Kid Cudi was born in Cleveland, Ohio and lived in the diverse upper class suburb of Shaker Heights. Just prior to receiving his GED he attended Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, Ohio and also Solon High School in Solon, Ohio. Cudi first began rapping towards the end of high school, inspired by alternative hip hop groups such as The Pharcyde and A Tribe Called Quest. He moved to Brooklyn, New York to pursue a music career. In July 2008, Kid Cudi released his first mixtape, A Kid Named Cudi, in collaboration with New York street wear brand 10. Deep as a free download in 2008. The mixtape has had so much continued success that on May 18, 2009 10.Deep announced they were going to be doing a re-release of the "Up There" t-shirt and hard copies A Kid Named Cudi mixtape in their webstore on May 20, 2009 at 12:00 PM EST. Shortly after the shirt went up for sale the server crashed due to heavy traffic of fans wanting to buy the t-shirt and the mixtape.
Kid Cudi has a guest feature on Kanye West's 2008 album, 808s & Heartbreak, singing with him on the track Welcome to Heartbreak, providing additional vocals on Paranoid with Mr Hudson and helped with songwriting on the second single Heartless. A music video has been made and released for Welcome to Heartbreak with him in it. He also featured on the song Welcome 2 the World with Kevin Rudolf from his album In The City, and on 88-Keys debut album The Death of Adam on the track Ho' is Short for Honey.
He has been featured in many medias such as XXL and BBC News's Sound of 2009 poll of up-and-coming acts. He has also been featured in Vibe, Complex, The Source, Rolling Stone, URB and Interview magazine.
Kid Cudi first appeared on shows in 2008, when he performed at the 2008 VMA's alongside Travis Barker and DJ AM. On February 17, 2009, Kid Cudi made his TV debut on Snoop Dogg's new MTV talk show Dogg After Dark, performing Day 'n' Nite at the end of the show. Two days later on February 19, 2009, Cudi appeared on BET's 106 & Park with Kanye West to debut the video of Day 'n' Nite . On March 16, 2009 Kid Cudi performed on mtvU's 2009 Spring Break special. On March 17, 2009 Cudi appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly where he performed three songs. Kid Cudi has also made cameo appearances in Solange's video for her song T.O.N.Y. and in the Black Eyed Peas video for I Gotta Feeling.
Kid Cudi, along with Emile, produced an exclusive single called "Switchin Lanes" for the video game Midnight Club: Los Angeles, part of its "South Central Premium Upgrade" Downloadable Content (DLC) which came out March 19, 2009 for the PlayStation 3 and March 27, 2009 for the Xbox 360. He contributed to the soundtrack for Capcom's Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition. The game was released on June 24 2010.
All Talk
KiD CuDi Lyrics
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Ex-juvenile delinquent
Yes, relapse when I fought with Jemosen
I'm thinkin 'bout death like it's pussy in my mind
And the vibe, and I'm feelin like life's so lame
Heaven's probably iller, with way more babes
Way more ways to get fededed?
Cats tryna play me, now I gotta show 'em what is what
I'm the one who comes when you're feelin so numb
You're the one who runs so I'm the one who hunts you
Most tryna remember it's so fun to confront you
I am the rager, I am forever
Half of the time most the time I'm blunted
If I die it wouldn't all be for nothin
And all my life I'm doin what I wanna
So I'm livin' in the moment til God push the button on me
Hmm, these niggas all talk hey
Hmm, these niggas all talk
Over here we ain't half steppin
Over here we ain't half steppin
Hmm, these niggas all talk hey
Hmm, these niggas all talk
Over here we ain't half steppin
Over here we ain't half steppin
I'm a cold young man west Cleveland represtenter
My bitch could take your bitch home with her
I'm hot and cold, but never lukewarm
And niggas always talkin bout what they can do for 'em
I'm the prince I came royal penis stay clean
All the shit that I seen you can only day dream
Runnin my city since I was 18
And cold so fuck what a hater might think
Chillin on the higher side of the clouds
Life was nothin like life is now
Just wanna have a couple dollars on deck
And change their perspec Ima aim for the neck
In the club I see you niggas jumpin up and down sweatin
Only for attention
Pathetic
You only paid twelve hundred dollars for that old school,
Name droppin ass nigga, don't nobody know you
Hmm, these niggas all talk hey
Hmm, these niggas all talk
Over here we ain't half steppin
Over here we ain't half steppin
Hmm, these niggas all talk hey
Hmm, these niggas all talk
Over here we ain't half steppin
Over here we ain't half steppin
I can show you how to do this lame nigga
Uneducated nigga I can show you how to do it
I can show you how to do this lame nigga
Uneducated nigga I can show you how to do it
I can show you how to do this lame nigga
Uncultured motha fucka I can show you how to do it
I can show you how to do it lame nigga
Over here we ain't half steppin
(LCD Soundsystem)
Talking like a jerk except you are an actual jerk and living proof
The song "All Talk" by KiD CuDi featuring Chip Tha Ripper is interpreted as a message for all the people who talk a lot but do nothing to achieve their goals. The lyrics of the song criticizes people who make false claims about their abilities and skills but never back them up with any action. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "These niggas all talk" several times, indicating that the artist is fed up with listening to people who just talk and do nothing.
The first verse of the song is more introspective and self-critical. KiD CuDi reveals that he has struggled with relapses and has thought about death constantly. He compares death to "pussy" in his mind, highlighting his obsession with it. He believes that heaven is better than life on earth, a place where there are more opportunities to be fulfilled. Despite his pessimistic view, he still believes that it is essential to live life in the moment and enjoy every moment of it.
