Happy Birthday Kid Cudi, These Are 10 Of Your Finest Moments!

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Today, January 30th, marks the 29th birthday of the brilliant Kid Cudi. The man has essentially created his own genre and is one of, if not the most important artists making music today. His stuff is relatable for many, capable of aiding a person through rough patches of life, and changing perspectives through identifiable, encouraging and relevant jams. Without further ado, here are ten of King Wizard, Scott Mescudi’s finest moments.

1. Mr. Rager

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IofN_sunFvo]In typical Cudi fashion, here’s a significant song with a thought provoking music video that will have your eyes glued to the action, and ending in a twist that makes you think, and want to figure out the meaning of what you just watched.

2. Va$htie Vlog

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiMcvX3b7tg]In addition to his abundance of talent, here is some of Cudi’s charisma and comedic abilities put on display as he plays a stalkerish, nerd in this vlog/sketch. The best part? “Chocolate Rain my ass!”

3. Day ‘N Nite

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrDfSZ_6f4U]This is the tune that introduced many to Kid Cudi, and the partially animated, stimulating video only contributes to its greatness.

4. Pursuit Of Happiness

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z_Ys3BO_4M]While this version of the video wasn’t the popular one played on music channels, it’s a really interesting one, which is why it deserves sharing. Invigorating visuals, which is par for the course when it comes to Cudi.

5. Maniac Movie

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVemNLOwCJ0]This disturbing ten minutes proves that Scott Mescudi can act, but it might make you want to stay in tonight, doors locked and lights on.

6. Memories

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUVCQXMUVnI]Kid Cudi + David Guetta = EPIC JAM FOR YOUR NIGHT OUT.

7. Scott Mescudi On How To Make It In America

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z7XOEyubNE]This is Scott Mescudi showing off his acting chops on the HBO series How To Make It In America, which was worthy of far more than the two seasons it got.

8. Soundtrack 2 My Life

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca3hhFfFH-k]This is a prime example of one of those songs that people feel as if they can relate to. The video is a real treat, providing documentary style clips of Cudi being hilarious, awesome and on the road. Beware, watching this will make you want to hang out and be best friends with him.

9. Just What I Am

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGbP_kTM4CA]Produced entirely by Kid Cudi, this song and video are a prime example of what Cudi does. Like a delicious chocolate cake, baked from scratch, everything you see and hear came from the hands, mouth and mind of Cudi.

10. Erase Me

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICaTsTkBPV8]The song is catchy as to be expected, but the video features Cudi jamming out with Christopher Mintz-Plasse (McLovin), Clark Duke and Kanye West. Good times, y’all. Peace, love and Cudi. 

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