Well to get on with the it. My previous post... needs to be revisited. I gave KiD CuDi's album Man on the Moon: End of the Day a goood thorough listen (after posting it up! See, i do care about our viewers!) And I can truly say KiD CuDi may have just saved the life of hip-hop. Fuckin' debut with an album containing MGMT and Ratatat in the same fucking song, then you got something good. That being said, I'm not posting up Pursuit of Happiness. Mainly because it's been blogged to shit already. Instead here's a few of the other tracks that show KiD CuDi's debut would be great even without this track (although it is the best track on it IMO!)
First, I really enjoyed listening to Soundtrack 2 My Life. I get a very nostalgic feel with this song, CuDi discusses his rise to fame and background etc. And one thing I would like to point out is he sings in his songs. Not the greatest singer, but the point is he isn't afraid to sing which means a lot, not completely depending on a quick beat and a constant flow of rapping. Also, note that Common introduces the new Acts, now that's Cool.
KiD CuDi - Soundtrack 2 My Life (Right-Click to save)
Ratatat also produce another song in this album, Alive (Nightmare) and I gotta say it feels more Ratatat's than CuDi's. It's a great thing, it isn't your usual collaborations. The beat has Ratatat's signature eerie and nostalgic feel to it. Great!
KiD CuDi - Alive (Nightmare) (feat. Ratatat) (Right-click to save)
This album has a very dark, theme throughout. Pursuit of Happiness being about chasing happiness through drugs, alcohol etc. An Act named Rise of the Night Terrors... You get the picture. But it ends on a bright note with Up Up & Away. A faster, gutair beat makes an epic ending to a brilliant album. I can't help but smile and sing along with CuDi on this one.
KiD CuDi - Up Up & Away (Wake & Bake Song) (Right-click to save)
Now that's my segment of KiD CuDi is done... here's some other fresh tracks. So good it'll make you want to ultimate punch someone.
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KZA will be happy about this next track. Does it Offend You, Yeah?'s Epic Last Song. Check. Some heavy raw electro beats courtisy of Jack Beats. Check. An awesome freakin song. Double fucking check.
Does it Offend You, Yeah? - Epic Last Song (Jack Beats Remix) (Right-click to save)
Classic track. Fan of tetris? Well, maybe not a fan but who can't say they've played it. And that goddamn repetitive, catchy track get stuck in your head. Well here's something that gives you a reason to like it. Tetris for a club if you will.
Electrixx - Tetris (Right-click to save)
To finish up let's slow it down with one of my personal highlights from Attack of the Blog compolation. Gotta a great 80s feel to it and very relaxed. Feel good to say the least. :)
Spencer Product - We Bite (Right-click to save)
It's been quite enjoyable doing this post, I know it's good to have consistency, but we're all kinda busy here. So I'm gonna take this oppurtunity to ask any of our viewers, if they'd like to do a guest post, then please contact us via our email: iikagen_metronome@yahoo.co.uk. Get your own music stylings heard.
Oh yeah, almost forgot... here's a little surprise.
Artwork by 8BG-T7E
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