Insano (Nitro Mega)

Insano (Nitro Mega) (stylized in all caps) is the tenth studio album by American musician Kid Cudi, released on February 23, 2024, through Wicked Awesome and Republic Records. It serves as a sequel to his ninth studio album Insano, and features guest appearances from Wiz Khalifa, Chip tha Ripper, Pusha T, Steve Aoki, Lil Yachty, Layzie Bone, and Krayzie Bone.
== Description ==
Call it a deluxe expansion or a companion album for the prior month's INSANO, but much like the rest of his discography, Kid Cudi's second full-length of 2024 doesn't need a label. In line with the Adam Sandler sample that opens the aggressive "HUMAN MADE", INSANO (NITRO MEGA) shows no mercy to those who ever dared count out Scott Mescudi. A mix of new material and polished rarities, the roughly hour-long set finds him in his bag and linking with Wiz Khalifa and Pusha T, among others. 
The Chosen One's more patient fans will note the presence at long last of "DOSE OF DOPENESS" and WZRD outtake "ROCKET", both now officially released more than a decade after they first emerged in other capacities. Also returning from Cudi's distant past is Chip tha Ripper, an erstwhile collaborator who brings the bars to an eclectic trio of tracks: the vibey "ANIMATE", the slo-mo "WILLIS" and the maximalist "WIN OR LOSE". A notable guest on the first INSANO, Lil Yachty arrives in time for "ROUND N ROUND", an aesthetically spacey ballad that beautifully showcases two of hip-hop's most unique singing rappers' respective styles. 
== Critical reception ==
Sam Moore of HipHopDX assessed, "has more worthy moments of introspection but is also weighed down with leftovers that were deemed not good enough for the first release."Moore, Sam (February 26, 2024). "Kid Cudi's 'Insano (Nitro Mega)' One-Ups Its Predecessor with Trademark Introspection". HipHopDX. Wyatt Westlake from HotNewHipHop remarked it being diverse and different from its precursor, though there was "nothing particularly innovative or outstanding," feeling it underwhelms on some tracks. Westlake concluded, "However, it serves its purpose for an artist who has constantly pushed himself musically. Kid Cudi is still very much in a creative zone, churning out a whopping 39 songs already this year with more new material on the way. It speaks to his artistic evolution and his personal growth."Westlake, Wyatt (February 26, 2024). "Kid Cudi "Insano (Nitro Mega)" Review". HotNewHipHop.
== Track listing ==
== Personnel ==
Musicians
* Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi lead artist, vocals 
* Cameron "Wiz Khalifa" Thomaz featured artist, vocals 
* Charles "Chip tha Ripper" Worth featured artist, vocals 
* Terrence "Pusha T" Thornton featured artist, vocals 
* Steven "Steve" Aoki featured artist 
* Miles "Lil Yachty" McCollum featured artist, vocals 
* Steven "Layzie Bone" Howse featured artist, vocals 
* Steven "Krayzie Bone" Howse featured artist, vocals 
* Christian "Beau Nox" Astrop background vocals 
Production
== References ==
Category:Albums
Category:Insano (Nitro Mega)
Category:Kid Cudi albums
Category:Studio albums