:Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'
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{{Infobox album
| name = Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'
| type = studio
| artist = Kid Cudi
| cover = Kid Cudi – Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'.png
| released = {{Start date|2016|12|16}}
| recorded =
| studio = {{flatlist|
- Ameraycan (North Hollywood){{efn|Except track 5}}
- Capitol (Hollywood){{efn|Strings on tracks 7, 10 and 14–16}}
- Chalice (Los Angeles){{efn|Tracks 1, 5, 9 and 19}}
- Conway (Hollywood){{efn|Track 19}}
- EastWest (Hollywood){{efn|Track 9}}
}}
| genre = Hip hop
| length = 86:52
| label =
| producer =
- Anthony Kilhoffer
- Dot da Genius
- Idle
- J Gramm
- Kid Cudi
- Mike Dean
- Mike Will Made It
- Plain Pat
- Pharrell Williams
| prev_title = Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title = Kids See Ghosts
| next_year = 2018
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'
| type = studio
| single1 = Frequency
| single1date = September 30, 2016
| single2 = Surfin{{'-}}
| single2date = September 30, 2016
}}
}}
Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin{{'}} is the sixth studio album by American rapper Kid Cudi. The album was released on December 16, 2016, through Wicked Awesome Records and Republic Records. It succeeds Cudi's alternative rock album Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven (2015). The album features guest appearances from André 3000 (under his real name André Benjamin), Pharrell Williams, Travis Scott and Willow Smith. The production on the album was handled by Cudi himself, alongside Plain Pat, Mike Dean, Dot da Genius, Anthony Kilhoffer, Mike Will Made It and Pharrell Williams, among others.
Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin{{'}} was supported by two singles: "Frequency" and "Surfin'{{-"}}. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, debuting at number 11 on the US Billboard 200, moving 49,000 units in its first week.
Background
On May 11, 2016, amidst rumors that he was planning to release Man on the Moon III, Cudi revealed the title of his sixth solo album would be Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin{{'}}, through Instagram.{{cite web|last=Low|first=Carver|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-reveals-title-for-his-upcoming-album-news.21568.html|title=Kid Cudi Reveals Title For His Upcoming Album|website=HotNewHipHop|date=May 11, 2016 |access-date=June 7, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609190830/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-reveals-title-for-his-upcoming-album-news.21568.html|archive-date=June 9, 2016}}{{cite web|last=Hernandez|first=Victoria|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.38773/title.kid-cudi-announces-passion-pain-demon-slayin-album|title=Kid Cudi Announces "Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'" Album|website=HipHopDX|date=May 11, 2016 |access-date=June 7, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602025617/http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.38773/title.kid-cudi-announces-passion-pain-demon-slayin-album|archive-date=June 2, 2016}} On June 1, 2016, Cudi announced that he would release two albums in 2016, one for the summer and one set for fall.{{cite web | url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-says-hes-now-dropping-two-albums-in-2016-news.21958.html | title=Kid Cudi Says He's Now Dropping Two Albums In 2016 | work=HotNewHipHop | date=June 1, 2016 | access-date=September 26, 2016 | last=Smith | first=Trevor | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161218192326/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-says-hes-now-dropping-two-albums-in-2016-news.21958.html | archive-date=December 18, 2016 }} In September 2016, Cudi revealed Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin{{'}} would be a double disc album. On September 26, Cudi unveiled the album's track-listing, which revealed that similar to his Man on the Moon album series, the Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin{{'}} track-list is split into acts. In October 2016, in the weeks leading up to the album's release, Cudi revealed on his Facebook page that he had checked himself into rehabilitation for depression and suicidal urges.{{cite web|last1=Mallenbaum|first1=Carly|title=Kid Cudi: 'I checked myself into rehab' for depression, suicidal urges|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2016/10/05/kid-cudi-facebook-rehab-depression-anxiety-suicidal-urges/91588300/|website=USA Today|access-date=October 5, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005062221/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2016/10/05/kid-cudi-facebook-rehab-depression-anxiety-suicidal-urges/91588300/|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}{{cite web|last1=Nessif|first1=Bruna|title=Kid Cudi Checks Into Rehab for Anxiety, Depression and Suicidal Urges|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/799842/kid-cudi-checks-into-rehab-for-anxiety-depression-and-suicidal-urges|website=E! News|date=October 5, 2016 |access-date=October 5, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005080217/http://www.eonline.com/news/799842/kid-cudi-checks-into-rehab-for-anxiety-depression-and-suicidal-urges|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}{{cite magazine|last1=Brandle|first1=Lars|title=Kid Cudi Checks Into Rehab: 'There's a Ragin' Violent Storm Inside of My Heart'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7533351/kid-cudi-checks-rehab-depression|magazine=Billboard|access-date=October 5, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006135932/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7533351/kid-cudi-checks-rehab-depression|archive-date=October 6, 2016}}{{cite web|author=THR Staff|title=Kid Cudi Checks Into Rehab for Depression, "Suicidal Urges"|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kid-cudi-checks-rehab-suicidal-depression-facebook-post-935229|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=October 4, 2016 |access-date=October 5, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006141454/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kid-cudi-checks-rehab-suicidal-depression-facebook-post-935229|archive-date=October 6, 2016}}{{cite web|last1=Styles|first1=Aja|title=Kid Cudi checks into rehab for depression|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/kid-cudis-scott-mescudi-checks-into-rehab-for-depression-20161005-grvfq5.html|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=October 5, 2016|date=October 5, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005100442/http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/kid-cudis-scott-mescudi-checks-into-rehab-for-depression-20161005-grvfq5.html|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}{{cite web|last1=Madden|first1=Sidney|title=Kid Cudi Checks Into Rehab|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/10/kid-cudi-rehab/|website=XXL|date=October 5, 2016 |access-date=October 5, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005195922/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/10/kid-cudi-rehab/|archive-date=October 5, 2016}}{{cite web|last1=Setaro|first1=Shawn|title=Kid Cudi Checks Into Rehab for Depression, Shares Message for Fans|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/10/kid-cudi-rehab-depression|website=Complex|access-date=October 5, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005064755/http://www.complex.com/music/2016/10/kid-cudi-rehab-depression|archive-date=October 5, 2016}} In December 2022, Cudi would later reveal Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin{{'}} was originally going to be released as Man on the Moon III, but opted not to because he wanted to "be in a better place" when he ultimately released the final installment of his trilogy.{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/kid-cudi-new-music-passion-pain-demon-slayin-motm3|title=Kid Cudi Teases New Music, Reveals 'Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin{{'}}' Was Originally 'MOTM3'|website=HipHopDX|last=Jefferson|first=Devon|date=December 17, 2022|access-date=May 28, 2023}}
Recording and production
On May 1, 2016, American drummer Travis Barker of Blink-182, revealed he's had recording sessions with Cudi and Atlanta-based rapper André 3000.{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Trevor|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/andre-3000-and-kid-cudi-were-recently-in-the-studio-together-news.21372.html|title=Andre 3000 & Kid Cudi Were Recently In the Studio Together|website=HotNewHipHop|date=May 2016 |access-date=June 7, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531073153/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/andre-3000-and-kid-cudi-were-recently-in-the-studio-together-news.21372.html|archive-date=May 31, 2016}} On June 1, 2016, Cudi revealed on Twitter that Houston-based rapper Travis Scott, was the only featured artist on the album at the moment; Cudi also previewed a video of them in the studio with a new song in the background, via Snapchat.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/KidCudi/status/738246208960012288 |title=The Chosen One on Twitter |publisher=Twitter |access-date=June 7, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105102305/https://twitter.com/KidCudi/status/738246208960012288 |archive-date= January 5, 2017 }} It was also confirmed on June 3, that Cudi's longtime producer Dot da Genius, would also be involved with the album, after Cudi posted a video of them in the studio on Snapchat.{{cite web|url=https://streamable.com/7n6s|title=Cudi and Dot |publisher=Streamable|access-date=June 7, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807221530/https://streamable.com/7n6s|archive-date=August 7, 2016}} On June 9, Cudi released a video of child actress and singer Willow Smith, singing in a recording booth, with the caption "Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'{{-"}}.{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/KidCudi/status/741151162167099392 |title=The Chosen One on Twitter |publisher=Twitter |access-date=July 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105102714/https://twitter.com/KidCudi/status/741151162167099392 |archive-date=January 5, 2017 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2016/09/26/kid-cudi-passion-pain-and-demon-slayin-tracklist|title=Here Is The Tracklist For Kid Cudi's Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'|work=The Fader|date=February 5, 2016 |access-date=June 4, 2018}} On June 29, Cudi teased a Pharrell Williams collaboration, when he tweeted: "Got some magic from Pharrell lastnite. New collabs, new energy, new frequency."{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-teases-pharrell-collaboration-says-album-coming-very-soon-news.22564.html|title=Kid Cudi Teases Pharrell Collaboration, Says Album Coming "Very Soon"|work=HotNewHipHop|date=June 29, 2016 |access-date=July 19, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160703062226/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-teases-pharrell-collaboration-says-album-coming-very-soon-news.22564.html|archive-date=July 3, 2016}}
Release and promotion
{{Tweet|text=You will have this album this month in your hearts and your hands. New chapter, new energy, new levels.|name=Kid Cudi|username=KidCudi|id=772869775328366593|date=September 6, 2016|reference={{cite web | url=http://www.thefader.com/2016/09/05/kid-cudi-new-album-double-disc-release-date | title=Kid Cudi Says His New Double-Disc Album Will Arrive This Month | work=The Fader | date=September 5, 2016 | access-date=September 26, 2016 | last=Dandridge-Lemco | first=Ben | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920174850/http://www.thefader.com/2016/09/05/kid-cudi-new-album-double-disc-release-date | archive-date=September 20, 2016 }}{{cite web | url=http://www.huhmagazine.co.uk/12082/kid-cudi-says-his-new-album-will-be-released-this-month-on-all-platforms | title=Kid Cudi Says His New Album Will Be Released This Month on 'All Platforms' | work=HUH Magazine | date=September 2016 | access-date=September 26, 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160918031142/http://www.huhmagazine.co.uk/12082/kid-cudi-says-his-new-album-will-be-released-this-month-on-all-platforms | archive-date=September 18, 2016 }}}}
