Key Highlights
- Denzel Curry assembles The Scythe with a core of five artists.
- The group’s first singles include “Lit Effect,” “The Scythe,” and “Mutt That Bih.”
- Curry frames the project as a family and collective statement.
- Songs are described as high-energy, collaborative, and intentionally collective.
The Birth of The Scythe: Denzel Curry’s New Collective Project
And so it begins. Denzel Curry has assembled his new crew in a move that’s more than just another hip-hop collaboration; it’s a deliberate collective statement. The Scythe, built around five core voices—Denzel Curry himself, Bktherula, TiaCorine, Key Nyata, and FERG—is not just a temporary side project but a conscious effort to expand the palette of Southern rap without losing its central thread.
Stepping into Mentorship
But what’s different this time around? One write-up describes Curry stepping into a mentor-curator role. He assembles peers and operates as a collective, anchoring songs while threading their varied textures into a single statement. “The Scythe is a family and a group,” he plainly states. “We still have our respective solo careers, but when we come together, it is The Scythe.”
High-Energy Tracks and Collaborative Spirit
Early singles like “Lit Effect” and “The Scythe” bring in Bktherula and LAZER DIM 700. “Phony Shit,” with Juicy J, FERG, and Key Nyata, further showcases the group’s collaborative spirit. The title track and recent single “Mutt That Bih” pair Curry with Key Nyata and 1900Rugrat in a high-energy cut that reviewers describe as immediate chemistry and grounded in the grind.
Art Show Night to Anthem
FERG recalls the moment of creation: “I was on one when we created this song, it was the night of my first art show… Taking the energy from the success of my show back to the booth where there was more energy with The Scythe created not only a monster of an anthem but a moment in history!” TiaCorine echoes this vision: “Denzel really showed me the power of production and trust. My verse was for a wholeeee different beat, and Denzel is like you gotta start doing bigger sounds, trust me.”
A Deliberate Collective Statement
The project’s release in early March marks not just an album but a deliberate collective statement. Whether The Scythe becomes a long-running entity or a fierce momentary alliance, the early songs stake an unmistakable claim—high-energy, collaborative, and intentionally collective. So there you have it.
Denzel Curry has once again taken center stage, but this time with a broader vision. The Scythe is not just about solo spotlight; it’s about unity and family in the ever-evolving world of Southern rap.
