Ultimate (Denzel Curry song)

"Ultimate" is a song by American rapper Denzel Curry, released on June 9, 2015 as the lead single from his debut double EP 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms. Produced and co-written by Ronny J,[1][2] it is considered Curry's breakout hit.[3]

"Ultimate"
Single by Denzel Curry
from the EP 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms
ReleasedJune 9, 2015
GenreHip hop
Length3:14
LabelLoma Vista Recordings
Songwriter(s)
  • Denzel Curry
  • Ronald Spence Jr.
Producer(s)Ronny J
Denzel Curry singles chronology
"Ice Age"
(2015)
"Ultimate"
(2015)
"Flying Nimbus"
(2016)
Audio sample
  • file
  • help
Music video
"Ultimate" on YouTube

The song went viral in early 2016 when users of the video hosting service Vine began uploading various memes where the song's hook would play towards the end of the video. The meme would then spread into other websites, such as YouTube.[4] It was used in some parts of the episodes of Feisty Films.

The official remix of the song, featuring American rapper Juicy J, appears on the remastered version of 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms.

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Rap Digital[5] 23

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[6] Gold 500,000

sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

References

  1. Denzel Curry – ULTIMATE, retrieved May 31, 2019
  2. Thompson, Paul. "Denzel Curry, 'Ultimate' - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  3. Denzel Curry – ULTIMATE, retrieved June 1, 2019
  4. "I Am The One". Know Your Meme. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  5. "Denzel Curry – Chart History: Rap Digital Songs". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  6. "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
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