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WZRD (Kid Cudi & Dot da Genius) ft. Desire – Teleport 2 Me, Jamie

J.D. — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:20:18 +0000

We finally get the full version of “Teleport 2 Me” after hearing the extended snip a while back. I actually think this is a good lead single for the album.

As for Jamie – I don’t keep up with Cudi’s love life – but it’s probably the same Jamie who he e-flirts with often via twitter. Purchase it on iTunes to support after a listen below:

Kid Cudi Reveals WZRD Track List (UPDATED)

J.D. — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:11:21 +0000

***UPDATED. Cudi just added “Dr. Pill” to the official track list. WZRD is officially complete, according to the man himself.

Yesterday, Kid Cudi dropped the official track list to his collaboration project with Dot da Genius, WZRD. No features or production notes (although it makes sense that it would be Cudi on the vocals and Dot on the production), but this is what we have to work with until it drops on February 28th. Track list below:

THE ARRIVAL

HIGH OFF LIFE

THE DREAM TIME MACHINE

LOVE HARD

LIVE & LEARN

BRAKE

TELEPORT 2 ME, JAMIE FEAT. DESIRE

WHERE DID YOU SLEEP LAST NIGHT

EFFLICTIM

DR.PILL

THE UPPER ROOM

Kid Cudi & Dot da Genius Push WZRD Album Back

J.D. — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:00:41 +0000

Both Dot da Genius and Kid Cudi logged on to twitter to talk about the status of their collective WZRD album, which was originally supposed to drop on the 30th. Here’s what Dot Da Genius had to say:

Hey Guys, WZRD Update. Me and Cudi have been working on our debut album and it’s almost near completion. We are in the final stages of mastering but we really had to take time and pay attention to the sonics as this is new territory for us. With that being said, we have decided to change the release date. We are looking roughly at Feb 28th. Y’all know how Cudi is’ and I’m the same way. Everything has to be in place and now it is. I know it’s late notice, we were trying to keep the date but got wrapped up making this album perfect for y’all.

However for making you guys wait a little longer we will release ‘Brake’ & ‘Teleport 2 Me’ on iTunes on the previously said date. AS WELL AS ‘DOSE OF DOPENESS’. Hopefully that will hold you guys over until the album drops!

Kid Cudi just logged on as well to say a few things about WZRD:

My whole career Ive had 2 prove people wrong, WZRD will be no different. This album will finally make people believers, WE CAN DO ANYTHING. U can argue who’s the best mc, who’s the freshest, who sales the most, but it is no contest when I say Iam the ONLY one who can do what I do. UN FUCK WITTABLE. I just wanna save lives….

And then Cudi proceeded to ask for a cover story from Complex, which he will inevitably get since he’s their poster boy. I’m interested in seeing what he and Dot bring with this WZRD project.

Kid Cudi Performs WZRD Singles “Teleport 2 Me” & “Brake”

J.D. — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:50:26 +0000

Performing at the Heatwave Music Festival in Australia, Kid Cudi & co. debut the full version of “Teleport 2 Me.” Cudi previously released a snip of the track and it should be found on the WZRD album.

Check out Cudi doing his thing on the guitar as he performs the other WZRD track that has been out for a bit – “Brake.” Click below for that footage:

Far East Movement ft. Kid Cudi, Chip tha Ripper – Ride 4 U

J.D. — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:09:48 +0000

A huge mainstream placement for our friend Chip tha Ripper as he and Kid Cudi are featured on Far East Movement’s new track, “Ride 4 U.” This will be found on FEM’s new album, Dirty Bass. Produced by Dot da Genius. Thanks GMAD.

Pop Culture Grab Bag

J.D. — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:29:10 +0000

Steve Aoki ft Kid Cudi & Travis Barker – Cudi the Kid

J.D. — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:12:29 +0000

Similar to how David Guetta recruited Kid Cudi for “Memories,” Steve Aoki enlists the help of the man on the moon for his record, “Cudi the Kid.” This is off of Aoki’s new album, Wonderland, which will be out on January 17th.

Kid Cudi & Dot da Genius Album Cover for WZRD

J.D. — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:44:52 +0000

That’s what you call a bland album cover. Try again, folks. Regardless of the dissappointing album cover, it’s all about the music – so check out the album when it drops on January 30th.

WZRD (Kid Cudi & Dot Da Genius) – Teleport 2 Me (Snip)

J.D. — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:13:24 +0000

As soon as I heard this track, I knew I had heard this somewhere. It contains a clever sampling of Desire’s “Under Your Spell” from the Drive movie soundtrack.

Anyways, the guys of WZRD liberate this extended 2 minute snip of their official album single. Check out their previous release right here.

Dia Frampton ft Kid Cudi – Don’t Kick The Chair

J.D. — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:42:51 +0000

Dia Frampton recruits Kid Cudi – who has stated he does not do features for money any longer…only for free if he’s feeling a song – for her new single, “Don’t Kick the Chair.” This is a feel good track that features a verse from the Man on the Moon.

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Kid Cudi Finishes WZRD Album, “Man on the Moon III” in the Works

J.D. — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:35:25 +0000

Looks like Kid Cudi is determined to make that January 30th release date for his WZRD album (with Dot da Genius) stick. Cudi states the the album is complete and is currently in the mixing and mastering stage before it gets turned in.

For fans who enjoy the more traditional hip hop-centric Cudi, he also says work on Man on the Moon III has begun. There are no specifics at this time on that album except for the fact that Common will most likely narrate the album as he did with the first edition.

WZRD (Kid Cudi & Dot da Genius) – Brake

J.D. — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:30:35 +0000

Kid Cudi landed on twitter earlier tonight to tell the world we would hear a new dose of WZRD. Dot da Genius states that this is not an album single – the Untitled album is due out January 30th – but just a cut they co-produced together. Kid Cudi held down the guitar. You guys digging the vibe of this record?

Kid Cudi Announces WZRD Album Release Date, Info

J.D. — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:55:55 +0000

Fans of Kid Cudi rejoice. He has announced that his “rock” (influenced) group with Dot da Genius will now be called WZRD instead of Wizard and that their album is dropping on January 30th, 2011. The title of the album was previously called 2 be Continuum, but Cudi says they scrapped that and are working on a new title. Also interesting, Cudi says there will be zero profanity on the album. A snip of the album single should be out soon…

Kid Cudi – Rap Hard (Unreleased Mixtape Demo)

J.D. — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:18:05 +0000

These kinds of releases always fascinate me because I like to see how the given artist has progressed. According to GMAD, this is a collection of tracks from circa 2000-2001. The mixtape features 8 unreleased tracks, 2 skits, an interlude, and an intro. This was supposedly planned for an independent release, but never made it for whatever reasons.

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Kid Cudi – To Da Top (Unreleased)

J.D. — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:59:23 +0000

Here’s a previously unreleased piece of Kid Cudi music. Slow intro, but it leads in to a relaxed track with a nice instrumental. Cudi won’t fold till he takes it to da top! Thanks to TS.