Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi,also known by his stage name Kid Cudi,is an American rapper,singer,songwriter,record producer,actor,and fashion designer. Born and raised in Cleveland,Cudi moved to New York City in pursuit of a musical career,where he first gained recognition for his song "Day 'n' Nite". Initially self-published on his MySpace page,the song became a hit online and served as a catalyst for Cudi to team up with record producers Plain Pat and Emile Haynie to record his first full-length project,a mixtape titled A Kid Named Cudi (2008). Its release helped Cudi rise to prominence and establish a fanbase,catching the attention of rapper Kanye West—who signed Cudi to his GOOD Music label by late 2008.
A Kid Named Cudi is the debut mixtape by American rapper Kid Cudi,released on July 17,2008,by New York City streetwear brand 10.Deep,in conjunction with independent record label Fool's Gold Records. The mixtape features guest appearances from Chip tha Ripper and Wale. Considered his breakout project,the mixtape marked Cudi's first official release,issued prior to his debut album Man on the Moon:The End of Day (2009).
FNZ are an Australian record production duo composed of Michael "Finatik" Mulé and Isaac "Zac" De Boni. The group was formed in 2009,signing to fellow producer Jim Jonsin's Rebel Rock Entertainment the following year. They first received credits on his productions for much of the following decade,although they've since expanded their work doing so independently by the 2020s.
WZRD is an American alternative rock band and record production team composed of longtime friends and frequent collaborators Dot da Genius and Kid Cudi. Formed in New York City in 2010,Cudi originally named the band Wizard,inspired by British heavy metal band Black Sabbath's song of the same name. However,Cudi renamed the band on two occasions,the first being in April 2011 to 2 Be Continuum,explaining:"I needed something more original,something different...". The second time occurred in November 2011,to the band's current namesake. The eponymous debut album,WZRD,was released in February 2012,peaking at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album was supported by the lead singles,"Brake" and "Teleport 2 Me,Jamie".
Oladipo Omishore,known professionally as Dot da Genius,is an American record producer and audio engineer from Brooklyn,New York. He first gained recognition in 2008 for producing "Day 'n' Nite" by American musician Kid Cudi,with whom he is a longtime friend and frequent collaborator;the two would later form a rock band in 2010,known as WZRD.
WZRD is the debut studio album by American alternative rock duo WZRD,composed of musicians Dot da Genius and Kid Cudi. It was released on February 28,2012,via Universal Republic Records and GOOD Music,also in conjunction with Cudi's then-newly founded label imprint,Wicked Awesome Records. The album was supported by the lead singles "Brake" and "Teleport 2 Me,Jamie".
Denzel Rae Don Curry is an American rapper. Born and raised in Miami Gardens,Florida,Curry started rapping while in the sixth grade and began working on his first mixtape,King Remembered Underground Tape 1991–1995,in 2011,which was influenced by underground Florida rapper SpaceGhostPurrp. The mixtape was later featured on SpaceGhostPurrp's social media,giving Curry attention in the local music scene and resulting in him joining the former's hip-hop collective Raider Klan.
Destin Choice Route,better known by his stage name JID,is an American rapper,and singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Atlanta,he signed with J. Cole's Dreamville Records,an imprint of Interscope Records in 2017. He formed the musical collective Spillage Village with EarthGang in 2010,and later formed the hip hop group Zoink Gang with Smino,Buddy,and Guapdad 4000. His fluent rapping style and usage of wordplay has been highly acclaimed by several music critics.
American rapper Denzel Curry has released five studio albums,seven mixtapes,three extended plays and 35 singles.
"Cudi Montage" is a song by American hip hop duo Kids See Ghosts,composed of Kanye West and Kid Cudi,released as the final track on their eponymous debut studio album (2018). The song was produced by Kid Cudi and Dot da Genius,with co-production from Mike Dean. The song also features vocals from Mr Hudson. Dot da Genius recorded with Kids See Ghosts in 2018,and he recalled West as unifying him and Kid Cudi's musical interests. An electro-gospel track with rock influences,the song samples Kurt Cobain's unreleased track "Burn the Rain". In the lyrics of the song,Kids See Ghosts pledge to not repeat past mistakes.
"Fire" is a song by American hip hop duo Kids See Ghosts,composed of the rappers Kanye West and Kid Cudi,from their only studio album (2018). West,Kid Cudi,BoogzDaBeast,and André3000 produced the song,while additional production was handled by Evan Mast. Written by the producers with the exception of BoogzDaBeast,it is a rock-influenced track that includes a sample of Napoleon XIV's "They're Coming to Take Me Away,Ha-Haaa!". In the lyrics,Kids See Ghosts refuse to let haunting demons define them.
American rapper JID has released three studio albums,three compilation albums,two extended plays (EP),four mixtapes and fifteen singles.
Cole Bennett is an American music video director and record executive. He is also the founder of Lyrical Lemonade.
Man on the Moon III:The Chosen is the seventh studio album by American musician Kid Cudi,released on December 11,2020 by Wicked Awesome Records and Republic Records. It is the final installment of Cudi's Man on the Moon trilogy of albums.
Kid Cudi is an American actor,producer,film composer,music video director and musician.
"Show Out" is a song recorded by rappers Kid Cudi,Skepta and Pop Smoke. It was released on December 11,2020,from Kid Cudi's seventh studio album Man on the Moon III:The Chosen. The song was produced by Dot da Genius,Plain Pat,Gravez,Cudi and Dennis Cummings,with co-production from Heavy Mellow.
"Stars in the Sky" is a song by American musician Kid Cudi. It was created for the film Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) and was released as a single in promotion for the film on March 25,2022. The song was written by Cudi himself,alongside Lil Nas X and producers Splititupbenji,Take a Daytrip,and Dot da Genius.
All Is Yellow is the debut studio album by multimedia production company Lyrical Lemonade,executive produced by the company's founder,American music video director Cole Bennett. It was released on January 26,2024,via Lyrical Lemonade,and distributed by Def Jam Recordings. It features appearances by many prominent hip-hop artists.
American rapper Kenny Mason has released one studio album,twelve extended plays (EP),four mixtapes and fifteen singles.
