Studio Album · No. 7
Man on the Moon III: The Chosen Songwriting Credits by Kid Cudi
Produced by 18YOMAN, Aaron Bow, Anthony Kilhoffer, Charlie Handsome, Dennis Cummings, Dot da Genius, DST the Danger, E*vax, Emile Haynie, Finneas, FnZ, Gravez, J Gramm, Kid Cudi, Mike Dean, Nosaj Thing, Plain Pat, Ramii, Take a Daytrip, Teddy Walton, William Sullivan, WondaGurl · Engineered by Manny Marroquin, Joe LaPorta, Chris Galland
Wicked Awesome / Republic
Hip HopAlternative Hip Hop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 18 of 18 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 18 / 18 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 18 tracks with documented writers, by whether Kid Cudi carries a lyricist or composer credit.
18 trackswritten by Kid Cudi
0 tracksoutside writers
Kid Cudi's roles on this album
Share of the 18 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
18
Tracks
33
Lyricists
26
Producers
2020
Released
Data Insight
Eighteen tracks, all his, none of them his alone. The album that closes the trilogy is written the way the first two were, with producers on every credit, which is the point of it.
Man on the Moon III: The Chosen came out in December 2020, ten years after the second, closing the trilogy. Pop Smoke, Skepta and Phoebe Bridgers appear on it.
Track Listing & Credits 18 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Beautiful Trip
|
Kid CudiEmile HaynieDot da GeniusPlain PatFinneas O'Connell | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiEmile HaynieDot da GeniusPlain PatFinneas O'Connell | Kid CudiEmile HaynieDot da GeniusPlain PatFinneasDennis Cummings | Kid Cudi (Performer) |
| 2 |
Tequila Shots
|
Kid CudiDot da GeniusDavid BiralDenzel Baptiste | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiDot da GeniusDavid BiralDenzel Baptiste | Dot da GeniusTake a DaytripKid Cudi | Kid Cudi (Performer) |
| 3 |
Another Day
|
Kid CudiDot da GeniusNosaj ThingDavid BiralDenzel Baptiste | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiDot da GeniusJason ChungDavid BiralDenzel Baptiste | Dot da GeniusTake a DaytripNosaj ThingKid CudiDennis Cummings | Kid Cudi (Performer) |
| 4 |
She Knows This
|
Kid CudiDot da GeniusJulian GrammaMichael MuléIsaac de Boni | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiDot da GeniusJulian GrammaMichael MuléIsaac de Boni | Dot da GeniusJ GrammFnZKid CudiDennis Cummings | Kid Cudi (Performer) |
| 5 |
Dive
|
Kid CudiAnthony KilhofferTeddy WaltonAaron BowKevin Parker | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiAnthony KilhofferTravis WaltonAaron BooeKevin Parker | Anthony KilhofferTeddy WaltonAaron BowDot da GeniusKid CudiDennis Cummings | Kid Cudi (Performer) |
| 6 |
Damaged
|
Kid CudiDot da GeniusDavid BiralDenzel BaptisteMike Dean | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiDot da GeniusDavid BiralDenzel BaptisteMichael Dean | Dot da GeniusTake a DaytripMike DeanKid CudiDennis Cummings | Kid Cudi (Performer) |
| 7 |
Heaven on Earth
|
Kid CudiAnthony KilhofferDestin Omambo | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiAnthony KilhofferDestin Omambo | Anthony KilhofferDST the DangerDot da GeniusKid CudiDennis Cummings | Kid Cudi (Performer) |
| 8 |
Show Out
|
Kid CudiSkeptaPop SmokeDot da GeniusPlain PatChristopher JusticeEverett Romano | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiJoseph AdenugaBashar JacksonDot da GeniusPlain PatChristopher JusticeEverett Romano | Dot da GeniusPlain PatGravezKid CudiDennis CummingsHeavy Mellow | Kid Cudi (Performer) |
| 9 |
Solo Dolo, Pt. III
|
Kid CudiDot da GeniusPlain PatNicholas BritellRafeal Brown | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiDot da GeniusPlain PatNicholas BritellRafeal Brown | Kid CudiDot da GeniusPlain PatDennis CummingsAudio Anthem | Kid Cudi (Performer) |
