Nostalgic 64 is the debut studio album by American rapper Denzel Curry. It was released on September 3, 2013.

Nostalgic 64
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 3, 2013 (2013-09-03)
Recorded2012–13
GenreHip hop[1]
Length45:49
Label
  • C9
  • L&E
Producer
  • Mark "MarkMC9" Maturah (exec.)
  • Bladley "POSHstronaut" Chatman (co-exec.)
  • Rem
  • Alden Volney
  • Ronny J
  • Bodega Creative Co.
  • Klvn Tyler
  • Nuri
  • Steven A. Clark
  • J GREEN
  • Freebase
  • Denzel Curry
  • Lofty305
  • Sydney In Theory
Denzel Curry chronology
Mental Vendetta
(2012)
Nostalgic 64
(2013)
32 Zel/Planet Shrooms
(2015)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Consequence of SoundB[2]
Potholes in My Blog[3]
Absolute Punk8.5/10[4]

Production

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Producers who contributed to this album include Rem, Ronny J, MarkMC9, Poshstronaut, Klvn Tyler, Nuri, Steven A. Clark, J Green, Freebase, Lofty305 and Sydneyintheory

Critical reception

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Nostalgic 64 received widespread critical acclaim upon its release. Mike Madden from Pitchfork Magazine listed it as one of the top 10 albums of 2013 with Threatz listed as the top individual track as well.[5] Lee Castro of Miami New Times called it "one of the best rap projects to come out of Miami in 2013".[1]

Track listing

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Credits adapted from Denzel Curry's SoundCloud official account.[6]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"
  • Rem
  • Alden Volney[a]
0:52
2."Zone 3"
3:15
3."Parents"
  • Curry
  • Rem
  • Bodega Creative Co.[a]
3:02
4."Dark & Violent" (featuring J.K. the Reaper and Nell)
  • Curry
  • POSHstronaut
  • Klvn Tyler
4:43
5."Threatz" (featuring Yung Simmie and Robb Bank$)Ronny J3:09
6."Mystical Virus, Pt. 3: The Scream" (featuring Lil Ugly Mane and Mike G)
  • Ronny J
  • POSHstronaut
  • Bodega Creative Co.[a]
4:23
7."Widescreen"
  • Curry
Nuri3:13
8."N64"
  • Curry
  • POSHstronaut
  • Nuri
3:25
9."Like Me" (featuring Steven A. Clark)
  • Curry
  • Clark
5:28
10."Talk That Shit"
  • Curry
J GREEN2:52
11."Benz"
  • Curry
Freebase3:11
12."Denny Cascade"
  • Curry
  • Freebase
  • POSHstronaut
  • Curry
4:01
13."A Day in the Life of Denzel Curry, Pt. 2"
  • Lofty305
  • Sydney In Theory[a]
4:08
Total length:45:49
Notes
  • ^[a] signifies an additional producer.

Sample Credits

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  • "Zone 3" contains samples of "Choky Choke", performed by DJ Sound.
  • "N64" contains interpolations of "C.R.E.A.M.", performed by Wu-Tang Clan.
  • "Talk That Shit" contains interpolations of "Versace", performed by Migos and interpolations of "Strictly 4 My R.V.I.D.X.R.Z.", performed by Denzel Curry.
  • "A Day in the Life of Denzel Curry, Pt. 2" contains samples of the Billy & Mandy episode "Attack of the Clowns".
  • ”Denny Cascade” contains interpolations of “Gliding Through feat. spaceghostpurrp & Robb Banks” performed by sydneyintheory

References

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  1. ^ a b Castro, Lee (May 7, 2014). "Denzel Curry on Tasering Death of His Brother, Treon Johnson, in Hialeah Police Incident". Miami New Times.
  2. ^ "Denzel Curry - Nostalgic 64". Consequence of Sound. Michael Madden. October 8, 2013.
  3. ^ Salzer, Will (September 9, 2013). "Denzel Curry - Nostalgic 64". Potholes in My Blog.
  4. ^ Jenkins, Jake (September 3, 2013). "Denzel Curry - Nostalgic 64 Album Review". Absolute Punk.
  5. ^ Madden, Mike (December 18, 2013). "Pitchfork Writers and Editors: Individual Top 10s of 2013". Pitchfork Magazine.
  6. ^ "Denzel Curry's new "Nostalgic 64" album". SoundCloud. September 9, 2013.
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