Ricky (Denzel Curry song)

"Ricky"
Single by Denzel Curry
from the album Zuu
ReleasedMay 8, 2019
GenreHip hop • trap
Length2:27
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)FnZ
Denzel Curry singles chronology
"Aloha"
(2019) 		"Ricky"
(2019) 		"Speedboat"
(2019)
Music video
"Ricky" on YouTube

"Ricky" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper Denzel Curry, released on May 8, 2019 as the lead single from his fourth studio album Zuu (2019). It was produced by FnZ.

Composition

The song's production consists of synths, 808s and "distinctly West Coast-spliced basslines",[1][2] while lyrically it sees Denzel Curry reflecting on his upbringing, his parents' advice to him, growing up in Carol City, Florida and how they have shaped him into the man he is.[1][3][4] He briefly interpolates his song "Parents" from his album Nostalgic 64,[4] while also paying tribute to his father Ricky (whom the song is named after) and his deceased brother Treon.[1]

Music video

The music video was directed by Twelve'len. It features shots of Denzel Curry in a brawl in the MMA fighter Dada 5000's backyard and hanging out with friends.[1][2][3]

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[5] Platinum 70,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[6] Gold 40,000‡
United States (RIAA)[7] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b c d Newstead, Al (May 8, 2019). "First Spin: Denzel Curry unloads 'RICKY', his first song since that raging Like A Version". ABC.
  2. ^ a b Ingvaldsen, Torsten (May 8, 2019). "Denzel Curry Returns with Visual for Brawling New Cut "RICKY"". Hypebeast.
  3. ^ a b D'Souza, Shaad (May 8, 2019). "Denzel Curry's new single "RICKY" pays tribute to his father". The Fader.
  4. ^ a b Pearce, Sheldon (May 9, 2019). "Denzel Curry: "RICKY" Track Review". Pitchfork.
  5. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Denzel Curry – Ricky". Music Canada. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  7. ^ "American single certifications – Denzel Curry – Ricky". Recording Industry Association of America.