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The new album is the artist\u2019s first solo project in four years.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
If any Kid Cudi enthusiast were to be told a few years ago that a third installment would eventually arrive to conclude the critically acclaimed \u201cMan On The Moon\u201d series, most would have blatantly laughed and mocked the person for thinking it was still possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2016, Kid Cudi publicly stated that he\u2019s since moved on from the series to focus on other projects, as he\u2019s outgrown the series that began with his debut album, \u2018Man On The Moon: The End of Day\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over his career, Cudi has explored various forms of rap, alternative rock, and psychedelic soul in different forms. Four years after his last solo album, \u2018Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin\u2019\u2019, Scott Mescudi has returned to his original form of emotional, psychedelic rap on \u2018Man On The Moon III: The Chosen\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After over a decade of slowly building anticipation, it appears that Cudi has exceeded fans\u2019 expectations with a fitting conclusion to the trilogy. The project explores Cudi\u2019s mental headspace and what he has managed to overcome over recent years, including his personal experiences with anxiety, fear, and checking into a rehab center for \u201cdepression and suicidal urges\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While this may sound grim, the album is far from it. The project follows Cudi\u2019s journey on the path to a brighter future filled with peace and self-love. After publicly stating a consideration of early retirement, Cudi has walked back on those thoughts after a resurgence of creativity. The artist is set to release two more albums next year, a solo project titled \u2018Entergalactic\u2019, as well as a joint album with Travis Scott titled \u2018THE SCOTTS\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the album\u2019s lengthy 18 tracks, Cudi collaborates with a slew of artists from a younger generation, including Trippie Redd, Phoebe Bridgers, and the late Pop Smoke. Standout tracks include the upbeat \u201cTequila Shots\u201d, Skepta-collaboration \u201cShow Out\u201d, as well as one of many emotional peaks, \u201cThe Void\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many feared for Cudi\u2019s mental health and safety over recent years. If there\u2019s one thing that fans can take away from this trilogy\u2019s conclusion, it\u2019s that he\u2019s never been better. The beauty in this album is that \u2018Man On The Moon III: The Chosen\u2019 represents something different to every listener. As each faces unique, personal demons, Cudi is here to show them that they can overcome their internal battles and come out better on the other side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Review: 4.5\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"