Denzel Curry: American Rapper | Full Address and Q&A | Oxford Union

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    Denzel Curry is an American rapper, whose works balance rhymes packed with introspective content and an evolving production palette drawing on hazy cloud rap and classic hip-hop songcraft. Born and raised in Carol City, Florida, Curry started rapping while in the sixth grade and began working on his first mixtape in 2011. Releasing his debut studio album, Nostalgic 64 in 2013 while he was still in high school, Curry has since released three extended plays and four albums. His projects have placed prominently on the Billboard 200 chart and continue to garner significant international acclaim.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 74

  • @MM-eb9ub
    @MM-eb9ub 2 роки тому +162

    Now I’ll take Oxford seriously for bringing such talented artists like Denzel Curry.

    • @iwx4021
      @iwx4021 10 місяців тому +1

      we often have important figures like denzel at the union, but then we often invite completely tone deaf idiots

  • @stann3560
    @stann3560 Рік тому +61

    "money doesn't change people it amplifies who they really are" 💪tuff qoute

  • @Knowformo
    @Knowformo 2 роки тому +61

    Denzel is a true great rapper .
    Love his music
    And hes got a very healthy mindset

  • @akhbox
    @akhbox 2 роки тому +96

    Denzel Curry is a true artist. His perspective is worth hearing and his work is legitimate art and poetry that has evolved and changed as his life has. He has versatile range both in his lyricism and production, and his arc is worth highlighting. Don't let the negative comments coming from trolls (who posted almost immediately after the video dropped without enough time to even watch the clip) discourage you. This talk is thoughtful and intellectually engaging. Please give it a watch before forming an opinion.

    • @taos6960
      @taos6960 Рік тому +4

      Forreal bro no other artist has affected me in the same way as Denzel. It's still crazy to me that he isn't more known, because to me he's definitely one of the goats and can really make you think about all kinds of shit while going through different stages of life.

    • @allcatsarebeautiful1312acab
      @allcatsarebeautiful1312acab 9 місяців тому +2

      i love his eyes, he has really insanely beautiful eyes, sorry but they're magical but yeah, i literally love everything about this guy. but his eyes are, damn god. i'm sorry about myself. me luv u Denzel ♡ ૮꒦ິ° ꒦ິ۵ ა , ૮༼@﹏ ●"༽ა i' sry ♡♡♡

  • @KSneed9
    @KSneed9 Рік тому +23

    Most underrated artist, from the XXL freestyle. He was definetly overshadowed by all those other guys, but was by far the most talented one there.

  • @michaelmcd6022
    @michaelmcd6022 4 місяці тому +10

    You can tell this crowd doesn’t really know his music by how few people raised their hands when he said “how many of y’all know me for yelling?” 😂

  • @elliothammer9485
    @elliothammer9485 Рік тому +11

    YO HE SPTTIN WHEN OFF STAGE TOO

  • @aellaaskew4263
    @aellaaskew4263 2 роки тому +44

    Bravo Oxford Union, expanding minds and bring perspectives and people to new audiences. Brilliant opener the breaking down of 50cents meaning, then how life in America is being coiled and ready for the punch. Hypervigelence as comfort, the heartbreaking legacy of Americans passed down generations.
    When interviewing a black rapper in America the development of his music the self awareness of it and then the passing and molding from not just words about anime but to gun violence, school shootings, and human rights. It's the evolution of an artist and a slice of history all in one.
    The comments 😔
    To see that there is still this rascist genalization with rap music is exactly why more black artists from around the world need to be interviewed.

  • @tanah6962
    @tanah6962 Рік тому +10

    unsurprised a rapper of his stature would be invited to something like an oxford union qna. A lot of uk fans of rap and hiphop do like the general party rap but we also appreciate a plethora of outstanding artists who modl their talent into creative masterpieces from dave to stormzy to skepta and many more.

  • @slackstarfish8133
    @slackstarfish8133 Рік тому +13

    This dude gotta stop saying that’s amazing to everything especially topics that aren’t pleasant like wtf

  • @justanormaIdud3
    @justanormaIdud3 2 місяці тому +4

    why they leaking denzels address 😭😭😭

  • @tobic3646
    @tobic3646 Рік тому +7

    0:17 that man in the black adidas sweater is hyped af

  • @TheFBK69
    @TheFBK69 10 місяців тому +3

    I was expecting him to say Lord Infamous not DMX. lol

  • @LeCumminz
    @LeCumminz 2 роки тому +8

    Learned so much more about Zel thru this

  • @moneyprinterwav9857
    @moneyprinterwav9857 Рік тому +5

    “I want everybody in this room to close their eyes” *closes eyes and suddenly Limu emu commercial starts playing*

  • @expensivebill
    @expensivebill Рік тому +3

    Excellent how completely positive this was even through the negative points. Denzel curry - Money doesn't change people it amplifys who they already were.

  • @CK-yz9zo
    @CK-yz9zo Рік тому +14

    Denzel is a solid MC but someone should have briefed him on the audience. Life is not going to throw all those challenges at these people, they are Oxford students, they are privileged personified. Very very few people at Oxford know what it is like to be in a mind numbing job they hate.

    • @tanah6962
      @tanah6962 Рік тому +5

      yep, Oxford still has a quota to meet to take in working class and underprivileged students... a quota lol like thats one of the reminders they need to have on their phone. its actually mental. oxbridge will always be an exclusive club. I wished another university hosted him but nothing is as prestigious as oxford union discussion.

