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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 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 rhythm and blues influence.
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).
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 ...
UPDATED: John Fletcher, best known as Ecstasy from the pioneering rap group Whodini, has died, the group’s Grand Master Dee has confirmed. While not as well-known as early hip-hop pioneers 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.
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 ...
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications; US [1]US R&B /HH [2]GER