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.
Simple As
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Yeah, yeah, yeah
Simple as that for your simple ass
Ask about that pretty simple man
I'm dreaming on good for a sicker plan
Sicker than any other nigga could be thinking then
I can't be a lame I'm cooler than that
I feel I love the fame then I hate it back
Thinking, now what I should be Twitterin'?
Why'd big bro take all the hot bitches?
Dear god, me too, I like the hot bitches
I'll be the underdog all along till I'm gone
I will live through this song, I'll be strong through the haters
As simple as that, as simple as that
As simple as that for your simple ass
As simple as that, as simple as that
As simple as that for your simple ass
As simple as that, as simple as that
As simple as that for your simple ass
As simple as that
As simple as (1, 2, 3)
Uh, simple as that for your simple ass
Simple way I wish you woulda called it how it shoulda been
They try to tell me they don't get it, they don't know the deal
Now I'll be damned I came this far to let a fool live
I gotta terminate the hate spread the positive
Without it being wack and cheesy to the little kids
So I curse like a sailor and I smoke weed
I am exactly how the older the rappers' kids be
And who they love, hands to the universe
Probably think they drug addicts if they spit a Cudi verse
Mad lil momma switch to Converse without a purse
Long as the booty lookin' juicy and he stylin' on 'em
As simple as that, as simple as that
As simple as that for your simple ass
As simple as that, as simple as that
As simple as that for your simple ass
As simple as that, as simple as that
As simple as that for your simple ass
As simple as that
As simple as (1, 2, 3)
As our hero seems to be dreaming in peace
A dark chapter unfolds throwing Scott
Into the most eerie and unstable part of his imagination
So intense he cannot tell his dreams from reality
This is the rise of the night terrors
In the song Simple As..., Kid Cudi is addressing his critics who believe that his music is too simple and lacks depth. He starts off by reciting the alphabet and counting from one to three, emphasizing that sometimes things can be as simple as that. He then goes on to reject the notion that he's not deep or creative enough, stating that he's sicker than any other person who's thinking of it. He's more unconventional, more daring, and more innovative. He also discusses his fame, his dislike for it at times, and the pressure he faces in the public eye. He admits that he's not perfect, but he's real and honest.
In the second verse, Kid Cudi speaks candidly about the challenges he faces in the music industry, including dealing with haters, not being understood by some people, and staying true to himself. He also acknowledges that he's not the same as other rappers; he's different, and he's okay with that. He jokes about his cursing and smoking habits, noting that he's not trying to be anyone other than himself. He also displays his wit and humor by referring to the love that people have for the Converse brand and the style of some rappers' children's clothing. Finally, Kid Cudi brings the song to a close by alluding to the fact that he sometimes has dark and intense dreams, raising the possibility that his creativity comes from his subconscious.
Line by Line Meaning
Simple as that for your simple ass
It's easy to understand for someone as simple-minded as you.
Ask about that pretty simple man
Inquire about the humble man standing in front of you.
I'm dreaming on good for a sicker plan
I have high ambitions for a more creative and unique plan.
Sicker than any other nigga could be thinking then
My ideas are more original and innovative than anyone else's.
I can't be a loser 'cause they figure that
People can't label me as a loser because they underestimate my abilities.
I can't be a lame I'm cooler than that
I won't settle for mediocrity, I have too much swag.
I feel I love the fame then I hate it back
I have mixed feelings about the attention and recognition that comes with fame.
Thinking, now what I should be Twitterin'?
I'm contemplating what to say on Twitter.
Why'd big bro take all the hot bitches?
Why do rich and famous men always get the most attractive women?
Dear god, me too, I like the hot bitches
I also find attractive women desirable, just like anyone else.
I'll be the underdog all along till I'm gone
I'll always be underestimated, but I won't let that stop me from chasing my dreams.
I will live through this song, I'll be strong through the haters
I'll use music as a way to persevere and stay strong, even through criticism and negativity.
Uh, simple as that for your simple ass
Yeah, it's still easy to understand for someone like you.
Simple way I wish you woulda called it how it shoulda been
I wish you would have been straightforward and honest from the beginning.
They try to tell me they don't get it, they don't know the deal
People try to claim that they don't understand my vision and message, but they're just not seeing the big picture.
Now I'll be damned I came this far to let a fool live
I've worked too hard to let an ignorant person get in the way of my success.
I gotta terminate the hate spread the positive
I need to put an end to negativity and focus on spreading positivity instead.
Without it being wack and cheesy to the little kids
I need to spread positivity without coming across as lame or corny to young fans.
So I curse like a sailor and I smoke weed
I may have a rough exterior, but at the end of the day, I am still human and enjoy indulging in vices like cursing and smoking weed.
I am exactly how the older the rappers' kids be
I represent the new generation of rappers who are similar in style and personality to the children of the OG rappers.
And who they love, hands to the universe
I pay homage to the people who inspire me, and put my faith in a higher power.
Probably think they drug addicts if they spit a Cudi verse
I have a unique sound and perspective, which may lead people to believe that I am under the influence of drugs when creating music.
Mad lil momma switch to Converse without a purse
Even the most stylish women can still rock sneakers without carrying a purse and still look trendy.
Long as the booty lookin' juicy and he stylin' on 'em
As long as someone has a shapely rear end and is fashionable, they'll be able to impress others.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW MC CLUSKEY, PAUL DAVID HUMPHREYS, SCOTT MESCUDI, PATRICK REYNOLDS
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