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Kid Cudi's debut album of Man on the Moon: The End of Day
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ant1532 said:
I guess he meant on the internet, he had a lot of hype before Food and Liquor but that died down (mainstreamwise) pretty quick after the album flopped..
Then he shouldn't rap period.. I know what you're trying to say: that it doesn't take anything away from him beeing a great artists, but still. He should try and get better if he wants to be taken seriously as an mc.
Anyways: Anybody got a clue whats going to be on the 65 minute DVD?
The whole "he's so boring, his voice is so monotone" stuff is kind of annoying. That's his style. That's the way he raps. I understand that being a reason why you may not like it, obviously. But I have no problems with a slow type of flow. He has a very unique sound.
The album isn't HOLY SHIT AMAZING, but I think it's very good. Probably equal to BP3 for me.
And I'm going to join the list of people waiting on Lasers to drop. The Cool might be my favorite hip hop album ever.
The album isn't HOLY SHIT AMAZING, but I think it's very good. Probably equal to BP3 for me.
And I'm going to join the list of people waiting on Lasers to drop. The Cool might be my favorite hip hop album ever.
GodfatherX
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damn, didnt realize the deluxe edition has 4 bonus songs, now i feel like I dont have the full album
PhoenixDark
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I'm not a fan of Cudi's but imo his monotone voice fits well with the type of music/production he works with. Plus he's able to switch up his pace when needed
onegoodlogan
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"Make Her Say" is too cute for its own good. "Sky Might Fall" is AMAZING. This reminds me a lot of N.E.R.D.'s "In Search Of...", it's a REALLY solid album.
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Does anyone one else love Simple As? Can't get it out of my head. I could see it being sampled in a lot of remixes like Day N Nite.
Justin Timberlake
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I really like this album. It flows really well when listened from beginning to end. The production is spectacular. Cudi's slow flow and simple lyrics make it so that the production is accentuated without taking over the songs in full (see: 808s & Heartbreak).
Pursuit of Happiness and Sky Might Fall are the big standouts for me so far. I want to go through the album a few more gos before I am sure though.
Pursuit of Happiness and Sky Might Fall are the big standouts for me so far. I want to go through the album a few more gos before I am sure though.
The Crimson Blur said:
Heart Of A Lion will be added to your list, i predict.
little video of him freestyling, sounds good imo
http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhllh57T7fB60UvTc5
slightly off topic: i downloaded Drake - So Far Gone and listened to that. extremely unimpressed. this is why i dont listen to mixtapes usually. the beats are so boring to me because they almost always use "classic" hip hop beat styles that dont really interest me.
couldnt even focus on his actual skill because i was so bored by the beat :lol will continue to give him a chance though. im thinking his real CD will be much better. i wasnt a huge fan of Cudi's mix tapes either and now look at me.
ant1532 said:
I think you misundertood me, I'm not saying he shouldn't rap because he has some flaws or his rhymeschemes are very basic. He just shouldn't rap if he
EDIT: Just to be clear: If he's making this kinda music (Hip Hop/Rap) he should atleast TRY to be a good rapper (Nobody blames him if he isn't spitting complex verses and abstract metaphors, atleast not me).
I agree that some rappers rely way too much on theyr technical skills, I also rather listen too someone who isn't that nice on the mic but has interesting lyrics or is funny (like Mannie Fresh)
Wellington
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I'm a big Cudi fan and on the first time through I can't really say I am digging it too much. The second half of the album is better than the first to me. As usual, I will give it 5-6 full plays before making a judgement.
soul creator
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what song is this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lODLOZ_nEc
Yeah I can understand that point of view. It is real hard for me to listen to Cudi because he can't spit like you mention.enzo_gt said:
Nope. That is his opinion.karasu said:
I've listened to his album 4 times and simply can't get into it. The production is amazing but I can't get into the songs because Kid Cudi can't rap.
Heard his full album today... the way Gaf hyped this guy up, made him seem like something great.
