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Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi is a Cleveland-born rapper and singer who emerged in the late 2000s, blending hip-hop with psychedelic and alternative influences. Known for his introspective lyrics and melodic approach to rap, he has released multiple studio albums and collaborated across genres, establishing himself as a distinctive voice in contemporary hip-hop.

7 tracksHip-Hop· 2006–2025
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Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

Kid Cudi is a moderate-energy — mostly instrumental artist.

This artistTypical Hip-Hop
Signature sound

Sits right in the typical Hip-Hop pocket.

How this compares to Hip-Hop

Across 7 analysed tracks, Kid Cudi averages 51% energy — harder than 58% of individual Hip-Hop tracks.

Measured against 873 Hip-Hop tracks on 11 August 2026.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 86–150 BPM with a median of 130 · predominantly minor keys (57% minor) · most common key: 10A (B Minor) with 2 tracks.

BPM spread
85–89
1
120–124
1
130–134
3
135–139
1
145–149
1
Key distribution
1A1B2A2B3A13B4A4B15A15B6A6B7A7B8A8B19A9B110A210B11A11B12A12B

Release volume by decade

3
2000s
2
2010s
2
2020s

Tracks in catalog

7 total · sortable
Maui Wowie album art
Maui Wowie
Kid Cudi
123 BPM · 3A · Hip-Hop · 49% Sustainer
Hip-Hop
123
3A · B♭ min
49%Sustainer
2008
THE SCOTTS album art
THE SCOTTS
Kid Cudi, Travis Scott, THE SCOTTS
130 BPM · 5A · Trap / Future Bass · 50% Sustainer
Trap / Future Bass
130
5A · C min
50%Sustainer
2019
Day 'N' Nite - Crookers Remix album art
Day 'N' Nite - Crookers Remix
Kid Cudi, Crookers
130 BPM · 10A · Dance · 48% Sustainer
Dance
130
10A · B min
48%Sustainer
2006
Forever - Extended album art
Forever - Extended
Kid Cudi, Dom Dolla
132 BPM · 8B · Dance · 47% Sustainer
Dance
132
8B · C maj
47%Sustainer
2025
MANIAC album art
MANIAC
Kid Cudi, Cage, St. Vincent
150 BPM · 4B · Hip-Hop · 55% Sustainer
Hip-Hop
150
4B · A♭ maj
55%Sustainer
2012
Summertime album art
Summertime
Kid Cudi, Skrillex
86 BPM · 9B · Trap / Future Bass · 59% Builder
Trap / Future Bass
86
9B · G maj
59%Builder
2023
Day 'N' Nite (Nightmare) album art
Day 'N' Nite (Nightmare)
Kid Cudi
138 BPM · 10A · Hip-Hop · 52% Sustainer
Hip-Hop
138
10A · B min
52%Sustainer
2008

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Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers closest to Kid Cudi by audience overlap — the artists their listeners also play. It’s a taste signal, not a measured key-and-tempo match: good for shortlisting crates when you’re prepping a set around Kid Cudi, then check the chemistry on the pair you actually mix. Eligible names link to their own page.

Kids See Ghosts
100%
Not in our catalog yet
Kanye West
74%
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Travi$ Scott
62%
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61%
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60%
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59%
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58%
3 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Joey Bada$$
58%
5 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Schoolboy Q
57%
3 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
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56%
4 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
Pusha T
56%
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53%
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53%
9 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
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51%
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Jayz & Kanye West
50%
Not in our catalog yet

Similarity data from Last.fm. BPM, key and energy on this page are measured from the recordings in our catalog.

FAQ

What BPM does Kid Cudi play at?+

Kid Cudi's tracks in our catalog range from 86 to 150 BPM, with a median of 130 BPM. Across 7 tracks, the most common range falls in the 130–135 BPM bucket.

What key are Kid Cudi's tracks in?+

Kid Cudi's tracks are mostly in minor keys (57% minor across 7 tracks). The most common single key is 10A (B Minor) with 2 tracks.

Which artists share an audience with Kid Cudi?+

Kid Cudi sits closest to Kids See Ghosts, Kanye West, Travi$ Scott in our catalog. That ranking is audience overlap — the artists their listeners also play — rather than a measured key-and-tempo match, so treat it as a shortlist worth digging through, not a promise that any two tracks will beatmatch. The full list, with track counts, is in the Related artists section above.

When was Kid Cudi most active?+

Our catalog has Kid Cudi releases spanning 2006 to 2025, with the most tracks from the 2000s.