One-third of the hip hop trio De La Soul is American rapper, producer, and DJ Vincent Lamont Mason Jr. Mason is also known by the names Maseo, Plug Three, and P.A. Pasemaster Mase. When Mason joined the duo to establish De La Soul in 1987, Kelvin Mercer and David Jude Jolicoeur (a.k.a. “Posdnuos,” “Plug One,” “Plug Wonder Why,” and “Mercenary”) were already close friends.
With a demo recording of “Plug Tunin’,” the group caught Prince Paul’s interest while he was still a member of Stetsasonic. Mason and his associates obtained a record deal with the Tommy Boy label thanks to Paul, who also produced their debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising.
Mason’s primary role in De La Soul is that of a DJ, and he describes himself as “a b-boy to my heart,” drawing inspiration from life experiences and current global events. However, Mason has also featured as a vocalist on songs such as “Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)” (from De La Soul Is Dead) and for De La Soul’s guest appearance on the Jungle Brothers recording, “Doin’ Our Own Dang”. Mason also provided the opening laugh for De La Soul’s “Feel Good Inc.” collaboration with Gorillaz.
How old is Vincent Mason?
Vincent Mason is 52 years old.
Who is the DJ for De La Soul?
Vincent Mason is the DJ for De La Soul.