After having participated in some minor bands, Vinny recorded his first solo album in 1995 (Vinny, Indie Records), which wasn't successful. His second album, Todo Mundo (1997), had better luck, with the national hit "Heloísa, Mexe a Cadeira." His third album, Na Gandaia (1998), featured the popular "Shake Boom." He also had a hit with "Te Encontrar de Novo." In 2001 he participated in the Rock in Rio III Festival. ~ Alvaro Neder, All Music Guide