Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats Reunite for II — Rap Needs More Producer Chemistry Like This
Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats reunite for II on August 21 with JPEGMAFIA, Westside Gunn and Yebba. Here’s why producer-rapper chemistry still matters. Some of hip-hop's best music happens when the rapper doesn't have to explain themselves to the producer. Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats are getting back together for II , arriving August 21 through Loma Vista. The nine-song project follows their 2020 collaboration Unlocked and includes JPEGMAFIA on “Evil Grin,” Westside Gunn on “Crown” and Yebba on the closing track “Difference.” Six years between collaborative albums is enough time for both artists to change. That's exactly why the reunion is interesting. Chemistry Can't Be Downloaded Producers have access to more sounds than ever. Artists can buy beats from somebody they've never spoken to, record at home and upload the song without either creator ever entering the same room. That accessibility is incredible. But convenience can also remove something. Rel...