Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats Link Up On Surprise Album "Unlocked"

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Two artists who consistently bring the heat have collided on a fire new album titled UnlockedDenzel Curry and Kenny Beats unite for the surprise drop that arrived on Friday along with a chuckle-worthy short film to accompany the release. On their 23-minute YouTube video, Denzel and Kenny first argue over how the album made its way to the internet before it was ready, hence why the titles of the tracks are presented in file-like formats.

The video then turns animated as they drift through each track where Denzel displays his show-stopping lyrical abilities over Kenny's acclaim-worthy beats. The two artists complement each other effortlessly making Unlocked a collaboration that hip hop didn't know it needed in 2020. This isn't the only surprise effort from Denzel; he recently released 13LOOD 1N + 13LOOD OUT MIXX without warning. Check out Unclocked and let us know your thoughts.

Tracklist

1. Track 01
2. Take_It_Back_v2
3. Lay_Up.m4a
4. Pyro (leak 2019)
5. DIET_
6. So.Incredible.pkg
7. Track07
8. ‘Cosmic’.m4a


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.