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.
Anomaly
Kid Cudi Lyrics
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We'll make it gory, the ears will bleed
This is another story of an anomaly
I don't what's taking long
[?] still taking long
I know they see I'm animal, I am the fear of an animal
I am the fear of an animal, [?]
I am the fear of an animal, I am the fear of an animal
I see you eat that [?] the goose on the beach
Oh beautiful horror, this is a beautiful horror
This is another story of another anomaly
We'll make it gory, the ears will bleed
Save him, save him, save him, save him
The lyrics to Kid Cudi's song "Anomaly" depict a tale of a unique and unsettling situation or event. The singer refers to it as "another story of another anomaly." The intention is to create a disturbing and intense experience, emphasizing the idea that it will be so vivid and shocking that it will make one's ears bleed. The repetition of this line further emphasizes the intensity and horror of the anomaly being described.
The singer acknowledges that they are aware of the impact they have on others, referring to themselves as an animal and stating, "I am the fear of an animal." This suggests that they possess a wild and unpredictable nature, capable of instilling fear in others. The repetition of this line again reinforces their powerful presence.
In the last part of the lyrics, the singer observes someone eating something, possibly a goose, on the beach. They describe it as a "beautiful horror," implying that it is simultaneously captivating and unsettling. The final line, "Save him, save him," is repeated, leaving the listener with a sense of urgency and a plea for assistance.
Overall, the lyrics of "Anomaly" paint a picture of a disturbing and captivating event, filled with fear, intensity, and a call for help.
Line by Line Meaning
This is another story of another anomaly
The song tells a tale of a unique and unusual situation or event
We'll make it gory, the ears will bleed
The song will be intense and overwhelming, evoking strong emotions
I don't what's taking long
I don't understand why it's taking so much time
[?]'s still taking long
There is still a delay, causing frustration
I know they see I'm animal, I am the fear of an animal
Others recognize my wild and instinctive nature, and I embody the terror that comes with it
I see you eat that [?] the goose on the beach
I witness you devouring something with a brutal nature, like a predator consuming its prey
Oh beautiful horror, this is a beautiful horror
Despite its terrifying nature, there is a strange attractiveness and allure to this dreadful experience
Save him, save him, save him, save him
A plea to rescue someone from a perilous situation, emphasizing the urgency and importance of their rescue
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kid Cudi
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