Kid Cudi & Snoop Dog - That Tree

Kid & Snoop! Another "Video Tuesday" complete...

Messengers Mixtape / K'Naan, J.Period, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti

And since I'm on the topic of rap I'll share another great artist with you. K'naan is a native born Somalian who is also extremely talented. His last two albums have had some stellar tracks on them and are both worthy in their own right. Well, he's also offering up a free copy of The Messengers, which is a compilation of 3 EP's dedicated to 3 remarkable artists.

The way he weaves his sound in with these artists - especially Bob Dylan - is amazing. You should get this. Did I mention it was FREE?

Kid Cudi (10/10/09)

It feels like this post has been a long time coming. I first heard of Kid Cudi last year and was instantly intrigued... here's this rapper from Cleveland who's incredibly creative, honest, and loves where he came from. His sound is different from some more of the traditional rap, as he's chosen some creative tracks to sample (Paul Simon / Band of Horses) and some non-traditional artists to collaborate with (MGMT / Ratatat).

I am sold. He's shown nothing but respect for his burgeoning career, he appreciates where he's been and where he's going, and he's got the chops to keep the momentum going. I'm anxious to see how far he takes this.

So after all this being said, I first found out I missed seeing him in the Grog Shop last November. Talk about true disappointment. I knew he was getting big and knew I wouldn't get that chance again. Then he showed up at the House of Blues with Asher Roth (another respectable rapper). I missed that show for Pitchfork. I thought my chances were all but done, until I heard the announcement that he was coming to Case!! Wow.

He performed at Adelbert Gymnasium, which if you've ever seen a show at a college gymnasium, they always suck. But still... you couldn't beat the proximity of the show, the $10 ticket and the $1 beers.

For his show, I think I knew just about every song. The crowd was a mix of some true fans, some underage drunk kids looking for something to do, and some international students who didn't seem to know what was up. All these elements combined made for a mediocre experience compared to my imagination of what happened during the shows I missed, but that's not to take anything away from Kid Cudi. It was just him, a DJ and BIG bouncer on stage. He's got a pretty small stature, but the really filled the stage with energy, bounding and rapping about.

I wish I could have heard more of what he was saying, but the songs were great and the beat was even better.

Download the Asher Roth Mixtape [Bonus Tracks]

If you haven't already bought tickets for the Kid Cudi / Asher Roth show, get them now because they're going fast!

This was the album that got me interested in Asher Roth. While it's a very fun mix and highlights Asher's amazing abilities, it's track 13 is what made me respect him. Download it below for free.

The Greenhouse Effect [ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY]
Posted by KUSH on June 18, 2009 at 5:35pm

It's been one year since we first introduced you to Asher Roth. In commemoration of The Greenhouse Effect's original release, we have added a few tracks you may or may not have heard before and a brand new download link.

1. Start The Show
2. Roth Boys
3. Humansirkme
4. SeeMe (Ft. DJ Drama)
5. Cannon
6. Black Mags
7. Mr. Me 2
8. Battle Me
9. Rub On Your Titties
10. SawYou
11. The Sun God Free
12. The Lounge
13. Just Listen
14. Morning Do
15. Demonic
16. Gimme Your Box (Ft. The Roomates)
17. Keep Bouncing (Ft. The Roomates)
18. ThedailyKUSHdotcom (Ft. DJ Drama)
19. Dey Know
20. Morris Roth
21. Cartoon Chick
22. StopWaitingOnTheWorldToChange
23. The Day I Got Crowned
24. Family Man
25. Throw Some Water On ‘Em
26. A Milli
27. The Reading

DOWNLOAD HERE!

[From The Greenhouse Effect [ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY] - The Daily Kush]

SUH_WEET!! I am actually postponing my trip to Chicago (for Pitchfork) for this show. These last couple months (KC) and weeks (Asher) have been all about these guys. Sure I bet all the engrained hip-hop think this'll be lame, but who cares. I think this is going to be a GREAT show. Friday, July 17th at House of Blues.

Kid Cudi, Asher Roth Team For Great Hangover Tour

Asher Roth (Photo: Hannibal Matthews) Lara Marsman and Monica Herrera, N.Y. Rap newcomers Asher Roth and Kid Cudi are setting off on their first co-headlining tour this summer. The two Universal Motown artists will hit 19 cities around the U.S. as part of the Great Hangover Tour with support from B.O.B., an Atlanta-based rapper. Labelmates Pac Div will be on the bill for 11 of the dates, and the other eight will be treated to additional support from 88 Keys. Roth, who released his highly-anticipated "Asleep In The Bread Aisle" debut on April 20th, has sold 121,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan, and debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart the week of release.

[More... Kid Cudi, Asher Roth Team For Great Hangover Tour]

Some Kid Cudi updates...

Kid Cudi just posted a free song on his blog. Check it out.

There's also another mixtape out there: DatNewCudi.com presents the '09 Mix

He's also major label now... [From Rapper Kid Cudi Signs With Universal Motown]

Finally, some slick pics from his blog...