King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2
King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 (shortened to KOTMS II) is the seventh mixtape[a] by American rapper Denzel Curry, released on July 19, 2024, via PH Recordings and Loma Vista. The mixtape features guest appearances from Kingpin Skinny Pimp, Key Nyata, Maxo Kream, TiaCorine, ASAP Ferg, That Mexican OT, 2 Chainz, Mike Dimes, Kenny Mason, Project Pat, Ty Dolla Sign, Juicy J, Armani White, Ski Mask the Slump God, ASAP Rocky, and PlayThatBoiZay. It serves as the sequel to his third mixtape King of the Mischievous South Vol. 1 Underground Tape 1996 (2012),[12] and also serves as the follow-up to Curry's fifth studio album, Melt My Eyez See Your Future (2022).
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Released | July 19, 2024 | |||
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Length | 34:29 | |||
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Singles from King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 | ||||
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Release
edit"Sked" was originally released as a standalone single on September 14, 2023.[13] Curry announced King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 on June 5th, 2024 with the lead single "Hot One" featuring TiaCorine and ASAP Ferg.[14][15] "Black Flag Freestyle", featuring That Mexican OT, was subsequently released on June 21, 2024 as the second single.[16][12] The third single, "Hoodlumz" featuring PlayThatBoiZay and ASAP Rocky, was released on July 16, 2024.[17][18] The mixtape was released on July 19, 2024.
Critical reception
editAggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AnyDecentMusic? | 6.6/10[19] |
Metacritic | 71/100[20] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Beats Per Minute | 81%[21] |
DIY | [22] |
Dork | [8] |
The Independent | 7/10[9] |
Kerrang! | 3/5[4] |
The Observer | [5] |
Slant | [10] |
Sputnikmusic | 3.5/5[11] |
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 71 out of 100 from 7 critic scores.[20] Aggregator AnyDecentMusic? gave it 6.6 out of 10, based on their assessment of the critical consensus.[19]
Steve Erickson concludes his review for Slant stating: "Having long since proven his skill as a lyricist, Curry is more concerned with having a good time here. And that also makes for a hell of a good listen."[10] Tom Morgan of DIY wrote that the album was "back-to-basics" and "a bit of a sideways step."[22] Ciaran Picker's review for Dork concludes: "Maybe it is a slightly predictable record, but that doesn’t make it any less an impressive and sonically sound album."[8] On the album's lyrics, Sputnikmusic's review states: "Curry opts for a shrewd and understated angle throughout the record's lyrical content that I appreciated more and more as I continued to pore over his bars."[11] Damien Morris of The Observer writes: "There’s something about his cheeky cadence that’s annoyingly irresistible, no matter how lazy his verses get."[5] Writing the review for Kerrang!, Sam Law concludes that "as a subversive stopgap, KOTMS2 sure hits the spot."[4] John Wohlmacher of Beats Per Minute wrote that the album was "fun" and "infectious."[21]
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "KOTMS II Intro" (featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp) |
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| 0:31 |
2. | "Ultra Shxt" (featuring Key Nyata) |
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| 3:16 |
3. | "Set It" (featuring Maxo Kream) |
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| 2:40 |
4. | "Hot One" (featuring TiaCorine and ASAP Ferg) |
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| 2:45 |
5. | "Black Flag Freestyle" (featuring That Mexican OT) |
| 187 | 3:27 |
6. | "Headcrack Interlude" (featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp) | Hill |
| 0:29 |
7. | "G'z Up" (featuring 2 Chainz and Mike Dimes) |
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| 3:33 |
8. | "Lunatic Interlude" |
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| 0:39 |
9. | "Sked" (featuring Kenny Mason and Project Pat) | Charlie Heat | 3:42 | |
10. | "Choose Wisely Intermission" (featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp) |
| Hollywood Cole | 0:37 |
11. | "Cole Pimp" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign and Juicy J) |
| Hollywood Cole | 3:38 |
12. | "Wishlist" (featuring Armani White) |
| Madd World | 3:06 |
13. | "Hit the Floor" (featuring Ski Mask the Slump God) |
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| 3:26 |
14. | "Hoodlumz" (featuring ASAP Rocky and PlayThatBoiZay) |
| Kwes Darko | 2:09 |
15. | "KOTMS II Outro" (featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp) |
| Curry | 0:31 |
Total length: | 34:29 |
Personnel
edit- Denzel Curry – vocals
- Ruairi O'Flaherty – mastering
- Nate Burgess – mixing, engineering
- Kingpin Skinny Pimp – vocals (tracks 1, 6, 8, 10, 15)
- Key Nyata – vocals (track 2)
- Maxo Kream – vocals (track 3)
- TiaCorine – vocals (track 4)
- ASAP Ferg – vocals (track 4)
