Denzel Curry Dazzles On "King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2" Album

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Zel keeps his hot streak going.

Denzel Curry can do it all. He can lean into Miami bass, like he did on ZUU, or get jazzy, as he showcased on his 2022 album. Curry's versatility as an artist is displayed so effortlessly that it can be easy to take it for granted. King of the Mischievous South, Vol. 2, however, is undeniable. The rapper's latest effort is a lengthy, dazzling showcase of everything he does well. Do you like aggressive Zel? There's plenty of him scattered throughout the tracklist. Moody, reflective Zel? Check. How about a smooth track with Ty Dolla Sign? Didn't know he could do that? Well, now you do.

Denzel Curry's wordplay is airtight as always. It's the musical choices he makes on the new album that prove to be the most compelling changes. He manages the rare feat of choosing beats that sound not at all alike, but somehow maintain an aesthetic consistency. The pumped-up soul sample on "WISHLIST" is worlds away from trunk-rattling Florida banger "HIT THE FLOOR." Even Denzel Curry's collaborations on these songs, Armani White and Ski Mask the Slump God, speak to their radical aesthetic differences. Regardless, the songs compliment each other. "ULTRA SHXT" is another hard-hitting standout thanks to its stutter drum pattern and synth leads. The aforementioned Ty Dolla collab, "COLE PIMP," is evidence that Denzel Curry can make an entire album of radio hits if he so chose. He's obviously doing something much more interesting, though.

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Listen To King Of The Mischievous South, Vol. 2 By Denzel Curry

King of the Mischievous South, Vol. 2 tracklist:

  1. KOTMS II Intro (featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp)
  2. ULTRA SHXT (featuring Key Nyata)
  3. SET IT (featuring Maxo Kream)
  4. HOT ONE (featuring TiaCorine & ASAP Ferg)
  5. BLACK FLAG FREESTYLE (featuring That Mexican OT)
  6. HEADCRACK INTERLUDE (featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp)
  7. G'Z UP (featuring 2 Chainz & Mike Dimes)
  8. LUNATIC INTERLUDE (featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp)
  9. SKED (featuring Project Pat & Kenny Mason)
  10. CHOOSE WISELY INTERMISSION (featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp)
  11. COLE PIMP (featuring Juicy J & Ty Dolla Sign)
  12. WISHLIST (featuring Armani White)
  13. HIT THE FLOOR (featuring Ski Mask the Slump God)
  14. HOODLUMZ (featuring ASAP Rocky & PlayThatBoiZay)
  15. KOTMS II Outro (featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp)

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About The Author
Elias Andrews
Elias Andrews is a music and entertainment writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH in 2024 as the lead night shift contributor, which means he covers new music releases on a weekly basis. In the year since joining, Elias has covered some of the biggest and most turbulent stories in the world of music. He covered the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle, and the release of the disses “Family Matters” and “Meet the Grahams,” in particular, in real time. He has also detailed the ongoing list of allegations and criminal charges made against Diddy. Elias’ favorite artists are Andre 3000, MF Doom, pre-808s Kanye West and Tyler, The Creator. He loves L.A. hip-hop but not L.A. sports teams. The first album he ever bought was Big Willie Style by Will Smith, which he maintains is still a pretty good listen.
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