USC’s spring concert is a beloved Trojan tradition, having featured the likes of Migos, Rae Sremmurd, Playboi Carti and Dominic Fike. This year’s lineup is no different, with headliner Denzel Curry.
The South Florida native has been rapping since 2011, bursting into mainstream in 2015 with his hit single “Ultimate.” The song earned him a spot on XXL 2016 Freshman Class. Take a listen.
Most people know that from when it became the anthem of the water bottle flip craze that took over Vine in 2016. But Curry’s discography is much more than just “Ultimate”. The rapper has come out with seven other hit albums and other successful singles and eps.
Darcy Hatcher is a sophomore loves Springfest. He is especially excited about this year’s headliner.
Darcy Hatcher: Denzel’s going to be super high energy, it’s going to be super fun. But, while you’re waiting for Denzel, go check out the student stages.
Curry’s music touches a large range of genres, from cloud rap to drill hip hop.
Zak Syed: I love his music but to be honest I love him as a person, his energy is so different.
That’s Zak Syed. He’s a sophomore majoring in cinema and media studies. He’s about to cover the event as part of the USC Concert Committee’s Media Team and is looking forward to seeing Curry’s performance. He talked about his hopes of getting the perfect photo.
Syed: I just want to get a shot of him interacting with the crowd really well, a dream is always an artists jumping into the crowd and getting that shot of them.
But don’t just come for the headliner. Syed says there’s more that Springfest has to offer, including USC student performers.
Syed: I think the student artists are really fun. I had a great time last year during the student artist. They’re really high energy. The artist is right in front of you. It’s just you, your camera and then the USC audience. It’s a surreal experience to see that artist so up close and personal and to see like the people who are at the barricade, they have so much energy, they’re so excited.
Look forward for Springfest 2023 tomorrow admission is free but don’t forget to register at myrecsports.usc.edu.