Listen To This: 2/11/10

There hasn't been much new music lately, which is why I haven't been posting (also I'm lazy).  There were two new songs, a new cut by B.o.B to celebrate the release date of his album being moved up to April 27th and a remix by Kid Cudi, which I figured I'm obliged to post. The B.o.B one is pretty good, but I'm not really feeling the new Cudi joint.

B.o.B- Down For Y'all 

 

 Riot Song (rmx.)- Johnny Polygon ft. Kid Cudi

via 2dopeboyz and  Dat New 'Cudi'

Something I Like: Symphonies (rmx) Video

I was forced to take down my link for KiD CuDi's remix of Dan Black's Symphonies, but here is the video, which is actually an updated version of the original Symphonies video. It's a pretty cool concept, so you should definitely take a look.

DatNewCudi.com: Dan Black Feat. Kid Cudi - Symphonies Remix from DP on Vimeo.

BONUS: David Guetta ft. Kid Cudi- Memories video

DatNewCudi.com: Memories - David Guetta Feat. Kid Cudi from DP on Vimeo.

DOUBLE BONUS: Original version of Dan Black's Symphonies, HYPNTZ (Cover of Notorious B.I.G's Hypnotize

Something I Like: How To Make It In America

How To Make It In America is the newest HBO comedy created by Entourage producer Mark Wahlberg.  Don't think of it as an East coast Entourage though, as it trades the glamor of living the high life in LA for the grind of trying to make a living in New York.  The pilot, available free on youtube, has promise.  It should also be noted that Scott Mescudi (Kid Cudi) stars in the series, though his role in the pilot is more like a cameo.  It's tough for those of us who don't have HBO to catch up on shows like this and Entourage, so I recommend checking out casttv.com, which has almost every show on TV available to stream.

BONUS- How To Make In America: The Mixtape (facebook link)- If there's one thing this show nailed for sure, it was the music.  This is a nice compilation of music. (Alternate link)

Listen To This: Highs N Lows

Today we have a "new" KiD CuDi track.  I say "new" instead of new because this is the just released CD quality version of a track from his original demo. This is a great track, possibly one of my favorites from him, and I think you all will enjoy it. Also, I will probably put up my opinion on the Grammys tomorrow, so check that out.

Kid Cudi- Highs N Lows

via 2dopeboyz

Cudder fanatics, download the aforementioned original demo tape here

BONUS

NEW TDA MIX!!!

I Liked It: KiD CuDi 1/6/10

Kid Cudi ruined my week.  And I mean that in the best way possible, because after that crazy concert, everything else just seems boring.  I have officially decided that concerts are pretty much the best way to spend your money, because you can't put a price on the fun and craziness of a good concert.  This concert, at The Rave in Milwaukee, was sold out and packed to capacity. Chip the Ripper opened, and did fine, although I could not understand a word he said (granted, I probably would have enjoyed his set more had I been more familiar with his music).  After he finished, there was a torturous 30-45 minute wait until Cudi came out.  As soon as he entered the stage, the crowd went crazy, and stayed crazy the whole night.  Cudi performed a mixture of old and new songs, ranging from Man on the Moon (The Anthem) off of his first mixtape through his latest recording, Memories.  I was going crazy along with everyone else while Cudi worked through his entire catalog, performing every one of my favorites except for The Prayer.  Cudi even gave us an acapella preview of a song from his next studio album, Cudder: The Revolution of Evolution, the full title of which was revealed for the first time. The only negatives were the abundance of young high-schoolers (most of which I suspect only came because they thought it was the cool thing to do and/or decided they wanted mommy and daddy to buy them tickets after hearing Day 'n Nite on Kiss FM) and haze of pot smoke which hung in the air.  All in all, the concert was an incredibly enjoyable experience due to Cudi's talents as an engaging entertainer. Next time Kid Cudi comes to town, get your tickets early, because they'll be going fast.

He's drinking apple juice....

photos "courtesy" of The Rave (I stole them)

Listen To This: cudderisback freestyle

I'm gonna keep this post short.  Today we have a brand new Kid Cudi freestyle. Give it a listen, and Wisconsin residents check out Amy's section at the right for info on the Kid Cudi concert in January at The Rave.

Download cudderisback freestyle

via Dat New Cudi

Listen To This: Whatever U Want (G.O.O.D. Music Remix)

This is the just released remix of Consequence's Whatever U Want featuring nearly ever member of Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label:  Kanye, Common, Kid Cudi, Big Sean, Consequence, and John Legend.  The song acts as a sort of sampler of the talent Kanye has compiled under his label, and is definitely worth a listen.

Whatever U Want (G.O.O.D. Music Remix)

via 2dopeboyz