Stereogum — Another G.O.O.D. Fridays track from Mr. West, a man who you could claim is overexposed these days if you were being a dick about it. This one features Jay-Z and Kid Cudi, some vocals from Charlie Wilson, and a samples of Curtis Mayfield’s velvety �... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper KID CUDI is launching a rock career - because he no longer feels "passionate" about writing hip-hop songs.The Day 'N Nite hitmaker is turning his attention to... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Kanye posted this photo last night, in a way officially announcing that his new album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, is complete. One quick check on iTunes also gives us the album’s tracklisting, which I proudly posted below: 1. Dark Fantasy 2... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Kanye is still pumping out free songs on Friday. This weeks treat is the classic sounding “The Joy” which features Pete Rock, Jay-Z, Charlie Wilson, and Kid Cudi. The old school sound is due in part to the timely sample of Curtis Mayfield’s son... more info

Between Thought and Expression — Kanye West - The Joy (MP3) When am I going to stop posting about Kanye? When he stops posting fire every weekend. Just released this morning on Kanye's site. It features an old school Curtis Mayfield groove. Just click at the bottom and enter yo... more info

Idolator — There's no denying that Kid Cudi is a stylish guy. We can't quite figure out what it is about the "These Worries" rapper, but he can wear any combination of clothes and fashion accessories and still look like the biggest bad ass in the room. Check o... more info

Idolator — “These worries are heavy / They rest on my shoulders,” sings both Kid Cudi and guest vocalist Mary J. Blige on the pensive “These Worries”, the latest song to surface from the rapper (who has recently forsaken rapping in favor of becoming a r... more info

Culture Bully — Coverage of Kid Cudi's performance of "Erase Me" on the October 28 edition of the Late Show with David Letterman. more info

Guardian Music — The annual rundown of global beatmakers is out, and dubstep is conspicuous by its absenceThere's no denying that DJ Mag's top 100 poll is dance music's most recognised indicator of public taste. That position has only advanced in the last year after ... more info

Idolator — Kid Cudi wasn’t kid-cudding about ditching the rap game for a more rock n’ roll edge. Last night he and his new band hit up the Late Show With David Letterman for a performance of “Erase Me.” The rapper rocker had a guitar strapped over his s... more info