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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.
List of soundtracks featuring songs by Whodini Year Title Song Release date 1985 The Jewel of the Nile "Freaks Come Out at Night" December 11, 1985 1986 Trick or Treat "The Haunted House of Rock" October 24, 1986 1989 A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child "Anyway I Gotta Swing It" August 11, 1989 1997 Chasing Amy "Be Yourself" April 18, 1997
NME described Escape as superior to Whodini's debut studio album and praised Smith's production, writing that his "sparse DMC sound here gives way to a rich and warm electronic soundscape". [18] They went on to dub the title track as being the best song on the album, followed by "Big Mouth", "Out of Control", "We Are Whodini" and "Friends".
The album itself did not reach any major music chart. However, Thomas Dolby-produced single "Magic's Wand" peaked at number 11 on the US Dance Club Songs chart [2] and number 45 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs [3] and Willesden Dodges-produced track "The Haunted House of Rock" peaked at number 27 on the Dance Club Songs [4] and number 55 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
[The song] was so poppy but the hook was kind of weak, so I started looking at the funk bands and their use of "freak." All of those songs, thinking of Rick James and all those characters. And 42nd Street in New York City is a hectic set, and thinking about the nightlife of New York and all of a sudden [the song] changed into something like ...
Back in Black is the third album by American hip hop group Whodini. It was recorded in London and released via Jive Records in 1986. Like on the group's previous work, audio production was handled by Larry Smith.
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Big Bam Boom: Hall & Oates - Rattlesnakes: Lloyd Cole and the Commotions - 15 The Age of Consent: Bronski Beat: Debut The Big Express: XTC - Sign of the Hammer: Manowar - Valotte: Julian Lennon: Debut 16 Geffery Morgan: UB40 - 17 Escape: Whodini - 18 '74 Jailbreak: AC/DC: EP recorded 1974–76 Them or Us: Frank Zappa - 19 Steeltown: Big Country ...