Vincent Brown
Grammy Award Winning Artist, Tech Speaker, Activist, Host and MC Biography
Vincent Brown AKA Vin Rock helped change Hip Hop history. Hip-hop is notorious for short-lived careers, big singles, and one-hit wonders. Naughty by Nature, however, is the exception. Since the early 90’s Naughty by Nature (NBN) has created chart-topping party anthems that have dominated Rap, Pop, and R&B charts, all the while staying true to hip-hop.
The group exploded on the scene during the summer of 1991with “O.P.P” and “ Everything’s Gonna be Alright” from their self-titled debut, Naughty by Nature. Their second album, 19 Naughty III (1993) featured another crossover smash, “ Hip-Hop Hooray,” which rivalled “O.P.P” as the national catch phrase of the early ‘90’s and is still heard around the world today.
Their previously released albums: Naughty by Nature 1991 (Platinum) 19 Naughty III (1993- Platinum), Poverty’s Paradise (1995-Gold) and 19 Naughty Nature’s Fury (1999-Gold) has sold over 10 million copies worldwide receiving the following accolades: Grammy Award for best Rap Album, Poverty’s Paradise, American Music Award for the Best New Rap Group and a Source Award for New Artist of the Year.
As a speaker, Vin consistently wows audiences with his #VinTalks to colleges and education based audiences focused on the Metaverse, virtual reality, NFTs, Crypto and more. In 2022, speeches to diverse audiences include #VinTalks ranging from for the HBCU Celebration Game Career Fest at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to the Hip Hop Science Project, sharing the stage with scientist David Spergel. Other recent speaking engagements include the Legacy Classic Career Summit at the Prudential Center (Newark) where he shared the stage with Fortune 500 global leaders from Invesco.
A community activist, Vinnie passionately speaks out against drugs and the violence of street gangs in his local communities. He has organized and participated in a multitude of forums, rallies, conferences and teen summits offering peaceful solutions and giving hope to our youth. Whether sitting beside Russell Simmons on a high school stage or other like-minded social impact visionaries, legends and entrepreneurs.
Vin is highly sought after for his powerful delivery as a tech entrepreneur, keynote speaker, MC/host, activist and role model. As an MC, he uses his voice and visibility to spread positive messages to youth as well as impactful and engaging words to influential organizations, such as recently hosting a Black Tie Gala for Mayor Ted Green (East Orange, NJ).
Depending on availability, he is available to speak at virtual, onsite & hybrid events for colleges/universities, career fairs, corporate events, community events and more.
Booking for speaking engagements, contact:
Tracey Pennywell
818.749.0198 or traceypennywell@hbcuheres.org
Visit His Website: www.NaughtybyNature.com