Kenny Mason

Kenny Mason

Kenny Mason is an independent American rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer from West Atlanta, Georgia. He works across rap and hip-hop, and his music also draws on punk and experimental sounds. His style mixes Atlanta trap with boom-bap, rock, R&B and gospel, and his lyrics often focus on personal struggle, resilience and introspection.

Career

He records under the name Kenny Mason, with his birth name given as Edwin Kenneth Green Jr. His debut project, Lovers Lane, appears in 2018. He gains wider attention with the single Hit in August 2019, and his 2020 album Angelic Hoodrat brings further notice for its production and storytelling. He goes on to release five full-length projects and seven EPs.

Style and collaborations

Mason’s sound is shaped by a wide range of influences, including OutKast and The Smashing Pumpkins. He is known for blending rap with other genres rather than working within a single style. He collaborates with J. Cole, JID, Denzel Curry, Paris Texas, Young Nudy, redveil, Toro y Moi, Amindi and MAVI.

Background

Born in 1994, Mason grows up in Atlanta and draws on that experience in his writing. His independent approach to recording and releasing music is part of his profile as a modern rap artist.