After releasing an alternative rock solo album, where he sang and played instruments throughout the album, Kid Cudi returned to rapping on March 25, 2016, with the song "The Frequency".{{cite web|last=Goddard|first=Kevin|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-the-frequency-new-song.1969104.html|title=Kid Cudi – The Frequency – Stream [New Song]|work=HotNewHipHop|date=March 26, 2016 |access-date=June 7, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531072733/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-the-frequency-new-song.1969104.html|archive-date=May 31, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/03/kid-cudi-drops-new-song-the-frequency-listen/|title=Kid Cudi drops new song 'The Frequency' – listen|date=March 27, 2016|last=Young|first=Alex|work=Consequence|access-date=June 7, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608144404/http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/03/kid-cudi-drops-new-song-the-frequency-listen/|archive-date=June 8, 2016}} The song, which was produced by Cudi's longtime collaborators Mike Dean and Plain Pat, was called a "return to form" for Kid Cudi.{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/03/kid_cudi_gets_back_to_form_on.html|title=Kid Cudi gets back to form on 'The Frequency'|last=Smith|first=Troy|work=The Plain Dealer|date=March 28, 2016 |access-date=June 7, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604134255/http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/03/kid_cudi_gets_back_to_form_on.html|archive-date=June 4, 2016}} On April 15, 2016, Cudi released a song titled "All In", produced by Atlanta-based multi-platinum producer, Mike Will Made It.{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2016/04/15/new-music-kid-cudi-all-in/|title=New Music: Kid Cudi – 'All In'|website=Rap-Up|access-date=June 7, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618122121/http://www.rap-up.com/2016/04/15/new-music-kid-cudi-all-in/|archive-date=June 18, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.vulture.com/2016/04/kid-cudi-all-in-song.html|title=Listen to Kid Cudi's New 'All In' Song|work=Vulture|date=April 15, 2016 |access-date=June 7, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619114206/http://www.vulture.com/2016/04/kid-cudi-all-in-song.html|archive-date=June 19, 2016}} On April 22, 2016, Kid Cudi announced he would be releasing a new studio album, set for a summer release.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/KidCudi/status/723625184016519169 |title=The Chosen One (@KidCudi) Twitter |publisher=Twitter |access-date=April 22, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602032135/https://twitter.com/KidCudi/status/723625184016519169 |archive-date=June 2, 2016 }} In May, a few hours following the announcement of the album's title, Cudi released a snippet of a song from the album, produced by himself and Mike Dean, which he shared via Instagram.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/KidCudi/status/730466912954679296 |title=The Chosen One (@KidCudi) Twitter |publisher=Twitter |access-date=May 12, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105103745/https://twitter.com/KidCudi/status/730466912954679296 |archive-date=January 5, 2017 }}{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/KidCudi/status/730471842637451264 |title=The Chosen One (@KidCudi) Twitter |publisher=Twitter |access-date=May 12, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105104037/https://twitter.com/KidCudi/status/730471842637451264 |archive-date=January 5, 2017 }}
On June 24, 2016, Kid Cudi released a song, titled "Goodbye". The song, produced by Cudi and Dot da Genius (collectively known as WZRD), samples dialogue by Tupac Shakur from the 1992 film Juice, as well as vocals by English rock band Pink Floyd from their 1979 song "Goodbye Cruel World".{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2897592/kid-cudi-goodbye/|title=Kid Cudi Samples An Iconic Tupac Line For His Latest Release|publisher=MTV News|access-date=July 19, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809034738/http://www.mtv.com/news/2897592/kid-cudi-goodbye/|archive-date=August 9, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/06/kid-cudi-goodbye-new-song-premiere|title=Premiere: Listen to Kid Cudi's "Goodbye" (Prod. by WZRD)|work=Complex|access-date=July 19, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160713070017/http://www.complex.com/music/2016/06/kid-cudi-goodbye-new-song-premiere|archive-date=July 13, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-goodbye-new-song.1970330.html|title=Kid Cudi – Goodbye – Stream [New Song]|work=HotNewHipHop|date=June 24, 2016 |access-date=July 19, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160627003857/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-goodbye-new-song.1970330.html|archive-date=June 27, 2016}} On August 15, 2016, Cudi announced he had completed working on the album and would soon be unveiling the release date.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2016/08/15/kid-cudi-finishes-work-on-his-new-album|title=Kid Cudi Finishes Work On His New Album|work=The Fader|date=July 2, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818140819/http://www.thefader.com/2016/08/15/kid-cudi-finishes-work-on-his-new-album|archive-date=August 18, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-says-both-his-albums-are-finished-release-date-coming-next-week-news.23474.html|title=Kid Cudi Says Both His Albums Are Finished, Release Date Coming Next Week|work=HotNewHipHop|date=August 15, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822070533/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-says-both-his-albums-are-finished-release-date-coming-next-week-news.23474.html|archive-date=August 22, 2016}} In August 2016, while performing at the Trillectro Music Festival, Cudi debuted a new song produced by Pharrell Williams.