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Above, Kid Cudi talks about making it on his television show, “How To Make It In America,” and making it in the music industry.

New interview of me discussing how I made onto the show, and how I made it in the game. I usually hate some interviews I do, but this one came together pretty dope.” – Kid Cudi

Previous: Kid Cudi – Pursuit Of Happiness ft. MGMT & Ratatat [Original Version] (Video)

Here comes the original version to Kid Cudi’s “Pursuit of Happiness” video.

Personally, this video is better than the one that was released a few months back, simply because I feel that it is a more accurate representation of the song.

Previous: Kid Cudi – I Do My Thing ft. Snoop Dogg

If you are a Kid Cudi fan like I am, you know that he has been raving about how much he has wanted to work with Snoop for a while now.  He was able to get on the Snoop track “That Tree” and now it looks like Snoop has returned the favor.  For now, we will assume that this track is off of Cudi’s upcoming album, Cudder, and if it is, that’s awesome because it means the album is well in the works.  You may recognize the chorus if you have seen Kid Cudi live recently, he performed it a cappella.  Enjoy folks.

UPDATE: This song is not produced by Dr. Dre.  Kid Cudi addressed the leak on his blog this morning and said that Rashard ‘Ringo’ Smith is the producer and that the track was meant for MOTM but will be included on Cudder

Download: Kid Cudi – I Do My Thing ft. Snoop Dogg (Prod. By Dr. Dre)

An unreleased Kid Cudi track from 2008 to add to your archives

Download: Kid Cudi- Know Why

New Snoop Dogg off the re-release of Malice N Wonderland titled More Malice and it drops March 23rd. Been waiting for one of these tracks ever since I heard CuDi got his chance to work with his favorite rapper. Didn’t disappoint one bit, and I’m sure they’ll have more. Hit the jump for the full single artwork.

DOWNLOAD: Snoop Dogg – That Tree ft. KiD CuDi (MP3)

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Here’s all the people I recognized with a naked eye.  A lot of people I didn’t know…and I only watched it once…**UPDATE: Official list of all artists involved after the jump!

Recorded on February 1st, 2010, in the same studio as the original 25 years earlier (Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M Recording Studios) “We Are The World 25 For Haiti”, in which Jones and Richie serve as executive producers and producers, was created in collaboration with executive producers Wyclef Jean, Randy Phillips and Peter Tortorici; producers Humberto Gattica and RedOne; and co-producers Rickey Minor, Mervyn Warren and Patti Austin to benefit the Haitian earthquake relief efforts and the rebuilding of Haiti.

Academy Award-winning writer-director Paul Haggis (Crash, Million Dollar Baby), whose own personal efforts as well as those of Artists for Peace and Justice have already saved countless lives in Haiti, filmed the private recording session to create the accompanying video and behind-the-scenes production, and serves as Film Director and as an Executive Producer with Jones, Richie, Jean, Phillips and Tortorici.

The 25th Anniversary recording features over 80 artists and performers. The recording of We Are The World 25 For Haiti embodied the same enthusiasm, sense of purpose and generosity as the original recording 25 years ago. Every one of the artists who participated, regardless of genre or generation, walked into the room with their hearts and souls completely open to coming together to help the people of Haiti.

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Above, Kid Cudi talks about starring in “How to Make It in America,” how he received the role and more.

Courtesy of MTV:

“The fact that everybody is finally getting to see me act and stuff is part of my dream coming true. It’s just really dope, and people could see me be silly. My album was so deep and serious, and that was just me showing my dark side,” Cudi explained. “Acting is therapeutic — just being able to pretend to be somebody else for a little bit, it’s dope.”

The MC makes his acting debut in HBO’s new show “How to Make It in America.” The series centers on the two characters of Ben Epstein and Cam Calderon, played by Bryan Greenberg and Victor Rasuk, respectively, as they attempt to start their own fashion line. Cudi plays their friend Domingo Dean (he named the character after his two older brothers) who helps them along the way.”

Previous: “How To Make It In America” Pilot Episode

Finally, the official video to David Guetta’s remix with Cudder. The video was mostly shot out on the streets of Miami and inside a nightclub where fans were previously invited to rage.

We posted the full pilot episode to this series before, now we have the soundtrack of the series to match.

Hit the jump for the tracklist x download link!

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HBO let loose the pilot episode of their newest show, “How To Make It In America,” which features Kid Cudi.  Billed as the Entourage of the east coast, the show really has potential.  Very well acted, great music, and New York City.  The show debuts this Sunday on HBO.  Enjoy.

Here comes some new/unreleased material from the Moon Man, Kid Cudi.

The man behind “Day N Nite,” Dot Da Genius, released this record today, which was originally found on Kid Cudi’s demo and known as “Be” to promote his newly-launched website, HeadBanga Muzik.

This must be the realest shit ever. We did this track like 3-4 yrs ago during the grind, trying to get shit moving. Just knowing what he was dealing with during this time period makes this record more than just a song. The sample used in the song was taken from Bob Dylan’s “Lay Lady Lay”. I noticed a bad quality version of it leaked so I figure might as well put out a better version.”

Anytime new Cudi is released, I go ape shit. After hearing this, I went ape shit and put it on repeat for several spins. Enjoy.

DOWNLOAD: Kid Cudi – Highs N Lows (Prod. Dot Da Genius) (MP3)

Previous: Dan Black – Symphonies (Remix) ft. Kid Cudi (Video)

Here comes the music video for the remixed version of “Symphonies,” from the London-based electronica artist, Dan Black, and Kid Cudi.

Just as I enjoyed the song, I enjoyed the video.

Previous: Dan Black – Symphonies (Remix) ft. Kid Cudi

Here is some footage of Kid Cudi’s recent concert in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.  I was fortunate enough to be at this show and I cannot even describe to you the atmosphere.  The sound quality isn’t great, but if you listen closely you can hear every single person in there singing along with his songs.  If you are a fan, and haven’t seen him in concert yet, you are sorely missing out.  In the video, Cudi performs either a freestyle or a song from his upcoming album Cudder, Sky Might Fall,  and then brings out fellow Clevelander Chip Tha Ripper to perform Ask About Me.  Enjoy.

Via I’m From Cleveland

Here are some fun visuals to Kid Cudi’s “Cudderisback” record that was released back in December. Enjoy.

During a stop in Boston for his latest tour run Kid Cudi and the crew put together a little documentary. Directed by Jason Goldwatch/DECON, the video goes to the tune of Cudi’s latest song “cudderisback”. It’s pure jokes so enjoy and laugh a bit.

Previous: Kid Cudi X Bape X Milo Party T-Shirt

It is a well known fact that Kid Cudi is a big fan of A Bathing Ape. He has been spotted wearing Bape at many events, and has collaborated with the Japanese-based company once before. Here, we find Cudi surrounded by Bape’s signature character, Baby Milo, with the phrase “Take Another Shot Or You’re Soft! Rage!” Those who have seen Cudder in concert know how fitting this t-shirt is. Once I have some extra cash, A Bathing Ape t-shirt will be my next purchase, they make such dope shirts. The shirt will be available exclusively on Bape’s online store tomorrow. Cop that!

Via HighSnobiety