Kid Cudi Is More Than Depression Music

In this video, I take a look at the evolution of Kid Cudi as chronicled in his music, from his introduction to the world as a stoner grappling with a sadness he couldn’t quite shake (A Kid Named Cudi, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager), to his spiral into the depths of depression (Indicud, Speedin Bullet 2 Heaven, Passion, Pain and Demon Slayin), which all seemed to culminate in a newfound matured effort to heal himself and confront his traumas as well as embrace the effect he has on his fans (Kids See Ghosts, Man on the Moon III: The Chosen, Entergalactic).
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0:00 Intro
1:04 1) A Space Odyssey (A Kid Named Cudi, Man on the Moon, Man on the Moon II)
9:30 2) Dark Side of the Moon (Indicud, Speedin Bullet 2 Heaven, Passion, Pain and Demon Slayin)
16:43 3) One Small Step (Kids See Ghosts, Man on the Moon III, Entergalactic)

[@mayln163]

I wish Entergalactic was talked about more. The animation is amazing and the love story between Jabari and Meadow is so sweet.

[@ashleybolds5273]

U are so right I just finished watching it again for the 4th time best animated and most relatable movie fr

[@martinfiala2712]

It's Underrated fr

[@richieruso6845]

That album was half assed as fuck

[@backatitagain20]

Horrible

[@michaelcostello3460]

It's a bomb movie

[@yoshi2413]

I see kid cudi not as depression but hope for the depressed and the come up from being depressed. His songs have sad themes but he doesn’t actually just say he wants death and has no hope. He raps about his issues and how he advances through them. He isn’t just a “depression rapper”

[@MetallurgicalChemist.02]

Always thought his music was boring as fuck , his fame makes sense when you find out most young people are depressed and boring

[@AnnaLee-yk6rg]

@@MetallurgicalChemist.02 depression is a real thing and it's not just a personal thing. Young people are depressed because society has progressed in unnatural ways, not just because they're "boring". Young people have no connection to traditions and that's not completely their fault. Everyone has a responsibility to each other

[@MetallurgicalChemist.02]

@@AnnaLee-yk6rg Never said it wasn’t real

[@platosfavoritestudent6509]

Kid Cudi is one of the best artists ever. Genuinely, if it wasnt for cudi and man on the moon part 1, i dont know if i would still be here today. Every single time i listen to the album, all i can feel is this sense of belonging to a faceless, nameless, anonymous community. When i hear the album, i find a solace in the fact that there are others like me, people who rage, people who have everything they should to be happy but just never are, and how we cope with things like alcohol, weed, sex, or whatever. His lyrics are genuine, they cut deep, they cover real things that real every day people feel, and they allow us to take a comfort in those words, knowing that even if we feel alone, there are other people out there who fall to the same vices, and how in the end it will all be okay... truly a special artist...

[@zachariahyager3115]

Kid Cudi is spiritual. Showcasing lows and highs. Being genuine and vulnerable with them. Tapping into raw human emotions and tribulations. A rarity especially in hip hop in that vulnerable regard. You can hear and feel how he uses cosmic spirituality to ground himself and pushes him forward to seek more and find happiness on his own. It’s not emo or depressed but more triumphant in the human experience and that’s what really connects me to his music. You feel it on a deeper level.

[@jennyneon]

I feel like Kid Cudi's influence on music is underrated. He's a big part of the sound today.

[@nightflash8722]

God knows where i would have been without Cudi❤

[@uPSIDEdOWN577]

Or wouldn’t have been in my case…

[@Dm34421]

The blog era/ datpiff era in the late 2000s/early 2010s gave us so many artists: kid cudi, wale, j cole, Kendrick, wiz, wale.

[@QualityCulture]

You really hit the nail on the head with that one because I was rockin with every one of those artists back in the day lmao

[@Dm34421]

@@QualityCulturethe datpiff era was fun

[@kinyasdemli4383]

You forgot to mention Wale.

[@startrakambassador3632]

And Drake

[@mauricejohnson5993]

Facts also Gambino Aiko Big Sean Kevin Gates

[@valosonthor]

Cudi and I are almost the same age, and listening to his early albums felt like having a companion through the pain and uncertainty of my mid-20s. I was comforted knowing I wasn't the only one feeling that fear and self-hatred. Thank you for this video and reminding me how much Cudi means to me.

[@Dupylo]

Cudi has always been there for me, been listening to him since i was 9 (2009) been thru lots of ups and downs 2020/21 being the darkest times of my life, and now 2022 being the best year of my life, saw Cudi recently in London and he said that he is now Happy and now finally i can say the same. 🚀 One crazy adventure it has been so far

[@robertrobles1224]

Kid Cudi is my hero . Entergalactic is a masterpiece and the album that goes with it is amazing

[@MetallurgicalChemist.02]

Always thought his music was boring as fuck , his fame makes sense when you find out most young people are depressed and boring

[@iseeathousand]

@@MetallurgicalChemist.02 ur music taste gotta be so shit aint no way

[@user-yl2so8db5t]

@@MetallurgicalChemist.02old man yells at cloud

[@exileisland2675]

as someone whose struggles with severe depression Speeding Bullet sounds like how depression feels. its toxic, disturbing, grating and broken. its the pinnacle of depicting those low, desperate and painful moments through music. i respect the fuck out of the honesty he showed on that album.

