Kid Cudi
Man on the Moon: The End of Day
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AMG Review of Man on the Moon: The End of Day
David Jeffries
All Music GuideKid Cudi is a fascinating rapper, claimed by the backpackers for his work with Kanye West on 808s & Heartbreak but equally loved by the mash-up club kids who went ape for his "Day N Nite" single, especially in its nu-disco remix from Crookers. His debut album was deep in the category of "much anticipated" as soon as it was announced, but when the promised game changer finally arrived, it became obvious that Cudi had already changed the game, and maybe debut albums aren't what they used to be. With its narration from Common and a track list broken into five "acts," Man on the Moon: The End of Day is almost as conceptual as its name implies, kicking off with a spaced-out slow roller coated in strings while Cudi states "Welcome, you're in my dream now." You most certainly are. What follows is Pink Floyd-styled story where the real world pain of "Soundtrack 2 My Life" mutates into sci-fi fantasies from the dark side of the moon. Along the way, brilliant samples -- like a bit of OMD's esoteric album Dazzle Ships -- and innovative sounds from Cudi and special guests Emile, Ratatat, and MGMT slowly shuffle the listener through the man's spliff-fueled exploration of space, a place where the artsy escape ridicule but fall prey to crushing isolation. With its bleeps, the hooky "Day N Nite" belongs, but the follow-up single, "Make Her Say," is a glorious mix of glitz and vulgarity with Kanye and Cudi twisting a Lady GaGa sample from "Poker Face" into "Poke Her Face." While it lightens the mood just before things turn ponderous, it barely fits. If it wasn't for the song, it would be as if Cudi launched his career with his own 808s, and therefore anyone looking for a more gripping kickoff should seek out either of his widely available mixtapes (A Kid Named Cudi or Dat Kid from Cleveland). This first official release is a soul searcher and may require more patience than your everyday debut. Still, the chilly, complicated Man on the Moon perfects the futuristic bleak-beat hip-hop Kanye purposed a year earlier, and rewards the listener with every tripped-out return.
Kid Cudi - Man On The Moon - Album Review
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Kid Cudi - Man On The Moon - Album Review Kanye West's 808s & Heartbreak seemed like a wacky one-off, but with the debut by Kanye protégé Kid Cudi, a genre is taking shape. "I've got some issues that nobody can see/And all of these emotions are pouring out of me," Cudi moans. The beats, supplied [...]
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Video: KiD CuDi - Pursuit Of Happiness (Jimmy Kimmel)
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Man on the Moon – Album Sells 104K First Week
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"Final numbers are in from HitsDailyDouble.com and Cudi's debut album "Man on the Moon: The End of Day" has finished its 1st week in stores with 104,419 copies sold. A strong debut for Cudi but just shy of a #1 debut as "Resistance" by Muse debuted at #1 with 125,322 copies sold. The album also charts at #4 this week behind Muse, Whitney Houston and Jay-Z."
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Hiptics Readers React to Kid Cudi’s “Man on the Moon: The End of Day”
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Have you listened to Kid Cudi’s debut album, “Man on the Moon: The End of Day?” It’s really good. Check out what I said about Kid Cudi’s “Man on the Moon” on Hiptics.com’s Facebook Fan Page immediately after listening to Cudi’s new release. Below my Facebook status are some of the reactions from loyal Hiptics [...]
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Video: KiD CuDi Interview w/ Punchbowl TV
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PunchBowl TV Meets Kid Cudi ( punchbowlblog.com ) from Punchbowlblog on Vimeo."CuDi speaks with Punchbowl TV about his plan to only release three albums, working with Jay on BP3, his relationship with Kanye, being perceived as cocky and more."
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[Review] Kid Cudi: Man On The Moon: End Of Day
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Finally I am getting back into things. I wanted to start off with Cudi first since his album is my favorite so far then I will also get into BP3, New Boyz's new album and a couple others if I really set my mind to things. First off I would love to say that I go to Binghamton University which will be hosting Kid Cudi on October 11th which looks to be his first official showing after the release ...
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Video: Kid Cudi Interview on Invasion Radio
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Kid Cudi's Man on the Moon: The End of Day is in stores today, pick it up.
