Following the release of two critically acclaimed albums in the span of just ten months — TA13OO and ZUU — Denzel Curry returned in 2020 with something entirely unexpected: a menacing, concise full-length produced entirely by producer Kenny Beats. UNLOCKED was born out of a manic three-day studio session that originated from Denzel's appearance on Kenny's YouTube series, The Cave, making it one of hip-hop's most spontaneous and inspired collaborative records in recent memory.
On UNLOCKED, Denzel draws influence from various members of the Wu-Tang Clan, while Kenny channels a sound rooted in the holy trinity of Madlib, J Dilla, and MF DOOM. Despite these classic touchstones, the project sounds like something entirely new — a lean, razor-sharp statement that pushes both artists well outside their comfort zones. UNLOCKED arrived alongside a half-live-action, half-stop-animation companion film featuring every song on the project, cementing it as a fully realized artistic experience beyond just the music.
The Limited Edition Clear Color LP is the definitive way to own this modern classic. The clear, see-through vinyl has a satisfying weight to it and plays cleanly, delivering the album's bass-heavy production with impressive dynamics and minimal surface noise. Whether you're a longtime fan of Denzel Curry or a vinyl collector hunting for a standout addition to your shelf, this pressing — with its striking transparent aesthetic and iconic artwork — is as visually arresting as the music inside it.
Following the release of two critically acclaimed albums in the span of just ten months — TA13OO and ZUU — Denzel Curry returned in 2020 with something entirely unexpected: a menacing, concise full-length produced entirely by producer Kenny Beats. UNLOCKED was born out of a manic three-day studio session that originated from Denzel's appearance on Kenny's YouTube series, The Cave, making it one of hip-hop's most spontaneous and inspired collaborative records in recent memory.
On UNLOCKED, Denzel draws influence from various members of the Wu-Tang Clan, while Kenny channels a sound rooted in the holy trinity of Madlib, J Dilla, and MF DOOM. Despite these classic touchstones, the project sounds like something entirely new — a lean, razor-sharp statement that pushes both artists well outside their comfort zones. UNLOCKED arrived alongside a half-live-action, half-stop-animation companion film featuring every song on the project, cementing it as a fully realized artistic experience beyond just the music.
The Limited Edition Clear Color LP is the definitive way to own this modern classic. The clear, see-through vinyl has a satisfying weight to it and plays cleanly, delivering the album's bass-heavy production with impressive dynamics and minimal surface noise. Whether you're a longtime fan of Denzel Curry or a vinyl collector hunting for a standout addition to your shelf, this pressing — with its striking transparent aesthetic and iconic artwork — is as visually arresting as the music inside it.
