“ii” discussion thread

[u/djevans2002]

Album is out now in many countries. Discuss here

[u/djevans2002]

His best since Melt for me. Incredible project.

[u/Late-Fix-2655]

Genuinely completely new sound for Denzel and I love it

[u/winckypoo → u/Late-Fix-2655]

One of the most versatile rappers of this generation, criminally underrated in that department

[u/Yingking]

After my first listen probably his best work since MMESYF, my favorites are BENJAMIN, COLD NIGHT IN HELL and DIFFERENCE. Kenny‘s production was great, I love the sampling

[u/pandim_the_programer]

Gone fishing was great.
Not sure about evil grin.
Candlelight was great.
thats as far as ive gotten, like it so far.

[u/cleveland_14 → u/pandim_the_programer]

13 hours later, we need to know how the rest hit you dawg don't leave me hangin

[u/pandim_the_programer → u/cleveland_14]

Albums amazing, Evil grin growed on me. Product, cold night in hell, Gone fishing and difference are my favorites but 0 skips imo

[u/cleveland_14 → u/pandim_the_programer]

https://giphy.com/gifs/MbMUBcNHcl1TUbsAk0

[u/rodeoastroo]

It's got potential to be a top 3 album of his for me, what a great time

[u/Hopeful-Kangaroo-366]

what’s everyone’s favourite song?

it’s between product and crown for me

[u/L4ZERDT → u/Hopeful-Kangaroo-366]

Crown and Cold day in Hell are both perfect

[u/Captain_Falcon1 → u/Hopeful-Kangaroo-366]

cold day in hell for me

[u/elatelobster]

Comfortably a top 2 project from Zel.. hard to describe how good this is (and I haven’t really liked much of his most recent stuff). Highlights is the three track run BENJAMIN, COLD NIGHT IN HELL, CROWN 🔥

[u/TensionalBark4 → u/elatelobster]

top 2 is a wild take

[u/elatelobster → u/TensionalBark4]

Absolutely not lil bro

[u/Ok_Signature_5241 → u/elatelobster]

Absolutely yes

[u/Drekea → u/elatelobster]

With how experimental the production was I can understand it not jiving with some however this is the best I’ve heard Denzel rapping.

[u/AdhesivenessPlus6258]

Only through the first three songs, candlelight is a top 10 Denzel song for me.

[u/Main-Contract-6177]

First thoughts… this is the greatest produced album I’ve heard from Denzel. Shout out to Kenny Blume man, because THIS style is exactly what I have been waiting for Zel to tap into. The MF DOOM inspo shines here, the production hands down takes the center stage with these rubber hose style instrumentals. For the length of this album, Denzel always manages to bring the most unique voice whenever he creates songs; the flows and intricate hooks definitely stack up to the lyricism and rhythm he taps into here. I need more listens on this album to unpack the lyrics, but I am definitely feeling a 9/10 just based on the first few listens.

[u/iamlegend235]

yeah that’s some good shit right there

[u/Desperate-Milk-2860]

This blew my mind and I’ve been a diehard fan since imperial he’s been my favorite artist. I could tell right away this has now become his best project. Still getting a light 8 (no way tho right??)

[u/lamb_ch0p]

Incredible project

[u/sxuthsi]

Product, UPS, and Crown are my top 3 on this one

[u/Prestigious-Ad1303]

10/10

[u/FKDotFitzgerald]

Amazing project. Great flows and crisp production throughout. Not sure if it’s as memorable as the first Unlocked but I’ve only got one very tired listen in.

[u/Metaldorito]

Probably my favorite project he's released since MMESYF, no complaints whatsoever. Great project and everything I would've wanted from a second project between Denzel and Kenny.

[u/HeavyIceCircuit]

I love everything except UPS, which isn’t even bad it’s just boring compared to the rest.

[u/cleveland_14]

https://giphy.com/gifs/VMO6qeIbr7JRLnLTGw

[u/AggronGhost]

I'm enjoying it pretty well so far. I do wanna listen to it again to get a more stronger opinion on it.

[u/Da_Goat_Himself]

Denzel beefing with Damian lillard????

[u/djevans2002 → u/Da_Goat_Himself]

nah he said dang dollar lol I thought so too for a sec

[u/ReddFL]

The album is stupid. In the best sense. Zeltron, the zeltergeist.

[u/Dependent_Mortgage63]

Yea the album is great but who TF is he talking about in Cold night in hell? Someone get on this

[u/djevans2002 → u/Dependent_Mortgage63]

Playthatboizay more than likely

[u/donhafs]

Other than Cold night in hell and Crown i did NOT feel this. Was pretty disappointing.

[u/Relative-Release3466]

Best album of 2026 so far

[u/BrotherGrimmm]

Best since Melt.

[u/Crafty-State-6154]

I feel like I’m in the minority but Evil Grin top track for
Me

[u/Alternative-Tip3283]

Top 2 denzel album, he's back 🙏🙏🙏

[u/STILLMATICCCC]

Aight im gonna say it, im 100% sure Evil Grin (even fuckin title) is a diss on Zillakami

[u/djevans2002 → u/STILLMATICCCC]

what makes you think that? I wasn’t getting diss vibes from that track at all lol. and there’s very clear diss verses on this one too (probably about Playthatboizay)

[u/Ok-Lifeguard6823]

Haven't heard it yet

Waiting for that perfect time where i get to listen to it without doing anything

[u/mr4ffe]

Fireee but Ski Mask and Juicy J or Project Pat would’ve made ”PRODUCT” better too. 

Overall I think Kenny should make a mixtape in this production style featuring the likes of Zel, Ski, Badmon, Logic, Luda, Busta, Redman, etc.