Entergalactic＜Hot Pink Vinyl＞

On the ambitious Entergalactic project, rapper Kid Cudi not only wrote and starred in his own film, he also crafted a worthy soundtrack of the same name. Technically his eighth studio album, Entergalactic features all of Cudis familiar calling cards -- melodic humming, sing-rap delivery, and trippy atmospherics -- which makes the effort enjoyable on its own. However, stopping at just the album would be a disservice to the movie, a visually striking romantic comedy that amplifies this music with its charm and endearing warmth (with plenty of background Easter eggs for the Cudi diehards). Paired with the highly stylized animation and outer space scene-scapes that pull viewers in and out of modern-day Manhattan, Entergalactic is one of Cudis most engaging listens, boosted by a balanced blend of hedonist club anthems ("Cant Believe It" with 2 Chainz, "Do What I Want"), ethereal instrumentals ("Entergalactic Theme"), and lovelorn yearnings ("Angel," "Ignite the Love"). In addition to 2 Chainz, the set also features Don Toliver ("Somewhere to Fly" and "Burrow" with Steve Aoki) and Ty Dolla $ign (whose animated character Ky bears quite a resemblance to the real-life musician). While viewing the movie isnt required, its highly recommended, if only to experience the full scope of what Cudi has accomplished here. Entergalactic is a late-era gem in his catalog, a multimedia gift to fans that expands his artistic scope and bodes well for more projects outside the confines of music. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

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