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Indicud is the upcoming third studio album by American hip hop recording artist Kid Cudi, set to be released on April 23, 2013 under Universal Republic and GOOD Music.[1]

Background

After his crossover into rock music with Dot da Genius, on their 2012 project WZRD, Cudi soon began working on his third solo studio album.[citation needed] The album was initially going to be the third installment to his Man on the Moon series, which he announced when he revealed he would not be releasing the A Man Named Scott mixtape, to focus on his rock project and "MOTM3".[2][3] Be that as it may, in the summer of 2012 Cudi announced the title of his third studio album when he tweeted: "My new album is entitled indicud, it will be my version of The Chronic 2001, some songs i'll produce, others i'll feat &/or play songwriter".[4] On June 8, 2012, Cudi announced Indicud, would be a double-disc album,[5] until tweeting on October 28, 2012 that "Indicud will not be a double disc but will contain a maximum of 17 brand new jams."[6] Kid Cudi also tweeted: "The overall tone of indicud is positive and confident," adding: "The energy of Indicud is its own new thing. New format with some of my favorite musical tricks here and there. The album moves dope".[6]

Before the album's release, in December 2012, Cudi dedicated Indicud to the late Ben Breedlove and all his fans that passed away, continuing: "My journey shall continue in your honor. Never forgotten."[7]

Recording and production

On July 10, 2012 via his Twitter feed, Cudi announced collaborations on the album thus far, as the album had not yet been completed, to be Pusha T, Jaden Smith and Kendrick Lamar, along with more familiar collaborators Kanye West, King Chip, and Cage. He also revealed he was hoping to collaborate with 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Diplo and MGMT.[8] In September, he had expressed interest in working with Harlem-bred rapper ASAP Rocky on Indicud.[9] On October 1, 2012 Cudi confirmed that production from electronic rock duo Ratatat, with whom he collaborated on "Pursuit of Happiness" and "Alive" from his debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day (2009), would be featured on Indicud.[10] On October 9 and October 12, Cudi released pictures of him and Dot da Genius in the studio working on the album.[11][12]

On November 6, 2012, Cudi made it known that he was in the studio that day working with fellow American rapper J. Cole.[9] On November 17, via his Twitter feed, Cudi announced the song he recorded with Kendrick Lamar was produced by himself and is titled "Solo Dolo, Part II".[13] He also stated his former GOOD Music label-mate Common, would be featured on the album, on a song produced by Dot da Genius and Cudi's mentor 88-Keys.[14] Unlike his previous albums Indicud was primarly produced by Cudi himself.[15]

Release and promotion

On October 28, 2012, after previously announcing hopes of releasing the album in late 2012, Cudi changed the estimate release date from late 2012 to early 2013.[6] In late November, Cudi made it known that he would be withholding the album's exact release date, until it was certain, to avoid push backs on the album.[16][17] On December 18, 2012, the same day promotional single "King Wizard" was officially released, Cudi revealed the album would be released in March 2013.[1] Later Cudi would say he would announce an official release date for the album on February 12, 2013.[18] On February 12, he announced the release date for the album as April 23, 2013.[19]

In early January, the album was named the ninth most anticipated album of 2013 by Complex and the 14th most anticipated album by XXL.[20][21] In early 2013, Cudi covered Complex Magazine's February/March 2013 issue.[15]

In January 2013, Cudi took to Twitter to express his frustrations with record label, Universal Republic, not supporting and promoting his music. After providing facts about singles "Just What I Am" and "King Wizard", defending their strong online presence and lamenting about not getting radio play, Cudi tweeted, "if things dont change soon, theres gonna be some problems."[22]

Singles

On August 12, 2012 Kid Cudi released the lead single from Indicud, a song titled "Just What I Am", featuring longtime collaborator and friend King Chip.[23] On October 2, 2012, "Just What I Am", was released to iTunes as the first single from the album.[24] The single's music video, which marked Cudi's directorial debut, was released November 6, 2012 via Kid Cudi's VEVO.

On October 29, Cudi announced he would be releasing the album's second official single at the end of November.[25] On November 7, he revealed the upcoming single's title to be "Immortal", and that it again was produced by himself like the two previous releases, "Just What I Am" and "King Wizard". He claimed the song "will make you feel amazing in the heart and soul."[26] However, on November 30, he revealed "Immortal" would not be released until 2013.

