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Denzel Curry Plans To Make Bad Music Because He Hates Rapping Now

Getty Image Fans’ opinions have sapped his enjoyment of making music. …

On the surface, it always seems like being a rapper is a dream job. You get thousands of fans screaming for you at shows, members of the opposite sex suddenly find you very attractive, and it sure beats having a boss, right? However, over the past year, we’ve seen how much more stressful it can actually be than we think; live entertainment is shut down, flagging their income, while the complex ins-and-outs of the record business can make actually getting paid something of a nightmare. And those adoring fans can turn on you over a tweet or one bad song. It’s enough to make you hate rapping.

That’s what seems to be the case for Denzel Curry, who took his frustrations to Twitter in a vent session that found him railing against reporters whose interview questions seem more interested in XXXTentacion than Denzel, fans’ fickle attitudes toward recent rappers’ deaths, and, of course, the music industry that seems to take more than its fair share before the artist sees a dime. In fact, he outright said it: “I hate rapping. I watched my hobby that I did in my room become something I can’t even enjoy anymore because everyone has a opinion.”

He may have a solution, although it seems a little unorthodox. “I’m going make bad music so you can understand how much work it is a making good music,” he wrote (is that what Kanye’s been doing?). “This music industry is bullshit I gotta play a stupid game for me to succeed it’s not about the music anymore if it was you’ll hear a balance of conscious rap along with everything else being played today.”

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Fans and friends, such as popular vlogger Anthony Fantano, chimed in to send words of encouragement, but it seems Denzel’s drained. “That spark is dimming,” he replied to one such comment. Although fans were disappointed, Denzel has previously expressed his wish to retire after a few more albums. The grass may seem greener on his side of the fence, but that may only be because we don’t know how much work it really takes to keep it that way.

Check out more of Denzel’s tweets below.

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Matt Johnson breathes new life into “For Good” with a solo piano interpretation

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The beginning of Matt Johnson’s “For Good is like a moment of hushed contemplation, where memory, gratitude, and emotion mingle. Johnson plays the beloved Stephen Schwartz song from the Broadway hit Wicked, and somehow it sounds even more emotional when he exclaims it on the piano.

“For Good has always had a tenderness that settles deep in you, and Johnson renders the familiar piece more personal. The emotional weight of the song is clearly apparent. Each note feels articulated, allowing the melody to open up in a direct space.

The piece is an instrumental from Johnson’s work for Singing Fingers and expresses a simplicity that showcases his capabilities as both performer and composer. Johnson’s use of the expressive power of only a piano invites you into an introspective sonic space. The result is an interpretation of “For Good that feels like a conversation with the music.

Johnson’s version doesn’t detract from the original brilliance of Stephen Schwartz’s work. Instead, it pays tribute to that grace and emotional depth that make the original a timeless favorite. His own performance makes the piece feel solitary and reflective, drawing out textures and emotions that might not have been otherwise perceived.

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Johnson teases the song’s bright heart by using careful wording and restraint. The piano, which tells a story, takes the audience on waves of memories. “For Good is a great example of how potent simplicity can be, and it demonstrates that, at times, an instrument and a deeply felt performance are all you need to convey how beautiful a song is.

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Eylsia sings faith and healing in every note on “He Walked Among Us”

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Eylsia’s latest single, “He Walked Among Us,” is a great fit for Easter. It feels like a quiet breath of thought. The best thing about this single is that it can be both personal and universal. Eylsia’s use of many languages adds depth to the emotion and reminds us that faith, strength, and recovery are more than just words.

Each verse feels like a personal reflection, yet the themes resonate with anyone who has faced challenges and found comfort in faith and growth. The song is about going from hard times to understanding, and from hard times to quiet healing.

“He Walked Among Us” by Eylsia is a gentle reminder of how we all grow, have faith, and go through life as humans. This single gives you a rare, quiet space to think and connect with your feelings in a world that is often loud and busy. It is a timely and important release for the season.

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