Track Review: "Pursuit of Happiness" Kid Cudi, Feat. MGMT and Ratatat

“Pursuit of Happiness,” the third single off Man on The Moon: The End of Day is the newest track from rapper and indie cohort Kid Cudi.


Kid Cudi’s Midwestern down-and-out nature shows through in one of his more eclectic and relaxing tracks.


“Crush A Bit; Little Bit; Roll It Up; Take A Hit.” The first line pulses with a slow and entrancing delivery setting the tone for this song. From this point Kid Cudi takes us on a spiraling journey through a daydream, hazy from a cloud of smoke. The chorus by MGMT “I’m On The Pursuit Of Happiness And I Know/ Everything That Shines Ain’t Always Gonna Be Gold,” takes over and flows into the theme of the song with a purpose. This one song, appearing later in the album, cools you down, as it should.


The aptly titled “Pursuit of Happiness” is an anthem to blunt smoke, binge drinking and the search for a good time. While the theme may not be groundbreaking, any fan of Kid Cudi or trip-hop will enjoy the comforting melodies.


Kid Cudi certainly knows the right people to put together a synth-pop song that’s an easily singable foot-tapping track. The combination of Ratatat’s production with brain-melting synth’s in hand, and MGMT laying down a chorus hitting on a melody both haunting and beautiful, the finished product is begging to be played while lying back enjoying some choice greenery.


Man on the Moon: The End Of Day by Kid Cudi, releases on Sept. 15, via G.O.O.D./Universal Motown.