Maui Wowie
Kid Cudi · A Kid Named Cudi [2008]
And I'm so high(x8)
Yeah back up in the mix aloha niggas Cudi lookin 4 a fix
Got enough dough just to take a trip
to get a little pinch of that maui Wowie
Aww man here we go again
If you ever get a chance smoke it with a friend
Me and Pat on a Mission again to get lifted like john legend and shit
Get lifted Lets get lifted
Watchu gone cop maybe a dub maybe a zone
no matter what you cop smoke it till its gone
Walkin on the beach with the sand between ya feet
and all lil white girls sing to the beat
Hey wat it do boo
You smoke good yeah me too
Livin in paradise all through the night
and even through the day smoke it till i cant see
What can i say
Nothin like dis in the world homie
Make you feel great
Make you forget you in the states
Might relocate
So you can smoke all the Maui Wowie
You can take it like
Goin back to Honolulu just to get that Maui Wowie (x2)
And I'm so high(x8)
I know, I know, I know
I really need to go go go go go go
Really need to go go
Really need to go go go man
I need Maui Wowie
I smoke that Maui Wowie
I need Maui Wowie
I smoke that Maui Wowie
I know, I know, I know
You really need to go go
Really need to go go go man
I need maui Wowie
I smoke that Maui Wowie
About Maui Wowie
Kid Cudi's "Maui Wowie" stands as a defining track from his 2008 debut album, *A Kid Named Cudi*. Released during the height of the hip-hop revival, the song blends Cudi's signature melodic sensibilities with a vibrant, tropical production style that was rare for the genre at the time. The recording features a catchy, upbeat rhythm and Cudi's distinctive falsetto delivery, creating an infectious atmosphere that resonated with listeners seeking a more playful and less aggressive sound. This single helped establish Cudi's reputation as a versatile artist capable of crossing genre boundaries, influencing a wave of future rappers who adopted similar melodic hooks and positive vibes. While the song did not achieve massive commercial chart success upon release, it remains a cult favorite among fans of the era and is frequently cited as a key example of mid-2000s hip-hop's shift toward emotional depth and musical experimentation. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture a specific moment in musical history where electronic textures met traditional rap structures.