Vincent Mason

Vincent Lamont Mason Jr. (born March 24, 1970)[2] is an American rapper, producer and DJ who is one third of the hip hop group De La Soul.

[3] The trio came to the attention of Prince Paul, then a member of Stetsasonic, with a demo recording of "Plug Tunin'".

[3] Paul facilitated a record deal for Mason and his colleagues with the Tommy Boy label and produced their first album, 3 Feet High and Rising.

[6] Mason also recorded the introductory laugh for De La Soul's collaboration with Gorillaz, "Feel Good Inc.".

[8] Mason is a native of Brooklyn, New York but grew up on Long Island where he met the other members of De La Soul.

Dave and Maseo of De La Soul, Gods of Rap Tour 2019