So I’m pretty sure it goes without saying that hipsters love Kid CuDi. Why the obsession though? What is so appealing about this artist? Here are some reasons:
1.) Kid CuDi’s “genre”
Whenever hipsters notice anything with the word “Alternative” in it, they flock to it like a swarm of bees. So when Cudder’s music was classified as “Alternative Rap/Hip Hop,” many felt obliged to cling to the music. Even if his music was awful (which is most certainly is not), he would still have a strong following, just because he is perceived as “different” than most rappers. Which is true. Hipsters love Kid CuDi because they want to be just as different to the rest of society as he is to other rappers. However, most hipsters are pissed because after multiple attempts at petitioning and rioting, Panda Bear will still not agree to co-produce a mixtape with him. The whole indie world is still depressed over that one.
2.) The Cudder’s musical tastes
Hipsters love that Kid CuDi is aware and enjoys buzzbands. Plain Pat, who helped CuDi produce his hit mixtape, helped mix him with the indie rock scene. Two of my personal favorites include “Cudderisback” and “The Prayer.” The former was a mix of CuDi rapping over Vampire Weekend’s “Ottoman,” which was certainly amazing. The latter was a mix with Band of Horses’ “The Funeral” (Which was cleverly shortened to fit proper rapping meter). Converse (Yes, the original alt kid shoe) decided to host a co-lab of Kid Cudi, Vampire Weekend’s Rostam, and Best Coast’s Bethany to make a song this summer. It was quite hyped up. I downloaded the track as early as possible. However, when this was released, I never wanted to here the song again- Never heard anyone so off key. After that bombshell though, Kid CuDi’s new album featured some good artists. Oh, and let’s not forget Ratatat from Cudder’s first album. The hipsters were yet again appeased.
3.) Kid CuDi’s attire
Hipster love to dress in a certain fashion. Kid CuDi also likes to dress in said fashion. He’s got the glasses. He’s got the skinny jeans. He’s got the shoes. He rocks more Bape gear than any hipster could afford, however. ‘Nuff said, really. Oh, and I heard thru the grapevine he loves to shop here.
4.) Kid CuDi’s themes
We all loved Cudders first album, in which he tried to take us into his dreams, and show us his fears. Mr. Solo Dolo has become a cultural identity that some hipsters can relate to; the depressed, sad, alone stoner. Usually that’s not what people look for in music, but it certainly does appeal to the hipster demographic. Kid CuDi’s most recent album, The Legend of Mr. Rager, which hasn’t even been out yet for a week, perpetuates and even further exaggerates this lonely stoner interpretation of himself. Cudder certainly does smoke quite a bit, and speaks about his former cocaine addiction in this album. Most hipsters can identify with these themes and can share in his pain.
5.) Because Melancholy Mollusk supports Kid CuDi
Melancholy Mollusk loves Kid CuDi -> Hipsters love Melancholy Mollusk.
THEREFORE Hipsters love Kid CuDi. Pretty awful flawless logic: employed
Support KiD CuDi by buying his new album. If you’re a real hipster, you’ll do it.
-Upholder of Doctorates
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