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2016/08/28/kid-cudi-new-trillectro-pharrell-song|title=Watch Kid Cudi Debut New Pharrell-Produced Track At Trillectro Music Festival|work=The Fader|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160831091812/http://www.thefader.com/2016/08/28/kid-cudi-new-trillectro-pharrell-song|archive-date=August 31, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://casulin.com/kid-cudi-previews-pharrell-produced-new-song-magic-trillectro/|title=Kid Cudi Previews Pharrell-Produced New Song "Magic" During Trillectro – CASULIN|date=August 30, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916073614/http://casulin.com/kid-cudi-previews-pharrell-produced-new-song-magic-trillectro/|archive-date=September 16, 2016}} In September 2016, Cudi revealed the album would be a double disc album and that he had plans to release the album that month.{{cite web|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.40291/title.kid-cudi-announces-double-disc-album|title=Kid Cudi Finally Drops "Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin" Album|last=Hernandez|first=Víctoria|work=HipHopDX|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202202727/http://www.hiphopdx.com/news/id.40291/title.kid-cudi-announces-double-disc-album|archive-date=December 2, 2016}}
On September 26, 2016, Cudi revealed the album's track-listing via his Twitter account.{{cite web | url=http://pitchfork.com/news/68055-kid-cudi-enlists-andre-3000-travis-scott-pharrell-more-for-new-album/ | title=Kid Cudi Enlists André 3000, Travis Scott, Pharrell, More for New Album | work=Pitchfork | date=September 26, 2016 | access-date=September 26, 2016 | last=Strauss | first=Matthew | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160926185917/http://pitchfork.com/news/68055-kid-cudi-enlists-andre-3000-travis-scott-pharrell-more-for-new-album/ | archive-date=September 26, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/KidCudi/status/780450328844075008 |title=Kid Cudi on Twitter |publisher=Twitter |date=September 26, 2016 |access-date=September 26, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161004020138/https://twitter.com/KidCudi/status/780450328844075008 |archive-date=2016-10-04 }} Later that day, Cudi announced the album's release date and unveiled the cover art.{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-reveals-passion-pain-and-demon-slayin-release-date-possible-artwork-news.24356.html|title=Kid Cudi Reveals "Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin" Release Date, Possible Artwork|work=HotNewHipHop|date=September 27, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160928154312/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-reveals-passion-pain-and-demon-slayin-release-date-possible-artwork-news.24356.html|archive-date=September 28, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/09/27/kid-cudi-passion-pain-demon-slayin-release-date/|title=Kid Cudi Announces Release Date & Artwork for New Album|date=September 27, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160928160114/http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/09/27/kid-cudi-passion-pain-demon-slayin-release-date/|archive-date=September 28, 2016}} Hours before the album's release, Cudi revealed the album had been postponed "due to some minor sample clearance issues still being finalized" and announced he would be officially releasing two singles, "Frequency" and "Surfin'{{-"}} featuring Pharrell Williams, due to the delay.{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-delays-new-album-passion-pain-and-demon-slayin-news.24440.html|title=Kid Cudi Delays New Album "Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin"|work=HotNewHipHop|date=September 29, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160930031905/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-delays-new-album-passion-pain-and-demon-slayin-news.24440.html|archive-date=September 30, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/68656-kid-cudis-passion-pain-demon-slayin-album-delayed/|title=Kid Cudi's Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' Album Delayed – Pitchfork|work=Pitchfork|date=September 30, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001142143/http://pitchfork.com/news/68656-kid-cudis-passion-pain-demon-slayin-album-delayed/|archive-date=October 1, 2016}} On December 1, 2016, the album was made available for pre-order on the iTunes Store, with "Baptized in Fire" featuring Travis Scott, as the "instant gratification track".{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-baptized-in-fire-feat-travis-scott-new-song.1972096.html|title=Kid Cudi – Baptized In Fire Feat. Travis Scott – Stream [New Song]|work=HotNewHipHop|date=December 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161203153916/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kid-cudi-baptized-in-fire-feat-travis-scott-new-song.1972096.html|archive-date=December 3, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/2016/12/kid-cudi-travis-scott-baptized-in-fire/|title=Kid Cudi and Travi$ Scott Were Both "Baptized In Fire"|date=December 1, 2016|work=Vibe|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202131330/http://www.vibe.com/2016/12/kid-cudi-travis-scott-baptized-in-fire/|archive-date=December 2, 2016}}
