Berklee College of Music, Boston. His hands move with the speed of light, and his warm voice caresses his listenersâ hearts and minds. Heâs a true artist, passionate for his art: Vinx De'Jon Parrette. During his lectures and workshops at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Vinx often asks his students: âWhat do you do better than anyone elsenâ Of course, the best answer is: âIâm best at being meâ. As a musician, songwriter, athlete and professor, Vinx has always fought to remain true to his own version. The multi-talent says that he built his career on his never-failing commitment. The film âMemoirs of a Hip âOle Black Manâ offers us an insight in the life and career of Vinx De'Jon Parrette. It teaches us a lesson about perseverance, humility, hard work, focus, and the importance to be loyal to yourself by choosing your own, personal path through life.