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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
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 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, [4] and future rapper Jermaine Dupri, then a dancer for Whodini. [5]
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The record spawned three singles: "Funky Beat" (peaked at #19 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs [6] and #30 on the Dance Club Songs), [7] "One Love" (peaked at #10 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs [8] and #34 on the Dance Club Songs), [9] and "Growing Up" (peaked at #58 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs). [10] The music video for "Funky Beat" featured ...
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 ...
Whodini was honored by VH1’s Hip Hop Honors in 2007 and at the Black Music Honors in 2018, where they received the Hip-Hop Icon Award. No information was immediately available on survivors or ...