ZUU
by Denzel Curry
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 149 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 132 out of 149
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 149
  3. Negative: 5 out of 149
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  1. flametail23
    Jul 14, 2019
    6
    Not as impressive as last year's Taboo but still a decent project that focuses more on hard hitting bangers than emotionally driven, dark social commentary. Denzel remains to be one of, if not, the best rapper of the new generation even if this album doesn't quite live up to his last project's greatness.
  2. N1dl
    Aug 26, 2019
    6
    It’a alright. Very different compared to his other projects and not always in the right ways. Taboo was a borderline masterpiece Zuu was the inevitable disappointing follow up.
  3. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 6, 2022
    6
    ZUU is a celebration of the birthplace of Curry - Florida, specifically Carol City. As in his other projects all the tracks are full of energy and intense crispy deliveries that are totally unique. In addition, Denzel's beat selection is better than ever and helps to transport the listener to his hometown.
  4. Drr23788
    Aug 30, 2019
    6
    This is a decent album with a handful of bangers. The production was also pretty solid.

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#33 Best Album of 2019
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#57 Most Discussed Album of 2019

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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Exclaim
    Jun 27, 2019
    80
    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.
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  2. HipHopDX
    Jun 26, 2019
    82
    ZUU is filled with entertaining records, but their relatively short runtimes often leave one yearning for more. This brevity is just minor quibble though when presented with rewind-worthy efforts such as “Ricky,” a creation named after Curry’s father.
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  3. AllMusic
    Jun 21, 2019
    90
    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.
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