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Whodini is an American hip hop group that was formed in 1982. [1] The Brooklyn, New York–based trio consisted of vocalist and main lyricist Jalil Hutchins; co-vocalist John Fletcher, a.k.a. Ecstasy (who wore a Zorro-style hat as his trademark; June 7, 1964 – December 23, 2020 [2]); and turntable artist DJ Drew Carter, a.k.a. Grandmaster Dee.
Whodini. The discography of Whodini consists of six studio albums and twenty-seven singles. Albums ... "Five Minutes of Funk" October 1, 2006 2006
[8] The reviewer called "Freaks Come Out at Night" and "Five Minutes of Funk" classics, and said that "We Are Whodini" "distills the essence of the group more than the other groundbreaking tracks here, and still retains a sense of freshness." [8] Trouser Press found the album "airy without being simple", and called it appealing and innovative. [9]
Chuck Creekmur, co-founder and CEO of AllHipHop, exclusively told theGrio that Whodini helped blaze a trail by refusing to be placed in any singular box. Hip-hop legend Ecstasy of rap group ...
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Lawrence Smith (June 11, 1952 – December 19, 2014) was a pioneering American musician and hip hop record producer.He is best known for his co-productions (with Russell Simmons) of Run-DMC's Run-D.M.C. (1984) and King of Rock (1985) and his solo production of Whodini's Escape (1984) and Back in Black (1986).
John Fletcher, who was known by the stage name “Ecstasy” while performing with the early rap group Whodini, has died, according to the group’s Grand Master Dee and numerous friends. Whodini ...
The music video sees Jalil Hutchins wearing a feather earring, which he said was a replacement for a wig and "the closest thing I could get that was part funk, part freak." [1] The video features appearances from UTFO and Run-DMC, who are seen leaving a tour bus in Baltimore, [5] and future rapper Jermaine Dupri, then a dancer for Whodini. [6]