R.I.P. to John “Ecstasy” Fletcher another hip hop legend has fallen my father had the pleasure of meeting him along with Jalil Hutchins and Drew “Grandmaster Dee” back in the Disco Fever in the Bronx NY man 2020 has been a terrible year for people falling down to this madness he will greatly be missed thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the rap game.
Sad about the passing of John "Ecstasy" Fletcher. Whodini deserved all the props of being one of the pioneers of Rap that lasted into the 80's and their influence.
they were sampled so much in the 90s & beyond through to today as-well, it's carried on through&beyond the 80s, agree w/everything else said nevertheless
Look at that crowd in the audience!! We've got Malcolm Jamal Warner, Donnie Simpson, Full Force, RUN-DMC, Bobby Brown and whose ever out in the crowd!! In 86-87 was something special!! 💯🎤🎤👊🏽🫵🏾
I'm am, I was 15 years old when this jam came out, & yes we had big beat blasters to break dance. Love ALL the "old school" Rap/Hip Hop. I still spin my coll action in my two Technics SL1200 turntables & mixer at home
I always enjoy this video because you get to see JMJ (Jam Master Jay) enjoying life and see pioneers of Black music of the 80s having a ball. Mix Master Ice, Bobby Brown, Bowlegged Lou, JMJ, etc.
This song brings nothing but fun memories and thoughts of GOOD O'l TIMES!!!! House parties, biker tights with tank tops, and real dancing!!! Yeeeesssssss!!!!
"The words that we speak are so explicit, we rock from the Atlantic to the Pacific, we're the men with the international beeper" (RUN DMC logo across Jays back, struts onto the screen!) The timing was perfect!!! :')
Larry Smith was way ahead of his time R.I.P to Larry Smith if it wasn't for Larry Smith run dmc classic sucker mc and whodini 5min of funk would have never been made!!!!!!!!!!!
Sampling was really just beginning to take over. It was maybe some rapping over loops, but mostly original programmed tracks with live instrument accompaniment. In '88, *then* it's predominantly samples.
the best album from this era,,, i love it..and i still to this day FUCKING ROCK this shit out,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,never gets old,.
I was 16 when this came out,and I remember Marley Marl used to kill this song on WBLS Rap Attack with Mr Magic (RIP),and this was just another one of the bangas that Whodini dropped.They were definitely one of my faves....RIP Twin (Ecstacy).
At the time this was state of the art, pure clean, classy and fun. I miss rap that isn't puerile, misogynistic and vulgar. I can understand, and still sing every word.
How come hip hop right now doesn't sound this good anymore because this song is a classic. And on a side note I have a you tube channel type in Russell Mills May 22, 2017
RIP Ecstasy. Such a smooth and clear voice. Emotion in his delivery. This was such a great time in hip hop. Almost everything was dope and fun. One Love....
Cameos in the video (Off the Top of my Head): - Donnie Simpson (BET Video Host) - Malcom Jamal Warner (Theo/Cosby Show) - MCA (RIP Beastie Boys) - Bow Legged Lou (Full Force) - Run DMC - Jermaine Stewart (RIP/'Clothes Off' Singer) - New Edition (Bobby Brown/Mike Bivens) - Various Soul Train dancers... Might left some out, still a classic vid/song!
Theo and a young Bobby Brown dancing along side each other. Sounds like an experience.
R.I.P John "Ectascy" Fletcher🕊🕊🕊🕊
Ecstasy had a flow and his showmanship was everything Rest In Power Emcee
Yes he did I find it fascinating it was his cadence and voice for me rip John "Ecstasy" Fletcher.
So many celebs and hip hop artists were in this video. Testament to how big Whodini was and their contribution to hip hop. can not be disputed.
whodinis greatest jam
Rest in peace John Ecstasy we love you so much 🌹😇🌹🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊
R.I.P. to John “Ecstasy” Fletcher another hip hop legend has fallen my father had the pleasure of meeting him along with Jalil Hutchins and Drew “Grandmaster Dee” back in the Disco Fever in the Bronx NY man 2020 has been a terrible year for people falling down to this madness he will greatly be missed thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the rap game.
