Kenny Mason

Edwin Kenneth Green Jr. (born December 17, 1994), better known by his stage name Kenny Mason, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from West Atlanta, Georgia. He is known for his distinctive sound which consists of a fusion between grunge rock, hip hop, and elements of shoegaze.[2][3]

Kenny Mason
Kenny Mason in 2021
Kenny Mason in 2021
Background information
Birth nameEdwin Kenneth Green Jr.
Also known as
  • Pup
  • The Angelic Grinch of Dill
  • Superpuppyboy
  • KJ
Born (1994-12-17) December 17, 1994
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2014–present
LabelsRCA[1]
Websiteangelichoodrat.com

Kenny Mason began gaining recognition after releasing his breakout single "Hit" in 2019. He released his debut album Angelic Hoodrat in 2020, which was met with public praise from fans and artists alike. He followed this album with a deluxe edition a year later, titled Angelic Hoodrat: Supercut, which was also met with praise and featured prominent rappers such as Denzel Curry and Freddie Gibbs. He released his mixtape Ruffs a year later, which was met with critical acclaim and featured rappers Young Nudy and Jean Dawson.

Early life

Kenny started rapping in 2007 at the age of 12.[2] Around the same time, he discovered and fell in love with bands such as My Chemical Romance, The Smashing Pumpkins, My Bloody Valentine, and Deftones through video games. In an interview with Rolling Stone, he explained; "I get a lot of ideas listening to them, from the heaviness of their guitars and their melodies."[2] Kenny first started taking music seriously and actively pursuing it as a job at the age of 19, after working at Krispy Kreme for a few weeks and realizing that job was not for him.[4]

Kenny talks about growing up in a rough area and being accustomed to violence at a young age in his music and interviews. In an interview with Clash he recalls a time when he was shot in 2014 and explains how it was a life changing experience that made him accept himself due to his mom being by his side in the ambulance.[5]

Musical career

In 2014, Kenny Mason formed a group called House 9 with his friends, where they released mixtapes TvDinner, The Super Tape, The Big 9 Theory, on SoundCloud between 2014 and 2016. Mason described these mixtapes as "That was me trying to teach myself how to make beats for [me and] my homeboys, and figure out how to work Auto-Tune, how to record and make art at the same time. It's the definition of experimental."[6]

From 2016 to 2018, Mason released the singles "22" and "4Real", which started to gain attraction. In 2018, he released the singles "Nike 2" and 2019's "G.O.A.T", before "Hit" broke out to receive millions of streams after release in 2019.[7] In April 2020, Kenny Mason released his debut album, Angelic Hoodrat, described as an experimental fusion of melodic alternative-rock, trap, and R&B.[8] In August 2020, Mason appeared as a guest feature on the single "Cereal" by IDK and JID.[9] On December 9, 2020, Mason released three singles on the capsule [ruffs], including a feature from Denzel Curry.[10] On September 28, 2022, Kenny Mason released his mixtape, Ruffs.[11] On June 6, 2023, Mason released an EP titled 6.[12]

Artistry

Kenny names Lil Wayne, Future, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Kid Cudi as the influence to begin making music at an early age, as well as alternative bands Nirvana, Title Fight, Coldplay, My Bloody Valentine, Pixies, Deftones, The Smashing Pumpkins and singer Fiona Apple.[7] He cites fellow Atlanta artists Bankroll Fresh and Peewee Longway as his main influences on his rapping style.[13]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details
Angelic Hoodrat[14]

Mixtapes
Title Album details
Ruffs[15]
  • Released: September 28, 2022
  • Label: RCA, Sony
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Collaborative mixtapes
Title Album details
TvDinner
(with Clark Scott)[16]
  • Released: September 12, 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: streaming
The SUPER Tape
(with DvDx)[17]
  • Released: April 28, 2016
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: streaming

Extended plays
Title Album details
KennyTurns20[18]
  • Released: 2015
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Free Mason[19]
Free Mason 2[20]
  • Released: October 12, 2015
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Avondale Angels[21]
  • Released: 2016
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Avondale Angels 2[22]
  • Released: 2016
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
KennyTurns22[23]
  • Released: December 17, 2016
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming|-
November '19[24]
  • Released: October 19, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Pup Pack[25]
  • Released: August 17, 2022
  • Label: RCA
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
pr3[26]
  • Released: February 7, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
3[27]
  • Released: March 3, 2023
  • Label: RCA
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
6[28]
  • Released: June 6, 2023
  • Label: RCA
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

As lead artist
Title Year Album
"22"[29] 2016 KennyTurns22
"4real"[30] 2017 Non-album single
"Nike 2"[31] 2018
"G.O.A.T"[32] 2019 A3C, Vol.8
"Hit"[33] Angelic Hoodrat
"Angelic Hoodrat"[34]
"Metal Wings"[35] 2020
"A+"[36]
(featuring Denzel Curry)		 [ruffs]
"Much Money"[37]
"Freak"
(featuring Jayxin)
"Partments"[38] 2021 Angelic Hoodrat: Suprcut
"Pup"[39]
"Play Ball"[40]
"Rih"[41]
"Dracula"[42] 2023 6

Guest appearances
List of notable guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Artist(s) Album
"Lucy Pearl" 2016 Salvatore Perigio, L-T Terror, TopNotch Swave PowerUp Z
"Facade" Salvatore Perigio, L-T Terror, TopNotch Swave, Mr. Epic
"Whole Life" Salvatore Perigio, L-T Terror, TopNotch Swave, Mr. Epic, DvDx
"Internet" 2017 Jazz Ingram Baby New Years
"Illiterate" 2018 Boregard. The Rap Game Bo Jackson Vol. 1
"Talk Is Cheap" Free Action
"Deal" Free Action
"Moovin'" DavidTheTragic NatureWorld
"Digit" Salvatore Perigio, DvDx #MaybeThisWeek Trilogy
"Shells on the Rug" 2019 Wiley From Atlanta Blue Don't Make Me Cry
"It Rains"[43] Non-album single
"Yums!" Jelani Imani Non-album single
"Okay" 2020 The Shell (Deluxe)
"Goldmember" Floatin'
"What U Seen" Popstar Benny, Jelani Imani, Jayxin, DavidTheTragic, Vonta 2020
"Cereal"[44] IDK, JID USee4Yourself (Deluxe)
"Grip 3:16"[45] Grip, JID Proboscidea
"How Does It Feel"[46] Deante' Hitchcock Better (Deluxe)
"Raygun"[47] redveil Non-album single
"Tweak" DavidTheTragic How It Feel
"Pennies...Exit Stage Left!?"[48] 2021 Grip, Kay Nellz I Died for This!?
"Pyro (Sango Leak)"[49] Denzel Curry Unlocked 1.5
"ANEMIC"[50] DavidTheTragic Non-album single
"Starts Right Here"[51] League of Legends, Foreign Air Non-album single
"Burning Bush"[52] Grip Non-album single
"Stick"[53] 2022 Dreamville, JID, J. Cole, Sheck Wes D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape
"Overseas"[54] Powers Pleasant, Maxo Kream, Bas, Erick The Architect Non-album single
"Dance Now"[55] JID The Forever Story
"Just In Time"[56] JID, Lil Wayne
"Dawg!" Marco Plus Tha Soufside Villain
"CENTIPEDE"[57] Amindi Non-album single
"DnD"[58] 2023 Paris Texas Mid Air
"Flatline"[59] TOBi PANIC
"Sked"[60] Denzel Curry TBA
"Pocket"[61] Amindi Take What You Need

Tours

Headlining

  • Ruffs Tour (2022)

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