From remixes to rhyme-time
Nosakhere Andrew — who goes by the stage name Mr. 2-17 — was cooking up remixes one day and accidentally stumbled into children’s music. What started as playful flips of popular kids’ songs blew up online, earned a repost, and then hit a snag when he was asked to stop remixing. Instead of sulking, he took the hint and created his own lane: fun, musical learning for little humans.
Family focus group (aka his four tiny critics)
Andrew didn’t need a fancy market study — he has four sons under age 6 who happily audition as his test audience. Between their reactions, feedback from fans, and people in his neighborhood who enjoyed the remixes, he found the push to build original, kid-friendly material that actually teaches.
Making learning sound cool
His aim isn’t just catchy tunes; he wants music to be a teaching tool. Think hip beats with slow-paced lessons tucked inside so kids can learn without feeling like they’re in a classroom. It’s educational, but it still has swagger.
First big kid show
Mr. 2-17 threw his first kids’ concert at the end of August in Brookhaven. Families who were looking for affordable, family-friendly fun found the event and loved it — loud hooks, bouncy bass, and enough energy to make parents sweat and kids dance like it’s cardio class.
Teacher, mentor, and media-maker
Making kid music isn’t a side hustle for Andrew. He’s spent time teaching film and media to elementary students at places like Holy Innocents’ and other local schools, helping first through third graders create their own mini films. Those teaching chops show up in the thoughtful way he builds content for children.
Giving back to the neighborhood
Andrew grew up on Gresham Road, and he brings that hometown spirit back each year with a community day full of giveaways — school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, and more. One recent year he even teamed up with a big online retailer that donated pallets of returned items, turning them into a surprise haul for families who needed a lift.
Why it matters
At the heart of it, this is a story about using creative skills to serve your community. Andrew isn’t just trying a trend — he’s a producer, a teacher, a mentor, and a parent who wants to give the next generation something fun and useful to sing along to.
Where to look
If you want to check out his music or upcoming shows, he’s active online and on video platforms under his stage name. No clickbait here — just kid-friendly beats and good vibes from an Atlanta producer who turned a remix mishap into a whole new mission.
