32 Zel is the debut double-EP from visionary Florida rapper Denzel Curry, originally released in 2015 and widely regarded as the project that introduced him to the world. The release features the RIAA gold-certified track "Ultimate," a hard-hitting anthem that went viral and cemented Curry's reputation as one of the most electric young voices to emerge from South Florida. Leaning heavily on Curry's aggressive flows and dynamic delivery, 32 Zel showcases a harsh, kinetic trap sound that would foreshadow the even greater heights he would reach on Imperial.
The seven-track project pairs dark, loud production with Curry's braggadocious lyricism, with standout cuts including "Chief Forever," "Envy Me," "Ultimate," and "Ice Age." Tracks like "Ultimate" and "Chief Forever" stand out for their immediacy and aggression, while the project as a whole captures a hungry young artist operating with a raw, unbridled energy that few of his peers could match at the time. Hard-hitting 808s and heavy synthesizers are laced throughout this relatively short but punchy record, delivering a youthful, overblown energy that remains undeniable.
32 Zel is the debut double-EP from visionary Florida rapper Denzel Curry, originally released in 2015 and widely regarded as the project that introduced him to the world. The release features the RIAA gold-certified track "Ultimate," a hard-hitting anthem that went viral and cemented Curry's reputation as one of the most electric young voices to emerge from South Florida. Leaning heavily on Curry's aggressive flows and dynamic delivery, 32 Zel showcases a harsh, kinetic trap sound that would foreshadow the even greater heights he would reach on Imperial.
The seven-track project pairs dark, loud production with Curry's braggadocious lyricism, with standout cuts including "Chief Forever," "Envy Me," "Ultimate," and "Ice Age." Tracks like "Ultimate" and "Chief Forever" stand out for their immediacy and aggression, while the project as a whole captures a hungry young artist operating with a raw, unbridled energy that few of his peers could match at the time. Hard-hitting 808s and heavy synthesizers are laced throughout this relatively short but punchy record, delivering a youthful, overblown energy that remains undeniable.