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KiD CuDi "Man On The Moon: The End of Day"
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It's kinda hard to review an album when the only words you have to say about it is positive worn out one like: "Brilliant", "Masterpiece" and "Historic". But them words describes exactly what Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi's debut album is: A brilliant historic masterpiece. Why? Well, out of them 15 tracks slated for the regular version, the album consist of 15 good tracks. 15 out of 15... I hone...
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(Video) ‘On the Level’ with Kid Cudi
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StreetLevel.com Presents: On The Level Ep. 4 feat. KiD CuDi from streetxlevel on Vimeo."In this episode StreetLevel.com takes a trip to the "CuDi Zone" as "The "Man On The Moon" and current man of the hour, Kid CuDi, talks about BAPE and the release of his own tee, his groundbreaking debut album, the types of ladies he likes, his upcoming show on HBO and the stuffed wolf in his home."
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KiD CuDi "Man On The Moon (The End Of Day)" [Album Review]
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"Man On The Mon (End Of Day)"- Hard Hitting Beats- Creative Production- Interesting Collabs- Full Quality Listen- KID CUDI CLASSICWHERE DO I BEGIN?? - Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi better known to us as (KiD CuDi) has been on the hype radar for the last two years as an artist emerging to change the game in 2009, with the success of his Internet blazing mixtape "A Kid Named Cudi" featuring "Day n" ...
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KiD CuDi "Man On The Mon (End Of Day)" [Album Review]
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"Man On The Mon (End Of Day)"- Hard Hitting Beats- Creative Production- Interesting Collabs- Full Quality Listen- KID CUDI CLASSICWHERE DO I BEGIN?? - Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi better known to us as (KiD CuDi) has been on the hype radar for the last two years as an artist emerging to change the game in 2009, with the success of his Internet blazing mixtape "A Kid Named Cudi" featuring "Day n" ...
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Man on The Moon:End of Day [No Audio Album Teaser]
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Want a full scale review of Kid Cudi's upcoming album, Man on The Moon:End of Day? Well we've got our hands on one and a good one at that, thanks to DatNewCudi and ShowingOut.com. Keep reading for the scoop.ACT 1 - THE END OF DAY:1. In My Dreams (Cudder anthem) (Produced by Emile)The album begins with in an atmospheric haze, with brooding keyboard moans, bloopy synthesizers and alien keyboard t...
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KiD CuDi Performs Live In DC [Full Set]
Video: YRB Magazine - Rising Icons - Kid Cudi
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Kid Cudi - Man On The Moon [Track list + Cover]
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Track List:Act 1: The End Of The Day1. In My Dreams (Cudder Anthem)2. Soundtrack 2 My Life3. Simple As…Act 2: Rise Of The Night Terrors4. Mr. Solo Dolo (Nightmare)5. Heart Of A Lion (Kid Cudi Theme Music)6. My World Ft. Billy CravensAct 3: Taking A Trip7. Day N Nite (Nightmare)8. Sky Might Fall9. Enter Galactic (Love Connection Part 1)Act 4: Stuck10. Alive (Nightmare) Ft. Ratatat11. Cudi Zone12.
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Kid Cudi - Man On The Moon: The End of Day (Track List)
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ACT 1 - THE END OF DAY1. In My Dreams (Cudder Anthem)2. Soundtrack 2 My Life3. Simple As…ACT 2 - RISE OF THE NIGHT TERRORS4. Solo Dolo (nightmare)5. Heart of A Lion (KiD CuDi Theme Music)6. My World Feat. Billy CravensACT 3 - TAKING A TRIP7. Day N Nite (nightmare)8. Sky Might Fall9. Enter Galactic (Love Connection Part 1)ACT 4 - STUCK10. Alive (nightmare) Feat. RATATAT11. CuDi Zone12. Make Her .
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[Vid] Kid Cudi - Live at Lollapalooza 2009
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Andrew captured the following footage of Kid Cudi's performance at this years' Lollapalooza. Watch Cudi perform "Make Her Say" above and "Sky Might Fall" and "Sky High" after the jump.
