Whodini

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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. Five years later, Whodini returned with their sixth album, appropriately titled Six. The album disappeared shortly after its release. ~ Steve Huey, Rovi

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  • Whodini and guest appear backstage during the 4th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors ceremony at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 4, 2007 in New York City.
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    Whodini and guest appear backstage during the 4th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors ceremony at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 4, 2007 in New York City.
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  • Whodini on stage during the 4th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors ceremony at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 4, 2007 in New York City.
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    Whodini on stage during the 4th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors ceremony at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 4, 2007 in New York City.
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  • Whodini on stage during the 4th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors ceremony at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 4, 2007 in New York City.
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    Whodini on stage during the 4th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors ceremony at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 4, 2007 in New York City.
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  • Honorees Grandmaster Dee, Jalil Hutchins and Ecstasy of rap group Whodini pose in the press room at the 4th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors ceremony at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 4, 2007 in New York City.
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    Honorees Grandmaster Dee, Jalil Hutchins and Ecstasy of rap group Whodini pose in the press room at the 4th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors ceremony at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 4, 2007 in New York City.
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  • (L-R) Honorees Grandmaster Dee, Jalil Hutchins and Ecstasy of rap group Whodini attend the 4th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors ceremony at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 4, 2007 in New York City.
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    (L-R) Honorees Grandmaster Dee, Jalil Hutchins and Ecstasy of rap group Whodini attend the 4th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors ceremony at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 4, 2007 in New York City.
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  • Hip hop group "Whodini" pose for a 1987 portrait in New York City, New York.
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    Hip hop group "Whodini" pose for a 1987 portrait in New York City, New York.
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Tour Dates

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  • Jun 23 Sunday
    Huntsville, AL, US Von Braun Center Concert Hall
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  • Jul 20 Saturday
    Indianapolis, IN, US Fieldhouse
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Discography

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  • Six (1996)
    Whodini
    Six (1996)
    So So Def Recordings
  • Bag-A-Trix (1991)
    Whodini
    Bag-A-Trix (1991)
    MCA Records
  • Open Sesame (1987)
    Whodini
    Open Sesame (1987)
    Jive
  • Back in Black (1986)
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    Back in Black (1986)
    Jive Records
  • Escape (1984)
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    Escape (1984)
    Traffic Entertainment Group
  • Whodini (1983)
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    Whodini (1983)
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