Mason Parker is a modern day renaissance man and his buzz around the country continues to grow. The poster child for versatility, Mason recently announced the release of the “Free Mason” EP, the first installment in his musical comic book masterpiece, “The Paperback Hero Saga” as he gears up to extend his talents into every aspect the arts have to offer.
No stranger to artistic prowess, Mason was named Charlotte's Best Rapper in 2013 by Creative Loafing Magazine, and 2016 Queen City Awards' Male Hip-Hop Artist of the Year. The hometown hero, released several mixtapes including “Loose Leaf Vol. 1” and “Loose Leaf Vol. 2” underneath his previous “Quill” moniker as well as having his single, “So Sorry Momma” one of many songs showcasing the true depth of Mason's message, featured on Talib Kweli's “Community Mixtape” as well being a special guest artist on Kweli’s 2010 "Gutter Rainbows” Tour.
For more than a year, Charlotte could find Mason hosting the overnight on WPEG Power 98FM, Charlotte’s largest urban contemporary station during which time he appeared on the BET Music Matters Showcase in New York City, catapulting him to being one of North Carolina’s most sought after artists. In 2016, Mason also boasted the honor of reprising legendary MC Kurtis Blow’s role as host and emcee during the sold out run of “The Hip Hop Nutcracker” later filming the video to his debut single “#StillDreamin,” with the show’s dancers. In Early 2017, Mason performed on BET Jams’ “Versed,” later releasing what would be his final mixtape as a North Carolinian, “Versed: The Mixtape.” After being featured as a Revolt Spotlight Artist on Revolt TV, having outgrown the pond, the big fish has most recently migrated to vast ocean otherwise known as Los Angeles, CA where he launched INKified Creative, LLC; a content company specializing in creative consultation.