On March 1, 2017, Kid Cudi performed the song "Kitchen", with a string orchestra, live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.{{cite web|last=Kaye|first=Ben|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2017/02/kid-cudi-and-a-string-orchestra-perform-kitchen-on-fallon-watch/|title=Kid Cudi and a string orchestra perform "Kitchen" on Fallon – watch|work=Consequence|date=February 9, 2017|access-date=March 2, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170303123743/http://consequenceofsound.net/2017/02/kid-cudi-and-a-string-orchestra-perform-kitchen-on-fallon-watch/|archive-date=March 3, 2017}} On August 15, 2017, Cudi announced a national concert tour by the name of Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' Tour; with the first date on September 30 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.{{cite magazine|last=Penrose|first=Nerisha|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7905033/kid-cudi-passion-pain-demon-slaying-tour-dates|title=Kid Cudi Announces Dates for Passion, Pain & Demon Slaying Tour|magazine=Billboard|date=August 15, 2017|access-date=August 15, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816124635/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7905033/kid-cudi-passion-pain-demon-slaying-tour-dates|archive-date=August 16, 2017}}{{cite web|last=Cowen|first=Trace William|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2017/08/kid-cudi-passion-pain-demon-slayin-tour|title=Kid Cudi Announces Passion, Pain, & Demon Slayin' Tour|work=Complex|date=August 15, 2017|access-date=August 15, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170815232007/http://www.complex.com/music/2017/08/kid-cudi-passion-pain-demon-slayin-tour|archive-date=August 15, 2017}}
=Singles=
On September 30, 2016, Kid Cudi released "Frequency" and "Surfin'{{-"}} featuring Pharrell Williams, via digital distribution.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/frequency-single/id1160979922 |title=Frequency – Single by Kid Cudi |publisher=Apple Music |access-date=January 5, 2017 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161108052242/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/frequency-single/id1160979922 |archive-date=November 8, 2016 }}{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/surfin-feat-pharrell-williams/1160979795 |title=Surfin' (feat. Pharrell Williams) – Single by Kid Cudi |date=September 30, 2016 |publisher=Apple Music |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105073234/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/surfin-feat.-pharrell-williams/id1160979795 |archive-date=January 5, 2017 }} The music video for "Frequency", which was directed by Kid Cudi himself, was released on October 13, 2016.{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/68596-watch-kid-cudis-new-the-frequency-video/|title=Watch Kid Cudi's New "The Frequency" Video – Pitchfork|work=Pitchfork|date=October 13, 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016230135/http://pitchfork.com/news/68596-watch-kid-cudis-new-the-frequency-video/|archive-date=October 16, 2016}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/see-kid-cudis-dark-frequency-video-w444729|title=See Kid Cudi's Dark 'Frequency' Video|magazine=Rolling Stone|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170206033904/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/see-kid-cudis-dark-frequency-video-w444729|archive-date=February 6, 2017}} The music video for "Surfin'{{-"}}, also directed by Cudi, later followed on October 31, 2016, featuring cameo appearances from Jaden Smith, Willow Smith, King Chip, ASAP Nast and ASAP Rocky, among others.{{cite web|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/74222/20161101/kid-cudi-asap-rocky-pharrell-jaden-smith-surfin-video.htm|title=Kid Cudi Dances With A$AP Rocky, Pharrell, Jaden Smith & More In Trippy 'Surfin' Video|date=November 1, 2016|work=Music Times|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105024423/http://www.musictimes.com/articles/74222/20161101/kid-cudi-asap-rocky-pharrell-jaden-smith-surfin-video.htm|archive-date=November 5, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/10/kid-cudi-surfin-video-feat-pharrell|title=Watch Kid Cudi Jam Out With His Crew in New "Surfin'" Video f/ Pharrell|work=Complex|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109222553/http://www.complex.com/music/2016/10/kid-cudi-surfin-video-feat-pharrell|archive-date=November 9, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.stereogum.com/1908627/kid-cudi-surfin-video-feat-jaden-smith-willow-smith-aap-rocky/video/|title=Kid Cudi – "Surfin'" Video (Feat. Jaden Smith, Willow Smith, & A$AP Rocky)|date=October 31, 2016|work=Stereogum|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161110043517/http://www.stereogum.com/1908627/kid-cudi-surfin-video-feat-jaden-smith-willow-smith-aap-rocky/video/|archive-date=November 10, 2016}}
Critical reception
{{Album ratings
| title = Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' ratings
| MC = 70/100{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/passion-pain-demon-slayin/kid-cudi|title=Reviews for Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' by Kid Cudi|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=January 5, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105044403/http://www.metacritic.com/music/passion-pain-demon-slayin/kid-cudi|archive-date=January 5, 2017}}
| rev1 = AllMusic
| rev1score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web|last=Yeung|first=Neil|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/passion-pain-demon-slayin-mw0003006107|title=Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' – Kid Cudi|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=December 19, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222052308/http://www.allmusic.com/album/passion-pain-demon-slayin-mw0003006107|archive-date=December 22, 2016}}
| rev2 = Consequence
| rev2score = C+{{cite web|last=Lamb|first=Karas|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/12/album-review-kid-cudi-passion-pain-demon-slayin/|title=Kid Cudi – Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'|work=Consequence|date=December 29, 2016 |access-date=January 1, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161231182321/http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/12/album-review-kid-cudi-passion-pain-demon-slayin/|archive-date=December 31, 2016}}
| rev3 = Drowned in Sound
| rev3score = 7/10{{cite web|last=Miller|first=Kellan|url=http://drownedinsound.com/releases/19789/reviews/4150740|title=Album Review: Kid Cudi – Passion, Pain and Demon Slayin'|work=Drowned in Sound|date=January 24, 2017|access-date=January 25, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126200528/http://drownedinsound.com/releases/19789/reviews/4150740|archive-date=January 26, 2017}}
| rev4 = Exclaim!
