Cudder on the Come-Up

Last time I mentioned an artist on the "Come-Up" to you guys, he went by the name of Wale, and I hate to say I told you so. But, I did. Since my December post, Wale has signed with Interscope Records, been featured in Vibe and GIANT Magazines and has recieved crazy press. He also recently released a new mixtape with turntablist Nick Catchdubs, and is working on another with dream-merchant 9th Wonder. Also, according to him he's working with Just Blaze and Skateboard P on tracks for his debut.

Anyway, on to newer and possibly better things, Kid Cudi! Cudi is originally from the now-hip hop defunct town of Cleveland, OH. He moved to Brooklyn a few years ago, and began working with producer Dot Da Fucking Genius. After a fateful meeting at Def Jam (where he didn't get signed) he gained the support of GOOD Music A&R Plain Pat. Soon after, Cudi signed with the newly established indie label Fool's Gold, belonging to 1's and 2's Masters A-Trak and Catchdubs. Cudder then released his first single "Day N' Night" and got a SUPERDOPE remix made for him by a couple Frenchies known as Crookers. The song absolutely blew up, and for good reason. I'd go as far as to say it's impossible to play without dancing to it, or at least seeing head nods from the "least likely to dance crew." Anyway, he came right back with a song called "Dat New New," a slow and absolutely wonderful jam that just makes you want to play it on repeat for longer than normal. He's also released a freestyle on his MySpace page and has a few downloads up online for jams such as "Maui Wowie" and "Is There Any Love."

With fans (88 Keys, Wale, A-Trak, The Neptunes, Plain Pat) in high places, the Ohio-Native singer/rapper is destined to make something of himself. I'm seeing him at Knitting Factory on June 17th in NYC, I suggest if you can, you go!

Here's some links:

http://www.myspace.com/kidcudi

http://www.kidcudi.com/

Oh, and check out his movie-esque trailer for his new mixtape, "A Kid Named Cudi," on his website, super dreary but very fucking cool.

Mixtape - July

Album - January

Video for Day N' Night - June