Released January 10, 2009 | Recorded 2008 | |
Format Digital download, CD single Genre Pop rock, hip hop, rap rock Length 3:05 (Album Version)
3:03 (No Rap/Radio Edit) Label Cash Money, Universal Republic | ||
For the 1987 Noiseworks song of the same name, see "Welcome to the World (Noiseworks song)".
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"Welcome to the World" is a song by American recording artist Kevin Rudolf, released as the second single from his debut album In the City. The single version features vocals from American rapper Kid Cudi, whereas the album version features a verse from rapper Rick Ross. The chorus takes the melody from the 1994 Oasis single Supersonic.
The song was featured in advertisements for WrestleMania XXVI.
Extended version
There is an extended version of the song that features verses from both Kid Cudi and Rick Ross.
Chart performance
The single peaked at #34 on the Pop 100 and #58 on the Billboard Hot 100. In Canada it reached #56 on the Canadian Hot 100. It debuted on Ryan Seacrest's Weekly Top 40 at #40.
Music video
The music video was released to MTV on May 1, 2009. It uses the no rap edit version of the song. The video shows Rudolf singing in the streets with his band. Lil Wayne and Birdman make a brief appearance in the video.
Track listing
CD Single
- "Welcome to the World" (Clean) (featuring Kid Cudi) — 3:03
- "Welcome to the World" (Dirty) (featuring Kid Cudi) — 3:03
- "Welcome to the World" (Single Version) — 2:38
- "Welcome to the World" (featuring Rick Ross) — 3:03