Another rap legend gone too soon RIP ecstasy your music will play on
RIP thank you for being an influence to many including myself... was 13 ...now 47
RIP Esctasy💜🙏🏾💜
This group should have gotten more rcognition then and now. They stayed in their lane tho and didnt sell out like so many others.
Ikr I love ❤️ whodini none other like
REST IN PEACE
John "Ecstasy" Fletcher
You will be missed. RIP Ecstasy
Still listening to this in 2020
And 2021
Back in the day when Rappers supported each other.
See hahaha 🤣
When music was an art form, not an industry.
💯✊🏾
They still do. 🙄
Back in the day when cia coke was flooding the urban areas and crews was terrorizing. 🙄
Rip ecstasy
Sad about the passing of John "Ecstasy" Fletcher. Whodini deserved all the props of being one of the pioneers of Rap that lasted into the 80's and their influence.
Well said and I agree 110%
He in hell now
they were sampled so much in the 90s & beyond through to today as-well, it's carried on through&beyond the 80s, agree w/everything else said nevertheless
Oh no, I didn't realise one these great early funky hip-hop pioneers passed away, may his soul rest in eternal perfect peace.....
Yes they do well said old school will never die
Who's still playing this in the ride 👊🏾💯
Rest in Power Ecstasy..you will be missed.A true icon of old skool hip hop!
Malcolm Jamal got mad love from Hip Hop artist back in the day.
Yeah, he directed that Special Ed "Magnificent" video too.
As a kid I didn't notice all of the cameos in this video. Good memories and good times.
John “Ecstasy” Fletcher of trailblazing '80s hip-hop group Whodini dead at 56. R.I.P. ✊🏿🙏🏾
If paying homage to Ecstasy brought you here you are a true hip hop head and will always be truly blessed!
My all time favorite rap group!!
Same 2 u my friend
yes! when Rap and R&B merged!!!
@@donniecook9757 They were innovators.
Safe
Lost a legend in rap and hip hop. RIP brother. Thank you for that music. “Born and raised in the streets of Brooklyn”.
This song went so hard when it came out when i was a kid. I can’t even describe it properly
And still just as hard today in 2024 😎
@@gaden74 facts
Don't know why I woke up just thinking about this song today lol
Jam Master Jay Bobby Brown Malcolm Jamal Warner Donnie Simpson Bow legged Lou and I spotted a few others
I feel you!!! I'm 50 and when this song hit, I couldn't get enough of it.
My heart hurts 💔. Rest In Heavenly Peace Ecstasy
Whodini Funky Beat song and video is a classic. Back In Black album is a classic. I like the album pictures. I like Whodini. RIP John Fletcher.
Slice of immortal hip hop heaven. Even Grandmaster D had to rap on all this fire.
Ooow weee! Ooow weee! Ooow weee!...JAMMM!
Still Banging, This is the Holiest of Hip Hop Beats. 2019 Hip Hop 4 Ever, 4 Ever and 4 Ever.
FOESHOW
These guys were true pioneers in hip hop don’t get the credit they deserve.
No they don't I definitely agree these award shows need to step up.
Real talk!👍👍
My all time favorite rapp group❤ there will never be another group like them. Damn i miss them. Jalil is cousin to rapper YOYO down with ice cube
The bass line just is so awesome on this track. Crank it all the way up!!!
okkkkkk
Indeed. It weighs at least a pound ;)
Yes yes yes
You could blow out your subwoofers with that bassline.
@@vxy357 true. I never played it too loud. I knew better. Lol
Look at that crowd in the audience!! We've got Malcolm Jamal Warner, Donnie Simpson, Full Force, RUN-DMC, Bobby Brown and whose ever out in the crowd!! In 86-87 was something special!! 💯🎤🎤👊🏽🫵🏾
Everyone came to support Whodini. Rappers, singers, DJ's even Donnie Simpson. Shows the respect they had for each other. RIP Ectasy.
