Day 'n' Nite
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Released | February 5, 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2007 | |||
Studio | Headbanga (Brooklyn, New York) | |||
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"Day 'n' Nite"
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"Day 'n' Nite" is a song by American rapper
The single, which was included on his breakout
Background
As a young man, Cudi moved from his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, to New York City, to pursue a music career. Upon his arrival, he stayed with his uncle, accomplished drummer Kalil Madi.[6] His uncle later kicked him out, which subsequently led to Cudi writing "Day 'n' Nite":[6]
"My uncle that I lived with passed in 2006. We were actually beefing because he forced me out the house when I didn’t have another situation set up, so I was bitter. I never apologized for it, and that kills me. That’s why I wrote "Day 'n' Nite." If he wasn’t there to let me stay with him those first few months, there would be no Kid Cudi. It fucked me up watching him go, but it was like, "I have to fulfill this destiny now for sure." Things were moving but they weren’t solidified yet. I had "Day ’n’ Nite," we were just getting started, and I was like, "This shit has got to pop off." I wasn’t taking no for an answer."[6]
On Cudi's debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day, the song is listed as "Day 'n' Nite (Nightmare)", following the album's dream sequence. In 2012, in an interview with
In January 2014, Cudi announced he had recorded a remix of the song the day after he made the original in 2007. He revealed a snippet of the remix was briefly previewed on the intro of his 2008 breakout mixtape A Kid Named Cudi. The remix was slated to appear on 2014's Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon, however it failed to make the cut and was ultimately unreleased.[8][9][10][11]
Release
The single was released February 5, 2008, as a digital download. It was released prior to Kid Cudi's signing to the GOOD Music label. The song initially appeared on Cudi's first official project, a mixtape titled A Kid Named Cudi, released in July 2008, in collaboration with New York street-wear brand 10.Deep as a free download.[12] The mixtape caught the attention of Kanye West, whose then-manager Plain Pat, had introduced Cudi's music to him, subsequently leading West to sign Cudi to his GOOD Music imprint later that year.
Crookers remix
"Day 'n' Nite (Remix)" | |
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Single by Kid Cudi vs. Crookers | |
Released | January 12, 2009 |
Genre | Electro house[13] |
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Songwriter(s) | Scott Mescudi |
Producer(s) | Crookers |
Netherlands single cover | |
France single cover | |
Main digital single cover | |
Alternate digital single cover | |
"Day 'n' Nite" was
Music videos
There were three
The second version was made specifically for the "Crookers Remix" of the song. It features Cudi as an employee at a typical British
The third video that was released (also for The Crookers remix) was actually shot before the others in 2008, by New York directing duo, BBGUN. The video was made before Cudi was signed with Universal Motown on a budget of $250. It was BBGUN's directorial debut and was premiered on Pitchfork on September 9, 2009.
Covers and influence
The song is parodied on American singer
In other media
In 2022, the song was featured in the trailer for American television miniseries Moon Knight.[33]
The song was also featured in the 2014 video game Watch Dogs.
Formats and track listings
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Day 'n' Nite" | 3:42 |
2. | "Day 'n' Nite" (instrumental) | 3:43 |
3. | "Day 'n' Nite" (Jokers of the Scene Extended Remix) | 7:21 |
4. | "Dat New "New"" | 4:14 |
5. | "Dat New "New"" (Clean) | 4:14 |
6. | "Dat New "New"" (instrumental) | 3:49 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Day 'n' Nite" (Radio Edit) | 2:43 |
2. | "Day 'n' Nite" (Mobin Master Edit) | 3:10 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Day 'n' Nite" (Radio Edit) | 2:43 |
2. | "Day 'n' Nite" (Club Mix) | 4:41 |
3. | "Day 'n' Nite" (Mobin Master Remix) | 7:18 |
4. | "Day 'n' Nite" (Bimbo Jones Vocal Mix) | 8:11 |
5. | "Day 'n' Nite" (D.O.N.S. Remix) | 7:32 |
6. | "Day 'n' Nite" (Agent X Remix) | 5:11 |
7. | "Day 'n' Nite" (TC Remix) | 4:06 |
8. | "Day 'n' Nite" (music video) | 3:05 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Day 'n' Nite" (Club Mix) | 4:41 |
2. | "Day 'n' Nite" (Mobin Master Remix) | 7:18 |
3. | "Day 'n' Nite" (Bimbo Jones Vocal Mix) | 8:11 |
4. | "Day 'n' Nite" (D.O.N.S. Remix) | 7:32 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Day 'n' Nite" (main) | |
2. | "Day 'n' Nite" (instrumental) | |
3. | "Day 'n' Nite" (Jokers of the Scene Remix) | |
4. | "Dat New "New"" (dirty) | |
5. | "Dat New "New"" (clean) | |
6. | "Dat New "New"" (instrumental) |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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New Zealand (RMNZ)[79] | Gold | 7,500* |
United States (RIAA)[80] | 8× Platinum | 8,000,000‡ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[81] | Gold | 35,000^ |
Belgium (BEA)[82] | Gold | |
Germany (BVMI)[83] | 3× Gold | 450,000‡ |
Italy (FIMI)[84] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[85] | 2× Platinum | 1,200,000‡ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Accolades
BET Hip Hop Awards
Year | Award | Result |
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2009 | BET Hip Hop Award for Track of the Year [86] | Nominated |
BET Hip Hop Award for Best Hip Hop Video [87] | Nominated |
Beatport Music Awards
Year | Award | Result |
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2009 | Beatport Music Awards for Best Indie Dance / Nu Disco track (Crookers Remix)[88] | Won |
MTV Video Music Awards
Year | Award | Result |
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2009 | MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist [89] | Nominated |
Grammy Awards
Year | Award | Result |
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2010 | Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance | Nominated |
Grammy Award for Best Rap Song | Nominated |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Version(s) | Label | Ref. |
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United States | February 5, 2008 | Digital download |
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Fool's Gold | [90][91] |
February 2008 | 12-inch vinyl
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Worldwide | March 2008 | Free digital download | Crookers remix | [14] | |
United States | August 5, 2008 | Digital download | [15][91] | ||
United Kingdom | January 11, 2009 | Various | Data
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January 12, 2009 | CD single |
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Various | [94] | ||||
France | February 9, 2009 | Digital download | Happy Music | [95] | |
February 20, 2009 | [96] | ||||
Germany | March 13, 2009 | Ministry of Sound | [97] | ||
United States | March 20, 2009 | Original | Universal Motown | [98] | |
Crookers remix | [99] | ||||
Australia | June 15, 2009 | CD single |
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