Entergalactic [LP]

by Kid Cudi

Overview

On the ambitious Entergalactic project, rapper Kid Cudi not only wrote and starred in his own film, he also crafted a worthy soundtrack of the same name. Technically his eighth studio album, Entergalactic features all of Cudi's familiar calling cards -- melodic humming, sing-rap delivery, and trippy atmospherics -- which makes the effort enjoyable on its own. However, stopping at just the album would be a disservice to the movie, a visually striking romantic comedy that amplifies this music with its charm and endearing warmth (with plenty of background Easter eggs for the Cudi diehards). Paired with the highly stylized animation and outer space scene-scapes that pull viewers in and out of modern-day Manhattan, Entergalactic is one of Cudi's most engaging listens, boosted by a balanced blend of hedonist club anthems ("Can't Believe It" with 2 Chainz, "Do What I Want"), ethereal instrumentals ("Entergalactic Theme"), and lovelorn yearnings ("Angel," "Ignite the Love"). In addition to 2 Chainz, the set also features Don Toliver ("Somewhere to Fly" and "Burrow" with Steve Aoki) and Ty Dolla $ign (whose animated character Ky bears quite a resemblance to the real-life musician). While viewing the movie isn't required, it's highly recommended, if only to experience the full scope of what Cudi has accomplished here. Entergalactic is a late-era gem in his catalog, a multimedia gift to fans that expands his artistic scope and bodes well for more projects outside the confines of music. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

Product Details

Release Date:	01/13/2023
Label:	Republic / Universal
UPC:	0602448520142

Tracks

1. Entergalactic Theme
2. New Mode
3. Do What I Want
4. Angel
5. Ignite the Love
6. In Love
7. Willing to Trust
8. Can't Believe It
9. Livin' My Truth
10. Maybe So
11. Can't Shake Her
12. She's Lookin' for Me
13. My Drug
14. Somewhere to Fly
15. Burrow

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kid Cudi   Primary Artist,Rap
Ty Dolla $ign   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
2 Chainz   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Don Toliver   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Dot Da Genius   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Steve Aoki   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Pharrell Williams   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Ken "Duro" Ifill   A&R
E*vax   Producer
Steve Velez   Arranger,Recording,Programming
Patrick Reynolds   Composer
Yuli   Producer,Producer
Al Green   Composer
Mike Stroud   Composer
Jim McMillen   Assistant Engineer
Kid Cudi   Producer,Executive Producer
Finis "KY" White   Mixing
Dot Da Genius   Producer,Executive Producer
Oladipo Omishore   Composer
Scott Mescudi   Composer,Producer,Executive Producer
Tyrone Griffin   Composer
Jean Baptiste   Producer
Evan Mast   Composer
Steve Aoki   Composer,Producer
Justin Raisen   Composer,Producer
Plain Pat   Producer
Patrick Plummer   Engineer
Chris Kahn   Assistant Engineer
Hot Sugar   Producer
Andres Osorio   Recording
Joe LaPorta   Mastering Engineer
Skrillex   Composer,Producer
Jean-Baptiste Kouame   Composer
Iain Findlay   Recording
Ty Dolla $ign   Composer
Russell Chell   Composer,Producer
Nick Koenig   Composer
Tauheed Epps   Composer
Rami Eadeh   Composer,Producer
Ebony Oshunrinde   Composer
Jeremiah Raisen   Composer
Michael Gazzo   Composer,Producer
Rex Kudo   Composer,Producer
Heavy Mellow   Producer
Margaux Whitney   Composer
Take a Daytrip   Producer
Denzel Baptiste   Composer
David Biral   Composer
Derek Anderson   Producer,Vocal Mixing,Vocal Producer
Sensei Bueno   Producer
Don Toliver   Composer
Nolan Presley   Recording
Teo Halm   Composer,Producer
WondaGurl   Composer,Producer
William J Sullivan   Mixing,Composer,Producer,Recording
Jarrett Goodly   Composer
Mid-Air Thief   Composer
Vincent Goodyer   Composer
Roy Lenzo   Composer,Producer
Caleb Toliver   Composer
Lucy Clubhouse   Producer
18YOMAN   Producer
Chloe Clements   A&R Assistance
Carlton McDowell   Composer,Producer
Sadpony   Producer
Patrik Ehrenbald-Plummer   Engineer
Taylor Jackson   Assistant Engineer
Ashtyn Watson   Composer
Levi Carter   Composer,Producer
Russ Chell   Composer,Producer
Ramii   Producer
Sensei Buenos   Producer