King of the Mischievous South Vol.2
King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 is the latest album by Denzel Curry, and it's a sequel to one of his earliest mixtapes, "King Of The Mischievous South Vol 1 Underground Tape 1996," also known as KOTMS. The original KOTMS mixtape showcased the Memphis rap genre that was big at the time. In KOFTMS2, Denzel returns to that old sound from his mixtapes. I've been a fan of Denzel for a while, having heard five of his albums, and I've enjoyed all of them. So, is this new album good? Absolutely, it's incredible. It sticks to the same genre as KOTMS but pushes it even further. Denzel's rapping is on par with all of his previous work, and the beats are fantastic, capturing that Memphis rap vibe while still being innovative and unique. The features are solid, with no bad ones. My least favorites were A$AP Rocky on "HOODLUMZ" and Project Pat on "SKED," but Ty Dolla $ign on "COLE PIMP" was probably my favorite. The singles were also great; "Black Flag" was epic, but "HOT ONE" really stood out to me and was a great teaser for the album's vibe. I had it on repeat, and both Tiacorine and Ferg did their thing on it. Each beat on this album is different. For example, "ULTRA SHXT" has a calm beat similar to Memphis rap beats from the '90s, while "SKED" is a bass-heavy, hard-hitting track. Denzel's rapping is one of the best parts of the album, and without him, it wouldn't be nearly as good. However, the beats are just as crucial. My only issue is that I wish it were longer. I enjoyed each track so much that I wanted more, especially since the album is only 35 minutes long. I also think it could have done without some of the interludes, as five of them felt pointless. Overall, I'm a huge fan of this album. I think it fits perfectly into Denzel's discography, as each album he releases is different. KOFTMS2 shows Denzel going back to his roots and absolutely nailing it.
DENZEL CURRY - KING OF THE MISCHIEVOUS SOUTH VOL.2
RATING - 8.4/10
FAVORITE TRACKS - HOT ONE, COLE PIMP
GENRE - Phonk, Hip-Hop, Rap