| rev4score = 8/10{{cite web|last=Zoledziowski|first=Anya|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/kid_cudi-passion_pain_and_demon_slayin|title=Kid Cudi Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'|work=Exclaim!|access-date=December 20, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221093412/http://exclaim.ca/music/article/kid_cudi-passion_pain_and_demon_slayin|archive-date=December 21, 2016}}
| rev5 = HipHopDX
| rev5score = 3.8/5{{cite web|last=Bell|first=Alex|url=http://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.2893/title.review-kid-cudi-fights-hard-on-passion-pain-demon-slayin|title=Kid Cudi Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin Album Review|work=HipHopDX|date=January 4, 2017 |access-date=January 5, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105052136/http://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.2893/title.review-kid-cudi-fights-hard-on-passion-pain-demon-slayin|archive-date=January 5, 2017}}
| rev6 = The Observer
| rev6score = {{Rating|3|5}}{{cite web|last1=McNulty|first1=Bernadette|title=Kid Cudi: Passion, Pain and Demon Slayin' review – feels like a group hug|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jan/01/kid-cudi-passion-pain-demon-slayin-review-feels-like-a-group-hug|work=The Observer|access-date=January 1, 2017|date=January 1, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101113442/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jan/01/kid-cudi-passion-pain-demon-slayin-review-feels-like-a-group-hug|archive-date=January 1, 2017}}
| rev7 = Pitchfork
| rev7score = 6.7/10{{cite web |last=Strauss |first=Matthew |url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/22469-passion-pain-demon-slayin/ |title=Kid Cudi: Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' Album Review |work=Pitchfork |date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 20, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221155621/http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/22469-passion-pain-demon-slayin/ |archive-date=December 21, 2016 }}
| rev8 = PopMatters
| rev8score = 6/10{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Tanner|url=https://www.popmatters.com/kid-cudi-passion-pain-demon-slayin-2495404125.html|title=Kid Cudi: Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'|work=PopMatters|date=January 9, 2017|access-date=January 9, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110085933/http://www.popmatters.com/review/kid-cudi-passion-pain-demon-slayin/|archive-date=January 10, 2017}}
| rev9 = USA Today
| rev9score = {{Rating|2.5|4}}{{cite web|last=McDermott|first=Maeve|date=December 19, 2016|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/12/19/5-essential-tracks-kid-cudi-passion-pain-demon-slayin/95605702/|title=5 essential tracks from Kid Cudi's 'Passion, Pain, & Demon Slayin'|work=USA Today|access-date=January 4, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222070815/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/12/19/5-essential-tracks-kid-cudi-passion-pain-demon-slayin/95605702/|archive-date=December 22, 2016}}
| rev10 = XXL
| rev10score = 3/5{{cite web|last1=Gibbons|first1=Chris|title=Kid Cudi Returns to Form on 'Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/12/kid-cudi-passion-pain-and-demon-slayin-album-review/|website=XXL|access-date=December 23, 2016|date=December 24, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224080624/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/12/kid-cudi-passion-pain-and-demon-slayin-album-review/|archive-date=December 24, 2016}}
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Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin{{'}} was met with generally positive reviews. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received an average score of 70, based on 11 reviews. Aggregator AnyDecentMusic? gave it 6.6 out of 10, based on their assessment of the critical consensus.
Neil Yeung of AllMusic commented that Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin{{'}} "breathes gravitas into the Kid Cudi discography, realigning his trajectory and hinting at hope, possibility, and, most importantly, recovery". Chris Mench of Complex stated that Cudi has managed to "recapture the heart of his music, mixing confessional raps with cosmic hums and unique production. It's not perfect, but it finally feels like we have the Cudi we fell in love with when we first heard him".{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/12/kid-cudi-passion-pain-demon-slayin-review|title=Kid Cudi is Back in His Zone on 'Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'|work=Complex|access-date=December 19, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221133856/http://www.complex.com/music/2016/12/kid-cudi-passion-pain-demon-slayin-review|archive-date=December 21, 2016}} Matthew Strauss of Pitchfork, while noting the long length and redundancy, commented that "Cudi is as focused as he's been since 2010's Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager", as well as praising the production. Kellan Miller of Drowned in Sound said, "It is definitely a record that demands repeated attention, as a cursory listen will not unveil all its hidden gems. It's instantly accessible than his previous records [sic], but when Cudi is on his game he reaps unignorable rewards". Anya Zoledziowski of Exclaim! said, "Not only is Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin{{'}} loaded with hits, but it also draws attention to Cudi's renewed sense of self. Cudi has finally slayed his demons, and he sounds all the better for it".
