User:They.call.me.lilquickscope/sandbox
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| Birth name | Jahseh D Onfroy |
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| Born | February 16, 1995 Carol City, Florida, United States |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Website | ultimatedenzelcurry |
Denzel Rae Don Curry (born February 16, 1995)[1] is an American hip hop recording artist from Carol City, Florida.[2] He released his debut full-length album, titled Nostalgic 64 on September 3, 2013.[3] He second full-length album, titled Imperial was released on March 9, 2016.
Early life[edit]
Denzel Rae Don Curry was born on February 16, 1995, in Carol City, Florida. He is a part of the Bahamian and Native American descent. The artist's ambitions started with poetry in Elementary School, then in the sixth grade he began rapping. His time was spent at a local Boys & Girls Club where he challenged others to rap battles. He attended Miami's Design And Architecture High School for his first two years of high school. After being expelled, Curry then attended Miami Carol City Senior High School, where he started working on Nostalgic 64, while still attending class.[4]
Career[edit]
2011–2012: Career beginnings[edit]
On September 24, 2011, Curry released his first mixtape, titled King Remembered Underground Tape 1991–1995. The whole project that Curry posted was later included on SpaceGhostPurrp's page, which prompted into a birth for Denzel's music career. Following the release of Curry's first mixtape, Curry became a member of SpaceGhostPurrp's hip hop group, called Raider Klan.[5][6]
In 2012, he released his second mixtape, titled King of the Mischievous South Vol. 1 Underground Tape 1996, which caught the attention of a fellow American rapper Earl Sweatshirt and other members of Odd Future label.[7]
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 style of rap on this mixtape was inspired by Tupac Shakur.[7]
2013–14: Nostalgic 64[edit]
The group Raider Klan was disbanded, which led to Curry decided to embark his solo rap career.[8] On September 3, 2013, Curry released his debut full-length album, titled Nostalgic 64. The album features guest appearances from JK the Reaper, Lil Ugly Mane, Mike G, Nell, Robb Bank$, Stephen A. Clark and Yung Simmie, among others.[9] In 2014, Curry was featured on Deniro Farrar's track, called "Bow Down" (included from Farrar's Rebirth EP)[10] and Curry was featured on Dillon Cooper's track, called "Eyes of the World" (included from Cooper's X:XX mixtape).[11]
2015–present: 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms and Imperial[edit]
On June 9, 2015, Denzel released his first double EP, titled 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms. His first release in 2016 was the single "Flying Nimbus".
On March 9, 2016, Curry released his second full-length album, titled "Imperial". The album features guest appearances from Joey Badass and Rick Ross.
In June 2016, Curry was featured on a cover as one of the XXL's 2016's Freshmen Class.
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
| Title | Album details |
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| Nostalgic 64 |
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| Imperial |
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Extended plays[edit]
| Title | Album details |
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| 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms |
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Mixtapes[edit]
- King Remembered (2011)[12]
- King of the Mischievous South, Vol. 1 (2012)[13]
- Strictly for My R.V.I.D.X.R.Z (2012)[14]
- Mental Vendetta (2012) (with Lofty305)
Singles[edit]
As lead artist[edit]
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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| US Rap Digital Songs [15] | |||
| "Threatz" (featuring Yung Simmie and Robb Bank$) |
2013 | — | Nostalgic 64 |
| "Zone 3" | 2014 | — | |
| "Ice Age" (featuring Mike Dece) |
2015 | — | 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms |
| "Ultimate" | 23 | ||
| "Flying Nimbus" (featuring Lofty305) |
2016 | — | Non-album single |
| "Knotty Head" (featuring Rick Ross) |
— | Imperial |
As featured artist[edit]
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Chill Bill (Remix)" (Rob $tone featuring D.R.A.M., Denzel Curry and Cousin Stizz) |