[@sarahlynnlovesyou]

Thank you for this video. Cudi means everything to me

[@ML-ic7yu]

This video is gonna make me make a new spotify playlist, isn't it?

[@nicholasrosella2952]

This video is honestly superb. The music and editing, the storytelling, its all really really good. Like I've watched these hiphop music documentaries/essay videos before but this one is seriously one the best ive ever seen. Kid Cudi's been at the back of my mind for a while now, ever since listening to Kids See Ghosts last year and Entergalatic (show and album) this year. I've got some free time now that school holidays are about to be here and I'm putting together a list of things that I want to do. Im definitely putting near the top of my list "listen to man on the moon trilogy" now. I usually dont do this since as a teenager I dont make that much money, but im going to go join your patreon for a month or so, because this video again was so well done

[@Cabronaychingona]

Cudi holds a special place in my heart. He’s one of my favorite artists. Will forever love and respect him ❤

[@AnnChovies]

I love this man. His music was the only thing that got me through so much for years. Mr. Rager is the goat.

[@iman66ful]

kid cudi has always been my favorite artist since i was 11. its so great to see this, especially with all hes done for people going thru the same struggles as him

[@yavral4]

The journey of healing is rocky, there will be ups and downs and it will change people and make them do things that you may not quite like. But it’s a part of it and having artists like kid Cudi openly going through it is more important then words can describe. And that’s from someone who doesn’t even listen to his music that much, but seeing him pick himself up and continue fighting is great and I hope that he truly finds the peace he’s been looking for in his life 🫶

[@Kiran-rf5is]

Incredibly well-made video - I learned a ton about my favorite artist. Thank you!

[@QualityCulture]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sophietielemans6034]

Always quality essays from QC. Much appreciated

[@anongolico]

I loved your video, you deserve at least 1mill views, Im trying so hard not to cry lol, Cudi really means a lot to me, I knew him because of Pursuit of happiness(Aoki remix) when I was 12, now I'm 21, I get this vibes from Cudi that I can't explain, his songs always made me feel like I'm not alone even tho I am, and when he talks about friends, love or family makes me believe that I can make it too someday, I made my first appoinment with a psychologist, I'm not that strong, I just hide everything but I'm really emotional when I'm alone, I just want to talk to someone in real life and I don't want to be a schizo greets from Argentina

[@QualityCulture]

Glad you sought help, it’s the first step someone strong would make! Don’t lose hope friend.

[@kendalllowe7527]

I watched that new animated film and had no idea cudi was involved then randomly it hit me “uhhh this voice actor sounds like kid cudi….. wait this is a kid cudi song. Wait his comic book character he spray paints is Mr range!! This is a kid cudi movie whoa! I love it even more”. Truly hope he acts more. We was great in “how to make it in America”. Love his vibes and presence in movies. Okay, I just love Kudi. So I clicked in this video so damn fast! Thanks for the video

[@Chuuzus]

indicud is cudi's best album btw

[@DarkSkinT]

Naw probably man of the moon 3 indicud is cold though

[@alexillescas3864]

It's good to finally see these indepth analysis on Cudi Back in 2018 I started listening to him and save me He got me back on track with High School and to focus more on myself and to stop caring about what others thought of me 2022 currently got a tattoo deicated to him and plan on getting the motm 1 or 2 tatted on me the greatest to ever do it

[@christianmontano2361]

The fact I finished watching The Weeknd video u did I was hoping u did one of Cudi and I'm glad found this!

[@protozoanpro]

Solo Dolo pt. 1 is his greatest song imo Sad people and love would be a close interchangeable 1 & 2

[@mark1321]

Superb video essay very insightful learnt a thing or two i didn't already

[@Idk-ni3vd]

Man you are talented with expressing the periods of cudis life. Like very talented story telling.

[@GoddesssofMind]

I'm 34 kudi got me thru college and thru my twenties.

[@FunkyGibbonTonka]

This was really well edited and structured. Great video!

[@ShaniaGonzales]

I admire this man so much. It's impressive how he can be so honest with his music. Also, him going from hiphop to grudge shows how creative and versatile he is. Seeing how well his anime turned out, I feel proud.

[@edzolospeed905]

without kid cudi i wouldnt have been here forever thankful for cudder man.