Alex Bell of HipHopDX said, "Weighing in at 19 tracks and 86 minutes, PP&DS sprawls to a fault, but it sticks true to its branding". Karas Lamb of Consequence said, "Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin{{'}} seems concerned with little more than keeping up appearances. Hopefully, the high points of the album are a proper barometer, and Kid Cudi's next destination is a sight better than this". Bernadette McNulty of The Observer said, "Pharrell Williams and André 3000 add support on this hefty but intriguingly experimental 19-track marathon, while Willow Smith adds weirdness to Mescudi's trademark humming on the dub hip-hop of "Rose Golden"{{-"}}. Tanner Smith of PopMatters said, "The consistent sound here isn't so much redundant as repetitive; it builds a world in a way that too few records do. It's not a particularly deep work—and it's certainly not as important as its maker implies. But if there is a deeper truth to be found, it's going to be in the album's texture which conjures a beautiful night where the streets are wet, and you might be sad, but not sad enough to go to bed just yet". Chris Gibbons of XXL said, "The album's biggest issue is its length. ... While the project is lengthy, it's just good to hear Kid Cudi sound like himself". XXL ranked Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin{{'}} among the best 50 hip hop projects of 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/12/50-best-hip-hop-projects-of-2016/|title=50 Best Hip-Hop Projects of 2016|website=XXL|date=December 19, 2016|access-date=January 5, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225082404/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/12/50-best-hip-hop-projects-of-2016/|archive-date=December 25, 2016}}
Commercial performance
In the United States, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin{{'}} debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200, with 49,000 album-equivalent units. It was the second best-selling digital album of the week, selling 24,000 digital copies.{{cite web|url=http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.41812/title.hip-hop-album-sales-kid-cudi-gucci-mane-debut-in-top-20|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: Kid Cudi & Gucci Mane Debut In Top 20|work=HipHopDX|date=December 27, 2016 |access-date=December 27, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161228103752/http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.41812/title.hip-hop-album-sales-kid-cudi-gucci-mane-debut-in-top-20|archive-date=December 28, 2016}} The album was also streamed 35 million times in the first week.
Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Act 1: Tuned
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = Frequency
| writer1 = {{hlist|Scott Mescudi|Patrick Reynolds|Mike Dean}}
| extra1 = {{hlist|Kid Cudi|Plain Pat|Dean}}
| length1 = 4:58
| title2 = Swim in the Light
| writer2 = {{hlist|Mescudi|Dean}}
| extra2 = {{hlist|Kid Cudi|Dean}}
| length2 = 4:29
| title3 = Releaser
| writer3 = {{hlist|Mescudi|Reynolds|Dean}}
| extra3 = {{hlist|Kid Cudi|Plain Pat|Dean}}
| length3 = 5:27
| title4 = By Design
| note4 = featuring André Benjamin
| writer4 = {{hlist|Mescudi|André Benjamin|Pharrell Williams|Reynolds}}
| extra4 = {{hlist|Williams|Plain Pat{{ref|a|[a]}}}}
| length4 = 4:17
| title5 = All In
| writer5 = {{hlist|Mescudi|Michael Williams II|Asheton Hogan}}
| extra5 = Mike Will Made It
| length5 = 4:10
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Act 2: Prophecy
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title6 = ILLusions
| writer6 = {{hlist|Mescudi|Dean}}
| extra6 = Dean
| length6 = 4:16
| title7 = Rose Golden
| note7 = featuring Willow Smith
| writer7 = {{hlist|Mescudi|Reynolds|Dean}}
| extra7 = {{hlist|Kid Cudi|Plain Pat|Dean}}
| length7 = 4:37
| title8 = Baptized in Fire
| note8 = featuring Travis Scott
| writer8 = {{hlist|Mescudi|Jacques Webster II|Dean|Reynolds|Mort Garson}}
| extra8 = {{hlist|Kid Cudi|Plain Pat|Dean}}
| length8 = 4:45
| title9 = Flight at First Sight / Advanced
| note9 = featuring Pharrell Williams
| writer9 = {{hlist|Mescudi|Williams}}
| extra9 = Williams
| length9 = 3:56
| title10 = Does It
| writer10 = {{hlist|Mescudi|André Patrick, Jr.|Anthony Kilhoffer}}
| extra10 = {{hlist|Kid Cudi|Idle|Kilhoffer}}
| length10 = 4:22
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Act 3: Niveaux de l'Amour
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title11 = Dance 4 Eternity
| writer11 = {{hlist|Mescudi|Reynolds}}
| extra11 = {{hlist|Kid Cudi|Plain Pat}}
| length11 = 4:43
| title12 = Distant Fantasies
| writer12 = {{hlist|Mescudi|Reynolds}}
| extra12 = {{hlist|Kid Cudi|Plain Pat}}
| length12 = 4:47