- That Mexican OT – vocals (track 5)
- 2 Chainz – vocals (track 7)
- Mike Dimes – vocals (track 7)
- Kenny Mason – vocals (track 9)
- Project Pat – vocals (track 9)
- Ty Dolla Sign – vocals (track 11)
- Juicy J – vocals (track 11)
- Armani White – vocals (track 12)
- Ski Mask the Slump God – vocals (track 13)
- PlayThatBoiZay – vocals (track 14)
- ASAP Rocky – vocals (track 14)
Charts
editChart (2024) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[23] | 84 |
Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA)[24] | 19 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[25] | 162 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[26] | 31 |
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[27] | 79 |
US Billboard 200[28] | 81 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[29] | 14 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[30] | 26 |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Berry, Peter A. (July 19, 2024). "Denzel Curry's King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 Is A Welcome Break From Prestige Rap". Stereogum. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Caraan, Sophie (July 19, 2024). "Denzel Curry Pays Homage To His Southern Roots on 'King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2'". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Doherty, Kelly (July 19, 2024). "Our favourite vinyl releases of the week". The Vinyl Factory. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ a b c Law, Sam (July 19, 2024). "Album Review: Denzel Curry – King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2". Kerrang!. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ a b c Morris, Damien (July 19, 2024). "Denzel Curry: King of the Mischievous South Vol 2 review – annoyingly irresistible". The Observer. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024 – via The Guardian.
- ^ Andrews, Elias (July 19, 2024). "Denzel Curry Dazzles On "King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2" Album". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on July 20, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Blyweiss, Adam (July 21, 2024). "Denzel Curry – King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2". Treblezine. Archived from the original on July 23, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ a b c Picker, Ciaran (July 19, 2024). "Album & EP Reviews: Denzel Curry – King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2". Dork. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Roberts, Hannah (July 17, 2024). "Eminem, Glass Animals and Denzel Curry offer up new albums". The Independent. Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ a b c Erickson, Steve (July 15, 2024). "Review: With 'King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2,' Denzel Curry Lets Loose". Slant. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Review: Denzel Curry – King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2". Sputnikmusic. July 19, 2024. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Taylor, Sam (June 27, 2024). "Denzel Curry has released a new single, 'Black Flag Freestyle (Feat. That Mexican OT)'". Dork. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ Gonzalez, Alex (September 15, 2023). "Denzel Curry Drops 'Sked,' A New Collab With Kenny Mason". Uproxx. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ Diaz, Angel (June 5, 2024). "Denzel Curry Announces New Project, Drops Single 'Hot One' Featuring TiaCorine & A$AP Ferg". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ Fu, Eddie (June 5, 2024). "Denzel Curry Announces King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2". Consequence. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ Damara Kelly, Tyler (June 26, 2024). "Denzel Curry presents "Black Flag Freestyle"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ Damara Kelly, Tyler (July 16, 2024). "Denzel Curry links up with A$AP Rocky on new release, "HOODLUMZ"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Denzel Curry Teams With A$AP Rocky & PlayThatBoiZay On New Single "Hoodlumz": Listen". Stereogum. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 by Denzel Curry reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "King of the Mischievous South, Vol. 2 by Denzel Curry". Metacritic. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Wohlmacher, John (July 24, 2024). "Album Review: Denzel Curry – King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Morgan, Tom (July 17, 2024). "Denzel Curry - King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2". DIY. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 29 July 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1795. Australian Recording Industry Association. July 29, 2024. p. 6.
- ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Denzel Curry – King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ "Denzel Curry Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ "Denzel Curry Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ "Denzel Curry Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2024.