TABOO | TA13OO

The intro to his third studio album of the same title, “TA13OO“ shows a more soulful, melodic, and sensitive side of Denzel that hasn’t been shown before. This song features the subject of molestation, one of the topics Denzel wanted to discuss on the project. Detailing his relationship with a young woman who grew up suffering horrible abuse, the rapper lays out the emotional distance that needs to be bridged between two damaged people. In his fractured state, Denzel offers a shoulder to cry on, a partner to pray with, and unconvincingly plays with the idea of sex as a healer. He introduces himself as ‘Denny Cascade,’ a more sensitive ego of Denzel that was first introduced on Denzel’s debut album, Nostalgic 64, and is more suitable for this track. In a turn of events, Denzel revealed on Instagram that he too is a victim of this heinous act, having been molested as a child. This suggests that the young woman suffering abuse in the song is a metaphor for himself needing someone to rely on. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.