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Denzel Curry & XXXTentacion Had Plans
As two of Florida’s many talented young emcees, it’s no surprise that Denzel Curry and XXXTentacion came to develop a friendship over time. In a Montreality interview from a few years back, Curry explained that he met XXXTentacion during a party at the ULT House and proceeded to invite the rapper to move in and work on music — if only to keep him out of trouble. From there, the pair proceeded to go their separate ways, but not before laying down their lone collaboration on wax — “SPACEGHOSTPUSSY,” which featured Triple X holding it down with an aggressive contribution.
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Following Triple X’s death in June of 2018, Denzel Curry opened up about their occasionally complicated dynamic, revealing the deep trust that existed between them. “We basically don’t understand each other, yet we’re so much alike,” explained Denzel, speaking with Mass Appeal. “We went to understand who we both were. Even when it came down to the darkest shit that he can tell me in his life, and I tell him the darkest shit to happen in my life.” Clearly, there was a respect between the two defining Floridian voices, and many fans wish that they were able to collaborate more before Triple X’s untimely murder.
From the sound of it, Denzel shares that wish. During an impromptu Twitter Q&A spree — one that found him revealing some baggage with A$AP Rocky as well as calling out Travis Scott’s “funky” attitude — Denzel confirmed that he and X had planned on recording new music together. It’s unclear as to whether such plans were outlined more specifically, but seeing the role Denzel played in supporting Triple X in those early years at the ULT House, it wouldn’t have been surprising for things to come full circle. Alas, that day will never come.
Check out Denzel’s response to an XXXTentacion question below, and sound off — do you think they could have dropped off a classic track?
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RoHaNa and Morpheus von Dobenhausen paint love in shadows and light “WHEN A BOY LOVES A WOMEN”
RoHaNa feat. Morpheus von Dobenhausen, in this new release, “When a Boy Loves a Woman,” This track, recorded in winter, has a hint of gothic style that blends emotional restraint with atmospheric elegance. The track is all about RoHaNa’s emotional singing, which fits perfectly with the carefully crafted production. Her voice shows desire, weakness, and dedication without being too loud, letting each note ring out. The result is a sound that affects people on a personal and universal level. There is a sense of innocence that permeates, capturing the delicate nature of love in its purest form.
Morpheus von Dobenhausen is a guest singer who deepens the track’s emotional journey. Their voices work together to make a conversation of feelings that is both clear and mysterious. The song doesn’t go too fast, so the listener can feel the mood and atmosphere as they go through its subtle changes.
“When a Boy Loves a Woman” is unique because it strikes the perfect balance between modern pop and gothic restraint. The result is a soundscape that is both creepy and easy to listen to. It is a moving story about love and devotion, told with grace and quiet strength.
With this first release, RoHaNa confidently joins the scene, thanks to XanadumusiX’s never-ending creative drive, even when things get hard in the winter. This release not only introduces a new artist with significant potential but also showcases a bold artistic direction in which emotion, atmosphere, and story come together to make a lasting impression.
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Kieran James Honors Memory with “Part of the Grind”
Singer-songwriter Kieran James delivers a devastating new single with “Part of the Grind,” a track to tackle the tangled emotions behind loss and memory. A love letter penned to a close friend who faced severe cognitive decline, the song’s emotional heft feels universal yet heartbreakingly personal.
Set to delicate instrumentation and achingly sung vocals, “Part of the Grind” is both a lament and an honoring, a means of remembering while addressing the unavoidable cost of time and illness. His voice floats, leaving room for silence and the long pauses that so often come with grief. But in that silence, there is warmth as well, a refusal to let memory be totally extinguished.
Resilience is also implied in the song’s title, a reminder that even in heartbreak, life goes on and holding the memory of someone stays with the rhythm of everyday living. it’s an anthem for anyone who has ever looked on witnessing decline, mixed sorrow with love.
In Kieran James’s “Part of the Grind,” we hear music as well as go behind it. He gives us room feel, to mourn, and to honor. In the process, he turns private pain into something achingly universal, a song for everyone who has either loved or lost.
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