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Kenny Mason Finally Delivers New LP “9”

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Kenny Mason is a rapper from Atlanta, Georgia that has always been an intriguing name since he got started in 2016. For most listeners though, he did not really start getting some notoriety until about 2020. That is when he put out his first full project Angelic Hoodrat. Then, in 2022, the multi-talent put out his longest tape to date, RUFFS, with 16 tracks. However, he has not really come close to dropping something that large since. That trend of shorter LPs continues for Kenny Mason on his latest offering 9.

This is somewhat of a continuation of Mason’s previous number titles, 6 and 3, with the latter being an EP. For this third multiple of three record, he is showcasing his abilities to make digestible and dark trap cuts. However, to add to his appeal, Kenny sprinkles in some tracks such as “LUMINOUS” were he rides a smooth and elegant boom-bap instrumental. On top of this solid output, he has some other exciting things happening.

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Listen To 9 By Kenny Mason

If you head on over to his Instagram, Kenny recently announced a new tour. The Route 9 Tour is kicking off very shortly, on March 22 and will run through May 3. It is exclusive to the US and will see Mason travel to cities such as Los Angeles, Boston, Ann Arbor, Austin, and other major markets. If you are looking to support him, you can check out the StubHub link below for ticket sales.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album, 9, by Kenny Mason? What tracks are you gravitating toward right now and why? Who had the strongest guest performance on the record? Where are you ranking this tape amongst the rest of his discography? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Kenny Mason. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

9 Tracklist:

  1. JUMPIN IN
  2. EASY DUB (feat. BabyDrill)
  3. FEEL IT
  4. 4 MY (feat. Veeze)
  5. MONEY SIGNS
  6. US
  7. SLIP (feat. Toro Y Moi
  8. CHOSEN
  9. LUMINOUS

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Kenny Mason “9”: 5 Things We Want

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Kenny Mason is a 29-year-old MC from West Atlanta who has made quite a splash in the last few years with his experimental blend of low-key trap and rugged pop-punk. The young rapper is gearing up to drop his latest effort on streaming services on March 14. Fans across social media are already voicing their excitement for the project. The new Kenny Mason album is simply titled 9, and is said to have nine tracks, including two singles, “Jumping In” and “Us,” which were just released.

9 serves as a follow-up to Kenny’s last LP 6, which released in June of 2023. Though 6 had some major highs, some fans felt that there were elements missing from the project which could have made it even stronger. With over 2 million monthly Spotify listeners to please, Kenny Mason may be on track to deliver his first certified classic with 9. Here are five things fans want from the upcoming album.

5. A Full-Length Run-Time

Like many young artists coming up in the TikTok era, Kenny Mason has been known to produce incredibly brief songs in the past. With 9 already confirmed to have only nine songs, fans are hoping the album’s run-time will be sufficiently longer than 15-18 minutes. Though neither of the two leading single tracks released this week have run-times that reach 3 minutes, fans are holding out hope that the album won’t be very short to appeal to young, easily distracted fans across social media. While nobody is asking Kenny Mason to create an 8-minute-long power ballad with an extended guitar solo outro, it would surely please fans to hear a few tracks that last long enough to fully flesh out their themes and ideas.

4. Variety In Production

Kenny Mason is known to produce much of his own material, and 9 will undoubtedly contain at least a handful of self-produced songs from the prolific Atlanta artist. However, fans would surely appreciate Kenny’s impressive vocal range and ability to innovate even more if he took the opportunity to work with some well-known producers. Beat-makers like Hit-Boy, the Alchemist, and JID collaborator Christo would all be excellent picks for a Kenny Mason collab. Of course, Kenny could also use 9 as a means to highlight some other young up-and-comers from West Atlanta by working with underground producers from his neighborhood.

3. Some Well-Placed Vocal Guests

Throughout his career, Kenny has had the opportunity to work with a wide array of excellent vocalists. He has previously collaborated with artists such as Denzel Curry and Freddie Gibbs and even appeared across multiple tracks with JID. His songs with the latter include cuts like “Dance Now” and “Just In Time” with Lil Wayne from JID’s critically acclaimed album The Forever Story. While Kenny Mason is certainly capable of carrying his album with no features a la J. Cole, it would surely please fans to see inclusions from some of his contemporaries on 9. Appearances from the likes of Isaiah Rashad, EarthGang, or SZA could really put the record over the top.

2. Genre-Blending Bangers

As stated, Kenny’s work is known for its genre-blending, with tracks often switching between a laid-back smoke session vibe and a hard mosh pit setting complete with shredding guitars. This sonic mixture has become something of a trademark for Kenny Mason, which many fans hope to see continued on 9. Perhaps the young rapper can even blend a few new styles into his music, with notes of jazz funk like Denzel Curry on Melt My Eyez See Your Future or harsh noise-core samples like JPEGMAFIA’s latest effort Scaring The Hoes. Either way, Mason’s high-energy output often features surprising left-field musical choices that blend seamlessly with his lyrical style, making the artist one to look out for on this year’s ‘best of’ lists.

