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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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Related artists

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
Chance the Rapper
73%
3 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Kanye West
72%
42 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
Pusha T
69%
7 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Childish Gambino
68%
9 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
Lupe Fiasco
67%
3 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
Travi$ Scott
67%
Not in our catalog yet
Mac Miller
67%
3 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
Schoolboy Q
64%
3 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Jayz & Kanye West
64%
Not in our catalog yet
Big Sean
59%
4 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
Wiz Khalifa
58%
9 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
A$AP ROCKY
58%
14 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop
Joey Bada$$
57%
5 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass
Denzel Curry
55%
5 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass

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, Chance the Rapper, Kanye West 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.