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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).

King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2
Mixtape by
Denzel Curry
ReleasedJuly 19, 2024
Genre
Length34:29
Label
Producer
  • 187
  • 1xydra
  • Business Boi
  • Denzel Curry
  • Charlie Heat
  • Darkboy
  • Kwes Darko
  • FnZ
  • Hollywood Cole
  • Ilykimchi
  • Nick Leon
  • Madd World
  • Mickey De Grand IV
  • Montag Da Leadah
  • Muddy
  • Oogie Mane
  • Julian Menkin
  • Poshstronaut
  • Derelle Rideout
  • RicoRunDat
  • SkipOnDaBeat
Denzel Curry chronology
Melt My Eyez See Your Future
(2022) 		King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2
(2024)
Singles from King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2
  1. "Hot One"
    Released: June 5, 2024
  2. "Black Flag Freestyle"
    Released: June 25, 2024
  3. "Hoodlumz"
    Released: July 16, 2024
Repackage album cover
King of the Mischievous South cover
Singles from King of the Mischievous South
  1. "Still in the Paint"
    Released: October 30, 2024

On October 30, Curry announced a revision of the mixtape as an album, with five additional tracks, to be released on November 15 as King of the Mischievous South; it will include additional guest appearances from Duke Deuce, Slim Guerilla, 454, Sauce Walka, Bktherula, and Lazer Dim 700.[13]

Release

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"Sked" was originally released as a standalone single on September 14, 2023, without a Project Pat verse.[14] Curry announced King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 on June 5th, 2024 with the lead single "Hot One" featuring TiaCorine and ASAP Ferg.[15][16] "Black Flag Freestyle", featuring That Mexican OT, was subsequently released on June 21, 2024 as the second single.[17][12] The third single, "Hoodlumz" featuring PlayThatBoiZay and ASAP Rocky, was released on July 16, 2024.[18][19] The mixtape was released on July 19, 2024.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic?6.6/10[20]
Metacritic74/100[21]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [22]
Beats Per Minute81%[23]
DIY     [24]
Dork     [8]
The Independent7/10[9]
Kerrang!3/5[4]
The Observer     [5]
Slant     [10]
Sputnikmusic3.5/5[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 74 out of 100 from 8 critic scores.[21] Aggregator AnyDecentMusic? gave it 6.6 out of 10, based on their assessment of the critical consensus.[20]

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."[24] 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."[23]

Reviewing the album for AllMusic, David Crone commented that in, "Taking notes from his original Raider Klan sound, [Curry] uses this mixtape to return to styles he's used throughout his career, evoking a specific nostalgia for the sound he first came up with."[22]

Track listing

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King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."KOTMS II Intro" (featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp)
  • Montag Da Leadah
  • Mickey De Grand IV
0:31
2."Ultra Shxt" (featuring Key Nyata)
  • Montag Da Leadah
  • De Grand
3:16
3."Set It" (featuring Maxo Kream)
2:40
4."Hot One" (featuring TiaCorine and ASAP Ferg)
  • SkipOnDaBeat
  • FnZ
2:45
5."Black Flag Freestyle" (featuring That Mexican OT)
1873:27
6."Headcrack Interlude" (featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp)Hill
  • Derelle Rideout
  • Business Boi
  • RicoRunDat
  • Muddy
0:29
7."G'z Up" (featuring 2 Chainz and Mike Dimes)
  • Rideout
  • Business Boi
  • RicoRunDat
  • Muddy
3:33
8."Lunatic Interlude"
0:39
9."Sked" (featuring Kenny Mason and Project Pat)
Charlie Heat3:42
10."Choose Wisely Intermission" (featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp)
  • Hill
  • J. Houston
  • E. Page
  • W. Page
Hollywood Cole0:37
11."Cole Pimp" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign and Juicy J)
  • Curry
  • E. Page
  • W. Page
Hollywood Cole3:38
12."Wishlist" (featuring Armani White)
Madd World3:06
13."Hit the Floor" (featuring Ski Mask the Slump God)
  • Oogie Mane
  • Ilykimchi
  • 1xydra
3:26
14."Hoodlumz" (featuring ASAP Rocky and PlayThatBoiZay)
Kwes Darko2:09
15."KOTMS II Outro" (featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp)
  • Curry
  • Hill
Curry0:31
Total length:34:29
King of the Mischievous South - reissue additional track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
5."Act a Damn Fool" (featuring Duke Deuce and Slim Guerilla)   
11."Got Me Geeked"   
13."P.O.P" (featuring Key Nyata and Sauce Walka)   
14."Anotha Late Nite" (featuring 454)   
17."Still in the Paint" (featuring Bktherula and Lazer Dim 700)
Charlie Heat3:53

Notes

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  • The reissue tracks push all normal tracks down one spot. For example, "Black Flag Freestyle" would become track 6.

Personnel

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Charts

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Chart performance for King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[25] 84
Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA)[26] 19
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[27] 162
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[28] 31
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[29] 79
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[30] 2
US Billboard 200[31] 81
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[32] 14
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[33] 26

Notes

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  1. ^ Sources differ in labeling King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 as an album or mixtape. Sources that label the release as a mixtape include:[1][4][5][6][7] Sources that label the release as an album include:[8][9][10][11]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Bernstein, Elaina (October 30, 2024). "Denzel Curry To Extend 'King of the Mischievous South' Mixtape". Stereogum. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  14. ^ Gonzalez, Alex (September 15, 2023). "Denzel Curry Drops 'Sked,' A New Collab With Kenny Mason". Uproxx. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  15. ^ Diaz, Angel (June 5, 2024). "Denzel Curry Announces New Project, Drops Single 'Hot One' Featuring TiaCorine & A$AP Ferg". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  16. ^ Fu, Eddie (June 5, 2024). "Denzel Curry Announces King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2". Consequence. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  17. ^ Damara Kelly, Tyler (June 26, 2024). "Denzel Curry presents "Black Flag Freestyle"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  18. ^ Damara Kelly, Tyler (July 16, 2024). "Denzel Curry links up with A$AP Rocky on new release, "HOODLUMZ"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  19. ^ "Denzel Curry Teams With A$AP Rocky & PlayThatBoiZay On New Single "Hoodlumz": Listen". Stereogum. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  20. ^ a b "King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 by Denzel Curry reviews". AnyDecentMusic?. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  21. ^ a b "King of the Mischievous South, Vol. 2 by Denzel Curry". Metacritic. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  22. ^ a b Crone, David (September 11, 2024). "King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 - Denzel..." AllMusic. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  23. ^ 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.
  24. ^ 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.
  25. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 29 July 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1795. Australian Recording Industry Association. July 29, 2024. p. 6.
  26. ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  27. ^ "Ultratop.be – Denzel Curry – King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  28. ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  29. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  30. ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  31. ^ "Denzel Curry Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  32. ^ "Denzel Curry Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  33. ^ "Denzel Curry Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
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