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R.H.Y.M.E Rhymes help young minds excel is an educational Hip Hop, music and mentoring youth program at Thrive Collective, a NYC arts non profit creating hope and opportunity in and around NYC schools through the arts and mentoring. 

RHYME encourages, empowers, and equips students with mic skills and life skills by teaching the art of rap and songwriting. Embedded within the art are transferable skills and principles such as communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and self confidence. Students write, perform, and record original songs; produce music videos; and distribute them both online.

NYC based rap and percussion
NYC based rapper and percussionist
Live band concert

Randy Mason is a Bronx hip hop artist, songwriter, cajón percussionist, educator, pastor, and family man whose life and art reflect the heartbeat of faith, rhythm, and community. Fusing the raw energy of New York City hip hop with the rich traditions of Afro-Peruvian percussion, Randy creates a one-of-a-kind sound that inspires, educates, and uplifts.​

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Born and raised in the Bronx, the birthplace of hip hop, Randy’s music embodies his Puerto Rican and African American heritage. His performances blend storytelling, live instrumentation, and lyrical depth — a celebration of culture, creativity, and hope. Whether performing on stage, teaching in classrooms, or preaching from the pulpit, Randy brings the same message.

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As a hip hop educator and founder of R.H.Y.M.E. (Rhymes Help Young Minds Excel), Randy uses rap, writing, and rhythm to mentor youth throughout New York City. His innovative programs help students discover their voices, develop confidence, and dream beyond their circumstances.

Beyond the mic, Randy is a devoted husband, father, and arts and mentoring program director committed to empowering communities through creativity. With every beat, rhyme, and classroom moment, Randy Mason continues to prove that hip hop is more than music — it’s ministry, mentorship, and movement.

FOR PERFORMANCE, WORKSHOP OR SPEAKING INQUIRIES PLEASE EMAIL RANDYMASONMUSIC@GMAIL.COM

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