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.
Surfin'
Kid Cudi Lyrics
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Hmm, yeah, hmm, yeah
Hmm, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ayy, ayy
Ayy, ayy
Now, I ain't ridin' no waves
Too busy makin' my own waves, baby
Too busy makin' my own waves, baby
I ain't ridin' no waves
Too busy makin' my own waves, baby
I ain't ridin' no waves
Too busy makin' my own waves, baby (uh)
Surfin' on my own wave, baby (uh)
Surfin' on my own wave, baby (uh)
Surfin' on my own wave, baby
Surfin' on my own wave (uh)
Tonight is electrical
I done told y'all, this the cinema
I am on my Kubrick horn
Like a Spielberg Close Encounter form
Feelin' awesome to be black, and I'm murkin' all competition
Makin' what I want and that's a flex
Can't do what you want, now ain't that a bitch?
Slow up for no one when the show come
Magical feel in my palms
Rhythm go dumb with them hums
Mhmm, mhmm, mmmh
Now, I ain't ridin' no waves
Too busy makin' my own waves, baby
I ain't ridin' no waves
Too busy makin' my own waves, baby
I ain't ridin' no waves
Too busy makin' my own waves, baby
I ain't ridin' no waves
Too busy makin' my own waves, baby (uh)
Surfin' on my own wave, baby (uh)
Surfin' on my own wave, baby (uh)
Surfin' on my own wave, baby
Surfin' on my own wave
The industry is so full of shit
Welcome y'all to the enema
Nah man, no subliminal
'Cause they insecure, they know who they are
Feelin' awesome to be black, and I'm murkin' all competition
Everything that I do is a flex
If you don't get me, not my issue, bitch
Slow up for no one, the shogun
Got the magic in my palms
Rhythm go dumb with them hums
Mhmm, mhmm, mmmh
Now, I ain't ridin' no waves
Too busy makin' my own waves, baby
I ain't ridin' no waves
Too busy makin' my own waves, baby
I ain't ridin' no waves
Too busy makin' my own waves, baby
I ain't ridin' no waves
Too busy makin' my own waves, baby
Surfin' on my own wave, baby
Surfin' on my own wave, baby
Surfin' on my own wave, baby
Surfin' on my own wave
Ayy, ayy
Ayy, ayy
Now, I ain't ridin' no waves
Too busy makin' my own waves, baby
I ain't ridin' no waves
Too busy makin' my own waves, baby
I ain't ridin' no waves
Too busy makin' my own waves, baby
I ain't ridin' no waves
Too busy makin' my own waves, baby
Surfin' on my own wave, baby
Surfin' on my own wave, baby
Surfin' on my own wave, baby
Surfin' on my own wave
Ayy, ayy
Ayy, ayy
The song "Surfin'" by Kid Cudi and Pharrell Williams is, at its core, a declaration of individuality and independence. The repeating refrain of "I ain't ridin' no waves, too busy makin' my own waves, baby" is a testament to the artist's drive to carve out their own path and make their mark on the world. The song is about being true to oneself and rejecting the pressures of conformity or following the crowd.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of competition and the cutthroat nature of the music industry. Kid Cudi and Pharrell both express their confidence in their abilities and their drive to succeed despite the obstacles in their way. There are references to feeling "awesome to be black" and the importance of representing your culture and identity in your work.
The chorus features a catchy melody and upbeat tempo, creating a sense of positivity and motivation. The song's energy and message of self-empowerment make it a popular choice for motivational playlists or workout routines.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a revolution
This is a movement or significant change that is happening.
Now, I ain't ridin' no waves
Too busy makin' my own waves, baby
I'm not following trends or copying others because I'm focused on creating my own unique style/identity.
Surfin' on my own wave, baby
I'm confidently riding the success and momentum of my own creative vision.
Tonight is electrical
I done told y'all, this the cinema
I am on my Kubrick horn
Like a Spielberg Close Encounter form
This moment is electrifying, like a thrilling scene in a movie directed by Kubrick or Spielberg.
Feelin' awesome to be black, and I'm murkin' all competition
Makin' what I want and that's a flex
I'm proud of my black identity and confidently dominating my competitors by making what I want with my unique talent and style.
Can't do what you want, now ain't that a bitch?
It's frustrating when others limit your creativity and freedom.
Slow up for no one when the show come
Magical feel in my palms
Rhythm go dumb with them hums
I won't slow down or compromise when it's time for my performance, and my talent is almost magical in its ability to create captivating music.
The industry is so full of shit
Welcome y'all to the enema
Nah man, no subliminal
'Cause they insecure, they know who they are
The music industry is corrupt and in need of a serious change, and I'm not afraid to call it out because many people who work in the industry are insecure about themselves and their actions.
Everything that I do is a flex
If you don't get me, not my issue, bitch
Everything I do is a display of my talent and creativity, and if you don't understand or appreciate it, that's not my problem.
Slow up for no one, the shogun
Got the magic in my palms
Rhythm go dumb with them hums
I won't slow down or compromise when it's time for my performance, and my talent is almost magical in its ability to create captivating music.
Surfin' on my own wave, baby
I'm confidently riding the success and momentum of my own creative vision.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Pharrell Williams, Scott Mescudi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ShakeDown2012
My new Anthem. Song should have more hits tho.
@soldbydee9982
ShakeDown2012 aye shake
@naveonkiller8438
ShakeDown2012 my man shake listen to cudi thas wasssup
@savageking0428
yoo
@chubz6453
Ayy shake wassup I've been subbed since 2k16
@zacnovak2170
Now i ain't riden no waves
@matttrujillo9172
This song is so underrated, Cudi and Pharrell made a bop and only a few have truly appreciated it.
@TheTatermeister
My favorite cudi song
@zab6044
Class song, makes me wanna dance ahaha and smoke weed
@sabgxo
Forreal