Denzel Curry
Denzel Curry - US rapper
Person from United States
Genres: Hip-Hop, rap, hip hop, Southern Hip Hop, trap
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About Denzel Curry
Denzel Rae Don Curry (born February 16, 1995) is an American rapper from the Carol City neighborhood of Miami Gardens, Florida. He began rapping while in sixth grade and became associated with the local underground hip-hop scene in the early 2010s. Curry first gained attention after his mixtape "King Remembered Underground Tape 1991-1995" was shared by rapper SpaceGhostPurrp, leading to his membership in the hip-hop collective Raider Klan. Curry was born and raised in Miami Gardens, Florida. During elementary school, he developed an interest in poetry before turning to rap music in sixth grade. He participated in rap battles at a local Boys & Girls Clubs of America chapter. Curry attended Design and Architecture High School in Miami before transferring to Miami Carol City Senior High School. While attending school, he began work on his debut studio album, "Nostalgic 64". In a 2018 interview, Curry stated that he had experienced sexual abuse during childhood. In 2011, Curry released the mixtape "King Remembered Underground Tape 1991-1995". The project drew attention after being shared online by SpaceGhostPurrp, and Curry subsequently joined Raider Klan. In 2012, he released the mixtape "King of the Mischievous South Vol. 1 Underground Tape 1996", which attracted attention from members of the hip-hop collective Odd Future, including Earl Sweatshirt. Later that year, Curry released "Strictly for My R.V.I.D.X.R.Z.", a mixtape influenced by the music of Tupac Shakur and released following the death of Trayvon Martin, who attended the same high school as Curry. Following the disbandment of Raider Klan, Curry focused on a solo career and released his debut studio album, "Nostalgic 64", on September 3, 2013. The album included guest appearances from artists such as JK the Reaper, Lil Ugly Mane, Mike G, Nell, Robb Bank$, Stephen A. Clark, and Yung Simmie. Curry later cited southern hip-hop artists including Outkast, Goodie Mob, and CeeLo Green as influences on the album. In 2015, Curry released the double EP "32 Zel/Planet Shrooms". The project included the single "Ultimate", which became widely circulated online and achieved significant streaming success. In 2016, Curry released his second studio album, "Imperial". That same year, he appeared in XXL magazine's annual "Freshman Class" alongside artists including Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty, 21 Savage, and Kodak Black. In 2017, Curry released the EP "13", following the release of several demo tracks on SoundCloud. During this period, he began promoting his third studio album, "Ta13oo". The album was released in July 2018 in three parts titled "Light", "Gray", and "Dark". Singles from the project included "Sumo", "Percs", and "Clout Cobain". "Ta13oo" marked Curry's first appearance on the Billboard 200 chart. In 2019, Curry released the album "Zuu". The album included the singles "Ricky" and "Speedboat". That year, he also performed a cover of Rage Against the Machine's "Bulls on Parade" for the Australian radio program "Like a Version". The performance received widespread attention and later ranked fifth in Triple J's annual "Hottest 100" poll. Curry released the collaborative project "13lood 1n + 13lood Out" in 2020. The same year, he and producer Kenny Beats released the EP "Unlocked", accompanied by an animated short film. In 2021, Curry released "Unlocked 1.5", a remix version of the project featuring contributions from producers including Robert Glasper, The Alchemist, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Sango, Jay Versace, Godmode, and Charlie Heat. In 2022, Curry released his fifth studio album, "Melt My Eyez See Your Future". The album featured guest appearances from artists including T-Pain, 6lack, Slowthai, Rico Nasty, J.I.D, and Thundercat. Curry described the album as representing a more mature artistic direction and incorporating influences from traditional hip-hop, jazz, poetry, drum and bass, and trap music. Singles from the album included "Walkin", "Zatoichi", and "Troubles". The album debuted at number 51 on the Billboard 200. Later that year, Curry released "Melt My Eyez See Your Future (The Extended Edition)", featuring reworked versions of songs with live instrumentation by the Cold Blooded Soul Band. Curry has also contributed to film, television, and video game soundtracks. He appeared on the soundtrack for the video game "Madden NFL 21" and collaborated on "Dynasties and Dystopia" for the Netflix animated series "Arcane". His song "Let It All Hang Out" was included in the soundtrack for the film "Elvis". In 2022, he performed an NPR "Tiny Desk Concert" and later released the live project "Live At Electric Lady" in 2023. In 2024, Curry released "King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2", a sequel to his 2012 mixtape. The album included the singles "Hot One" and "Black Flag Freestyle". Later that year, an expanded version of the project titled "King of the Mischievous South" was released with additional tracks. Curry also appeared on JPEGMAFIA's album "I Lay Down My Life For You" on the track "JPEGULTRA!". In January 2026, Curry announced the formation of a hip-hop group called the Scythe alongside ASAP Ferg, TiaCorine, Bktherula, and Key Nyata. The group was formed as an homage to southern hip-hop acts. Its debut album, "Strictly 4 the Scythe", was scheduled for release in March 2026 and included guest appearances from artists including Juicy J, Smino, and Rich the Kid. Curry's music has been noted for its aggressive delivery, energetic performances, and stylistic versatility. He has also been associated with the development of the SoundCloud rap scene. In April 2026, Curry became the first rap artist to have his music broadcast from space during the Artemis II mission. Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denzel_Curry Studio albums Nostalgic 64 (2013) Imperial (2016) Ta13oo (2018) Zuu (2019) Melt My Eyez See Your Future (2022)
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