Well, the title explains it all. Kid Cudi changed my life. I've made this assumption based on his studio album, "Man on the Moon" and this mixtape, "A Kid Named Cudi". His lyrics are something like I've never heard before. For years, Lupe Fiasco has been my favorite rapper. Everyone knows that. I never thought I would hear someone that would come close to match his flow of genius. The aspect that strikes me is they way he makes it seem like I can relate to him.This mixtape includes a couple songs from the album. I literally couldn't stop listening to this! I felt addicted.
Well, enough of my blabbering!
THIS IS HOW I SEE IT:
1. THIS IS NEW MATERIAL!!!: Too many rappers use lyrics from other artist and just put their own style on it. With Cudi, he always says phrases that only he would say and his rhyming schemes are classic and unexpected. Some artist are so bad, that we could literally guess what the next word would be.
2. AMAZING INSTRUMENTALS: These instrumentals are excellent. The strings are awesome and his voice blends very well. My favorite ones are: ALL OF THEM! But seriously, Is There Any Love has the throwback feel of 60/70's blended instruments. It sounds like something from a James Brown sample to me. Awesome!
3. Substance: This mixtape has some of the most substance ever. There are 0 bad songs on here and every song is over 2 minutes (besides the intro). Each song has a message and you can take away something to think about.
4. Lyrics!: Every song is lyrically deep! Seriously, the first time I heard it, I couldn't move. This man is one the most influential people on my writing! After listening to his words, he gave me more confidence. If something or someone is trying to bring you down, listen to this! SERIOUSLY! He talks about how hard it was growing up and how he deals. I can't even explain some of his lyrics......I'm still stunned. A+!!! LISTEN TO IT. I literally cried on his songs because he makes you think of what you overcame and how we can deal with our memories.
5. As my life is right now, I'm beginning to see why people get drunk and high. NOT THAT I DO!!! It's just that when certain people are pushed to the edge for so long, they lose it. I believe my day is coming. He smokes a lot and it's one way how he get's his lyrics.
DOWNLOAD THIS MIXTAPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LISTEN TO THIS SONG. IT'S ONE OF THE SONGS THAT CHANGED ME AND THE MESSAGE IS AWESOME!
WELL, TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK..........COMMENT!!!
Just listened to this mixtape two days ago, and I have to say I was a little disappointed. You wrote such a GLOWING review lol. I thought the mix was good--don't get me wrong. I really like the second half of the CD, but nothing stuck out in the first half.
ReplyDeleteBut this is only on one listen, and I will definitely listen to it more and listen to his album to get a better feel for CuDi. I'm happy he's bringing something unique to the rap game :)