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.
Call Me Moon Man
Kid Cudi Lyrics
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The whispers the gossip
Words from a chick
He oh so cute
And he down to earth too
You can call me Moon Man
No beyond the beats
To lyrics you are listenin'
Everything I am is probably everything they not so
You can call me Moon Man
I have no plan
I just landed here to approach those lames
With the weakest of ears
Stop livin' in fear
Even though shits eerie
No matter the cost
Motha fuckas will hear me,
And I will out shine and out rhyme Those lames you don't cut it,
Midwest cleveland niggas
Please (in love it)?
You can call me Moon Man
To the haters who still puzzle
It's okay I'm a dog who still muzzle
But once I'm unleashed like Jet Li
I'm kickin' it
You can call me Moon Man
Like a tribe of questin
Supplyin like a radio hot line request on the radio
Somewhat mentally challenged like Radio,
Can't fade me,
Like a bad barber,
It's new sound it's eat pill
Take it at your own risk word the email
I don't know B that's the words of Patrick
You can call me Moon Man
Shit it so damn sick
No antibiotic can ever fuckin stop it
If you copped it
Please OD
You can call me Moon Man
If not for me please do it for music
I make immortal songs for the mortals to cruise with,
For mortals to live with
Expand they realm
For my people free
Find peace in these
You won't be free
'Till you live on the stars
Shootin' by the moon
I'll be seeing you soon
But for now I'm away steppin'
Put me up in your away message
Word for word I keep rollin' on 'em
Rollin' on 'em
Wha wha wha wha
I keep rollin on 'em rollin' on 'em
I'm rollin' on 'em
Next.
Raaaaage
-Harry Kessler
The song Call Me Moon Man by Kid Cudi is a self-referential and introspective piece about his persona and musical journey. In the song, Kid Cudi refers to himself as the "man and the myth" and acknowledges that there are whispers and gossip about him. He notes that he has landed here only to approach those who are not up to his level, implying that he is self-confident in his abilities. He encourages his audience not to live in fear, no matter how eerie things may seem. Kid Cudi calls himself Moon Man and mentions that he has no plan except to outshine and out rhyme everyone else, including those who 'still puzzle.' Interestingly, Kid Cudi makes a reference to Radio, an American media institution that deals with live shows and has been active since the 1920s. The song is an interesting insight into his thought processes and the dimensions of the character he has created.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea the man and the myth
I'm a legendary figure, known by many but not fully understood.
The whispers the gossip
People talk about me behind my back, spreading rumors and lies.
Words from a chick
Even women recognize and gossip about me.
He oh so cute
They praise me for being attractive and likable.
And he down to earth too
Despite my fame, I'm still humble and connected to reality.
You can call me Moon Man
My nickname is Moon Man.
And I'm just visitin'
I'm not staying long, just passing through.
No beyond the beats
My music is more than just instrumental tracks.
To lyrics you are listenin'
Pay attention to my words and what they mean.
Everything I am is probably everything they not so
I'm unique and different from most people, in a good way.
I have no plan
I'm spontaneous and don't follow a set path.
I just landed here to approach those lames
I came here to confront and challenge those who aren't up to my standards.
With the weakest of ears
My words will be lost on people who can't appreciate good music.
Stop livin' in fear
Don't be afraid to listen to something new and unique.
Even though shits eerie
Despite the eerie sound of my music, it's worth listening to.
No matter the cost
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to be heard.
Motha fuckas will hear me,
My music will be listened to, no matter how controversial or unconventional it is.
And I will out shine and out rhyme
I'll be the best, both in terms of skill and performance.
Those lames you don't cut it,
The people who don't appreciate or understand my music are inferior to me.
Midwest cleveland niggas
I represent the people of Cleveland, Ohio.
Please (in love it)?
Do you enjoy and appreciate my music?
To the haters who still puzzle
My music may be confusing or unpalatable to some people.
It's okay I'm a dog who still muzzle
I'm not afraid to speak my mind and be vocal, even in the face of adversity.
