While the original song, featuring MGMT and Ratatat, is slow and melancholic, Aoki’s version uses massive kicks, frenetic synth stabs, and an uptempo beat to create a "dancefloor banger" . Kid Cudi – Pursuit of Happiness (Steve Aoki Remix) Lyrics
Steve Aoki's uptempo remix of Kid Cudi's “Pursuit of Happiness”. after being the lead song for the 2012 party movie Project X. Pursuit of Happiness (Steve Aoki Remix) - Kid Cudi AUDIO
: Since its release, the remix has been a permanent fixture in Steve Aoki's live sets . While the original song, featuring MGMT and Ratatat,
The of Kid Cudi’s " Pursuit of Happiness " is a high-energy electro-house reimagining of the original introspective hip-hop track . Released on December 5, 2009, it transformed the melancholic anthem from Man on the Moon: The End of Day into a global party staple . Cultural Impact and Movie Tie-in : Since its release, the remix has been
: In 2012, Kid Cudi received an MTV Movie Award nomination for Best Song from a Movie specifically for this remix . Audio Details and Composition
The remix reached iconic status after being prominently featured in the 2012 comedy film . It served as the lead track for the movie's soundtrack and was used in trailers to represent the film's wild, out-of-control party atmosphere .