 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".Mason's role in De La Soul is primarily that of a DJ, with Mason stating that he is “a b-boy to my heart”, drawing inspiration from life experience and contemporary 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".