Rodney Raccoon

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In 2005 WayOut Records created WayOut Kids to assist in
educating using music.

Many studies have found that music plays an important role in helping kids learn and recall information. In addition, as centuries of tradition and modern vehicles such as Sesame Street have taught us all, music in the lives of young children is a highly effective means of delivering vital information about the world itself, as when it is used to teach such basic content as counting, letters of alphabet, colors, social skills, and the wonders of the natural world.

Music experiences can help children prepare to learn to become literate as it helps them become more aware of and focused on the phonemes that make up the language or languages they will need to excel in school. When children develop musical skill and understanding, they are developing basic cognitive, social and motor skills necessary for success throughout the educational process. They are preparing skills that will apply to language, to literacy, and to life itself.

As young children grown and develop, music continues as a basic medium not only of communication, but of self-expression as well. Music also expands memory and assists in developing crucial language skills.

Hip-Hop over the years has emerged as the preferred choice of music for today's younger generation. Clothing styles, athletic shoes, electronics and entertainment have all felt its influence. Hip Hop has kids from all socioeconomic, racial, and religious backgrounds listening.

Rodney Raccoon (a new cartoon hip hop character) was developed to educate children to fun, cool music. Using this modern style of music will add an exciting change to the traditional style we all grew up on. Youth will be able to embrace their style of music while learning the basic essentials needed to move forward in life.