A Kid Named Cudi

A Kid Named Cudi is the debut mixtape by American rapper Kid Cudi, released by New York City street wear brand 10.Deep and independent record label Fool's Gold Records on July 17, 2008. The mixtape marked Cudi's first official release. Production was handled by Plain Pat and Emile; samples range from the likes of Outkast to Paul Simon and N.E.R.D to Band of Horses. The mixtape allowed a new progression of Kid Cudi with the release catching the eye of Kanye West, founder of GOOD Music. Cudi would ultimately be signed to GOOD Music later that year. Notably the album contains the song "Day 'n' Nite", Kid Cudi's commercial debut single, which reached number three on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 chart.
In 2021, Cudi revealed plans to upload the mixtape on to streaming services.
Personnel.
Credits for "A Kid Named Cudi" adapted from AllMusic.