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When Denzel Curry emerged into the mainstream with "Ultimate," he was judged by many in the song's earth-shattering light, boxed in as a born-and-bred mosh pit maker. So when the rapper's second LP, Imperial, presented two distinct sides of the MC -- a blaring opener and a sun-tinged second half -- it was only natural that fans would respond better to the former. Through a half-decade of releases, Curry has been defined against a backdrop of bass-heavy hits like "SUMO," "RICKY," and "CLOUT COBAIN" -- leaving that second side to the MC as a thoroughly unfinished chapter. Zel's fifth studio album, Melt My Eyez See Your Future, begins to shift that narrative. Tinged in the exact blend of sunshine and temporality that made the "summer of '16" such a moment for the genre (The Life of Pablo, Coloring Book, Telefone, The Sun's Tirade), Melt My Eyez picks up where Imperial left off, blending a summery set of auras into the rapper's work. With a shockingly diverse roster of producers (including Robert Glasper, Thundercat, and JPEGMAFIA), Melt My Eyez finds strength in its variety: "Melt Session #1" and "Mental" are a jazz-led dives into Curry's mindset, "Zaitoichi" and "The Smell of Death" explore colorful new directions, and "Walkin" and "The Ills" add a warm-night introspection to Zel's catalog. Older styles are given new paint, too: "The Last" improves on the slow-burn haziness of "TABOO," "Sanjuro" and "X-Wing" appease the trap fanatics, and "Worst Comes to Worst" adds an emotiveness to ZUU's thumping approach. It's a miracle that the project flows at all, let alone as sleekly as it does. With such a vibrant canvas to rap over, its good to hear Curry come at the project with a refreshed pen game. Reflections on past misdoings make for compelling markers of young adulthood --"I wholeheartedly understand why I need to grow even though I'm grown" -- while his verses are packed with slick wordplay ("Run the jewels 'cause I kill a mic on any LP"). Though he addresses personal and societal stresses in more blatant terms than before, some of the project's lyrics remain underbaked; "I see the way the people get treated, it's problematic" is hardly a rallying cry for justice. Fortunately his collaborators, Slowthai's "Life is short, like a dwarf" aside, prove the icing on top: the "Art of War" crew reunite on "Ain't No Way," T-Pain barges through "Troubles" with lighthearted confidence, and Saul Williams closes "Mental" with the most poignant verse on the set. While likely a result of Zel's penchant for samurai-inspired imagery, it's hard not to hear Eyez as the soundtrack to his "walk into the sunset": surrounded by images of his work thus far, Zel seems ready for the next chapter.
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1
Melt Session #1 Explicit
00:04:01

B. Perez, ComposerLyricist - Chris Gehringer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Robert Glasper, Producer, Keyboards, Recording Producer, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - R. Glasper, ComposerLyricist - Nathan Burgess, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

2
Walkin Explicit
00:04:40

Chris Gehringer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - K. Berry, ComposerLyricist - Nathan Burgess, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - K. Mansfield, Composer - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bridget Perez, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Kal Banx, Producer, Recording Producer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

3
Worst Comes To Worst Explicit
00:02:50

Chris Gehringer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - A-Trak, Sampler, AssociatedPerformer - A. Macklovitch, ComposerLyricist - Oladipo Omishore, ComposerLyricist - Nathan Burgess, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Anna Wise, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Dot Da Genius, Producer, Recording Producer - B. Lahiri, ComposerLyricist - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - A. Wise, ComposerLyricist - J. Portillo, ComposerLyricist - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - naz., Producer, Recording Producer - S. Agha, ComposerLyricist

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

4
John Wayne Explicit
00:02:36

Chris Gehringer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nathan Burgess, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - JPEGMAFIA, Producer, Recording Producer - Buzzy Lee, Vocals, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - B Hendricks, ComposerLyricist - S. Spielberg, ComposerLyricist

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

5
The Last Explicit
00:04:22

Chris Gehringer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nathan Burgess, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - FNZ, Producer, Recording Producer - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - M. Mule, ComposerLyricist - HWLS, Producer, Recording Producer - I. De Boni, ComposerLyricist - Mickey De Grand IV, Additional Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - J. Elwin, ComposerLyricist - R. DeGrandy, ComposerLyricist

