Kid Cudi is inviting fans to be a part of the creative process for his upcoming album with an exciting new idea. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on March 31, the Cleveland rapper revealed his plans to host exclusive listening experiences in select cities where fans can hear his first two singles before anyone else.
In a tweet, he shared, “Hey fam. I see the excitement. I have an idea. I wanna get 10 fans in a room to hear my first 2 singles and then afterward, we interview u and u tell us what u heard. Plannin on it this month.” He went on to add, “I’ll be listening w u so u meet me and we chill and vibe out.” These intimate events will take place in New York, Los Angeles, and his hometown of Cleveland, giving fans the rare chance to engage with him directly as he introduces new music.
In a recent interview with Hube, Cudi also spoke about the new direction of the album, noting that the creative process has been uniquely fulfilling. He shared how working closely with writers and producers to build songs from scratch was a transformative experience for him as an artist. “When I first started making this album, I didn’t know if I would even be able to sing at the level I needed to in order for it to be executed in the right way,” he explained. “But there is something about being in a room and creating something from scratch—from a simple hum—it’s so fulfilling.”
This upcoming album marks a significant shift in Cudi’s approach to music. He reflected on how the project has pushed him out of his comfort zone, allowing him to rediscover the joy of making music. “I haven’t created like this in a long time,” he said. “With my last few projects, I was getting beats from different people and building an album that way, but this is different.”
Cudi also revealed that his personal life has heavily influenced the album’s content. He dedicated much of the album to his fiancée, designer Lola Abecassis Sartore, with every song expressing his love and emotions. “It felt like one of the easiest albums I’ve ever done because I’m in this place in my life where I’m happier than I’ve ever been, and the emotions were real,” he shared. “I had a lot of things to say, a lot of things in my heart.”
Fans can expect an album that feels both fresh and distinctly Cudi, blending his signature style with a new sense of vulnerability and emotional depth. As Cudi continues to work on his highly anticipated project, he promises that listeners will be “blown away” by the evolution of his sound.
With his fan-centered listening sessions and an album steeped in personal reflection, Kid Cudi is setting the stage for one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year. Fans in New York, Los Angeles, and Cleveland should keep an eye out for these intimate experiences coming soon.
