Kid Cudi Announces 2022 ‘To The Moon’ World Tour
Kid Cudi has shared the news of his upcoming world tour, slated to kick off later this summer. The tour will see Kid Cudi make 27 stops on his To The Moon World Tour, beginning on August 16 in Vancouver, Canada. The tour announcement comes after the previously announced Moon Man’s Landing Festival which Kid Cudi will headline in his hometown Cleveland, OH.
Don Toliver and the YSL rapper Strick will feature as supporting acts on the 20 shows in North America. Denzel Curry and 070 Shake will serve as additional support on select dates. Guest artists for the international portion of the To The Moon tour will be announced at a later date.
Kid Cudi is currently gearing up to release his new album Entergalactic, as well as an animated Netflix show of the same name, slated for release this fall.
Tickets for Kid Cudi’s To The Moon 2022 World Tour go on sale this Friday, June 24 at 10 a.m. local time.
KID CUDI REVEALS TEASER FOR UPCOMING NETFLIX SERIES 'ENTERGALACTIC'
Jabari, a charming, creative visionary with a splash of goofball voiced by Kid Cudi
The trailer/teaser for Entergalactic has arrived. Entergalactic, the adult-animated music series based on the upcoming album of the same name by Kid Cudi is slated to premiere on Netflix this fall. With a cast that includes Jessica Williams, Timothée Chalamet, Ty Dolla $ign, Laura Harrier, Vanessa Hudgens, Christopher Abbott, 070 Shake, Teyana Taylor, Jaden Smith, Keith David, Arturo Castro and Macaulay Culkin.
Entergalactic will showcase music from Kid Cudi’s album. The series follows a young artist named Jabari, voiced by Mescudi, as he attempts to balance love and success. Finding the latter brings Jabari a step closer to the former, when moving into his dream apartment introduces him to his new neighbor, photographer it-girl, Meadow, voiced by Williams. An explosion of art, music, and fashion, Entergalactic takes place in the only city that can handle all three: New York. Mescudi will write, star, and executive produce the series. How To Make It In America creator Ian Edelman will co-write with Mescudi and will also executive produce along with Barris.
Kid Cudi also announced the upcoming release “Do What I Want” from the album/soundtrack which can be heard in the teaser.
KiD CuDi performs on SNL in a dress
Kid Cudi’s appearance on “Saturday Night Live” where he paid tribute to former Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain; sent the Internet into a frenzy when he came onstage in a floral pattern custom Off-White dress equipped with sturdy spaghetti straps.
KiD CuDi performed “Sad People” as the crowd applauded his performance. Earlier in the night, he wore an olive green cardigan over a T-shirt with the late comedian Chris Farley on it. Fans realized Cudi’s wardrobe choices were actually part of a well thought out plan to honor one of his favorite musicians, who commit suicide 28 years ago on April 5.
Cobain wore the green cardigan during Nirvana’s MTV “Unplugged” and he wore a similar dress during a concert. Cudi revealed that the dress is part of an upcoming Off-White collection he’s curating.
Watch KiD CuDi’s performance below.
ELSV'S 2020 - TOP SONGS OF 2020
AND HERE IT IS… ELSV’S TOP SONGS OF 2020
#20 - RYAN DESTINY - “THE SAME” - Fresh off the cancelling of Fox Hit TV Show “Star” Ryan Destiny releases her debut single and video / reworked and featuring Tobi Lou. “The song is about a guy giving little to no effort, playing games, and at a lot of times it seems as if men can really act simply... all the same,” Destiny said.
#19 - JHENÉ AIKO - “TRIGGERED (FREESTYLE)” - “You muh fuckin’ right I’m triggered.” The track is the first offering lifted from her 3rd studio album Chilombo and takes the form of a freestyle in which she opens up about her confused feelings following a split.
#18. NAS - “ULTRA BLACK”
#17. POP SMOKE - “DIOR”
#16. CHLOE X HALLE - “WONDER WHAT SHE THINKS OF ME” - Its the harmonies and the way Chloe x Halle’s vocals compliment each other and the build to the final moments of the song. “You’ve done this before, so/ who are you to judge me?
#15 - BRANDY - “SAY SOMETHING”
#14 - VICTORIA MONÉT - JAGUAR
#13 - JOJO - “COMEBACK”
#12 - J ALPHONSE NICHOLSON - “FALLIN”
#11 - FUTURE - “LIFE IS GOOD”
#10. RO JAMES - “ROSE”
#9. TEYANA TAYLOR - “CONCRETE”
#8. BRANDY - “RATHER BE”
#7. KID CUDI - “TEQUILA SHOTS”
#6. KEHLANI - “CAN I”
#5. CHLOE X HALLE - “DO IT”
#4. OMARION - “INVOLVED”
#3. NAS - “King’s Disease” - The opener for the album really sets the tone. From the lyrics to the production. I just wish it was longer, though Nas expresses he said what he needed to say on a lot of the records and didn’t need to extend them. So, can I breathe? Can I walk? Can I speak? Can I talk? Can I floss without you wanting me outlined in chalk?
