Today we’d like to introduce you to Mason Colton.
YenoMason (Marcellus Mason Colton, Jr.) is a 27-year-old aspiring rapper from the Atlanta’s Westside. He goes by the name Mason. He is a singer, songwriter, engineer, and mentor to his community. YenoMason’s songs are a testatment of his life and struggles of his past and present. He is currently signed to his own label, Kindred Investments, based in Atlanta, Ga. He currently has two albums out now, Drought and Homegrown Roots. His most successful song out now, Swangin, has over 84K views in just a few weeks of releasing on YouTube.
YenoMason was born to May Youmans and M. Colton, Sr. He was raised in the Boat Rock and Capital Homes area. He started playing football at the age of 15. He graduated from Westlake High School in 2011 as a Fulton County All American Football Player. He is the oldest of his siblings. He is a single father. He continued his education and athletic career at Lincoln University, a Historical Black University located in Pennsylvania, where he and later transferred to the University of Kentucky to further his football dreams. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned; his football aspirations at UK was cut short due to a setback in coaching. He later discovered his true talents was writing, recording music, and bringing his music to life. YenoMason credits his music to hard work and dedication. He listens to Drake and many other self-made artists alike.
Has it been a smooth road?
Life has its ups and downs. It hasn’t been a smooth road unless you’re perfect. My theory is, “You owned your mistakes and embraced the process.” The struggles with family and relationships go hand in hand by our past experiences and how they replay in our daily lives from one generation to the next.
We’d love to hear more about your work.
YenoMason is a brand and a way of life. YenoMason’s name is Money spelled backwards, which is Money Mason but due another artist having the same name, I switched it. My talents are music and foretelling my life story as YenoMason. I was destined to show my hidden talents, although I thought football was my ticket to wealth. I soon realized that path wasn’t my destiny. I learned how to be a black businessman.
In addition, I am proud to be an independent artist on my own label. I am a black man and proud of it. I create my own music by engineering and editing my own music videos. Literally, I do everything on my own because its the best way to learn the ins and outs of the system. Teach yourself for once!
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
The city is always evolving. I love my city. I can’t complain.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.yenomason.com
- Email: masoncolton@gmail.com
- Instagram: @yenomason
- Facebook: Yenomason
- Other: @yenomasonclothing @yenomasonfanpage
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