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"Do What I Want" is a single by American musician , released on June 10, 2022 , as the lead single for his eighth studio album and companion Netflix animated special, Entergalactic . The track serves as a declaration of personal freedom and artistic confidence, signaling Cudi's return to a "hard-hitting" sound. Production and Creative Background

: The song was produced by the duo Take A Daytrip along with Russ Chell and Jared Levius . It was notably the first track Cudi ever recorded with Take A Daytrip, leading to their extensive collaboration on Man on the Moon III: The Chosen . Kid Cudi - Do What I Want

: It prominently soundtracked the official trailer for the Entergalactic series. The project was a significant creative pivot for Cudi, who expressed boredom with traditional album releases and a desire to create something "epic and different" by pairing music with a long-form visual story. Lyrical Themes and Meaning "Do What I Want" is a single by

: The track features a prominent intro sample from sports commentator Stephen A. Smith advising athletes to "stay off the weed," which Cudi immediately subverts with lyrics about smoking. Stylistically, it blends dreamy acoustic guitars with "space-age" synths and heavy trap percussion. It was notably the first track Cudi ever

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