1. Kenny Mason At His Best

No matter what sonic styles and lyrical one-two punches Kenny Mason delivers on 9, fans are looking forward to the artist putting out his best body of work yet. Kenny has continued to elevate his sound and production quality through each release so far, making 9 a culmination of all his greatest efforts thus far. Based on the leading singles to the album, it’s clear that Kenny is hungry and passionate, with recent social media posts from the up-and-comer confirming that this project will serve as some of his finest material yet.

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Kenny Mason Is ‘Jumpin In’ On His ‘9’ Album Rollout With Two Contrasting Singles And One Trippy Video

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Kenny Mason has been displaying Lebron James-level consistency, steadily building up toward his forthcoming 9 album for the better part of a year. Most recently the Atlanta artist dropped the three-track EP Highway 9, which followed in the footsteps of the three-track EP 3 last March and six-track EP 6 last June. The EP is due out March 14 via RCA Records.

“The 3 and 6 EPs are a part of an 18-track unique rollout leading up to his album 9,” a press release explained on Wednesday, March 6. “Having released EPs 3 and 6, which provided three and six tracks respectively, fans can expect a fresh batch of nine new songs on the album.”

Two of those songs are here, namely “Jumpin In” and “Us.” The singles dropped late on Tuesday, March 5, and represent Mason’s range.

“Us” is a rock-charged single showcasing Mason’s singing ability, as he aggressively and repeatedly calls someone a “b*tch,” narrates how he “grew up in a cold world,” and asks in the chorus, “Who in the f*ck, who in the f*ck / Who in the f*ck want it with us?” By contrast, “Jumpin In” is a smooth listen featuring Mason spitting bars about commitment and overcoming his formative environment: “I had to devise a plan to prove that I was divine / I demonstrate similar traits to the greats / But I’m in the space / Even thеy can’t imitate / I watch and wait.”

Watch the “Jumpin In” video above, and find more information about Mason’s Route 9 Tour below.

Kenny Mason’s Route 9 Tour Dates

03/22 — St. Paul, MN
03/23 — Chicago, IL
03/24 — Annarbor, MI
03/26 — Philadelphia, PA
03/28 — Boston, MA
03/29 — Washington, DC
03/30 — New York, NY
04/04 — Orlando, FL
04/05 — Atlanta, GA
04/11 — Dallas, TX
04/12 — Houston, TX
04/13 — Austin, TX
04/16 — Denver, CO
04/17 — Salt Lake City, UT
04/19 — Vancouver, BC
04/20 — Bellingham, WA
04/22 — Seattle, WA
04/24 — Eugene, OR
04/26 — Sacramento, CA
04/27 — San Francisco, CA
05/01 — Phoenix, AZ
05/02 — Santa Ana, CA
05/03 — Los Angeles, CA

Kenny Mason’s Route 9 Tour Poster

Kenny Mason Route 9 Tour poster
Courtesy of Kenny Mason & RCA Records

9 is out 3/14 via RCA Records. Find more information here.

Kenny Mason & Paris Texas Take Little Bank On New Single “Big Bank” With Billy Lemos: Stream

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When you think about the best names in alternative rap right now, Paris Texas and Kenny Mason likely top that list. Moreover, they’ve released idiosyncratic, zany, confident, and aggressive projects, singles, and visual efforts that display their versatility and tendency to merge worlds of alt-rock, grunge, and indie with fiery verses. If you want examples, look no further than the former’s 2023 album, MID AIR, and the Atlanta native’s recent extended single, “FACTS.” However, they have a new collaboration together titled “Big Bank,” which Iowa creative Billy Lemos produced. As such, let this be your intro if you’ve never heard of them before… and if you have, you probably already bumped this.

Furthermore, you might already know that this is a single for Pigeons & Planes‘ upcoming See You Next Year 2. This will be their second compilation album partnered with Big A** Kids, distributed by ADA, that will also feature Monte Booker, AG Club, ICECOLDBISHOP, and many more. But back to “Big Bank”: the driving, synthetic drum beat leads the way for soaring synth pads, and for charismatic, slightly subdued, but nonetheless energized performances. Kenny Mason switches between various cadences and flows here, whereas Paris Texas’ Louie Pastel and Felix flow with ease with some witty bars sprinkled in. They’ve definitely come a long way since “Cyanide,” and 2024 will only hold greater things.