But once I'm unleashed like Jet Li
Once I have the opportunity to perform, I'll be unstoppable.
I'm kickin' it
I'm doing great and performing at my best.
Like a tribe of questin
I'm part of a larger music movement or culture.
Supplyin like a radio hot line request on the radio
I provide a service to my fans, like a popular radio station.
Somewhat mentally challenged like Radio,
I'm a bit unconventional or odd, like the artist in the film Radio.
Can't fade me,
I'm unstoppable and resilient, in spite of any challenges or struggles I face.
Like a bad barber,
I'm not perfect, but I'm always improving and getting better.
It's new sound it's eat pill
My music is fresh and different, like a powerful drug.
Take it at your own risk word the email
Listen to my music at your own risk, but be warned that it might be addictive.
I don't know B that's the words of Patrick
I'm quoting someone else's words, specifically those of Patrick.
Shit it so damn sick
My music is so different and powerful that it might be considered unhealthy or dangerous.
No antibiotic can ever fuckin stop it
Nothing can stop or cure the impact and influence of my music.
If you copped it
If you bought my music or listened to it.
Please OD
I hope you enjoy it so much that you become addicted to it.
If not for me please do it for music
Even if you don't like me specifically, please appreciate and support good music in general.
I make immortal songs for the mortals to cruise with,
I create timeless music that anyone can enjoy and relax to.
For mortals to live with
My music is made for everyday people to listen to and enjoy.
Expand they realm
My music helps people broaden their horizons and explore new ideas and perspectives.
For my people free
I make music for the people, and prioritize their freedom and independence.
Find peace in these
Music can provide emotional and mental peace and wellbeing.
You won't be free
You can't truly be free without music and art in your life.
'Till you live on the stars
To fully appreciate music and art, you need to dream big and reach for the stars.
Shootin' by the moon
Aiming high and pursuing ambitious goals.
I'll be seeing you soon
I'm always around, and my music will be around for a long time.
But for now I'm away steppin'
I'm focused on other things right now, and not currently creating music.
Put me up in your away message
If you're a fan, show your support by making me a part of your online identity.
Word for word I keep rollin' on 'em
I keep speaking my mind and making my music, regardless of what others think or say.
Wha wha wha wha
Background vocalization, with no specific meaning.
I keep rollin on 'em rollin' on 'em
I keep making music and performing, and nothing will stop me.
I'm rollin' on 'em
I'm successful and making an impact, despite any obstacles or criticism.
Next.
I'm constantly moving forward and creating new music, ideas, and experiences.
Raaaaage
Vocalization, expressing emotions like anger or enthusiasm.
-Harry Kessler
credit given to the lyricist.
Contributed by Penelope L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Arcadias
Wish this old stuff was on Spotify! :/
famguy218
7 years later still not on :(
pancake
FO REAL
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​@pancake If you have access to a pc, open up Spotify > go to settings > under "Local Files" you can set a folder for downloaded music > Use Youtube-2-MP3, place the .mp3/song in the folder you specified in Spotify > back to Spotify > "Local Files" playlist will have all the music you've downloaded. https://support.spotify.com/us/article/listen-to-local-files/ The music you download can be listened to anywhere
Kevin Valencia
It’s cause it’s a damn unreleased leak
Collierscott9
"i make immortal songs for the mortals to cruise with, for mortals to live with, expand they're realm." That is so unfathomable how he puts these words together to make me actually think the way he thinks and to see the world the way he does. kid cudi is real and there will never be another like him.
Ian
I remember listening to this song and many other crudely pirated CuDi on my iPod touch while i rode the subway to high school, disgruntled as can be. It’s pretty funny how life just keeps raising the bar on what’s tolerable and what’s deemed normal in our day to day lives.
Superluminal Squirrel
Well said fellow Ian.
Superluminal Squirrel
Hey man, just found this comment again. Are you a part of the council of Ians group on Facebook? If not let me know and I’ll figure out how to get you into it.
DaBears11
God dammit, I wish he made this type of music still....