Kevin Rudolf

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Kevin Rudolf - Welcome to the World ft. Kid CuDi

Artist: Kevin Rudolf

Featuring: Kid CuDi

Producer: Kevin Rudolf

Album: In The City

Label: Cash Money/Universal Republic

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Since the record caught on in late ‘08, it’s been virtually impossible to walk into a club, concert, or sporting event without hearing Kevin Rudolf‘s Let It Rock blaring over the loudspeakers (it got my vote for Best Crossover of ‘08).  As if that wasn’t history enough, his debut album, In The City, was the first album not by any Big Tymers, Hot Boys, or Teena Marie to be released by Cash Money since Boo & Gotti’s Perfect Timing dropped back in ‘03.  Now, Rudolf’s released a new version of his previously-featured Welcome to the World.  While the original cut saw Rick Ross contributing a guest verse, the revamped single version features a up-and-coming MC who retired and unretired last week. When Kid CuDi hears his ex complain about life since she left him, the rapper responds, “What did you expect?”  Whether you prefer the Boss’ guest verse or the Kid’s, you can’t deny that this version of Welcome to the World will hype up the crowd just as much as its predecessor.  ‘Till next time, rock on, Booth!

   

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DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 11684
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Kid CuDi guest feature > Rick Ross guest feature.

Amazingly, Rudolf has only two hits on his whole album. You heard the first hit plenty... this is the second. Enjoy... while it lasts.
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Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

that1kid13
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that1kid13
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i have to disagree with you Z. because there's been a couple good songs from him and i dont think this is one of them. "in the city" and "NYC" were way better than this song. but hey, its all opinion.
not to mention he has alot of good songs that arent even ON the album.


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

Co-Sign3
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Co-Sign3
Total Ratings: 612
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This song is a banger....ross was good but Cudi kills it!! definitely looking for cudi's album


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

Emma Lane
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Emma Lane
Total Ratings: 161
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I like this guy. cudi didn't impress me on here. Keep it up Kevin : )


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

Juanito_88
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Juanito_88
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Nothin but pop garbage to me. Sounds like it could get big like "let it rock," but its sounds pretty lame to me. I hope everyone realizes, and I'm sure they do, that this is in NO way rock music. He's not even singing very well, which only works in rock music with a solid musical background. Just my opinion, but a really lame, boring track here.


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

Sigurd
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Sigurd
Total Ratings: 267
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I feel like Kevin Rudolf should have a new name, and it will be dubbed Monotonous. Cudi is nasty, and I can't wait for the Spring/Summer of some very anticipated albums


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 4267
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All his three singles (NYC, dis one & the one u have heard plenty times) all sounds so similiar & are basically gonna b Hitt due to feat. artist on them ...


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

joshL
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Total Ratings: 1674
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i agree wit u guys........Kid came hard, real hard.

i also agree wit "that1kid13" that NYC was way better than this and that is my fav song by Rudolf.

overall, the song is decent


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

justokhall
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Total Ratings: 347
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all this dude stuff sounds the same, like dude learned one riff and plays it on every song and cudi is the wackest out of the new class of emcees


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

djyoshi
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Total Ratings: 251
Rating:  21321
reminds me of andrew wk. featured soon on the next jock jams compilation...


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

Aussie_Pride
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Aussie_Pride
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the Kid Cudi feature is definitely better then Rick Ross's. Though overall, i aint a fan of this song.

Im not a fan of NYC either.

I think Rudolf will find himself in the one hit wonder category somehow.


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
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First of all, let me say this: Kid Cudi is an aritst...not just an emcee. He's one of the dopest and most innovative artists that the industry has seen possibly since Kanye West (with the exception of Kanye West). So I just thought we'd get that out the way right now.

This wasn't his best verse, but it was decent nevertheless. I've never got down with this Kevin Rudolf cat. He's kinda wack. The production was rudimentary and the only thing that intrigued me about his part was the two-word interpolation of Nirvana's classic "Smells Like Teen Spirit". I'm almost compelled to wonder why Cudi got on this low-grade track. But hey, any exposure is good exposure I guess...not to mention the dividends for the featuring. But still.


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

P-Smooth
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Total Ratings: 160
Rating:  54321
this got that vibe to it that is gunna make people play this over and over, its very appealing... kid cudi made this track a 5, just like wayne made let it rock a 5..... i must say one thing, kevin is good with single artist collabos... its kind of funny in a way how cudi is the man on the moon and on a track say welcome to the world... all i know is this is a great track


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

$arah
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$arah
Total Ratings: 130
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This reminds me a little of "Let it rock".
I really digg CuDi's verse. Songs good. Its got great energy and the music-track is freeesh!


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

MakavelliThaDon
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MakavelliThaDon
Total Ratings: 198
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I heard the original version on the radio and it didnt like it that much. Kid Cudi is aight, but not his best. It took me a while to realize i liked let it rock so maybe its the same thing but for now, only OK


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

Mad BH
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Total Ratings: 28
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Not bad, Kid Cudi saves the song for me.


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

GStan10
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I liked the original so the only thing I will base my rating on is Kid CuDi's verse. His was as good, if not better, than Ross's. Four stars.


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
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Discover(!!!Stunna!!!)
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Kevin Rudolf did his usual. CuDi is very innovative rapper (like what MH said). I think I will be the first person to say that the production was more than decent


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3212
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I was thinking Kevin Rudolf's songs sound all the same, but this one is particularly energetic. I love the hook, I'm feeling like jumping over the chair listening to this! Good work, Kevin!


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

deadlois69
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Total Ratings: 109
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4 cuz KID CUDI SAVED THE TRACK! The beat is nice, chorus can get catchy.


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

Sdawg23
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Sdawg23
Total Ratings: 29
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sounds like let it rock kinda. still has a kickin beat and rappers like cudi can make it fresh. pretty good song.


Posted on Mar 23, 2009    

DaPlayboy522
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DaPlayboy522
Total Ratings: 101
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the track is dope and I like the hook...Cudi stay doin his thing...even tho it wasn't his best verse...it was still dope


Posted on Mar 24, 2009    

Tex
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Posted on Mar 24, 2009    

BobDaddy
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Posted on Mar 26, 2009    

dillon_68
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dillon_68
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Way hotter than the original.


Posted on Mar 26, 2009    

MERO
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Total Ratings: 18
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It's ok but he's with cash money records? WTF, great business move on baby and r.williams. Lil wayne can't be hot forever.


Posted on Mar 28, 2009    

alex happers
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Total Ratings: 1
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You guys are wack. Kid CuDi took what was a great verse from Rick Ross and just ruined it. I will continue to listen to Rick Ross' verse and will not be persuaded.


Posted on Mar 31, 2009    

LALI
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Posted on Apr 08, 2009    

supagirl3000
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supagirl3000
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Love it!!


Posted on Apr 15, 2009    

?Love Me Gently?
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?Love Me Gently?
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banger


Posted on Apr 29, 2009    

Brandon Lowry
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I think hes cool and hes a good rapper or what ever kind of beat he does


Posted on May 29, 2009    

Headless
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Total Ratings: 24
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nice


Posted on Dec 27, 2009    

puffmamaa
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Posted on Mar 07, 2010    

Robby Champ.
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Total Ratings: 19
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im Nott Felin K Rudolf Bit Cudi Wrecked Fo'sho.


Posted on Mar 23, 2010    

And.i.Drew
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And.i.Drew
Total Ratings: 18
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Kevin, is someone who isn't afraid to do what he is passionate about. Therefore, I enjoy listening to him. Also, to have Kid Cudi on it, just makes it even more enjoyable...no complaints


Posted on Jun 07, 2010    

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