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

6
Mental Explicit
00:02:26

B. Perez, ComposerLyricist - Chris Gehringer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - S. Williams, ComposerLyricist - E. Fox, ComposerLyricist - Saul Williams, FeaturedArtist - Nathan Burgess, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bridget Perez, FeaturedArtist - J Gramm, Producer, Recording Producer - M. Hector, ComposerLyricist - Mike Hector, Producer, Recording Producer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - Elijah Fox, Producer, Recording Producer - J.Gramma, ComposerLyricist

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

7
Troubles Explicit
00:02:39

DJ Khalil, Producer, Recording Producer - Chris Gehringer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - T-Pain, FeaturedArtist - F. Najm, ComposerLyricist - K. Abdul Rahman, ComposerLyricist - Nathan Burgess, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Beats, Producer, Recording Producer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - K. Blume III, ComposerLyricist

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

8
Ain't No Way Explicit
00:04:24

Buddy, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Gehringer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Robert Glasper, Additional Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Lo, Producer, Co-Producer - R. Glasper, ComposerLyricist - R. Valentine, ComposerLyricist - M. Kelly, ComposerLyricist - Nathan Burgess, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - C. Livingston, ComposerLyricist - 6LACK, FeaturedArtist - D. Route, ComposerLyricist - Rico Nasty, FeaturedArtist - Powers Pleasant, Producer, Remixer, Recording Producer, StudioPersonnel - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - JID, FeaturedArtist - Sucuki, Producer, Co-Producer - Jasiah, Additional Vocals, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Kitty Ca$h, Additional Vocals, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - P. Pleasant, ComposerLyricist - T. Friedrich, ComposerLyricist - L. Leibfried, ComposerLyricist - M. Pate, ComposerLyricist - S. Simms III, ComposerLyricist

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

9
X-Wing Explicit
00:02:55

Chris Gehringer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Darko, Producer, Recording Producer - M. Samuels, ComposerLyricist - Nathan Burgess, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - DrtWrk, Producer, Recording Producer - Clutch George, Producer, Recording Producer - M. Suski, ComposerLyricist - G. Mardoyan, ComposerLyricist - J. Herold, ComposerLyricist

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

10
Angelz Explicit
00:03:51

L. Hargrove, ComposerLyricist - B. Perez, ComposerLyricist - Karriem Riggins, Producer, Recording Producer, FeaturedArtist - Chris Gehringer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nathan Burgess, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - K. Riggins, ComposerLyricist - S. Castillo, ComposerLyricist - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bridget Perez, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Sharina Castillo, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - R. DeGrandy, ComposerLyricist - Mickey DeGrand, Producer, Recording Producer - M. Ellerbee, ComposerLyricist

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

11
The Smell Of Death Explicit
00:01:20

Chris Gehringer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Nathan Burgess, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Thundercat, Producer, Additional Vocals, Recording Producer, AssociatedPerformer - S. Bruner, ComposerLyricist - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Mickey De Grand IV, Music Production, AssociatedPerformer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

12
Sanjuro Explicit
00:02:07

Chris Gehringer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - W. Wilson, ComposerLyricist - K. Berry, ComposerLyricist - Nathan Burgess, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Kal Banx, Music Production, AssociatedPerformer - Cardo Got Wings, Producer, Recording Producer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - 454, MainArtist - R. LaTour Jr., ComposerLyricist

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

13
Zatoichi Explicit
00:03:30

Chris Gehringer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - R. Spencer, ComposerLyricist - Nathan Burgess, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bridget Perez, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Shawn K, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Powers Pleasant, Producer, Recording Producer - slowthai, MainArtist - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - Gaby Duran, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Jonnywood, Producer, Co-Producer - P. Pleasant, ComposerLyricist - J. Birkner, ComposerLyricist

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

14
The Ills
00:03:22

Chris Gehringer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - A-Trak, Sampler, AssociatedPerformer - Noah Goldstein, Producer, Recording Producer - A. Macklovitch, ComposerLyricist - Oladipo Omishore, ComposerLyricist - Nathan Burgess, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dot Da Genius, Producer, Recording Producer - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - N. Goldstein, ComposerLyricist - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

DISC 2

1
Melt Session #1 (Cold Blooded Soul Version) Explicit
00:03:09

B. Perez, ComposerLyricist - Brian Patterson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - R. Glasper, ComposerLyricist - Nathan Burgess, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bridget Perez, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Ruairi O'Flaherty, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Shawn K, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Brandyn Phillips, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Mickey De Grand IV, Producer, Recording Producer - Sharina Castillo, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - Alex Csillag, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tim Mckay, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Winfield, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jack Siegel, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jeremy Ogletree, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - SirRyan May, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David McKinzie, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - DJ Poshtronaut, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Marley Blue, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

