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.
SATELLITE FLIGHT
KiD CuDi Lyrics
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All systems are go
And the story goes, a young man will come and
Save the universe from the forces of evil
Take a second to adjust to the ride
They say if this was a crime, it'd be federal
As I'm tryna find my way can't nothing hold me though
I say, get a clue, the vibes all around you
Try but you can't deny when its in your soul
Lets take it where there aren't any roads
Where these sucka hatin' niggas can't follow
Take it to the satellite, tonight
Take flight to the moon
Come get in my space whip
To the satellite, tonight
Take flight to the moon
Take a ride
No worries
Come on don't be shy
Let your guard down and work it
Do just what you want
Anything you choose
I tell ya, there's no way we could lose
Have you ever seen the Earth from this view?
I bet not
Take it to the satellite, tonight
Take flight to the moon
Come get in my space whip
To the satellite, tonight
Take flight to the moon
Take a ride
Take a ride
And now, the vibes
Heavy little thoughts get jumbled in a bundle
And they're tucked deep down in the back of my brain
Heavy little thoughts get jumbled in a bundle
And they're tucked deep down in the back of my brain
Heavy little thoughts get jumbled in a bundle
And they're tucked deep down in the back of my brain
All is life and all is pain
Down the hallway of my endless fate
Take it to the satellite, tonight
Take flight to the moon
Come get in my space whip
To the satellite, tonight
Take flight to the moon
Take a ride!
Take it to the satellite, tonight
Take flight to the moon
Come get in my space whip
To the satellite, tonight
Take flight to the moon
Take a ride
Come on
Come on
Dream on
No worries
Wicked
The lyrics to Kid Cudi's song "Satellite Flight" are a mixture of space exploration themes and personal empowerment. The song begins with a reference to a rocket-powered space capsule, suggesting that the singer is on a journey through space. The line "All systems are go" indicates that everything is in order for the journey to proceed. The following lines allude to the idea of a hero who will save the universe from evil forces. This hero is described as a young man, which could be a reference to Cudi himself.
The idea of being invincible and unstoppable is expressed throughout the song. The singer is confident in their ability to find their way and overcome obstacles. This message of self-empowerment is reinforced by the lines "let your guard down and work it" and "do just what you want, anything you choose". The song encourages listeners to take risks and chase their dreams, suggesting that failure is not a possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the Rocket Powered Space Capsule
Introducing the space capsule that will take the singer on an interstellar journey.
All systems are go
The space capsule is ready to depart.
And the story goes, a young man will come and
The song lays out a narrative of a young man who will save the universe.
Save the universe from the forces of evil
The young man will take on evil forces threatening the universe.
Take a second to adjust to the ride
The artist advises taking a moment to get used to the journey ahead.
They say if this was a crime, it'd be federal
The journey the singer is about to take is so unique and exhilarating, it would be considered illegal.
Lately I've been feelin' invincible
The singer is feeling confident and unstoppable as he embarks on his mission.
As I'm tryna find my way can't nothing hold me though
The artist is determined and nothing can stop him from achieving his goal.
I say, get a clue, the vibes all around you
The artist urges the listener to pay attention to the positive energies and vibes around them.
Try but you can't deny when its in your soul
The inspiration and drive to achieve greatness comes from within, and it cannot be ignored.
Lets take it where there aren't any roads
The journey the singer is taking is so unique, there are no roads or paths to follow.
Where these sucka hatin' niggas can't follow
The artist wants to leave behind those who doubt him and his capabilities.
Take it to the satellite, tonight
The singer is taking his journey to space via a satellite.
Take flight to the moon
The singer is flying to the moon.
Come get in my space whip
The listener is invited to join the singer on his space journey.
No worries
The artist assures the listener that there's nothing to worry about during the journey.
Let your guard down and work it
The listener is encouraged to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy the experience.
Do just what you want
The listener is free to behave in any way they choose during the journey.
Anything you choose
The singer emphasizes the vast freedom and possibilities the journey offers.
I tell ya, there's no way we could lose
The artist believes that they cannot fail in their mission.
Have you ever seen the Earth from this view?
The journey offers a unique and unforgettable view of Earth from space.
I bet not
The view of Earth from space is a rare and unforgettable sight.
And now, the vibes
The song shifts focus to the energies and feelings experienced during the journey.
Heavy little thoughts get jumbled in a bundle
The artist experiences difficult and complex thoughts during the journey.
And they're tucked deep down in the back of my brain
These thoughts are buried within the singer's consciousness.
All is life and all is pain
The journey highlights the duality of life, encompassing both the beauty and pain of existence.
Down the hallway of my endless fate
The experiences of the journey shape the singer's fate.
Come on don't be shy
The artist encourages the listener to seize the opportunity and join him on the journey.
Dream on
The journey represents a dream-like experience.
Wicked
The singer expresses his excitement and enthusiasm for the journey.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mark Joseph Mulcahy, Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, Owo Olorun
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