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Kid CuDi - Erase Me
Artist: Kid CuDi
Featuring: Kanye West
Producer: Jim Jonsin
Album: Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager
Label: Universal Republic
Kid Cudi owes much of his success to his widespread appeal. In addition to having hip-hop nation on lock, or at least the stoner portion thereof, Mr. Solo Dolo attracts no shortage of hipsters and electro-heads. It seems only natural then that Cudi jumps head first into full-on rock territory on his new single Erase Me, a guitar and drums laden track produced by consummate hitmaker Jim Jonsin, who says he sampled a Duran Duran record for the beat, but lord knows I have no idea which one (anyone?). Vocally Cudi doesn’t rap, he doesn’t even do that half-rap/half-sing thing, he just sings, and the results are either off-key in a good kind of way, or just bad (depending on your personal tastes). To keep hip-hop nation engaged Kanye West also puts in an appearance, although I’m not sure rhyming “Maria” with “diarrhea” is exactly his best work. Considering Erase Me and previous offering RevOfEv, we should be prepared for Cudi’s upcoming album Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager to sound like, well, anything when it drops in September.
This song first appeared on the
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on August 2, 2010
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I was excited when I saw who produced the record and who was featured on the record, but after listening a few times I cannot say I am the biggest fan. I'm not so sure this will break enough for this sophomore album to actually drop in September (unless another single is released).
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Many people are going to be like ''this isn't what I expected from a Kanye feature", well I do agree with that, but this song is yet another unique sound from Cudi but he was trying to create a sound for his hip-hop and hipsters to enjoy. I was disappointed when I first heard this, but i listened to it for 5 days straight now and I really enjoy it. Just gotta take a few listens to break in, but I expect way bigger to come.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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I was expecting something completely dope with this line up but it falls short and Kid Cudi's off tone singing just doesn't work. The hook is catchy can become catchy though
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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I may have a way different reaction than a lot of people, being a big fan of both hip-hop and rock, but i've been playing this nonstop for three weeks! The guitar sample is extremely catchy, and yeah, its no big secret Kid Cudi isn't the world's best singer, but would his songs be just as real as they are if he was. Yeezy does an adequate verse, not bad but nothing to write home about.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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This song is very catchy. I'm not a huge Cudi fan, but I am definitely feeling this song. That diarrhea line cracked me up.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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A typical kid cudi track: unique and dope as f***. Give it a couple of listens, and it becomes one of those songs u cant stop listening to (at least for me). Classic!
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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This lineup surprised me but for the better. I wasn't expecting this production from Jim Jonsin but it's dope. Cudi and Kayne are always a great pair and tend to bring the best out of each other, can't wait for the album now.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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after wat feels like 800 listens i (think) i have made up my mind on this song. not his best work, but its unique and memorable...to say the least. i think Cudi and Kanye could have crafted more emotional and better lyrical verses, but i cant say i have a problem with em. im feelin a 3.5 right now, but there is still a good chance this will grow on me big time so i gotta, w/out question round up.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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This song is cool, its different. Its got a fresh vibe....I think its a little average but I'm sure it would grow on me. Kanye didnt really do anything for me on this record. Looking foward to Man on The Moon 2!
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Not a singer but somehow he gets away with it, and I dig the whole vibe of the song.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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i love cudi and kanye together. not my style of rap usually but i like this one a lot
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average kanye verse... and cudi does his trademark singing hiphop style... but something is off...
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Kanye murdered this, damn. This has widespread appeal and its much better than REVOFEV.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Man dis dont belong here. dis aint hip hop, rap or rnb, dis soft rock. get it outta here!! Kid Cudi continues 2 not impress me!
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Throw this in the trash!!! Kanye did his thing just didnt sound right like Peanut butter and SH#T...they dont go togather...Stay Classy Booth World.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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OK first things first. This track is really bumpy, both with the intro and Kudi's vocals. Kanye wasnt really needed with his wack verse (yes I said WACK VERSE). I dont know, I'm really tempted to give this a few more plays because the production as a whole package really draws me in.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Wow, Jim Jonsin is diverse. This leans in to his early works of "Let's Go".
