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.
Show Out
KiD CuDi Lyrics
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Uh, uh, uh
Look
Show out, show up (grrt)
Back out, pole out
Man down, roll up
Man down, roll up
Back out, pole out
Man down, roll up
Man down, roll up
All my niggas is ready to go, Pop Smoke, big smoke
Clip in the stick, stick in the coat
And they got guns same size as Kevin Hart
Please don't think it's a joke
Back on tour with the gang and it's sold out
Twenty-two dates, I ain't missin' a show
Got the ladies hittin' my phone (brrt)
Got the mandem hittin' the whoa (greaze)
Me plus ten on the list, they know how I'm comin', I'm bringin' the bros
And I've got G's that's stuck in the trap, no government name, they stick to the code
Left wrist Audemar Piguet, right wrist whippin' the whip on stove
He don't care 'bout fame
He just tryna get rich on the low (boom, boom, boom)
Show out, show up
(See us pull up, pull up, grrt)
Back out, pole out
(Got 'em runnin, runnin', runnin')
Man down, roll up
(Roll the Fronto, get right)
Man down, roll up
(We are supremes, you see what I mean)
Show out, show up
(See us pull up, pull up, grrt)
Back out, pole out
(Got 'em runnin, runnin', runnin')
Man down, roll up
(Roll the Fronto, get right)
Man down, roll up
(We are supremes, you see what I mean, uh)
Me and the team
Runnin' up, hittin' up, sendin' up, get 'em on impact
Pull up on scene
Have 'em all look and we stuntin', no, cannot forget that
Gather my niggas, the realer mane (yeah)
Look in that mirror, see who you are (uh)
All of this evil that's in my way
I pray to God with open arms
No, can't trip, get grip
Hands all over these chips, watch this flip
No, see, I ain't no bitch but I'm bent
I parlay with chicks, the man, the myth
See I'm not dwelling on that (uh)
Focus on runnin' these laps, believe (believe)
Who could it be? Why are my feelings so hellish? The devil, indeed (huh)
Lord, are you hearin' me call out? Ayy (yeah)
Lord, are you hearin' me call out? Ayy (huh)
Am I lost? Pray for me, ooh yeah (yeah)
Dream on, fly away (yeah), dream on
Lord, are you hearin' me call out? Ayy (yeah)
Lord, are you hearin' me call out? Ayy (go)
Am I lost? Pray for me
What's the cost? Everything
Dream on, fly away, dream on
Show out, show up
(See us pull up, pull up, grrt)
Back out, pole out
(Got 'em runnin, runnin', runnin')
Man down, roll up
(Roll the Fronto, get right)
Man down, roll up
(We are supremes, you see what I mean)
Show out, show up
(See us pull up, pull up, grrt)
Back out, pole out
(Got 'em runnin, runnin', runnin')
Man down, roll up
(Roll the Fronto, get right)
Man down, roll up
(We are supremes, you see what I mean, uh)
The song "Show Out" by Kid Cudi is a tribute to the late rapper Pop Smoke and is a reflection of Kid Cudi's positive attitude towards life. The lyrics are all about having a good time, living life to the fullest, and making the best of every situation. The first verse is all about flexing, with Kid Cudi stating that he and his crew are ready to go, with guns in their coats and Kevin Hart-sized weapons at the ready. The next verse is about Kid Cudi's success as a musician, with sold-out shows and a long list of admirers.
The chorus of the song is repetitive and emphasizes the themes of the song - showing up, backing out, and rolling up. Kid Cudi is living his life with no regrets, and he wants his listeners to do the same. The second verse shifts towards a more philosophical tone, with Kid Cudi acknowledging the evils in the world and stating that he relies on his faith to get through it all. The song ends with a final repeat of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of living life to the fullest.