| 10 |
Sad People
|
Kid CudiDot da GeniusDavid BiralDenzel Baptiste | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiDot da GeniusDavid BiralDenzel Baptiste | Dot da GeniusTake a DaytripKid CudiDennis Cummings | Kid Cudi (Performer) |
| 11 |
Elsie's Baby Boy (Flashback)
|
Kid CudiE*vaxDot da GeniusEverett RomanoAlan Price | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiEvan MastDot da GeniusEverett RomanoAlan Price | Kid CudiE*vaxDennis CummingsDot da GeniusHeavy Mellow | Kid Cudi (Performer) |
| 12 |
Sept. 16
|
Kid CudiDot da GeniusEmile HayniePlain PatFinneas O'Connell | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiDot da GeniusEmile HayniePlain PatFinneas O'Connell | Dot da GeniusEmile HayniePlain PatKid CudiDennis CummingsFinneas | Kid Cudi (Performer) |
| 13 |
The Void
|
Kid CudiMike Dean | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiMichael Dean | Kid CudiDot da GeniusDennis CummingsMike Dean | Kid Cudi (Performer) |
| 14 |
Lovin' Me
|
Kid CudiPhoebe BridgersCharlie HandsomeDot da GeniusWilliam SullivanRami Eadeh | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiPhoebe BridgersRyan VojtesakDot da GeniusWilliam SullivanRami Eadeh | Charlie HandsomeDot da GeniusWilliam SullivanRamiiKid CudiDennis Cummings | Kid Cudi (Performer)Phoebe Bridgers (Featured Vocals) |
| 15 |
The Pale Moonlight
|
Kid CudiDot da GeniusRami EadehE*vax | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiDot da GeniusRami EadehEvan Mast | E*vaxDot da GeniusRamiiKid CudiDennis Cummings | Kid Cudi (Performer) |
| 16 |
Rockstar Knights
|
Kid CudiTrippie ReddDot da GeniusWondaGurlDavid BiralDenzel BaptisteJulius Alexander-BrownMike Dean | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiMichael White IIDot da GeniusEbony OshunrindeDavid BiralDenzel BaptisteJulius Alexander-BrownMichael Dean | Dot da GeniusWondaGurlTake a DaytripKid CudiDennis CummingsMike DeanJenius | Kid Cudi (Performer) |
| 17 |
4 Da Kidz
|
Kid CudiDot da GeniusDavid BiralDenzel BaptisteWondaGurlMike Dean | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiDot da GeniusDavid BiralDenzel BaptisteEbony OshunrindeMichael Dean | Dot da GeniusWondaGurlTake a DaytripKid CudiDennis CummingsMike DeanLen2018YOMAN | Kid Cudi (Performer) |
| 18 |
Lord I Know
|
Kid CudiDot da GeniusDavid BiralDenzel BaptisteVincent GoodyerMike Dean | Scott Ramon Seguro MescudiDot da GeniusDavid BiralDenzel BaptisteVincent GoodyerMichael Dean | Dot da GeniusTake a Daytrip18YOMANKid CudiDennis CummingsMike DeanLen20 | Kid Cudi (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 57 contributors
KC
Kid Cudi
Writer · Producer · Performer
SR
Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi
Writer
DD
Dot da Genius
Writer · Producer
DB
David Biral
Writer
DB
Denzel Baptiste
Writer
MD
Mike Dean
Writer · Producer
MD
Michael Dean
Writer
PP
Plain Pat
Writer · Producer
AK
Anthony Kilhoffer
Writer · Producer
E
E*vax
Writer · Producer
EH
Emile Haynie
Writer · Producer
W
WondaGurl
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Man on the Moon III: The Chosen
Who wrote Man on the Moon III?
Kid Cudi on all eighteen tracks, none of them alone.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes no sales figure for this album.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No single from the album entered the Billboard Hot 100.
Who engineered it?
Manny Marroquin mixed it, with Chris Galland, and Joe LaPorta mastered.
Who guests on it?
Pop Smoke, Skepta and Phoebe Bridgers.
How long after the second album?
Ten years. Man on the Moon II came out in 2010.
How long is the album?
58:24 across eighteen tracks.