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.
Cuditastic
Kid Cudi Lyrics
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Let's see, That's Cool, That's funky
That Reminds me of some old funky groove
Yeah
Now we can take you on a journey
Show you something new baby
Cudi and Rosenberg, Cudi and Rosenberg
It's the double O boy on the east coast side
Move up in the game and I
Move so smooth want a ride
Doing what I do want a see your
Baby girl give her a eye
I let her know the realer
A young skinny nigga he gorilla
I roll with the g's in the unit
Underdig the flow when I spit it like fluid
Flowin'
Know about the boy he gone keep on, goin'
And I move fast no need for the slowin'
Yeah that weed you know that I be smokin'
And that smoke you know that we be blowin'
Pause
Please yawn, if you tired of the bullshit
Come on
You can get on the Kid Cudi super train
Chu chu cha cha soul train ah ah
We can keep it going, The Man on the Moon
In stores now, The Man on the Moon
Yeah, Cudi and Rosenberg
Ay, it's Cudi and Rosenberg
Shout out to Cipha Sounds
Got our bape shit on holding it down
You knowing the sounds
Plain Pat up in the mix
Man we holding it down
Man we holding it down
Hey hey hey hey hey
Yeah, that felt right didn't it?
That actually, that actually sounded like it
Was suppose to happen
Yeah yeah and that was just off the dizom
Let's keep it dillin'
I once had a girl who was so cool to me
Yeah yeah
I once had a girl who was so cool to me
Ay but the deal was
I didn't know if she was here for me ay ay
I guess that's the story of my
Life right here with me yeah yeah
It's crazy, when you get money
The duckets keep flowing
The bitches want money
So I just be tellin them to stop actin funny
I'm trying to get you off the
Top my dick like a bunny
We trying to get it rollin
You know how we talking
The girls up in your face
The money they hawking
She wanna pop a bottle
Then she wanna pop ya wallet
I let her know the realer
Bitch I'm never up up on it please fall back
I just wanna smack the fanny
Put you up in a caddy roll through the labby
You know how I do it
All the bitches like to ask me
Is them real diamonds
Are you really shinning, yeah
You can ask yeezy
I'm all day every day on the TV
Believe me, bitch I don't need the
I just need my fam, and
My momma, and my niece, and us
I'm GOOD now i'm GOOD now
These bitches try to maneuver but
I swerve right out it yeah ay
These bitches try to maneuver but
I swerve on out it
Yeah see, a nigga like me get nervous
Even when he got a button
Shirt up to the tizop no leash
Let em know when I do it
Fall back if I DIE my peoples gon riot for it
KID CLE put your hands up now you know me
A representa a Double O representa
I'm extra GOOD it's Cudi and Rosenberg
Ay ay, It's Kid Cudi and Rosenberg
Alright ladies and gentlemen that's
Kid Cudi yo i'm not gonna make you I'm not
The lyrics to Kid Cudi's song "Cuditastic" reflect a sense of confidence and self-assuredness in his artistry. He starts off by acknowledging the rhyming on the song, stating that it's cool and funky, reminiscent of some old funky groove. This sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, as Cudi and Rosenberg take the listener on a journey, showing them something new and unique.
Cudi discusses his own musical style and approach, describing himself as smooth and wanting to ride the wave of success in the industry. He highlights his authenticity and realness, being a skinny guy but still embodying a strong presence. Cudi also mentions his crew, the "g's in the unit," emphasizing the camaraderie and flow they possess.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of being tired of the BS and wanting to move forward. Cudi calls for the listener to join him on the Kid Cudi super train, keeping the momentum going, with a reference to the iconic "Soul Train." He shouts out fellow artists and producers and expresses gratitude for the support they receive.
In the second verse, Cudi talks about past relationships and how money and success can change dynamics. He mentions women wanting money and him having to tell them to stop acting funny, seeking genuine connections instead. Cudi also raps about the desire to enjoy life, explore new experiences, and shine brightly.
Overall, "Cuditastic" showcases Kid Cudi's confidence, authenticity, and desire to share his unique musical journey with the world.
Line by Line Meaning
So what do you think of rhyming on this joint
What are your thoughts on the lyrical flow of this song?
Let's see, That's Cool, That's funky
Let me think, it sounds cool and unique
That Reminds me of some old funky groove
It brings back memories of classic funky music
Now we can take you on a journey
We can show you something new and exciting
Show you something new baby
Introduce you to innovative experiences
Grab my hand show you what I do baby
Come with me and I'll reveal my artistic talents
Cudi and Rosenberg, Cudi and Rosenberg
Collaboration between Cudi and Rosenberg
It's the double O boy on the east coast side
Representing the East Coast with my unique style
Move up in the game and I
Progressing in the music industry
Move so smooth want a ride
Flowing effortlessly, want to join?
Doing what I do want a see your
Showing my skills, want to witness it?