The second verse is a direct attack on people who oversell themselves. Chip Tha Ripper takes a shot at people who talk about their wealth and fame, but in reality, they are not worth anything. The phrase "Over here we ain't half-steppin" means that they do not talk about their skills, but instead, they perform it genuinely. The whole song is a message to inspire people to take action and achieve their goals instead of merely talking about it.
Line by Line Meaning
(Christian Bale) Think for one fucking second, what the fuck are you doing? Are you professional or not? No! No! Don't shut me up.
Stop and think about your actions for a moment. Do you take your job seriously? It doesn't seem like it. Don't interrupt me and listen to what I have to say.
Ex-juvenile delinquent
I used to be a troubled youth who ran into the law.
Yes, relapse when I fought with Jemosen
I had a setback when I got into a fight with someone named Jemosen.
I'm thinkin 'bout death like it's pussy in my mind
Death is constantly on my mind, like a sexual obsession.
And the vibe, and I'm feelin like life's so lame
The atmosphere of my surroundings makes me feel that life is boring and unfulfilling.
Heaven's probably iller, with way more babes
I imagine heaven to be a place with even greater pleasure and more beautiful women.
Way more ways to get fededed?
There are probably more ways to indulge and satisfy oneself.
My first album was in and out the front
My debut album was immediately successful.
Cats tryna play me, now I gotta show 'em what is what
People are trying to deceive me, so I need to prove my worth and dominance.
I'm the one who comes when you're feelin so numb
I enter the picture when people are emotionally and mentally drained.
You're the one who runs so I'm the one who hunts you
As people try to escape their problems, I stay vigilant and pursue them.
Most tryna remember it's so fun to confront you
Others may forget how much they enjoy conflict and confrontation, but I never will.
I am the rager, I am forever
I am always intense and impassioned, and will continue to be so.
Half of the time most the time I'm blunted
I am often under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
If I die it wouldn't all be for nothin
Even if I were to die, my legacy and impact would not be in vain.
And all my life I'm doin what I wanna
I've always lived my life according to my own desires.
So I'm livin' in the moment til God push the button on me
I'm making the most of my time on earth until I ultimately pass away.
Hmm, these niggas all talk hey
These people are just talking and making empty promises.
Over here we ain't half steppin
I'm all in and committed to my actions and words, unlike those who are only pretending.
I'm a cold young man west Cleveland represtenter
I'm a cool and confident guy, and I represent my hometown of West Cleveland.
My bitch could take your bitch home with her
My girlfriend is so attractive that she could easily seduce another woman's partner.
I'm hot and cold, but never lukewarm
My personality can be intense or reserved, but I'm never indifferent.
And niggas always talkin bout what they can do for 'em
People are always bragging about what they can offer me.
I'm the prince I came royal penis stay clean
I consider myself royalty, and always keep myself in a state of excellence.
All the shit that I seen you can only day dream
I've experienced some amazing things that most people could only fantasize about.
Runnin my city since I was 18
I've been in charge and making moves in my hometown since I was a young adult.
And cold so fuck what a hater might think
I'm indifferent and unfazed by what others may say or think negatively about me.
Chillin on the higher side of the clouds
I'm always aiming for the best and highest aspects of life.
Life was nothin like life is now
My life has changed dramatically and I've come a long way.
Just wanna have a couple dollars on deck
I just want to have some money readily available.
And change their perspec Ima aim for the neck
I want to make a significant impact and change people's perspectives by hitting them hard.
In the club I see you niggas jumpin up and down sweatin
I see people going wild in the club, trying too hard for attention.
Only for attention
These people are only acting up to get noticed.
Pathetic
It's sad and disgraceful to behave in such a manner.
You only paid twelve hundred dollars for that old school,
You spent a small amount of money on a vintage car.
Name droppin ass nigga, don't nobody know you
You're trying too hard to brag about your connections, but no one even knows who you are.
I can show you how to do this lame nigga
I can teach you how to be more successful and cool, despite your lack of experience.
Uneducated nigga I can show you how to do it
Even if you didn't have an education or experience, I can still teach you how to succeed.
Uncultured motha fucka I can show you how to do it
I can even teach you how to be more sophisticated and cultured if needed.
Over here we ain't half steppin
I'm not here to do anything halfway. I'm all in.
Contributed by Gavin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
dorian c
Just watched his live performance on the Encore app. He brought out Chip and asked the chat what song he should do with him and everyone was saying “Just what i am!” I typed in “ALL TALK!!!” like 15 times back to back and he noticed!! he was like “oh what the fuck someone said all talk, i wasn’t even thinking about that, they go way back” lmao i would’ve died if they performed it
Spencer Comfort
That’s wild, it’s also pretty wild he remembers that feature since Cudi has been on so many songs over the years and especially at the time of this song coming out
uriel
saw that song live way back amazing memories. prob my fav cudi x chip song
Dimitri1983
I saw this song live at Cannabis cup 2010. Great times!
Khris E
12 years later and this song still slaps so HARD
Ashton Beaman
I'm so happy I know this song exists ❤
How can you listen to this and still be in a bad mood? I've been loving this song for almost 10 years. Damn, time flies.
Christian Gonzalez
The best part of this song is without a doubt the greatest wall of unfiltered, raw genius that is LCD Soundsystem's Dance Yrself Clean. I know of no other music act in history that has accomplished what James Murphy and LCD Soundsystem did in 10 yrs without the mainstream radio airplay. Kid Cuti has my respect as an MC and a ear for the sounds that can move you to be inspired.
MuditaYT
yes sir big time cudi love dat alternative stuff
Elliot Garcia
2022 and this randomly popped in to my mind. So many memories
deloriane cameron
I always forget then remember this song in my head at the most random of times. reminds me of summer nights when I first got into weed. Man wish I could go back to that first blunt and first cudi song.