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"Mr. Rager" Promotional single by Kid Cudi from the album Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager Released October 25, 2010 Format Digital download Recorded 2010 Genre Alternative hip hop, neo-psychedelia Length 4:56 Label Universal Republic Writer Scott Mescudi Producer Emile, No I.D., Jeff Bhasker "Mr. Rager" is a song written and recorded by American alternative hip hop recording artist Kid Cudi from his second studio album Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager. Produced by Emile, No I.D. and Jeff Bhasker, the song was officially released through iTunes and Amazon on October 25th, 2010.
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Background
In an interview with Complex Magazine Cudi shed light on the song's meaning: "This song is about someone who is fed up with reality, who looks for thrills and excitement by any means. It's just kind of how I was feeling at that point. I was just so angry. Doing coke revived me, and knowing I was so close to death every time intrigued me. I liked the thought of it."[1]
On October 20th, 2010 Complex released a video where he continued to explain the concept of "Mr. Rager": "The whole 'Mr. Rager' thing is not really like a split personality, it is me. However, it's just kinda talking about a certain mind state I was in, a very destructive mind state, where I wasn't thinking clearly.[2]
Music video
Kid Cudi first first spoke of the music video on March 5th, 2011 through his Twitter feed, when he announced "[the] maniac horror short will be released on halloween, rager short this summer, marijuana video this spring. i got you guys, no worries."[3] On September 8, 2011, Cudi released the official music video for "Mr. Rager". It was directed by Jérémie Rozan from Surface to Air. The video features a cameo from rapper Kanye West. The plot and concerns of the video have been subject to much debate.
Charts
Charts Peak
positionUS Billboard Hot 100[4] 77 - )
External links
- Mr. Rager by Kid Cudi Songfacts
- Mr. Rager Music Video Youtube
- Mr. Rager Lyrics RapGenius
References
- ^ Kid Cudi: Mad Man On The Moon (2010 Cover Story). Complex. Retrieved on 2011-10-05.
- ^ Kid Cudi Talks "Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager" Album (VIDEO). Complex. Retrieved on 2011-10-05.
- ^ http://twitter.com/#!/wizardcud/status/44090919305224192
- ^ "Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr.Rager Billboard Singles". all music.com. http://www.allmusic.com/album/man-on-the-moon-ii-the-legend-of-mr-rager-r1944415/charts-awards/billboard-single=position.
Kid Cudi Discography · Awards and nominations Studio albums Collaborative albums Wizard (as 2 Be Continuum)Mixtapes A Kid Named CudiSingles "Day 'n' Nite" · "Make Her Say" · "Pursuit of Happiness" · "Erase Me" · "Mr. Rager" · "No One Believes Me"Featured singles Other songs Related articles Categories:- 2010 songs
- 2010 singles
- Kid Cudi songs
- Songs written by Kid Cudi
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