Baby girl give her a eye
Attracting the attention of a girl
I let her know the realer
I make sure she knows the truth
A young skinny nigga he gorilla
Despite my appearance, I'm strong and powerful
I roll with the g's in the unit
I associate with respected individuals
Underdig the flow when I spit it like fluid
Understanding the smoothness of my delivery
Know about the boy he gone keep on, goin'
Knowing that I will continue to succeed
And I move fast no need for the slowin'
Progressing quickly, no need to slow down
Yeah that weed you know that I be smokin'
Yeah, I am known for smoking marijuana
And that smoke you know that we be blowin'
And we blow out the smoke
Pause
Pause (break in the music)
Please yawn, if you tired of the bullshit
If you're tired of the nonsense, feel free to yawn
Come on
Get on board with me
You can get on the Kid Cudi super train
You can join me on my journey to success
Chu chu cha cha soul train ah ah
Influenced by the iconic show Soul Train
We can keep it going, The Man on the Moon
We can continue the momentum of success with my album 'Man on the Moon'
In stores now, The Man on the Moon
My album 'Man on the Moon' is currently available
Shout out to Cipha Sounds
Acknowledging the influence of Cipha Sounds
Got our bape shit on holding it down
Representing Bape and staying strong
You knowing the sounds
You're familiar with the music
Plain Pat up in the mix
Plain Pat involved in the production
Man we holding it down
We're maintaining our position
Hey hey hey hey hey
Expressing excitement and engagement
Yeah, that felt right didn't it?
It felt authentic and satisfying, right?
That actually, that actually sounded like it
It genuinely sounded like it should
Was suppose to happen
It was meant to occur
Yeah yeah and that was just off the dizom
Yeah, and that was just off the top of our heads
Let's keep it dillin'
Let's continue with this creative energy
I once had a girl who was so cool to me
I used to have a girl who treated me exceptionally well
Ay but the deal was
But the problem was
I didn't know if she was here for me ay ay
I wasn't sure if she truly cared about me
I guess that's the story of my
That seems to be a recurring theme in my life
Life right here with me yeah yeah
The essence of my life, always present
It's crazy, when you get money
It's bizarre, when you acquire wealth
The duckets keep flowing
The money keeps coming
The bitches want money
Women are attracted to wealth
So I just be tellin them to stop actin funny
I advise them to stop pretending
I'm trying to get you off the
I'm trying to seduce you
Top my dick like a bunny
Give me oral pleasure
We trying to get it rollin
We're trying to get things going
You know how we talking
You know we're serious
The girls up in your face
Girls trying to get your attention
The money they hawking
Looking for money and success
She wanna pop a bottle
She wants to celebrate
Then she wanna pop ya wallet
Then she wants to take your money
I let her know the realer
I make sure she understands the truth
Bitch I'm never up up on it please fall back
I'm not interested, please step back
I just wanna smack the fanny
I just want to have sex
Put you up in a caddy roll through the labby
Take you for a ride in a Cadillac, through the laboratory
You know how I do it
You know my style
All the bitches like to ask me
Women often inquire
Is them real diamonds
Are those diamonds genuine?
Are you really shinning, yeah
Are you truly successful?
You can ask yeezy
Ask Kanye West
I'm all day every day on the TV
I'm constantly on television
Believe me, bitch I don't need the
Trust me, I don't need that
I just need my fam, and
I just need my family, and
My momma, and my niece, and us
My mom, niece, and myself
I'm GOOD now i'm GOOD now
I'm doing well, I'm good now
These bitches try to maneuver but
These women try to manipulate
I swerve right out it yeah ay
I avoid them, yeah
See, a nigga like me get nervous
Someone like me gets anxious
Even when he got a button
Even with success
Shirt up to the tizop no leash
Confident and independent
Let em know when I do it
Inform them when I achieve something
Fall back if I DIE my peoples gon riot for it
If I were to die, my friends would become upset
KID CLE put your hands up now you know me
Audience participation, celebrate my name
A representa a Double O representa
Representing Double O (OO)
I'm extra GOOD it's Cudi and Rosenberg
I'm exceptionally good, it's me and Rosenberg
Ay ay, It's Kid Cudi and Rosenberg
Rapping duo of Kid Cudi and Rosenberg
Alright ladies and gentlemen that's
Okay, ladies and gentlemen that's
Kid Cudi yo i'm not gonna make you I'm not
Kid Cudi here, I won't force you to listen
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susan fuentes
No dislikes. Cause it’s low key fucking fire
Shawn Tyler George
2019 and still bumping this
Gas Guapo
I know all this by heart. Since 13 bro🤞🏿
Jack Hov
🤞🏿
BasedFox
YOU JINXED IT BRO.
Hippie noJutsu
aye its bouta be 2k17 EVERYBODY i JUST WANT TO SAY THAT CuDi SAYS IT BEST MAN . . . EVERYBODY SHOULD BE MOVIN FAST NO NEED FOR THE SLOWIN
Daniel Houston
Fuck yes still in 2016 this shit murders the radio hahaha
bmors1
kid cudi killed this shit
Keanu Knowles
2020 still 🔥
eddiehdz9622
Thats funky