ALBUM REVIEW: KID CUDI - INDICUD
One of the most talented artists out today has to be Kid Cudi, he can sing, dance, rap and produce.
Just before releasing this project it has been reported that Kid Cudi left his GOOD music home. Will his sound change after this project! His previous works has been critically acclaimed and this one has a lot to live up to.
JUST WHAT I AM is a stroke of genius, with a magnificent soundscape featuring regular Cudi collaborator King Chip. You will catch yourself singing to the hook. It's that dope!
Scott Mescudi aka Kid Cudi starts of this offering with the mellow hard beaty UNFUCKWITTABLE which makes for an intro to a dope smokable album.
Things get rough and loud on YOUNG LADY with guitars and drums. With Father John Misty doing the hook, given it that end of the world feel. Has a bit of rock swing to it.
Indicud makes for an easy and laidback listen which I am sure the smokers will like.
On KING WIZARD Cudi flips some rhymes over an electro beat that is not to in your face but cool to listen to. Another catchy tune.
Another track that I caught myself humming to is the lovely IMMORTAL. With a snippet taken from BILLY MADISON "...I'm the smartest man alive..." Over a staccato beat and haunting strings Cudi easily slides his vocals over this gem of a track!
SOLO DOLO, PART II features Kendrick Lamar and K.Dot spits his trademark fire over a magnificent drum track. Very versatile this guy from Compton.
Hit-Boy knocks the beat for RED EYE featuring the ladies of HAIM. But then again Cudi did mention that this is like his Chronic 2001, where he features other artists.
GIRLS is so damn amazing! Melodies galore and a triggerman vocal sample and a subtle drum track make it a must listen. It features the original Oakland pimp Too $hort.
Musically Indicud is a solid project that can hang with many others that is out there in the market today and its a real pleasure to listen to. Cudi's hooks are infectious and makes you wanna sing along.
- Remember its all about the beat!