The exploration of depression and anxiety is all the more somber here, touching upon Kid Cudi’s desperation to find solace. Rager, which hits its 10th anniversary this month. Compared to Man on the Moon, there is more of a tragic aura to Mr. Rager, a greater (and darker) exploration into his mind and artistry. It made for a landmark moment in rap, opening the door and even encouraging other artists to share their own stories of vulnerability.Ī year later, Cudi followed up his debut with his second studio release, Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Man on the Moon has its moments of lightheartedness, but its emotional depth is what set Cudi apart from the rest. Throughout the record, Cudi opens himself up to the listener, presenting his loneliness and pain through cuts like “Soundtrack 2 My Life” and “Day ‘N’ Night (nightmare).” Many of those who suffer from mental illness feel a similar sense of isolation and sorrow, so it feels all the more powerful to hear an artist they admire share a similar reality. A uniquely psychedelic debut album, the sonic makeup of 2009’s Man on the Moon strayed from club bangers or grandiose pop-rap bravado, instead inviting the listener to experience something more intimate, its most powerful component being its lyrical focus, delving into a previously taboo exploration of Scott Mescudi’s mental health struggles.Īt the time of Man on the Moon’s release, there weren’t many mainstream rappers speaking to the seriousness of disorders such as depression and anxiety. Man on the Moon: The End of Day made Kid Cudi a household name.
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