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Paris Texas, Kenny Mason & Billy Lemos’ “Big Bank”: Stream

Meanwhile, following 2023’s HIGHWAY 9 EP and assisting Denzel Curry on “SKED,” Kenny Mason is also going to excel this year, no doubt. It’s exciting to see artists like him, Paris Texas, and Billy Lemos take many different approaches to these genre blends, especially when these styles have been around for so long. Hopefully there’s more material just like this on See You Next Year 2, and we see these stars rise to the heights they’re capable of overcoming. If you haven’t heard “Big Bank” yet, find it on your preferred streaming service and peep some standout bars below. Also, for more great music releases around the clock, check back in with HNHH.

Quotable Lyrics
I bet she likes 100 Gecs, he wants to talk red pills,
I know you’re never having sex, I went to sleep in the car,
Then I woke up on a jet, then I woke up to some neck,
These diamonds on my neck are wet, I finally got out of debt, let’s go

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Kenny Mason, Paris Texas, And Many More Will Appear On The ‘See You Next Year 2’ Compilation

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Pigeons & Planes has teamed up with the indie label Big.Ass.Kids to release a second special compilation album, See You Next Year 2. Combining everything from hip-hop to alternative, the record will feature Kenny Mason, Paris Texas, Monte Booker, and many more, per a press release.

The first glimpse of the project dropped today with the release of “Big Bank” by Paris Texas, Kenny Mason, and Billy Lemos. Lemos managed production on the track, crafting a fast-paced hip-hop beat that pulls listeners in. Meanwhile, the duo Paris Texas handles the verses alongside Mason.

See You Next Year 2 was recorded at Rick Rubin’s Shangri-La Studio. “There was a collective energy unlike anything I’ve ever experienced – operating at a different vibration than the online world where we spend so much time creating and consuming,” Jacob Moore, Pigeons & Planes’ founder, shared.

“The current era of music comes with a lot of pressure and expectations, but this album was the result of an environment that felt pure and free in ways that are so rare today,” he added.

Check out Paris Texas, Kenny Mason, and Billy Lemos’ “Big Bank” above. Below, find a complete list of the artists who will be on the forthcoming compilation.

Kenny Mason
Paris Texas
Monte Booker
Skaiwater
King Isis
Binki
Billy Lemos
AG Club
ICECOLDBISHOP
Deb Never
Chase Plato
Love Spells
Hamond
Junior Varsity

See You Next Year 2 is out 3/29 via ADA Worldwide.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Kenny Mason Extends “Facts” With A Killer New Verse For His Latest Single: Stream

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When you talk about the most versatile and talented artists in hip-hop right now, you’d be a fool to leave Kenny Mason out of the lineup. He’s been making incredible music for almost a decade now, and always finds new ways to incorporate Southern trap flavors, alternative rock, grunge, and much more under the sun. Recently, the West Atlanta native brought us a short but impactful set of three songs on his HIGHWAY 9 EP, holding us over until his next full-length. Particularly, it seems like he and fans alike developed a special affinity for the track “FACTS,” thanks to its moody fusion of languid and cold guitars with cavernous trap drums and woozy synths.

As such, Kenny Mason couldn’t help himself, and just dropped a visual for an extended version of “FACTS” with a third verse. Not only that, but the record also contains a perfect interlude between the last chorus on the original track and this new verse, led by brighter guitar licks before returning to its original downtrodden riff. Still, the 29-year-old raps with such conviction on this extra verse that it sounds borderline triumphant. Lyrically, he focuses on empathy for the streets and having to balance his “militant” roots with new dreams, aspirations, and goals. It’s a more fiery performance compared to the other two verses, and exactly the kind of blunt defiance that this catalog represents.

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Kenny Mason’s “FACTS (EXTENDED VERSION)”: Stream

Meanwhile, with collaborations this year with the likes of Denzel Curry on “SKED” and many more, we hope that 2024 is an even better one for Kenny Mason. There’s simply too much quality so far to not expect greater things from him next, and we can’t wait to see what else he will craft and impress with next. If you haven’t heard the extended version of “FACTS” yet, find it on YouTube and check out some standout bars below. As always, keep checking in with HNHH for more great music releases around the clock.

Quotable Lyrics
I’m energized by the drugs, so feeling can’t walk to this beat on my own drum,
Now when I’m riding with drum extensions, now when that fire in my lungs,
It’s lifting my brain right out of my skull and twisting it, thought I kept all of these
Thoughts to myself, found out that angels above were listening

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Kenny Mason Drops Off Three-Song EP “HIGHWAY 9”

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As we all know very well by know, the Atlanta rap scene may be the most crowded pool of talent in the country. There are so many artists that are similar and talk about the same things. However, do not be fooled. There are a fair amount who like to experiment and try to put their twist on the trap sound. One of the names that fit that bill is Kenny Mason. The RCA Record signee has been putting out music since 2016.

