Just got released. <iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mc6If5u2hHY?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Kid Cudi is one of my fav rappers, but I'm not feeling this song. I don't know what it is though....just a little off in my opinion. Some of my favorite songs from him are Erase Me, Dat New New, Pursuit of Happiness, Day N Nite, and Cudi Zone.
This song is good but one of only about 4 or so decent songs on the album imo. His first album was better.
I respect the creativity, but what is Kid Cudi great at? He's not really an elite rapper and he can't sing. He reminds me of how I feel about some of Kanye's autotune/singing songs - I always find myself thinking "nice concept...this song would be great if someone else was singing it!"
It's hard for me to argue, because I know exactly what you mean but I still love Cudi. I think it's his attitude and just vibe his music gives off. His style maybe. I don't really mind that he's not the 'best rapper'. I barely even consider him a rap artist anyway, more hiphop. But still - is LeBron James your favourite basketball player? He's pretty much the best, but a lot of people on this board prefer lesser players for various reasons.
I think I just dig the guy's style. He is different than most of what we have seen. He almost seems to bring that dark element to hip hop that few others provide... This song is a prime example: <iframe width="560" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/u6Mph0uPW7o" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Here's a much better newly released hip hop music video: <iframe width="560" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bB-vYuYhdSE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>