#2. SZA - “Hit Different/Good Days” - Its the way SZA sings the story. Its usually so raw and unconventional. And if it’s any indication of what’s coming for her next album. I need it now. Out of my way, you out of pocket, need clear vision, boy (Vision), Can't trust decision when you near me, Get myself caught in your crossfire, You a wild one, and I'm wading in you like it's cool water, Like it's cool when you pull up boo'd up with a new and it's not me — With the video ending with Good Days (which SZA fully released 12.25), its the icing on the cake. Gotta let go of weight, can't keep what's holdin' me
Choose to watch while the world break up in front of me — Perfect record during these times
#1. Ro James - “Plan B” - Just ahead of releasing his sophomore album ‘MANTIC’, Ro James unveiled his Brandy assisted song “Plan B” - The song features Brandy’s harmonizing around Ro James’ vocals. You hit me like a heartbeat, so fast, like a heart attack, I don't know where I am, And I don't know where you are, Who do you think you are? And who do you think I think I am?
ELSV'S 2020 - TOP ALBUMS OF 2020
AND HERE IT IS… ELSV’S TOP ALBUMS OF 2020
It’s been an interesting year for music and releases, especially in a Pandemic, with no concerts and a number of releases pushed back or put on hold because of the uncertainty of times. As 2020 went on, and the world seemed to get back on track and through it all some artist took their creativity to the next levels.
Albums that’s been in the rotation this year
Kehlani - “It was good til it wasn’t”
Eric Bellinger - “Eric B For President: Term 3”
Ye Ali - “Traphouse Jodeci 2”
Jojo - “good to know”
Pop Smoke - “Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon”
Omarion - “The Kinetion”
Chrystian Lehr - “Offline II”
Alicia Keys - “ALICIA”
Teyana Taylor - “The Album”
Honorable Mention - KiD CuDi - Man On The Moon 3: The Chosen
#5. JHENE AIKO “CHILOMBO” - You can expect a sonic experience when it comes to Jhene Aiko’s music. And with this release, the journey of sounds that Jhene Aiko puts together will always bring out an out of body experience through the conversations of relationships turmoil. Is good to see an album be an album; that isn’t 30 minutes. The album features the singles Triggered (Freestyle), None of Your Concern, Pussy Fairy (OTW,) and Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.). Standouts / Favorites include Speak, Tryna Smoke, and Summer 2020.
#4. NAS “KING’S DISEASE” - Back for his 13th studio album; a needed shift from the 6-7 ‘Wyoming Kanye Sessions’ Albums. The album for me brings back a mix of Nostalgia with something new. You get classic Nas. Its the opening and closing of the album. The launch of this particular story. By definition, “king’s disease” is when a person develops gout. Also called the disease of riches, it can be contracted as the result of the overconsumption of certain foods, mainly meat, seafood, and alcohol. As the common theme of the album, Nas uses this as a metaphor for how, in life, one must focus on the right things and avoid indulging in negative behavior. The album features the singles Ultra Black and Replace Me featuring Big Sean. Standouts / Favorites includes King’s Disease, The Cure, and Full Circle.
#3. BRANDY “B7” - Finally. After almost 8 years since her previous studio album, Brandy releases B7. A clear shift from her previous works which saw her getting more personal than ever before. B7 including a change in format then her previous work, saw Brandy being more involved in the process and writing more; Taking us on her personal journey of the pass 8 years, from her mental health struggles to heartbreak and more. The album includes the singles Baby Mama featuring Chance The Rapper, Borderline and No Tomorrow. Standouts / Favorites includes, Saving All My Love, Unconditional Oceans, Rather Be, and Say Something.
Tim Saccenti for Setta Studio
#2. RO JAMES “MANTIC” - Possibly one of the most underrated albums and overlooked artists this year. Ro James returned with his sophomore album featuring the singles Touchy Feely and Last Time. What surprises me is the lack of talk or promo around Male R&B acts. Seems there was a discussion of who was the R&B King, with no clear act decided and then its been quiet for Male R&B. The album which Ro James described as “THE MUSIC I CREATE EVOKES A FEELING OF ROMANCE, BUT I WANTED TO DISSECT THAT WORD AND BREAK IT DOWN BY TAKING THE ‘RO’ OUT OF IT. MANTIC REFERS TO DIVINATION AND PROPHECY—SEEKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE FUTURE THROUGH SUPERNATURAL MEANS. SPEAKING THINGS INTO EXISTENCE AND LIVING FORWARD, HAVING FAITH IN WHERE YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE, AND WHERE YOU’RE GOING.”
Standouts / Favorites includes, Roses, the Brandy assisted Plan B, Rain, Be Mine and Baby Blue. The albums closer, the acapella Look of Things leaves the album for what’s to come for Ro James, whether that is his 3rd studio album or a Deluxe Edition.
#1. CHLOE X HALLE “UNGODLY HOUR” - the groups second album — a coherent, tighter collection that easily shows the duos growth — the sisters make it clear that they have layers. From the involvement in production and writing every song to the harmonies that showcase their signature sound, Ungodly Hour is a tribute to the moral complexities of young adulthood. The album’s 13 songs frequently reference late night hijinks, drunken texts and trysts cut short by insecurity and betrayal.
In addition to releasing during the pandemic — at the height of a shutdown — the duo wasn’t phased and didn’t slow up from creating some of the best visuals and virtual performances in support of the album. Pushing several of the album’s standouts including the singles “Do It” and “Forgive Me” plus “Ungodly Hour,” “Don’t Make It Harder on Me,” “Busy Boy,” and “Wonder What She Thinks of Me.”