2
Walkin (Cold Blooded Soul Version) Explicit
00:02:45

Brian Patterson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - K. Berry, ComposerLyricist - Nathan Burgess, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - K. Mansfield, Composer - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bridget Perez, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Ruairi O'Flaherty, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Shawn K, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Brandyn Phillips, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Mickey De Grand IV, Producer, Recording Producer - Sharina Castillo, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - Alex Csillag, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tim Mckay, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Winfield, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jack Siegel, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jeremy Ogletree, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - SirRyan May, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David McKinzie, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - DJ Poshtronaut, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Marley Blue, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

3
Worst Comes To Worst (Cold Blooded Soul Version) Explicit
00:02:41

O. Omishore, ComposerLyricist - Brian Patterson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - A. Macklovitch, ComposerLyricist - Nathan Burgess, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - B. Lahiri, ComposerLyricist - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bridget Perez, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Ruairi O'Flaherty, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Shawn K, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Brandyn Phillips, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - A. Wise, ComposerLyricist - Mickey De Grand IV, Producer, Recording Producer - Sharina Castillo, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - J. Portillo, ComposerLyricist - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - Alex Csillag, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tim Mckay, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Winfield, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jack Siegel, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - S. Agha, ComposerLyricist - Jeremy Ogletree, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - SirRyan May, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David McKinzie, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - DJ Poshtronaut, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Marley Blue, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

4
Mental (Cold Blooded Soul Version) Explicit
00:02:07

B. Perez, ComposerLyricist - Brian Patterson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - S. Williams, ComposerLyricist - E. Fox, ComposerLyricist - Nathan Burgess, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bridget Perez, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Ruairi O'Flaherty, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Shawn K, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Brandyn Phillips, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - M. Hector, ComposerLyricist - Mickey De Grand IV, Producer, Recording Producer - Sharina Castillo, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - Alex Csillag, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tim Mckay, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - J.Gramma, ComposerLyricist - Jay Winfield, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jack Siegel, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jeremy Ogletree, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - SirRyan May, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David McKinzie, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - DJ Poshtronaut, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Marley Blue, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

5
Troubles (Cold Blooded Soul Version) Explicit
00:02:32

Brian Patterson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - F. Najm, ComposerLyricist - K. Abdul Rahman, ComposerLyricist - Nathan Burgess, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bridget Perez, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Ruairi O'Flaherty, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Shawn K, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Brandyn Phillips, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Mickey De Grand IV, Producer, Recording Producer - Sharina Castillo, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - Alex Csillag, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tim Mckay, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Winfield, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - K. Blume III, ComposerLyricist - Jack Siegel, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jeremy Ogletree, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - SirRyan May, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David McKinzie, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - DJ Poshtronaut, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Marley Blue, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

6
Chrome Hearts Explicit
00:03:21

Brian Patterson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Nathan Burgess, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bridget Perez, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Ruairi O'Flaherty, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Shawn K, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Zacari, Producer, Vocals, Recording Producer, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Brandyn Phillips, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Z. Pacaldo, ComposerLyricist - Sharina Castillo, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Aaron Bow, Producer, Recording Producer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - Alex Csillag, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tim Mckay, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Winfield, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jack Siegel, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jeremy Ogletree, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - SirRyan May, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David McKinzie, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - DJ Poshtronaut, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Marley Blue, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - A. Booe, ComposerLyricist

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

7
X-Wing (Cold Blooded Soul Version) Explicit
00:03:06

Brian Patterson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - M. Samuels, ComposerLyricist - Nathan Burgess, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bridget Perez, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Ruairi O'Flaherty, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Shawn K, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Brandyn Phillips, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Mickey De Grand IV, Producer, Recording Producer - Sharina Castillo, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - Alex Csillag, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tim Mckay, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Winfield, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jack Siegel, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - M. Suski, ComposerLyricist - G. Mardoyan, ComposerLyricist - J. Herold, ComposerLyricist - Jeremy Ogletree, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - SirRyan May, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David McKinzie, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - DJ Poshtronaut, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Marley Blue, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