💨💨Word, I remember watching BET early mid 80s Donnie Simpson interviewed Keith Sweat. I swear all those dudes did was laugh, and talk shit. good show
I just found out he passed .. How incredibly sad. Way too young. But yes, rappers from the 80's and 90's were truly a unique and rare breed.
@@michp7 yes they were. I definitely miss the golden era of hip hop.
@@shawnsmith6573 the music and videos were so much more positive and everything was full of beautiful color and amazing dancing. I loved all that ❤
@@shawnsmith6573 I still have some Whodini "cassette tapes" LOL
I'm am, I was 15 years old when this jam came out, & yes we had big beat blasters to break dance. Love ALL the "old school" Rap/Hip Hop. I still spin my coll action in my two Technics SL1200 turntables & mixer at home
Damn this brought back memories...wow!!!
Fr fr
Much love
I was just getting off from work and that song was running through my head, yes that brings back memories
@@oldschoolskillz hi
You music fast Ecstasy was,is,and still a great rap emcee rip ex.
True Rappers! That's what true rap looks like and sound like. Not unintelligent mumbo jumpo! RIP Exastacy!!
My all time favorite
Bill Cosby let Theo go to the club because Whoodini didnt say filt foreign filt
😂😂😂
tripp Richard Pryor told him to stfu so theo rebelled that night..lol
😄
tripp I see you're a fan of Eddie Murphy
But I think Theo may have also told him to shut up and have a Coke and a smile.
One of my absolute favorites!!
Damn, I miss this era!
Very ahead of it's time and still amazing today. Unique sound, fresh rhymes!
Say man,I was 17 years old,living in Albuquerque,NM at the time.I went to the '87 Def Jam concert and they were the last to go on.To' dat shit up,man!
Bobby Brown in the House, in the background Dancing on the side of Malcom. FUNKY!!!!!!
This was a magical time Rest Ecstasy
This was my sht when I was a kid! I even wrote a funny song called “FUNKY FEET” when I was a kid 🤣
I grew-up listening to THAT! #1🎉
I always enjoy this video because you get to see JMJ (Jam Master Jay) enjoying life and see pioneers of Black music of the 80s having a ball. Mix Master Ice, Bobby Brown, Bowlegged Lou, JMJ, etc.
WHO BACK FOR THIS FUNKY BEAT IN 2024
Right here you know it!
Right here baby!!!!
Still banging 28 years later!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
✋🏻
Let's go!!. I'm at work bustiN this joint . For my coworkers and customers 😂😂😂❤❤❤
Rip Brother Ecstasy!!!
This song brings nothing but fun memories and thoughts of GOOD O'l TIMES!!!! House parties, biker tights with tank tops, and real dancing!!! Yeeeesssssss!!!!
MsErica Eleese Word!! THIS Is when even when you called ypurself "Cool" you jus HAD Get ya ass on the dance floor!! Lol.. 👌😂😂😂
@@creterzVijinn zzz z O
Facts! Block parties, riding downtown Manhattan with the system blasting the beats. Rope chains, shell toe Adidas, Kangols, Cazals. etc...
One of the best songs of the 80s we had the best songs of our time there won't be another
Damn right sis
"The words that we speak are so explicit, we rock from the Atlantic to the Pacific, we're the men with the international beeper" (RUN DMC logo across Jays back, struts onto the screen!)
The timing was perfect!!! :')
That made me miss Jay
.. but call us at night cuz our rates are CHEAPER!!
Let's talk about the funk., .....funk aint nothing but a 4 letter WORD. WHEELS OF STEEL. 👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄👄🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤RIP KING
👑 RIP John "Ecstacy" Fletcher Hip Hop Legend 👑
This best rap group.
Rest in peace Ecstasy!!!
I still have Whodini's Back In Black LP. It has this rap Funky Beat in it. R.I.P., Ecstasy.