    • @vinnieboy3963
      @vinnieboy3963 Рік тому +3

      Nah Oxford students will also go trough shit

    • @jnightmare0
      @jnightmare0 Рік тому +2

      @@vinnieboy3963 …said no one ever

    • @FredKennedyIV
      @FredKennedyIV 8 місяців тому

      @@vinnieboy3963 lol

    • @ecab992
      @ecab992 Місяць тому +1

      That’s a lot of assumptions bro. As someone who grew up poor and went to a prestigious university it’s really not all like that. Yeah the majority come from wealth but there are many, many students at these schools who are working part or full time while doing their classes just to survive. Don’t be so quick to judge others

  • @mcjcave18
    @mcjcave18 Рік тому +2

    How am I just hearing about this

  • @KingEutony
    @KingEutony 2 роки тому +2

    Denzel lamb curry

  • @benjealfonso
    @benjealfonso 2 роки тому +14

    Last time i remember a rapper came it was a$ap now denzel these two are definitely well spoken artist

  • @skazzycfc
    @skazzycfc 2 роки тому +1

    I just came to find about this video today what the hell

  • @vicentecunha-vaz983
    @vicentecunha-vaz983 Рік тому +1

    Can you invite Frank Ocean?

  • @andrewpickering5180
    @andrewpickering5180 2 роки тому +13

    In my opinion, this is the best discussion from your enlightening output. He is a point of reference for moving on.
    Drop it like's it's hot
    inspiring us all
    Stay Free

  • @elikats1017
    @elikats1017 5 місяців тому +1

    The goat ❤❤

  • @vteknique
    @vteknique Місяць тому

    Dade County

  • @anonymous-zv1jh
    @anonymous-zv1jh 2 роки тому +6

    Great talk

  • @SpotCam
    @SpotCam Рік тому +1

    amazing interview.

  • @nickwatchesasmr9497
    @nickwatchesasmr9497 Рік тому

    why did those two girls waste his time with dumb meme questions

  • @chrisxiv5293
    @chrisxiv5293 Рік тому

    Wtf this is crazy a

  • @bethemooseef6647
    @bethemooseef6647 3 місяці тому

    41:00

  • @bethemooseef6647
    @bethemooseef6647 3 місяці тому

    11:30

  • @fabiooliveira8940
    @fabiooliveira8940 9 місяців тому

    36:46

  • @nickwatchesasmr9497
    @nickwatchesasmr9497 Рік тому

    i want to do boshido judo

  • @nate8415
    @nate8415 2 роки тому

    W

  • @alexisgolden9445
    @alexisgolden9445 2 роки тому

    THIS AIN'T NO DENZEL WASHINGTON! LOL!

  • @mvttx9851
    @mvttx9851 2 роки тому +4

    What an absolute brickbrain

    • @elliothammer9485
      @elliothammer9485 Рік тому +9

      How so?

    • @Croco_G
      @Croco_G 4 місяці тому

      I hope that’s a compliment 😂

    • @mvttx9851
      @mvttx9851 4 місяці тому

      @@Croco_Gbecause there was hardly any insightful point that exited his mouth?? This was a very intellectually dry monologue and painful/cringy to listen to, frankly. I don’t believe the right crowd is being reached having this guy on Oxford university lol.

    • @Croco_G
      @Croco_G 4 місяці тому +8

      @@mvttx9851
      In the interview, denzel shares his journey as an artist. he talks about the hard parts of making music and being famous. he wants us to know how those things affected his feelings and mental health. denzel also says it's important to stay true to yourself as a creator. maybe you can't relate to everything he said. that's okay ig, his story is about his own life experiences. just because it's not like yours doesn't make it boring. i'm not trying to say you're wrong. i just want to help explain why i think he has good lessons to learn from.

    • @therealslimshady5013
      @therealslimshady5013 2 місяці тому

      @@mvttx9851Wow, you’re so smart. 😄😳🥵

  • @kinomusic9110
    @kinomusic9110 2 роки тому +5

    Cambridge went as low as you can get with Big Narstie. Oxford are trying to catch up. The dumbing down of universities is in full flow.

    • @zerwee7409
      @zerwee7409 2 роки тому +6

      white people be like

    • @stormie909
      @stormie909 2 роки тому +1

      what the fuck are you saying!?

    • @elliothammer9485
      @elliothammer9485 Рік тому +12

      Dumbing down because they invited Denzel Curry?

    • @hshdvdgd3532
      @hshdvdgd3532 8 місяців тому +7

      @@elliothammer9485 white people aren't used to minorities outperforming them just let him seethe

    • @elliothammer9485
      @elliothammer9485 8 місяців тому

      @@hshdvdgd3532 mm yeah

  • @GlenMcGlone
    @GlenMcGlone 2 роки тому +6

    Literal who.

    • @Dokuzu
      @Dokuzu 2 роки тому +35

      grow up - he's more articulate than many PhDs

    • @Dokuzu
      @Dokuzu 2 роки тому +28

      @@iansmith6086 "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” ~ Denzel Curry

    • @JungleJeffarnold
      @JungleJeffarnold 2 роки тому +2

      @@Dokuzu Are you sure that wasn't Rocky? 😂

    • @JungleJeffarnold
      @JungleJeffarnold 2 роки тому +3

      @@iansmith6086 Was a summary of an address Nicholas Klein made to clothing workers in 1919 Gandhi said something similar in 1920 . . . .
      But sure let it be Denzels.

    • @GlenMcGlone
      @GlenMcGlone 2 роки тому

      @@Dokuzu I don’t doubt it. Most PhD’s in the last twenty years come off the back of a cornflakes box. A guy in Manchester recently got awarded a PhD for a paper on wanking to Japanese pederasty manga comics.