| title13 = Wounds
| writer13 = {{hlist|Mescudi|Julian Gramma|Kilhoffer}}
| extra13 = {{hlist|Kid Cudi|J Gramm|Kilhoffer}}
| length13 = 4:03
| title14 = Mature Nature
| writer14 = {{hlist|Mescudi|Reynolds}}
| extra14 = {{hlist|Kid Cudi|Plain Pat}}
| length14 = 3:55
| title15 = Kitchen
| writer15 = {{hlist|Mescudi|Reynolds|Oladipo Omishore}}
| extra15 = {{hlist|Kid Cudi|Dot da Genius|Plain Pat}}
| length15 = 4:28
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Act 4: It's Bright and Heaven Is Warm
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| total_length = 86:52
| title16 = Cosmic Warrior
| writer16 = {{hlist|Mescudi|Omishore}}
| extra16 = Dot da Genius
| length16 = 4:00
| title17 = The Guide
| note17 = featuring André Benjamin
| writer17 = {{hlist|Mescudi|Benjamin|Omishore|Reynolds}}
| extra17 = {{hlist|Kid Cudi|Dot da Genius|Plain Pat}}
| length17 = 5:06
| title18 = The Commander
| writer18 = {{hlist|Mescudi|Reynolds|Dean}}
| extra18 = {{hlist|Kid Cudi|Plain Pat|Dean}}
| length18 = 4:16
| title19 = Surfin{{'-}}
| note19 = featuring Pharrell Williams
| writer19 = {{hlist|Mescudi|Williams}}
| extra19 = Williams
| length19 = 6:15
}}
Notes
- {{sup|{{note|a|[a]}}}} signifies an additional producer
- "Releaser" features additional vocals by Vanessa Vasquez and background vocals by Kacy Hill
- "Kitchen" features background vocals by Jaden Smith
Sample credits
- "Baptized in Fire" contains elements of "Déjà Vu", as performed by Ataraxia and written by Mort Garson.
- "Flight at First Sight / Advanced" contains elements of "Campbell Soup Gospel! God is Mmmmmm Gooood!", as performed by Leslie Davis.
- "Distant Fantasies" contains elements of "Electronic Fields 27", as performed by Gerhard Trede Selection.
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.{{cite AV media notes|title=Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'|type=CD liner notes|others=Kid Cudi|publisher=Republic Records|year=2017|id=26598-9}}
Musicians
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- Danny Pravder – piano (3, 10)
- Alison Bjorkedal – harp (7, 10, 16)
- James A. McMillen – orchestration and arrangement (7, 10, 14–16), horn section orchestration and arrangement (19)
- Steven Velez – orchestration and arrangement (7, 10, 14–16), horn section orchestration and arrangement (19), horn section conducting (19), solo cello (3, 10)
- Idle Kid – programming (10)
- Dot da Genius – keyboards (11)
- Matthew Byas – additional drums (11)
- J Gramm – programming (13)
- Anthony Kilhoffer – programming (13)
- Mike Dean – additional keyboards (18)
- Brent Paschke – electric guitar (19)
- Dan Fornero – trumpets (19)
- Rob Schraer – trumpets (19)
- Alex Iles – trombone (19)
- Steve Trapani – bass trombone (19)
- Doug Tornquist – tuba (19)
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Technical
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- Tom Coyne – mastering
- Randy Merrill – mastering
- Anthony Kilhoffer – mixing (1–3, 5–8, 10–17), mix engineering (3, 6–8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17), recording (1, 3–19)
- Mick Guzauski – mixing (4, 9, 19)
- Thomas Cullison – mixing (18), recording (9, 19)
- Tom Kahre – recording (2, 3, 11), mix engineering (7)
- Mike Larson – recording (4, 9, 19)
- Adam Michalak – strings recording (7, 10, 14–16)
- David Kim – recording assistance (9, 19)
- Will Delaney – recording assistance (9)
- Keith Parry – recording assistance (9)
- Ben Sedano – recording assistance (19)
- Eric Eylands – recording assistance (19)
{{div col end}}
Artwork
- Ryan Rogers – design
- Pamela Littky – photography
Charts
Release history
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| scope="col"| Country
! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Label(s) ! scope="col"| Format(s) ! scope="col"| Ref. |
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| scope="row"| United States
| December 16, 2016 | {{hlist|Wicked Awesome|Republic}} | {{hlist|CD|digital download|streaming}} | {{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/passion-pain-demon-slayin/1182062569|title=Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin' by Kid Cudi|date=December 16, 2016 |publisher=Apple Music|access-date=January 5, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170107003116/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/passion-pain-demon-slayin/id1182062569|archive-date=January 7, 2017}} |
Notes and references
=Notes=
{{Notelist}}
=References=
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Discogs master|type=album|1116218|name=Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'}}
- {{URL|http://www.kidcudi.com}}
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