Man on the Moon III: The Chosen
Kid Cudi
2020
Kid Cudi’s third installment in the Man on the Moon series comes eleven years after the previous one, and Cudder’s picked up a few new tricks and trappy stylizations along the way.
Man on the Moon III is a concept album that finds Cudi in an internal struggle against his evil alter ego, Mr. Rager, in hopes to win back his peace and happiness. As with the previous two installments in the trilogy, the album is divided into separate acts. The album’s back cover goes further into this concept:
In the last 10 years, Scott Mescudi has been through hell and back. After feelings like his world was over, he found hope and overcame the darkness plaguing his life.
But happiness isn’t forever. What he thought was peace turns into a nightmare. He finds himself lost dealing with the same pain he had not felt in years. In one night, he must face himself and fight to win back his soul from the evil Mr. Rager.
Stand-Out Tracks
Solo Dolo, Pt. III
The Void
Lovin’ Me feat. Phoebe Bridgers
The Pale Moonlight