When asked how he’s doing, Denzel Curry offers one word: tired. After six laborious months on the road, trekking across state lines and blurring international borders headlining the King of The Mischievous South tour, a well-deserved stint at home is the only thing occupying the rapper’s mind—for now, at least.
“I don’t want to see another plane for a while,” he avows from the other side of our Zoom call. “I’ve been traveling so much, all I want to do is be at the crib, work in the studio, and tap back in with my people.”
At just 30 years old, Curry is regarded as a key veteran of hip-hop’s influential last decade, standing in rare company thanks to a slew of hits and a few cult classic moments that bolster his resume. With an ever-evolving sound that can comfortably claim space on the popular charts while still satiating his diehard loyalists, the versatile lyricist strikes an elusive balance in his music, an attribute that has earned him worldwide credibility. “I could be on the side of the mainstream or the underground at any point,” he says, “But really, I’m neither. I just do my own thing.” As a result of his musical dynamism, time away is an inevitable byproduct that Curry has come to terms with managing.
So when the opportunity arises for a much-needed reset with those closest to him, the platinum recording artist is always ready to make the most of it, turning to what comes most naturally as a way to reconnect: music.
Following a brief hibernation period—an integral piece of post-tour recovery—Curry headed straight for South Florida to recoup with some of his day ones, bringing Marshall along to elevate the anticipated return. Armed with the Bromley 750, a powerful party speaker and brand new addition to the British audio brand’s illustrious catalog, the rap maven rolled into his hometown with a purpose, bumping tunes that turned a casual afternoon into the ideal Carol City kickback.
Documented by multi-dimensional visual artist Cam Hicks, we see Curry wholly lean into the warm embrace of his community, exuding a particular energy reserved only for the stage and those who know him best. “I’ve made a life in Los Angeles for the past eight years, but Miami is my first home,” the Florida native affectionately notes. “I was born and raised there. It could never leave my heart.”
Cutting into the 40-hour battery life of Marshall’s latest audio innovation, Curry and company cranked up the volume from daytime deep into the night, relocating as needed but never letting the festivities falter. From competitive card games to a spontaneous backyard concert (featuring the inimitable TiaCorine), the party only stopped once they decided it was over, even outlasting that one uncle who always has a little too much fun—no judgements, we’ve all been there. Complete with sound character control and 360° True Stereophonic features, the Bromley 750 helped regulate the mood while everyone else vibed out like back in the day, earning the personal seal of approval from Curry himself (“That speaker was booming like a mug”).
On what made capturing the intimate occasion shared between the artist and his loved ones so special, Hicks notes, “At any stage in the journey, your roots are more important than anything. This was a nostalgic snapshot of an impromptu celebration with kinfolk, rooted in the years of connections Denzel has built. I wanted to tell a story that’s personal, local, and undeniable.”
Between another impending tour and putting the finishing touches on a new collab project between Curry’s UltraGround and production collective Working on Dying titled Strictly 4 the Scythe, the window for relaxation comes to a close nearly as quickly as it opened up. But it seems the diligent artist prefers it that way. Savoring the meaningful moments, Curry willingly returns to the grind, continuing forward with the intention of making everyone in his inner circle proud.
Because, in his own words, “You don't work, you don't eat. You don't grind, you don't shine.”
Available on September 23, head to marshall.com for more info on the new Bromley 750 and watch the full campaign video here.