8
Angelz (Cold Blooded Soul Version) Explicit
00:03:20

L. Hargrove, ComposerLyricist - B. Perez, ComposerLyricist - Brian Patterson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Nathan Burgess, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - K. Riggins, ComposerLyricist - S. Castillo, ComposerLyricist - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bridget Perez, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Ruairi O'Flaherty, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Shawn K, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Brandyn Phillips, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Mickey De Grand IV, Producer, Recording Producer - Sharina Castillo, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - Alex Csillag, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tim Mckay, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Winfield, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - R. DeGrandy, ComposerLyricist - Jack Siegel, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - M. Ellerbee, ComposerLyricist - Jeremy Ogletree, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - SirRyan May, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David McKinzie, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - DJ Poshtronaut, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Marley Blue, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

9
Larger Than Life Explicit
00:03:24

DJ Khalil, Producer, Recording Producer - Brian Patterson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Nathan Burgess, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bridget Perez, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Ruairi O'Flaherty, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Shawn K, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Brandyn Phillips, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Sharina Castillo, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Beats, Producer, Recording Producer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - Alex Csillag, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tim Mckay, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Winfield, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - K. Blume III, ComposerLyricist - Jack Siegel, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jeremy Ogletree, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - SirRyan May, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David McKinzie, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - DJ Poshtronaut, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Marley Blue, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

10
The Ills (Cold Blooded Soul Version)
00:03:25

O. Omishore, ComposerLyricist - Brian Patterson, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - A. Macklovitch, ComposerLyricist - Nathan Burgess, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Denzel Curry, Rap Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bridget Perez, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - N. Goldstein, ComposerLyricist - Ruairi O'Flaherty, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Shawn K, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Brandyn Phillips, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Mickey De Grand IV, Producer, Recording Producer - Sharina Castillo, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - D. Curry, ComposerLyricist - Alex Csillag, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Tim Mckay, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Jay Winfield, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jack Siegel, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Jeremy Ogletree, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - SirRyan May, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David McKinzie, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - DJ Poshtronaut, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Marley Blue, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer

℗ 2022 PH Recordings, LLC.

Album review

When Denzel Curry emerged into the mainstream with "Ultimate," he was judged by many in the song's earth-shattering light, boxed in as a born-and-bred mosh pit maker. So when the rapper's second LP, Imperial, presented two distinct sides of the MC -- a blaring opener and a sun-tinged second half -- it was only natural that fans would respond better to the former. Through a half-decade of releases, Curry has been defined against a backdrop of bass-heavy hits like "SUMO," "RICKY," and "CLOUT COBAIN" -- leaving that second side to the MC as a thoroughly unfinished chapter. Zel's fifth studio album, Melt My Eyez See Your Future, begins to shift that narrative. Tinged in the exact blend of sunshine and temporality that made the "summer of '16" such a moment for the genre (The Life of Pablo, Coloring Book, Telefone, The Sun's Tirade), Melt My Eyez picks up where Imperial left off, blending a summery set of auras into the rapper's work. With a shockingly diverse roster of producers (including Robert Glasper, Thundercat, and JPEGMAFIA), Melt My Eyez finds strength in its variety: "Melt Session #1" and "Mental" are a jazz-led dives into Curry's mindset, "Zaitoichi" and "The Smell of Death" explore colorful new directions, and "Walkin" and "The Ills" add a warm-night introspection to Zel's catalog. Older styles are given new paint, too: "The Last" improves on the slow-burn haziness of "TABOO," "Sanjuro" and "X-Wing" appease the trap fanatics, and "Worst Comes to Worst" adds an emotiveness to ZUU's thumping approach. It's a miracle that the project flows at all, let alone as sleekly as it does. With such a vibrant canvas to rap over, its good to hear Curry come at the project with a refreshed pen game. Reflections on past misdoings make for compelling markers of young adulthood --"I wholeheartedly understand why I need to grow even though I'm grown" -- while his verses are packed with slick wordplay ("Run the jewels 'cause I kill a mic on any LP"). Though he addresses personal and societal stresses in more blatant terms than before, some of the project's lyrics remain underbaked; "I see the way the people get treated, it's problematic" is hardly a rallying cry for justice. Fortunately his collaborators, Slowthai's "Life is short, like a dwarf" aside, prove the icing on top: the "Art of War" crew reunite on "Ain't No Way," T-Pain barges through "Troubles" with lighthearted confidence, and Saul Williams closes "Mental" with the most poignant verse on the set. While likely a result of Zel's penchant for samurai-inspired imagery, it's hard not to hear Eyez as the soundtrack to his "walk into the sunset": surrounded by images of his work thus far, Zel seems ready for the next chapter.
© David Crone /TiVo

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