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KiD CuDi - Man On The Moon: The End Of Day [Tracklist]
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Here's the tracklisting/scenelisting of Cudi's debut album, which will release on September 15th.ACT 1 - THE END OF DAY1. In My Dreams (Cudder Anthem)2. Soundtrack 2 My Life3. Simple As…ACT 2 - RISE OF THE NIGHT TERRORS4. Solo Dolo (nightmare)5. Heart of A Lion (KiD CuDi Theme Music)6. My World Feat. Billy CravensACT 3 - TAKING A TRIP7. Day N Nite (nightmare)8. Sky Might Fall9. Enter Galactic (.
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Kid Cudi Performs “Day ‘n’ Nite” (Live)
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Kid Cudi Performs “Day ‘n’ Nite” on Jimmy Kimmel Live.Related posts:KiD CuDi Performs “Make Her Say/Day N Nite” on 106 & ParkKid Cudi – Day N Nite (Carson Daly Live)KiD CuDi Performs “Sky Might Fall” LiveRelated posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.Related posts:KiD CuDi Performs “Make Her Say/Day N Nite” on 106 & ParkKid Cudi – Day N Nite (Carson Daly L
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New Kid Cudi Single – Make Her Say Feat. Kanye West & Common
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“Make Her Say” is a song by American rapper Kid Cudi, released as a the second single from his upcoming debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day. The song was originally entitled as “I Poke Her Face” but was changed to make it more acceptable for radio. The song’s content and subject [...]Related posts:KiD CuDi – I Poke Her Face f. Common & Kanye West & Lady Gaga [CDQ] + downloadKan
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Kid Cudi - Man On The Moon - Album Review
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Kid Cudi - Man On The Moon - Album Review Kanye West's 808s & Heartbreak seemed like a wacky one-off, but with the debut by Kanye protégé Kid Cudi, a genre is taking shape. "I've got some issues that nobody can see/And all of these emotions are pouring out of me," Cudi moans. The beats, supplied [...]
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KiD CuDi Performs Live In DC [Full Set]
KiD CuDi feat. MGMT & Ratatat – Pursuit Of Happiness (Benny Benassi Remix)
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Wasn't a big fan of the original one but this Benny Benassi Remix is pretty damn good. So check it out. Kid Cudi Feat. MGMT & Ratatat - Pursuit Of Happiness (Benny Benassi Remix) [Very Hot]
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Kid Cudi “Man On The Moon The End Of Day” I-Tunes Digital Booklet
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Here's the official I-Tunes digital booklet for Kid Cudi debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day.:: Download ::Kid Cudi "Man On The Moon The End Of Day" I-Tunes Digital Booklet :: Download ::Comments and Thanks are always appreciated =)
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Man on The Moon:End of Day [No Audio Album Teaser]
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Want a full scale review of Kid Cudi's upcoming album, Man on The Moon:End of Day? Well we've got our hands on one and a good one at that, thanks to DatNewCudi and ShowingOut.com. Keep reading for the scoop.ACT 1 - THE END OF DAY:1. In My Dreams (Cudder anthem) (Produced by Emile)The album begins with in an atmospheric haze, with brooding keyboard moans, bloopy synthesizers and alien keyboard t...
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Kid Cudi Breaks Down The Album
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Get The Word Out. Get Social With It.: Related posts:Kid Cudi – Man On The Moon: End of Day (Album Cover)Kid Cudi – Man On The Moon: End Of Day (Album Snippets)Kid Cudi Working On 2nd Album, Cudder AlreadyRelated posts:Kid Cudi – Man On The Moon: End of Day (Album Cover)Kid Cudi – Man On The Moon: End Of Day (Album Snippets)Kid Cudi Working On 2nd Album, Cudder Already
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KiD CuDi "Man On The Moon (The End Of Day)" [Album Review]
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"Man On The Mon (End Of Day)"- Hard Hitting Beats- Creative Production- Interesting Collabs- Full Quality Listen- KID CUDI CLASSICWHERE DO I BEGIN?? - Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi better known to us as (KiD CuDi) has been on the hype radar for the last two years as an artist emerging to change the game in 2009, with the success of his Internet blazing mixtape "A Kid Named Cudi" featuring "Day n" ...
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KiD CuDi "Man On The Moon" @ Lollapolooza [Video]
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