Edwin Kenneth Green Jr. did not truly pop off till the 2020s decade, though. He has been more well known for his contributions to tracks. But, he definitely has his own slaps as well. Mason has worked with the likes of JID, J. Cole, Denzel Curry, and more.

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Listen To HIGHWAY 9 By Kenny Mason

On his projects though, he usually keeps the features low or has none at all. The latter is the case for his newest EP, HIGHWAY 9. These are all fresh songs that play into Kenny’s strengths. “PULP FICTION” stands out a little bit more than “FACTS” and “OFF THE RIP.” It has a guitar-laced instrumental that adds a little extra personality to the song. All in all, they are agreeable songs that fans will be pleased with.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new EP, HIGHWAY 9, by Kenny Mason? Is this his best shortened collection of tracks that he has put out? How would you rank the three songs in order from worst to best? Do you think he is one of the best up-an-coming rappers in the Atlanta rap scene? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Kenny Mason. Furthermore, stay with us for all of the best project releases throughout the week.

HIGHWAY 9 Tracklist:

  1. FACTS
  2. PULP FICTION
  3. OFF THE RIP

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Nicki Minaj & Kenny Mason Bring Bangers To Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update

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It looks like our Fire Emoji playlist is going to end off on a great and bombastic note, because this week brought us a lot of great rap releases. Moreover, this new update complies the very best of these for your listening pleasure, and leading the way is none other than Nicki Minaj. Her new album Pink Friday 2 is finally here after years of waiting, and fans have a lot of material to sink their teeth into. Perhaps that’s the best compliment we can give this project: the sheer versatility, range of skill, and different appeals on display are a treat to see. For specific highlights, check out the boisterous “Big Difference,” “Let Me Calm Down” with J. Cole, and “Needle” with Drake.

Furthermore, we also had Kenny Mason give us a couple of new tracks this week with Highway 9. Of the three songs within it, our Fire Emoji playlist chose the mellow and moody guitar-led “FACTS” as a woozy and atmospheric standout. You’ll find another dreamy soundscape on “Airplane Tickets,” the new song from Pharrell Williams, Swae Lee, and Rauw Alejandro. However, it’s a very different kind of atmosphere than Mason’s set of influences, swapping out trap patterns for a dancehall vibe with summery synth pads and keys.

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HNHH Fire Emoji Playlist: Stream

Another staple of Fire Emoji is the hardened, unrelenting, and emphatic lyrical banger, and Benny The Butcher is here this week to satisfy. The Stove God Cooks-assisted “One Foot In” contains intricate rhyme schemes, vivid pictures of rags turning to riches, and an unsurprisingly infectious sense of charisma, determination, and success. Speaking of great verses, Lyrical Lemonade tapped Jack Harlow and Dave for their new collaboration “Stop Giving Me Advice,” which has some compelling thematic focuses on the adversities of acclaim. Both MCs suit the old-school beat quite well, refusing to slow down their flows for their heady bars.

Rounding out our update is the drum-and-bass banger “leavemealone” from Fred again… and Baby Keem, which should absolutely soundtrack your next night out. Finally, Southside and Lil Yachty teamed up for “Gimme The Lite,” which is one of the latter’s most straightforward but aggressive trap performances of the year. Let us know in the comments what your favorite release of these was, and also what else we missed. Also, check out our Fire Emoji playlist above and come back to HNHH for more great music releases around the clock.

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Kenny Mason Drops An “Insane” Vibe With New Single

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Kenny Mason’s talent is still bubbling even though he has been in the game for about seven years now. The genre-bending crooner and rapper is not one to drop a ton of music at a time but he seems to come back at the perfect time. His most recent release of any kind dates back to June 6 with a short and concise project.

The Atlanta, Georgia native came through with an all-killer and no-filler album, 6. It featured tracks like “RICH,” and “DRACULA,” while also featuring Project Pat and Tony Shhnow. Since then, Kenny has remained silent up until now. Unfortunately for people who like streaming, this new single is not on those platforms yet. You can check it out on YouTube with the link below.

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Listen To “Insane” By Kenny Mason

His latest track is called “Insane,” and it features production from COUPE. It is a two-minute song that sees Kenny going into his more melodic side. Overall, it is a solid vibe and that is okay. However, it is really nothing more than that. Because of this, there is a chance it might stay within YouTube circles.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new single from Kenny Mason, “Insane?” Is this Kenny’s best single of the year so far? Where does he rank amongst the rest of the genre-bending rappers in the current field? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Kenny Mason. Furthermore, stay with us for all of the best song drops throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

I’m the one that filling up my trunk with all these semis
I’m original 9 gang I hold my 9 up sideways
Too turnt my dilate my eyes lit on
Freak h*e we trying s***
Hoping you tear my heart up
In the end it’ll making me smarter

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