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Learn vocabulary from your favorite music!

Fundamentals
College Prep
Young CEO

Fundamentals Playlist

Our Fundamentals playlist works best for students who are in upper elementary school or early middle school and want to improve their vocabulary and English language skills.
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Artist/Song
Vocab word
Quavo
Biggest Alley Oop

influential

Camila Cabello
Real Friends

naive

Eminem
Yellow Brick Road

notorious

Bryson Tiller
Before You Judge

portray

The Game
100

skim

College Prep Playlist

Our College Prep playlist works best for high school students who are looking to bolster vocabulary and skills related to the reading section on college entrance exams.
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Artist/Song
Vocab word
Ella Mai
Shot Clock

adamant

Ariana Grande
Just Like Magic

aesthetic

NLE Choppa
Bryson

affirmation

Run the Jewels
Walking in the Snow

apathy

French Montana
Twisted

appease

Young CEO Playlist

Our Young CEO playlist works best for students in middle or high school who are looking for an exciting introduction to key terms and concepts related to entrepreneurship and business.
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Artist/Song
Vocab word
Saweetie
Icy Girl

expense

21 Savage
Monster

salary

J. Cole
1985

revenue

Jhene Aiko
Nobody

minimum wage

Lil Baby
Hook Up

savings

What We Do

Help students boost reading skills and learn important English words by showcasing their existence in widely known music lyrics.
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Placement

Placement & Playlists

Learn from the playlist that fits YOUR study needs!
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Learn & Practice

Learn words via your favorite songs with the help of skill-building mini games.
Achievements

Achievement

As you improve your skills, unlock badges and awards.

What Our Community Is Saying

Rhymes with Reason takes me to a song that I like or an artist that's really popular and it gives me the context and I figured out how to develop those skills.

Channing Radcliffe
CCIE
Student
Students in Hampton City Schools have seen growth in their reading lexile level and writing ability through using this program in our tier II intervention/enrichment program.

Kelli Cedo, PhD
Hampton City Schools
K-12 ELA Curriculum Lead
We [Social Works] believe in [Rhymes with Reason]. Let's continue to bend the lines of what 'cultural curriculum' is, what that relevance looks like, and not be afraid to...really invest in our students.

Justin Cunningham
(Chance the Rapper's nonprofit)
Co-Founder of Social Works

Press Release

Cavaliers Launch “Rhymes with Reason” Program at Cleveland's E Prep Cliffs, New Educational Technology Program Helps Students Build Literacy Through Popular Music

Cavs player Georges Niang, Ahmaad Crump, and D.J. Steph Floss Joined Students for a Day of Music and Learning Cleveland, OH, (December 1, 2023) — The Cleveland Cavaliers and Rhymes with Reason, the educational platform designed to help students build literacy and vocabulary skills through popular music, have launched the innovative technology program at the first of four […]
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Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation Invests in Educational Technology with Rhymes With Reason

San Diego, CA, (September 5, 2023) — Rhymes with Reason, the pioneering Educational Technology company founded by Austin Martin in 2015, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a significant grant from the BeyGood Foundation, the philanthropic initiative of global superstar Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. This grant recognizes Rhymes with Reason's outstanding contribution to education […]
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Joel Embiid Launches "In Memory of Arthur", Gives Back to Philadelphia Through New Initiative Named For His Late Brother

Joel Embiid’s impact on the City of Philadelphia continues to transcend the basketball court. Embiid, who enters the new season a five-time NBA All-Star and reigning scoring champ, repeatedly aims to uplift his community. On Thursday, Embiid launched “In Memory of Arthur” (IMOA), a community initiative designed to make a positive change in Philadelphia by […]
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Embiid launches 'In Memory of Arthur' initiative to support Philly nonprofits

Joel Embiid on Thursday announced that he’s launched a new community initiative in honor of his late brother. J The “In Memory of Arthur" (IMOA) initiative has pledged to grant $1 million to local nonprofit organizations over the next three years. Arthur Embiid was killed in a 2014 car accident in Cameroon at 13 years […]
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NBA Joel Embiid’s Philadelphia legend status grows with new charity initiative to honor late brother

Joel Embiid’s influence on the court is now being matched by his contributions off it. The Philadelphia 76ers announced via press release that Embiid is looking to give back to the Philadelphia community with the “In Memory of Arthur” (IMOA) Initiative. The Sixers’ superstar center has pledged $1 million to non-profit organizations. “Philadelphia has been […]
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Rhymes with Reason does not use, or reference any explicit or suggestive content in the lyrics featured across the program. Our content is most age-appropriate for students in middle school and older. Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind, Music Licensed by BMI, ASCAP & SESAC.
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