Instead, I get the feeling he's jacking Kanye's style from 808 & Heartbreaks without the autotune :lol
I mean, he's not really singing, but just walking through songs without barely any harmony... hell, not much effort in that. But the music production is beautiful, I'll give it that much. Actually, I'll listen to it more since I love good beats and composition, too bad it wouldn't be for his lyrics or singing... talking, or whatever.
A few songs were great, but most were pretty bland. It also reminded me a tiny bit of Consequence, but not as backpackish.
(Unrelated: I would rate The current Hip Hop releases as...
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II - Vodka, oldskool Wu with modern lyrics
The Blueprint 3 - Long Island Ice Tea, sneaks up on you, seems fruity at first. Very futuristic vibe and more into "next" than oldskool.
Foundation - Imported Beer, a cut above whats out there now. Best M.O.P. I've heard in a very long time... but near the end it falls short.
Man on the Moon: The End of Day - Koolaid... not really hip hop, not really pop, not exactly rap... I don't know what this is... it's ok, mainstream will forget the taste in a year.
Instead, I get the feeling he's jacking Kanye's style from 808 & Heartbreaks without the autotune :lol
I mean, he's not really singing, but just walking through songs without barely any harmony... hell, not much effort in that. But the music production is beautiful, I'll give it that much. Actually, I'll listen to it more since I love good beats and composition, too bad it wouldn't be for his lyrics or singing... talking, or whatever.
A few songs were great, but most were pretty bland. It also reminded me a tiny bit of Consequence, but not as backpackish.
(Unrelated: I would rate The current Hip Hop releases as...
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II - Vodka, oldskool Wu with modern lyrics
The Blueprint 3 - Long Island Ice Tea, sneaks up on you, seems fruity at first. Very futuristic vibe and more into "next" than oldskool.
Foundation - Imported Beer, a cut above whats out there now. Best M.O.P. I've heard in a very long time... but near the end it falls short.
Man on the Moon: The End of Day - Koolaid... not really hip hop, not really pop, not exactly rap... I don't know what this is... it's ok, mainstream will forget the taste in a year.
Xal-Shoota
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You gotta love Ratatat, period. Became one of my favorite bands of all time, when I didn't think anyone could touch the likes of Floyd... (in the amount I like them, that is)grkazan12 said:
Ashhong said:
http://datnewcudi.com/2009/09/06/motm-deluxe-dvdcd-album-packaging/
That link lists segments that are on the DVD, plus shows off the packaging (which is worth an extra $4 alone, imo).
Ashhong said:
Enjoying Lupe, thanks for the info. I'll go through it good tomorrow at work.
Still loving Cudi as well. Finally listed to BP3 twice this weekend... nothing mind blowing, just sounded like more JayZ to me (which isn't a bad thing). It didnt do anything special for me though.
I'm loving this album. I've been going back to it all day since acquiring it a few days ago and it's seriously becoming a new favorite.
Some stand out tracks for myself:
Soundtrack 2 My Life
Simple As... (This has been stuck in my head for a few hours now)
Heart of A Lion
Enter Galactic
Cudi Zone
Hyyerr
Like I said though the whole album is something really really special.
I even like this slow flow and it just seems genuine. Something about his lyrics feels so heartfelt and alive.
Some stand out tracks for myself:
Soundtrack 2 My Life
Simple As... (This has been stuck in my head for a few hours now)
Heart of A Lion
Enter Galactic
Cudi Zone
Hyyerr
Like I said though the whole album is something really really special.
I even like this slow flow and it just seems genuine. Something about his lyrics feels so heartfelt and alive.
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Most of the album really sounds like N.E.R.D to me. it's thw flow and the style of the beats i think. It's on the boundaries of hardcore rap mixed with kanye.
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wenis said:
Absolutely Agree...add Pursuit of Hapiness and Is there any Love? to that list as well. Awesome track!
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Agreed. Agreed. Agreed!onegoodlogan said:
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Ashhong said:
I think its track 13. Nit sure though...its pretty good.
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