Surfin' (Kid Cudi song)
"Surfin'" is a song by American rapper Kid Cudi. It was released on September 30, 2016, as the lead single from his sixth studio album, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'. The song contains a sample of "Light My Fire" by The Doors. The music was written and produced by Pharrell Williams, while the lyrics were handled by Kid Cudi.
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Single by Kid Cudi featuring Pharrell Williams | ||||
from the album Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' | ||||
Released | September 30, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2016 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
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Producer(s) | Pharrell Williams | |||
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Release and composition
The song was released alongside "Frequency", for digital download as dual singles on September 30, 2016.[1] "Surfin'" runs for a duration of three minutes and fifty-eight seconds.[1] The album version of the song runs for a length of six minutes and fifteen seconds. Vulture.com called Pharrell's production "sunny, upbeat electronic brass".[2] The song bears elements of African drums, with a styling of sea shanties.
Music video
The music video for the song, directed by Cudi himself, premiered on October 31, 2016, via his Vevo.[3] The video features cameo appearances from Jaden Smith, Willow Smith, King Chip, A$AP Nast and A$AP Rocky, among others.[4][5][6]
In other media
In 2017, "Surfin'" was featured in a television advertisement issued by Adidas.[7] The song was also featured in season three of HBO's series Ballers.[8] It was also featured in the 2017 video games NBA Live Mobile and NBA Live 18 The One. The song was also featured in the TV series Inhumans.
Charts
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[9] | 77 |
References
- "Surfin' - Single by Kid Cudi". iTunes. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- "Kid Cudi Couldn't Release His Album in Time, So Please Enjoy 'Surfin Featuring Pharrell Williams".
- channel.http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/31/kid-cudi-surfin-music-video
- Times, Music (1 November 2016). "Kid Cudi Dances With A$AP Rocky, Pharrell, Jaden Smith & More In Trippy 'Surfin' Video".
- "Watch Kid Cudi Jam Out With His Crew in New "Surfin'" Video f/ Pharrell".
- "Kid Cudi – "Surfin'" Video (Feat. Jaden Smith, Willow Smith, & A$AP Rocky)". 31 October 2016.
- https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wbBw/adidas-create-positivity-featuring-joel-embiid-song-by-kid-cudi
- |"Ballers Season 3 Soundtrack". Cassius Life. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
- "Australian-charts.com – Kid Cudi feat. Pharrell Williams – Surfin'". ARIA Top 50 Singles.