Promotional singles

On September 29, 2012, Cudi released a podcast where he previewed "King Wizard", a new song he was "very excited about".[27] On October 3, 2012, one day after "Just What I Am", the album's lead single was officially released via iTunes, Cudi liberated "King Wizard" as the second offering from Indicud via SoundCloud.[28][29] Cudi who also produced the track, had teamed up with Samsung Mobile to release the clean version of the newly mastered “King Wizard” as a free download. The download was available by heading to Samsung Mobile USA’s Facebook page under the “music” tab. The explicit version and the music video were officially released via iTunes, on December 18, 2012.[30][31]

Confirmed tracks

References

  1. ^ a b Horowitz, Steven (18 December). "Kid CuDi Plans To Release "indicud" In March 2013". HipHopDX. Retrieved 18 December 2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ "Cud Life: Mixtape". Cudlife.tumblr.com. 2010-05-25. Retrieved 2012-10-27.
  3. ^ Kid Cudi announces a Fall 2012 release of his 3rd studio album « Cud Life. Retrieved on 2012-10-27.
  4. ^ Dempsey, Brendan (2012-06-05). "Kid Cudi Reveals New Album Title, Indicud". MTV Newsroom. MTV News. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  5. ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (2012-06-11). "Kid CuDi Says "indicud" Will Be A Double-Disc Album". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved 2012-06-13.
  6. ^ a b c Vasquez, Andres (2012-10-29). "Kid Cudi Says He Lost His Mind But Found It, Details "indicud" & "Man On the Moon III"". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
  7. ^ Mescudi, Scott (24 December 2012). Twitter. Kid Cudi https://twitter.com/ducidni/status/283302627826077697. Retrieved 27 December 2012. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ^ "KID CUDI LINKS WITH KANYE WEST, KENDRICK LAMAR, AND JADEN SMITH ON 'INDICUD'". Rap-Up. 2012-07-10. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  9. ^ a b "Kid Cudi in the Studio With J. Cole". DatNewCudi. 9 November 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  10. ^ Andy Bustard (2012-10-01). "Kid Cudi Promises Ratatat Collaborations On 'Indicud'". Prefixmag.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  11. ^ "Photos: In The Studio With Dot Da Genius". DatNewCudi. 2012-10-09. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
  12. ^ "Photos: Kid Cudi & Dot Da Genius In The Studio". DatNewCudi. 2012-10-12. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
  13. ^ a b Mescudi, Scott (17 November 2012). Twitter. Kid Cudi https://twitter.com/ducidni/statuses/269985941085618176. Retrieved 18 November 2012. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  14. ^ Mescudi, Scott (17 November 2012). Twitter. Kid Cudi https://twitter.com/ducidni/statuses/269987866212438016. Retrieved 18 November 2012. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  15. ^ a b c d Joe La Puma (15 January 2013). "Kid Cudi: Life After Death (2013 Cover Story)". Complex. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  16. ^ Twitter / ducidni: I wont mention a release date
  17. ^ Twitter / ducidni: The date will be the date once
  18. ^ "Scott Mescudi - Twitter". Twitter.
  19. ^ http://rapfix.mtv.com/2013/02/12/kid-cudi-indicud-album-release-date/
  20. ^ Posted by Andrew Martin, Daniel Isenberg, Daniel Troisi, David Drake, Edwin Ortiz, Ernest Baker, Insanul Ahmed, Jacob Moore, Lauren Nostro (02 January 2013). "The 50 Most Anticipated Albums of 2013". Complex. Retrieved 11 January 2013. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  21. ^ a b XXL Presents… The 35 Most Anticipated Albums of 2013 | XXL
  22. ^ Roman Cooper (8 January 2013). "KiD CuDi Rants About Label Woes On Twitter". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  23. ^ a b Up for Discussion (2012-08-13). "Kid Cudi Debuts First 'Indicud' Song, 'Just What Iam': Listen - The Juice". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
  24. ^ "Just What I Am (feat. King Chip) – Single by Kid Cudi". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  25. ^ "Kid Cudi Announces New Indicud Single Coming in November". DatNewCudi.com. 2012-10-29. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
  26. ^ a b c Twitter / ducidni: My official 2nd single is called
  27. ^ "Kid Cudi Previews "King Wizard" Off Upcoming Album "Indicud"". complex.com. 2012-09-29. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
  28. ^ "New Music: Kid Cudi – King Wizard (Produced by Kid Cudi) + Lyrics". datnewcudi.com. 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
  29. ^ "PREMIERE: "King Wizard"". facebook.com. 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
  30. ^ "King Wizard (feat. King Chip) – Single by Kid Cudi". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved December 29, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  31. ^ "Kid Cudi "King Wizard" [Video]". XXL. Harris Publications. December 18, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  32. ^ Rebello, Ian (13 September 2012). "Kid Cudi Announces Pusha T Assisted 'Vortex' Single From Indicud Album". The Versed. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  33. ^ a b Video: Kid Cudi’s 2013 Complex Cover Interview | Kid Cudi
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