[@anthonyr598]

This has honestly been one of the most positive videos I’ve seen in a while ☺️ thank you honestly 🙏🏻 I only know soundtrack 2 my life and mr rager but now it’s clear I have a plethora of music to dive into as it resonates stronger than I thought initially upon my listens with him 🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@livinthecudlife5670]

Amazing video man!! I was really entertained, Video was awesome. this man’s music has literally helped me through all the troubles I was going through

[@michaelcostello3460]

This is like the step by step how to go through a spiritual awakening

[@birdbizzle3678]

Kid Cudi is amazing and will always have my support. I love introspective rappers. We all are not perfect and have struggles that we must overcome. I know the hip-hop fan base has been leaving him, but that is because most hip-hop fans are just materialistic and vain and egotistical.

[@brandonbaeringer3606]

@quality culture just gotta say this channel is dope and I love your video essays about music, im a huge music fan and we definitely need more of these! Every vid is amazing! Keep it up!

[@QualityCulture]

Thanks for the love! Definitely have more in store in the future

[@aKidNamedBrady]

Great video man, you definitely did your research and I respect it. It's crazy that you found the clip of the Cudi interview with Generations, that video only has 14k views, I always loved the freestyle he does over Day n Nite at the beginning😭

[@leap-of-faith]

this was really great, feel like i got so much insight i never realized about kid cudi. awhile back i was making my way through some of his discography and listened to speedin bullet 2 heaven. given the context you shared in the video…so much makes sense now. but even without it, i really love that album. i was like “kid cudi really made this?” - it’s the raw feelings and gritty sound that made me obsessed. i guess i was picking up on the depressive undertones as someone who has had many a depressive episodes in the past year. i can totally understand why he wouldn’t feel comfortable talking about some of those songs. but i know how cathartic it must be to just release that anger. cause depression and s*icidal ideation aren’t just about feeling blue or low. there’s so much rage and frustration that comes with it. that’s what i appreciated with that album. it’s not hiding or lying - it’s just there for us to see. i’m glad he seems to he in a better place. will definitely have to go back and make my way through the rest of his albums!

[@jamesjago-lyons3346]

This is made really well, thanks for uploading

[@mzeastcoastgirl390]

Entergalatic is incredible I watch it so much and hes so amazing great emotional real artist

[@MrTommyLP1]

Thank you Sir. Always wanted to present Kid Cudi to my friends and show them why i love and admire his craft. I think this might me be a more than perfect explanation for them.

[@Yung_Tax_Fraud]

Love you're videos about rap/r&b

[@QuinnBJones]

This was an Amazing video. Thank you for this 🙏🏽💯🔥🔥

[@QualityCulture]

Thanks for the love!

[@uPSIDEdOWN577]

Yeah… I could never put it into words. It more of a feeling. Instead I just say thank you Scott.

[@noahlasry489]

Great video from the delivery of the content and it’s great pacing to the actual content itself being so informal and interesting all around great video it’s rare to see cudder get the appreciation he deserves these days there’s not many like him

[@Comment_Here8]

Kid Cudi just needs to realize that he's not alone because he wouldn't have a fan base if we didn't relate

[@yaourtmature4671]

Cool video bro thanks

[@felipelupim6911]

i cried and im proud of it hahhaha... mutch love for Cudi, a real hero! He save my life :)

[@danielrevollo4835]

great video man. W

[@desmondmusgrow2588]

I need a future video

[@MidwestComet]

🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 Cudi for life. Thanks for this video and it's ending message

[@calliejay8246]

Please do one on little bear!!

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The themes in Cudi's music are being low, depression, loneliness, being lost and searching for answers to get through those feelings……I think most teen/early 20 year olds can connect with that as they are finding their way in the real world.…..also for my generation this was the first rapper that admitted he was on drugs not to party but because of the things I am going through that was a way of coping.

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So are we just going to skip his song on the sonic 2 soundtrack

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Kid cudi and shrooms or acid. Telling you he makes music to trip to

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[@whatslove5325]

Kid cudi and Mac miller being in the game when I was like 12 definitely made me feel much better of being a human

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[@Kanyewestglazer]

Kid Cudi is literally GOAT

[@ragnoiddeep3110]

His music is not depressing if you understand what he talks about, the darkness meaning demons and cudi is a Christian he puts his faith in the Lord and he saved me from so many demons after I gave my life and soul to Jesus Christ. God bless in Jesus's name, amen.

[@rob7104whowouldusethis]

it would help IMMENSLY if he could just consistently make good albums and didnt fall off in quality by 2010

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[@christopherglvz4638]

Emo rap??…what

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Emotional rap

[@MonicaRodriguezyo]

Yes

[@saraaberdeen12]

You guys should put a trigger warning every time you play anything from speeding bullet to heaven

[@SamisaTANK1]

Triggers aren’t anyone else’s responsibility

[@saraaberdeen12]

@@SamisaTANK1 it was a joke honest

[@Ragazzocarino_]

Bruhhh 💀

[@onojioboardwalk9748]

Yeeah no - He has anything but to do with ''Millenials'' but something else and much worse entirely.

[@MrDerpCentral]

bro i’m literally wearing the same fucking shirt as you wtf (this is an amazing video by the way cudi is my favorite artist ❤️)

[@QualityCulture]

We both fell in the pit