation of a fish being cooked in a hot pan
Hook and a line intertwined when I reel it like films
Denzel Curry compares his storytelling ability to that of a fishing line and hook, bringing his narrative together like a film
Movie groovy, jinkies, Scooby
Denzel Curry references the animated series Scooby-Doo and creates a playful and nostalgic atmosphere
Very spooky, soul is black as Moolies
Denzel Curry reveals his dark and eerie side, comparing it to a blackened soul
Talk like Pootie, I spit fire loogies
Denzel Curry references the character Pootie Tang and boasts about his ability to deliver powerful and captivating lyrics
Comin' off the kufi with the blues, no Tookie
Denzel Curry expresses his creativity and unique style, comparing it to the hat worn by African Americans and the blues music genre
So many y'alls, I'm bored, there's too many yawns
Denzel Curry is uninterested in repetitive and unoriginal music, comparing it to the act of yawning
I got a lot of green, it's too many lawns
Denzel Curry has a lot of money and resources, implying that there are numerous ways for him to succeed
I'm still hot 'til I set in the dawn, until a nigga rockin' Saint Laurent
Denzel Curry remains successful and influential until the early morning, and his fashion choices reflect his success and style
We go together like Harry and Ron
Denzel Curry compares a strong connection to the bond between the fictional characters Harry Potter and Ron Weasley
Treat the microphone the same as a wand
Denzel Curry values the microphone as a powerful tool, just like a wand is in the Harry Potter series
Magic maxi pad (ah)
Denzel Curry playfully refers to his talent and creativity as a magical menstrual pad
Denzel lusts for blood, I grab the MAC
Denzel Curry has a strong desire for success, comparing it to a thirst for blood, and he grabs his MAC-10 firearm to defend himself
Made you half a man but not a Sag'
Denzel Curry asserts his dominance and influence by suggesting that he can diminish someone's manhood, but not their astrological sign (Sagittarius)
Flow is ugly, time to bust a sag
Denzel Curry's rap style is unconventional and unattractive, similar to the appearance of someone sagging their pants
Clint Eastwood, I killed the good and bad
Denzel Curry compares himself to the iconic actor Clint Eastwood, suggesting that he has the ability to defeat both good and evil
Oh my God, would you look at that? How to kill a ego
Denzel Curry marvels at his own talent and success, remarking on how to defeat one's own ego
JID and Zel, Scorpion to Sub-Zero
Denzel Curry and JID compare their musical abilities and chemistry to the characters Sub-Zero and Scorpion from the video game Mortal Kombat
Swervin', swervin', swervin'
The artists emphasize their erratic movements and actions
Skrrtin', skrrtin', skrrtin', servin', servin', servin'
The artists reference driving fast and delivering their music with intensity and skill
Everything I done, it comes full circle
The artists believe that their actions and choices will eventually have consequences, returning to their starting point
Workin', workin', workin', workin'
The artists emphasize their dedicated and diligent work ethic
I-I-I'm swervin', swervin', swervin'
The artists express their erratic and unpredictable behavior, including their music style
Skrrtin', skrrtin', skrrtin', servin', servin', servin'
The artists continue to mention driving fast and delivering intense music with skill
Everything I done, it comes full circle
The artists reiterate the belief that their actions and choices will eventually have consequences, returning to their starting point
Workin', workin', workin', workin', workin'
The artists emphasize their dedicated and diligent work ethic, putting in consistent effort
Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, LIBRARY GOLD APM, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Denzel Rae Don Curry, Destin Route, Willie T. Brown, George Fenton, John Leach
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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don't give me hope like that
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Fucking flames
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