2016 | I'm Almost Ready |
| "Dressed 2 Kill" (J.K. the Reaper featuring Denzel Curry) |
non-album single |
Guest appearances[edit]
| Title | Year | Artist(s) | Album |
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| "Chop 'Em Up" | 2012 | Propr Boyz | Prxpr Bxyz |
| "Magnificent" | |||
| "KLVN SHXT" | Propr Boyz, Yung Simmie | ||
| "Wave Cap" | Metro Zu, Jarret | Mink Rug | |
| "Drogas" | Mike Dece, Lofty305, Speak | 1996 | |
| "Twistin" | Lil Ugly Mane | Mista Thug Isolation | |
| "S.O.S. (1995) Fatality Edition" | Lil Champ Fway, DoughDoughDaDon, Harvey G, Young Renegade | Neighborhood Superstar Est. 1999 | |
| "Po$h Rvidxrz" | Metro Zu | Heaven | |
| "Posh Rvidxrz" | Lofty305 | Maxine | |
| "Hard AF" | Soulja Mook | M.I.Alien | |
| "I Be Trippin Sometimes" | |||
| "Outro" | Soulja Mook, Pouya, Lofty305, Yung Raw, SpaceGhostPurrp | ||
| "D'Evilz" | Yung Raw | The Trill OG | |
| "Gankin" | J.K. The Rapper | Ill Life | |
| "Dusty Elbow Pimptro" | Lofty305 | Ratchet Hipstr | |
| "Dusty Elbow Pimpterlude" | |||
| "Dusty Elbow Pimpin Ass Outro" | |||
| "From the South" | †JGRXXN† | Fvck Mainstream Codeine Funk | |
| "Slow Jam Phunk" | Niko Javan, Lofty305, Robert Bare | Perfection | |
| "ShakeDown" | Harvey G | Death Before Dishonor | |
| "Daughters of Satan (SlowStikk)" | lowa letta, Ruben Slikk | CougarKINGtropolis | |
| "Break Yoself" | N3ll, R3ll, Willow | 90s Mentality '94 | |
| "Back in Da Dayz" | N3ll, R3ll | ||
| "Warning" | IndigoChildRick | Indigo | |
| "2.7.5. Family" | 2013 | Yung Simmie | Basement Musik |
| "Black Raven Phonk" | |||
| "IndigoB" | SDotBraddy, Pouya | Warbucks | |
| "Bow Down" | 2014 | Deniro Farrar | Rebirth |
| "Darius" | SDotBraddy | Private Sessions | |
| "Eyes of the World" | Dillon Cooper | X:XX | |
| "Can't Tell Me Shit (Remix)" | SDotBraddy | Non-album single | |
| "Lord Vader Kush" | 2015 | Ruben Slikk | Turd Fighter |
| "Lane 2 Lane" | DJ EFN | Another Time | |
| "Grotto Flow 2" | Yung Simmie | Yung Smokey | |
| "Pray for Me" | Lofty305 & F1LTHY | Elise | |
| "The Federation" | Mike Dece | Rich Slut | |
| "Ultimate Suicide" | 2016 | $uicideboy$ | Eternal Grey |
| "Meetings" | Rob $tone | I'm Almost Ready | |
| "Gunsmoke" | 2016 | Promnite | Gunsmoke (single) |
References[edit]
- ^ Marcus, Ezra (December 3, 2013). "We Talked to Denzel Curry About Nostalgia, the Zodiac, and Fiji Water". Vice.
- ^ Charles, Laurie (November 28, 2013). "Denzel Curry, Crown Prince of Rap". Miami New Times.
- ^ Meara, Paul (August 19, 2014). "The Break Presents: Denzel Curry". XXL.
- ^ Trotman, Shiyah (January 14, 2014). "Nostalgia: Denzel Curry Describes That Old Feeling". The Source. The Northstar Group. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
- ^ Sherburne, Philip; Soderberg, Brandon (November 2013). "5 Best New Artists for November '13 – Denzel Curry". Spin.
- ^ Vogt, Nick (July 5, 2012). "King Of The Mischievous South: A Bloglin Interview w/ Denzel Curry". Mishka NYC.
- ^ a b Drake, David (April 5, 2014). "Who Is Denzel Curry? The Florida Rapper, More Than the Sum of His Influences, is Poised to Break Big". Complex.
- ^ Castro, Lee (September 6, 2013). "Denzel Curry on SpaceGhostPurrp and Raider Klan: "He Didn't Kick Me Out; I Chose to Leave"". The Village Voice.
- ^ "Denzel Curry – Nostalgic 64". DJBooth.net.
- ^ Soderberg, Brandon (May 15, 2014). "Stream Deniro Farrar's Confessional 'Rebirth' EP – Self-declared cult rapper's latest features Lunice and Denzel Curry". Spin.
- ^ "Dillon Cooper – X:XX". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ "Denzel Aquarius'Killa CuRRy – King Remembered Underground Tape 1991 – 1995". DatPiff. September 24, 2011.
- ^ "Denzel Aquarius'Killa CuRRy – King Of The Mischievous South Vol 1 Underground Tape 1996". DatPiff. January 12, 2012.
- ^ "Denzel Aquarius'killa Curry – Strictly 4 My R.v.i.d.x.r.z." DatPiff. May 13, 2012.
- ^ "Denzel Curry – Chart History: Rap Digital Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
External links[edit]
- They.call.me.lilquickscope/sandbox on SoundCloud
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- They.call.me.lilquickscope/sandbox discography at Discogs
Category:1995 births
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Category:African-American male rappers
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