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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.
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]
Fletcher, a third of the pioneering hip-hop trio that includes Drew “Grandmaster Dee“ Carter and Jalil Hutchins, was known to fans for his resonant voice and trademark Zorro hat. Chuck ...
Whodini is the eponymous debut studio album by American hip hop group Whodini, released on October 13, 1983 by Jive Records.It spawned two hit singles: 1982 single "Magic's Wand" and 1983 single "The Haunted House of Rock".
Whodini was formed by Fletcher and Jalil Hutchins in Brooklyn, NY in 1982. The group signed with Jive Records and managed by Russell Simmons, who also handled Run-DMC and Kurtis Blow.
Jalil Hutchins - performer; John "Ecstacy" Fletcher - performer; Lawrence Smith - backing vocals, producer, bass, keyboard programming; Ron Gray - backing vocals (track 2) Bryan Chuck New - mixing, engineer
The more electro-influenced and R&B-adjacent sound Smith crafted for Whodini was completely distinct from his work with Run-DMC, with Whodini’s Jalil Hutchins taking inspiration from funk songs ...
Whodini member Jalil Hutchins convinced Smith, his friend, to produce the album when Smith needed money after a friend's hospitalisation. Although the group originally intended to record more rock-oriented material for the album, its music has a predominantly synthesizer-based backing, with a contemporary R&B influence.