Genres: Old-School Rap, Golden Age Active: 80's, 90's, 2000's Formed: 1981 in Brooklyn, NY
LL Cool J, Run-D.M.C., Kool Moe Dee, Grandmaster Flash, The Egyptian Lover, MC Hammer, Heavy D & the Boyz, Timex Social Club, Captain Rock, Spoonie Gee, L.A. Dream Team, Kurtis Blow, Grandmaster Melle Mel, DJ Red Alert, Boogie Boys, The World Class Wreckin' Cru, The Fat Boys, The Real Roxanne, Roxanne Shanté DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, Kool Moe Dee, The Fat Boys, Run-D.M.C., Big Daddy Kane, Freestylers, Will Smith, Terrence Parker, Ugly Duckling, Jungle Brothers, Biscuit, Phat Kat, Jay Dee, Masta Ace, Stetsasonic, Devin the Dude, Audio Two, Eric B. & Rakim, EPMD |  |
Coming out of the fertile early-'80s New York rap scene, Whodini were one of the first rap groups to add a straight R&B twist to their music, thus laying the groundwork for the new jack swing movement. The group consisted of rappers Jalil Hutchins and John "Ecstasy" Fletcher, adding legendary DJ Drew "Grandmaster Dee" Carter, known for being able to scratch records with nearly every part of his body, in 1986. Whodini made its name with good-humored songs like "Magic's Wand" (the first rap song to feature an accompanying video), "The Haunted House of Rock" (a rewrite of "Monster Mash"), and "Freaks Come Out at Night," and their live shows were the first rap concerts to feature official dancers (U.T.F.O. members Doctor Ice and Kangol Kid). Following 1987's Open Sesame, Whodini went on hiatus due to problems with their record company, as well as to concentrate on new families. The group attempted a comeback in 1991 with Bag-a-Trix without much success, despite receiving their due as rap innovators.
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Release: June 6, 2006
Label: Jive/Legacy
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Release: July 1, 2003
Label: BMG Special Products
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