Man on the Moon: The End of Day

Man on the Moon: The End of Day is Kid Cudi's 2009 debut studio album that blends hip hop, alternative hip hop, electronic and pop textures into atmospheric, often cinematic production. It pairs rap with melodic singing and humming, uses interludes and a multi-act structure to create a dreamlike, concept-like flow, and centers on introspective themes such as loneliness, dreams, self-doubt and substance use. The record emphasized mood and melody over traditional rap posturing and helped open space for more emotive, genre-blurring approaches in contemporary hip hop; it includes tracks like Day 'n' Nite and Pursuit of Happiness.