In less than a half hour, Curry establishes himself not only as one of the most capable and exciting artists of his generation, but also worthy of a place in Miami's rap pedigree, right alongside the local icons who inspired this gem.
If TA1300 was a deep inward dive, ZUU is a mighty outward gesture, a salute to the masses.
For the most part, Zuu shies away from becoming too emotional. Instead, Curry presents himself in a reflective state, showing fans (newer ones especially) the full story-where he came from, who inspired him, how he’s gotten here.
The South Florida rapper puts on for his city and delivers the best, most dynamic, and altogether hardest album of his career.
Although the project’s unbridled embrace of such a localized style may limit its mainstream appeal, the LP proves Curry cannot be pigeonholed as an artist.
The 24-year-old Floridian rapper combines dreamy, ethereal beats with hard-hitting sounds and rhymes to relay his unique – and compelling – life story.
This is an album you're going to want to nod your head and dance to. Curry has come a long way since he blew up and has fully solidified his place in the game. If ZUU isn't in your rotation, you're sleeping.
‘ZUU’ is further proof that Denzel Curry is one of hip-hop's most interesting and progressive MCs.
This is an album for the day ones, a soundtrack to the Dade County summer experience filled with aggressive parties, violence, and the consequences they demand.
I remember people giving this a 2/10 because it was not like TAB00 or whatever
This album fucking shlaps. Like hard as fuck.
All killer no filler
This is the type of album Denzel Curry was destined to make. Since starting in Rvidxr Klvn back in 2011, the South Florida flavor has come and gone from project to project. ZUU is 100%, unapologetically Miami Dade. This is my AOTY so far because there isn't a single dud. Speedboat is my least favorite track but its far from weak. This is the album I'm gonna be bumping all summer.
H01Y 7UCK! This album has me SWEATING!
So, Denzel. One of the most talked about 'underrated' rappers in recent memory, nearly every record this man touches turns to bangerific gold. From the ambitious and experimental TA13OO to the filled to the brim banger fest of 32 Zel, ever album this man has made has been at lest talked about every time it rolls around. I mean, me staying up at 1AM in the morning just to hear a album is something that I didn't really And, after the Goliath of creativity ... read more
1 | ZUU 2:06 | 86 |
2 | RICKY 2:27 | 92 |
3 | WISH 3:12 feat. Kiddo Marv | 88 |
4 | BIRDZ 3:24 feat. Rick Ross | 86 |
5 | AUTOMATIC 3:02 with Tay Keith | 79 |
6 | SPEEDBOAT 3:42 | 86 |
7 | BUSHY B INTERLUDE 1:05 | 76 |
8 | YOO 1:04 | 74 |
9 | CAROLMART 2:44 feat. Ice Billion Berg | 81 |
10 | SHAKE 88 2:27 feat. Sam Sneak | 80 |
11 | BLACKLAND 66.6 0:49 | 66 |
12 | P.A.T. 3:00 feat. PlayThatBoiZay | 88 |
#4 | / | Noisey |
#6 | / | Treble |
#7 | / | Les Inrocks |
#8 | / | FLOOD |
#14 | / | Uproxx |
#16 | / | The Young Folks |
#18 | / | Stereogum |
#19 | / | Complex |
#20 | / | MondoSonoro |
#27 | / | Clash |