R.H.Y.M.E X ROADS TO SUCCESS MS 206

THRIVE COLLECTIVE & ROADS TO SUCCESS PRESENT: R.H.Y.M.E. AT M.S. 206 MUSIC & MENTORING

This spring in East Harlem, something special happened inside a classroom at M.S. 206. A group of initially reluctant middle school students harnessed their creativity and imagination to do something they never had before- write, record and produce an original song and music video.

R.H.Y.M.E. (Rhymes Help Young Minds Excel) program — a collaboration between Thrive Collective and Roads to Success.

Over the course of 12 weeks, students learned about the world of Hip Hop, not just as fans but as creators. With the guidance of teaching artists and professional recording artists Jason Roberts and Caleb Giles, students explored songwriting, music production, audio engineering, and the art of performance.

The culmination of their work? An original track titled “Food Fight” — a fun and meaningful piece exploring themes of responsibility, success and having fun through the lens of Hip Hop.

Through R.H.Y.M.E., students didn’t just learn how to make music. They practiced creative writing, public speaking, emotional expression, collaboration, and critical listening. The studio became a classroom, and the mic became a tool for empowerment.

Special thanks to RTS for making this project possible. Video by Eric Mason with additional footage by Bronx Emcee.