Kanye murdered that verse. Wow. Well, at least Cudi doesn't AUTO-TUNE. Banger. This works for him. Radio appeal for sure. |
| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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I'm not sure if this will be big on the radio, but it is still crazy good. Definitely classic Cudi.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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When u put Kid CuDi & Yeezy In a booth u get some good ass shit
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Thiz iz one of those innovative trackz that NOT everyone iz goin' to get... But it'z absolutely refreshing though... 3 - ***'z
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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This is the second time I’ve heard this song and I’ve came to the conclusion that this song is amazing. Kanye and Cudi should do a whole album together.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Well, to be honest, when I saw feat. Kanye West, I expected a lot from this track, and got disappointed. But after few listenings I liked it and it's on repeat since then.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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After a few listens I appreciated the attempt by Cudi, but I didn't think I was enjoying this track that much. And then last night I made a midnight trip to the fridge and found Erase Me stuck in my head. I guess I subconsciously liked it a lot more than I thought.
I think it's safe to say all bets are off for Man on the Moon II. This album could have monks chanting over ukuleles and I wouldn't be surprised.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Mmmm I need this album now
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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I like Cudi's vocals and the production, it's different for a hip-hop record, but it's good. Kanye's verse was average, he can do better. Overall, i like it.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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This works for me, i like when artists try to push their comfort zones.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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I'm definitely feeling the production and the intro by Kudi was nice. There is a nice rock-n-roll vibe to the track. Kudi is pretty cool and Kanye was decent on here too. Definitely on rotation, but just shy of a Banger. Really close though.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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As a CuDi loyalist, any track he comes out with goes right onto the ipod regardless of how much I like it on the 1st listen. With that said, I wasn't initially blown away by either the beat or vocals on this track.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Okay. I've had this track for a solid few weeks now. At first, I thought it was a legit banger. I like the hook a lot. But the hook is about all that is working for this song. Kanye's verse is just stupid. And when you combine the verses and the hook, the song doesn't even really make any sense. Regardless, this track is decent. It is a huge disappointment given the line up and producer, but still. Decent track that I've had in rotation. Definitely not going to bring a lot of attention to his album however.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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Im a huge cudi fan but the first time I heard this I felt it was a bit too generic.after listening to it a couple more times I find it really catchy which is really the job of a radio single isn't it?
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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THIS SONG IS SOLID. KID CUDI DID IT AGAIN THIS TIME WITH ANOTHER CREATIVE OUTPUT AND THIS IS WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS GUY, HE CONSTANTLY INTRODUCES NEW STYLES AND WONDERFUL TUNES. THIS IS NOW ON REPEAT AND IM ASSUMING IT WILL BE STUCK IN MY HEAD FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS. 5 stars deserves all the credit.
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| Posted on Jul 19, 2010 |
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This is just OK, and I am usually feelin all KuDi tracks. It's alright, but doesn't have the same energy and vibe as some of his other songs. And the hook (production and singing) is corny.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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I like the different vibe Kudi brings to his tracks. It's not great but it was def worth the listen. Rotation.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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Definitely 5 stars.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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def. a crossover track n it will work mayb not on the booth....bettr than a weezy attempt tho.....yo im jus hearing wezzer influence on this track 4 sure..not 4 me but i know folks will b feelin this
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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wezzer......i meant weezer
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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i actually all of this song, EXCEPT for KANYE's verse. It actually brought me down. His lyrics were damn near terrible, and seriously, if it would have been another rapper who said these exact same lyrics everyone would have been ranting about how cudi shouldn't have let that rapper be on this song. Kanye's verse sucked. Point blank. Cudi's part(s) were nice though. ANd jim Jonsins production was surprising but refreshing.
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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I guess I'm feeling this 1 cause of its crossover elements,Cudi is one of the best outta there nowadays! Fresh tune
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| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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everyone is saying they make their minds up after a large no. of listens...
surely that means u must like it if u have repeated it that many times anyway, the rock style beat somehow fits with cudis style and as for kanye.. he just does his thing |
| Posted on Jul 20, 2010 |
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I'm enjoying this track. Oh! It just ended! Wanted some more, bwahaha.
It was something fresh to me, enjoyed it. Kanye gets me everytime! Love it. |
| Posted on Jul 21, 2010 |
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i like it
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| Posted on Jul 21, 2010 |
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That's my man !
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| Posted on Jul 21, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jul 22, 2010 |
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great song
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