Overall, "Show Out" is a song about living life to the fullest and making the most of every opportunity. It's about being confident, having fun, and not worrying about what others think. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and the beat perfectly captures the energy of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Show out, show up (grrt)
Making a grand appearance and leaving an unforgettable impression
Back out, pole out
Retreat or leave the situation quickly
Man down, roll up
Someone has fallen or has been defeated, but getting ready to fight back
Man down, roll up
Someone has fallen or has been defeated, but getting ready to fight back
Show out, show up (grrt)
Making a grand appearance and leaving an unforgettable impression
Back out, pole out
Retreat or leave the situation quickly
Man down, roll up
Someone has fallen or has been defeated, but getting ready to fight back
Man down, roll up
Someone has fallen or has been defeated, but getting ready to fight back
All my niggas is ready to go, Pop Smoke, big smoke
All of my friends are prepared for anything, in reference to Pop Smoke and his music
Clip in the stick, stick in the coat
Their guns are quickly accessible and concealed
And they got guns same size as Kevin Hart
The guns are small, but still pack a powerful punch
Please don't think it's a joke
This is serious and not to be taken lightly
Back on tour with the gang and it's sold out
They are back on tour with their friends to sold-out shows
Twenty-two dates, I ain't missin' a show
They have 22 shows and will not miss any of them
Got the ladies hittin' my phone (brrt)
He is receiving lots of attention from women, represented by a phone notification sound
Got the mandem hittin' the whoa (greaze)
His male friends are dancing the whoa in excitement
Me plus ten on the list, they know how I'm comin', I'm bringin' the bros
He's bringing his friends to the party in style with them all knowing what to expect
And I've got G's that's stuck in the trap, no government name, they stick to the code
He knows people involved in illegal activity that operate discreetly and maintain a code of silence
Left wrist Audemar Piguet, right wrist whippin' the whip on stove
He wears a luxury watch while simultaneously cooking drugs
He don't care 'bout fame
He doesn't care about the fame and would rather focus on making money
He just tryna get rich on the low (boom, boom, boom)
He is trying to make money quietly and discreetly
Me and the team / Runnin' up, hittin' up, sendin' up, get 'em on impact
He and his team are moving quickly and hitting hard, leaving a big impact on anyone they encounter
Pull up on scene / Have 'em all look and we stuntin', no, cannot forget that
They arrive at a location and impress everyone with their style and presence
Gather my niggas, the realer mane (yeah)
He gathers his real friends
Look in that mirror, see who you are (uh)
Take a good look at yourself and see who you truly are
All of this evil that's in my way / I pray to God with open arms
There are obstacles in his way but he is praying for guidance and strength to overcome them
No, can't trip, get grip / Hands all over these chips, watch this flip
He can't afford to make mistakes and is focused on making money
No, see, I ain't no bitch but I'm bent / I parlay with chicks, the man, the myth
He's not a coward, but he attracts women and is known for his success
See I'm not dwelling on that (uh) / Focus on runnin' these laps, believe (believe)
He's not dwelling on the past, and is focused on working hard to achieve his goals
Who could it be? Why are my feelings so hellish? The devil, indeed (huh)
He's feeling negative emotions and attributes them to the devil
Lord, are you hearin' me call out? Ayy (yeah)
He is praying to God and hoping for a response
Lord, are you hearin' me call out? Ayy (huh)
He is praying to God and hoping for a response
Am I lost? Pray for me, ooh yeah (yeah)
He feels lost and needs guidance from God
Dream on, fly away (yeah), dream on
He wants to dream and escape reality
What's the cost? Everything
There is a high price to pay for success
Show out, show up / (See us pull up, pull up, grrt)
Making a grand appearance and leaving an unforgettable impression
Back out, pole out / (Got 'em runnin, runnin', runnin')
Retreat or leave the situation quickly
Man down, roll up / (Roll the Fronto, get right)
Someone has fallen or has been defeated, but getting ready to fight back
Man down, roll up / (We are supremes, you see what I mean)
Someone has fallen or has been defeated, but getting ready to fight back
Show out, show up / (See us pull up, pull up, grrt)
Making a grand appearance and leaving an unforgettable impression
Back out, pole out / (Got 'em runnin, runnin', runnin')
Retreat or leave the situation quickly
Man down, roll up / (Roll the Fronto, get right)
Someone has fallen or has been defeated, but getting ready to fight back
Man down, roll up / (We are supremes, you see what I mean, uh)
Someone has fallen or has been defeated, but getting ready to fight back
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bashar Jackson, Christopher Justice, Everett Ryan Romano, Joseph Olaitan Adenuga, Oladipo Omishore, Patrick Reynolds, Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi
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