King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 explained

King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2
Type:mixtape
Artist:Denzel Curry
Cover:Denzel Curry KOTMS.jpeg
Border:yes
Released:July 19, 2024
Genre:
Length:34:29
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
Prev Title:Melt My Eyez See Your Future
Prev Year:2022
Chronology:Denzel Curry

King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 (shortened to KOTMS II) is the seventh mixtape 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), and also serves as the follow-up to Curry's fifth studio album, Melt My Eyez See Your Future (2022).

Release

"Sked" was originally released as a standalone single on September 14, 2023.[4] Curry announced King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 on June 5th, 2024 with the lead single "Hot One" featuring TiaCorine and ASAP Ferg.[5] [6] "Black Flag Freestyle", featuring That Mexican OT, was subsequently released on June 21, 2024 as the second single.[7] [8] The third single, "Hoodlumz" featuring PlayThatBoiZay and ASAP Rocky, was released on July 16, 2024.[9] [10] The mixtape was released on July 19, 2024.

Critical reception

Aggregator AnyDecentMusic? gave it 6.6 out of 10, based on their assessment of the critical consensus.

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." Tom Morgan of DIY wrote that the album was "back-to-basics" and "a bit of a sideways step." 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." 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." Damien Morris of The Observer writes: "There’s something about his cheeky cadence that’s annoyingly irresistible, no matter how lazy his verses get." Writing the review for Kerrang!, Sam Law concludes that "as a subversive stopgap, KOTMS2 sure hits the spot." John Wohlmacher of Beats Per Minute wrote that the album was "fun" and "infectious."

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[11] 84
Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA)[12] 19
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[13] 31

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Berry . Peter A. . July 19, 2024 . Denzel Curry's King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 Is A Welcome Break From Prestige Rap . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240722070130/https://www.stereogum.com/2272298/denzel-currys-king-of-the-mischievous-south-vol-2-is-a-welcome-break-from-prestige-rap/columns/say-whats-real-the-month-in-rap/ . July 22, 2024 . July 22, 2024 . Stereogum.
  2. Web site: Caraan . Sophie . July 19, 2024 . Denzel Curry Pays Homage To His Southern Roots on 'King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240722071425/https://hypebeast.com/2024/7/denzel-curry-king-of-the-mischievous-south-vol-2-album-stream . July 22, 2024 . July 22, 2024 . Hypebeast.
  3. Web site: Doherty . Kelly . July 19, 2024 . Our favourite vinyl releases of the week . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240722073203/https://thevinylfactory.com/features/our-favourite-vinyl-releases-of-the-week-19-7-24/ . July 22, 2024 . July 22, 2024 . The Vinyl Factory.
  4. Web site: Gonzalez . Alex . 2023-09-15 . Denzel Curry Drops 'Sked,' A New Collab With Kenny Mason . 2024-07-06 . . en-US.
  5. Diaz . Angel . 2024-06-05 . Denzel Curry Announces New Project, Drops Single 'Hot One' Featuring TiaCorine & A$AP Ferg . 2024-07-06 . Billboard . en-US.
  6. Web site: Fu . Eddie . 2024-06-05 . Denzel Curry Announces King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2 . 2024-07-06 . Consequence . en-US.
  7. Web site: Damara Kelly . Tyler . 26 June 2024 . Denzel Curry presents "Black Flag Freestyle" . 2024-07-06 . The Line of Best Fit . en-US.
  8. Web site: Taylor . Sam . 2024-06-27 . Denzel Curry has released a new single, 'Black Flag Freestyle (Feat. That Mexican OT)' . 2024-07-06 . Dork . en-US.
  9. Web site: Damara Kelly . Tyler . 2024-07-16 . Denzel Curry links up with A$AP Rocky on new release, "HOODLUMZ" . 2024-07-19 . . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2024-07-16 . Denzel Curry Teams With A$AP Rocky & PlayThatBoiZay On New Single "Hoodlumz": Listen . 2024-07-22 . . en.
  11. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 29 July 2024. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1795. 6. July 29, 2024.
  12. Web site: ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. July 29, 2024. July 26, 2024.
  13. Web site: NZ Top 40 Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. July 29, 2024. July 26, 2024.

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