Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi (born January 30, 1984 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, … Read Full Bio ↴Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi (born January 30, 1984 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States), better known by his stage name KiD CuDi, is a Grammy award nominated rapper, singer and actor who first gained attention after the release of his debut mixtape A Kid Named Cudi which he released in 2008 in collaboration with New York street wear brand 10.Deep. The mixtape caught the attention of Kanye West and led to Cudi's signing to the G.O.O.D. Music Label. His debut album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, was released September 15, 2009. The album has since been certified Gold by the RIAA for shipments of over 500,000 copies in the US. His second studio album, Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr Rager, was released on November 9th 2010. His third studio album, Indicud, was released on April 16, 2013. In addition to his solo career, Kid Cudi is also a member of the alternative rock duo WZRD. In February 2014, Cudi unexpectedly released his fourth album Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon, exclusively to digital retailers, with little-to-no promotion.

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.

Catch Up
Kid Cudi Lyrics

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Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh-oh oh
uh-uh uh-uh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh... oh
uh-uh uh-uh
And it's my time homie catch up

Lookin' out for one time
Haters tryna take mine

I'm runnin' on a thin line
And it's my time homie, catch up!

I'm lookin' out for one time
And these haters tryna take mine
I'm runnin' on a thin line
And it's my time homie!

Gimme a big beat, and let a nigga speak
And let it leak, to spread...
Like fertilizer
New... supplier
Got my underground hits all up in they nano
They like Kiddo
Switch gears on a model
Full throttle
Only bottle I'm poppin' is a 40 of Bud Light
Rugged and unlike, anything you've ever peaked at
Giggity, giggity on a beat
Uh
It's somthing all up in my brain
It don't matter when a nigga grippin'??
You nigga's hate it, and I love it
I truly will miss the days I could walk amoung the public
But hey
Salute me please
I never ice grill or smile like you're cheese
So yeah, I'm cheesin', believe him
Doin' about 90, focused no weavin'
Focused on leanin'

Lookin' out for one time
These haters tryna take mine
I'm runnin' on a thin line
And it's my time homie, catch up!

I'm lookin' out for one time
And these haters tryna take mine
I'm runnin' on a thin line
And it's my time homie!

Lookin' out for one time
These haters tryna take mine
I'm runnin' on a thin line
And it's my time homie, catch up!

I'm lookin' out for one time
And these haters tryna take mine

I'm runnin' on a thin line
And it's my time homie!

Overall Meaning

The song "Catch Up" by Kid Cudi talks about his rise to fame in the rap industry and the difficulties he faced while trying to make it big. He talks about his haters and how they are trying to bring him down, and how he is running on a thin line to stay ahead of them. The lyrics, "Lookin' out for one time, haters tryna take mine, I'm runnin' on a thin line, and it's my time homie, catch up" showcases the pressure and competition that he is facing in the music industry.

The line "Gimme a big beat, and let a nigga speak" is a demand for a platform to showcase his talent and express himself freely. He mentions that he has new suppliers and is now famous for his underground hits. This could refer to his previous mixtapes, where he still maintained his unique sound and reputation despite not making it to the mainstream. He also briefly touches on his love for walking among the public without being recognized, which is a luxury that he does not have anymore due to his fame.

Kid Cudi's lyrics are full of metaphors, such as "Like fertilizer, new supplier," which could be interpreted as his growth as an artist and having a new team or mentors to guide him. The line "Only bottle I'm poppin' is a 40 of Bud Light" showcases a more down-to-earth side of Kid Cudi, despite having money and fame, he still sticks to his roots and prefers to drink a cheaper beer.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh-oh oh
A playful and catchy intro to the song

uh-uh uh-uh
A background beat that adds to the rhythm of the song

Oh oh oh oh oh oh... oh
The chorus of the song that repeats several times

And it's my time homie catch up
The artist's declaration that he is in control and that others should try to keep up with him

Lookin' out for one time
Watching out for the police or law enforcement

Haters tryna take mine
People who are jealous or envious of the artist's success and want to take it away

I'm runnin' on a thin line
The artist is taking risks and living on the edge

And it's my time homie, catch up!
The artist is once again asserting his dominance and telling others to try and keep up with him

Gimme a big beat, and let a nigga speak
The artist wants a strong and powerful instrumental so that he can speak his mind and express himself fully

And let it leak, to spread...
The artist wants his music to reach a wider audience and spread like wildfire

Like fertilizer
Comparing his music to fertilizer, which helps things grow and flourish

New... supplier
The artist has new material and is supplying it to his fans

Got my underground hits all up in they nano
The artist's underground hits are now available on digital platforms and can be stored on people's phones and devices

They like Kiddo
People enjoy the artist's music and persona

Switch gears on a model
The artist is shifting his focus and trying new things creatively, just like a model can change outfits and looks

Full throttle
The artist is going all in and giving it his all

Only bottle I'm poppin' is a 40 of Bud Light
The artist is not into expensive or fancy drinks and prefers something simple like a beer

Rugged and unlike, anything you've ever peaked at
The artist's style is unique and different from anything people have seen before

Giggity, giggity on a beat
A fun and playful way of saying that the artist is riding the beat and making it his own

Uh
A quick interjection to punctuate the previous line

It's somthing all up in my brain
The artist has an idea or inspiration in his mind that he wants to express through music

It don't matter when a nigga grippin'??
Unclear phrase, could be referring to not caring about haters or obstacles when he has the strength and power to move forward

You nigga's hate it, and I love it
The artist does not care if people hate his music or message, because he enjoys it and knows there are people who appreciate it

I truly will miss the days I could walk amoung the public
The artist is nostalgic for the days when he could walk around freely without being recognized

But hey
An interjection to shift the tone of the song

Salute me please
The artist is demanding respect and acknowledgement for his hard work and success

I never ice grill or smile like you're cheese
The artist does not put on a fake persona or try to impress people with material possessions

So yeah, I'm cheesin', believe him
The artist is feeling good and happy, despite not trying to show off or flaunt his success

Doin' about 90, focused no weavin'
The artist is driving fast but not weaving in and out of traffic, because he is focused and paying attention

Focused on leanin'
The artist is focused on achieving success and reaching his goals

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