This definitely a classic im just glad i was around in the 80' 90's to hear great hip hop artist better beats and better lyrics 🔥💯
R.l.H Ectasy 12-23-2020 thanks for great hip hop music 🎵 Whodini
WHODINI'S HARDEST TRACK AND BEST VIDEO OF 1986 and WHAT????!!!!!??🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤✌
run dmc raising hell album was banging back in 86 also
Put my footprints in the floor on this jam. I love Whodini
R. I. P. John Ecstasy Fletcher😥🙏🏽🎶!!!
We have lost a legend on today John Ecasty Fletcher R.I.P legend
Rip sir
Whodini was SO ahead of their time and paved the way for rappers to actually entertain the crowd as well. PIONEERS!!
So true
The 1st group that incorporated background dancers ( Dr.Ice and Kangol Kid from UTFO)
They never went anywhere. Never will.
Love this Funky Beat, July 2020+......🇯🇲🇯🇲🔊🔊🕺🏾💃🏾🕺🏾💃🏾🕺🏾🔥🔥💯💯
'86 is not ahead of its time
Good morning my friend brother all the best. have a nice sunday 2023
This Beat is still Hot!!!
Ecstasy RIP my brother! Whodini my favorite rap group of all time!!!
GRAND MASTER D L A FRESH FEST 86, SCRATCHED WTH HIS SHOE!!!!!!
Sure damn did! LA Sports Arena.... I WAS THERE!!!!!!!
He did it in Detroit in the Joe Louis Arena and the crowd literally lost their minds. Definitely the best days of rap and hip hop.
Yes, he did the same thing in Cleveland in 86. Grandmaster Dee stole the show!
Rest well Ecstasy and have a wonderful next journey!!!
one of the few rap groups that DID NOT sample. unheard for that Era. larry smith was one helluva producer
Larry Smith was way ahead of his time R.I.P to Larry Smith if it wasn't for Larry Smith run dmc classic sucker mc and whodini 5min of funk would have never been made!!!!!!!!!!!
Larry Smith was definitely the Dr Dre of the 80s!
When did Larry Smith die??? 😔😔😔
2004
Sampling was really just beginning to take over. It was maybe some rapping over loops, but mostly original programmed tracks with live instrument accompaniment. In '88, *then* it's predominantly samples.
Ecstasy may you rest well, one of the original rap groups during the golden era of hip hop🙏,facts
This beat so wavy 🏄🏽
Yea man we rocked this dope. jam. back in the day😎🙅❤️🤠
funky beat funky beat with dope lyrics n clear speaking voices no mumble mouth rappers here with beats n chorus 1st class take us out whodini
Classic. Rest easy Ecstasy 🥀
I miss this kind of rap. No drugs, naked females, guns or killing. Just words and rhymes.❤️👍👍👍
Did you miss the intro?? Lmao (Ik they weren't naked, but they were pretty sexualized lmao)
Also yes, this is pretty cool B)
the best album from this era,,, i love it..and i still to this day FUCKING ROCK this shit out,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,never gets old,.
I was 16 when this came out,and I remember Marley Marl used to kill this song on WBLS Rap Attack with Mr Magic (RIP),and this was just another one of the bangas that Whodini dropped.They were definitely one of my faves....RIP Twin (Ecstacy).
@Nino Blacque, Yes tell it, I remember that too...RIP Ecstacy
Rest in Heaven Ecstasy 😥🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
The unseen star of this cut is LARRY SMITH (R.I.P)
You, sir, are indeed correct. Stellar producer that, unfortunately, few even mention.
I'M LOVING ON THESE BROTHERS IN 2021.
2024 Still rockin' vibes
Listening South Minneapolis 💜 Real RAP!😎
We gave these young fools the blueprint. What in da hell did dey do to music?
Carlton Brown Drugs. Drugs and fantasy talk
😩😂😩 right ... this was my era ...
hahahahahahahahahahhahahahaha!! FOR REAL!
They had the blueprint , but powers that be corrupted it
We gave them the blueprint, be we didn't teach them how to use it
I remember being 11 when this song came and and thinking it was so cool seeing “Theo” in it. The early to mid 80’s was truly a great time to be a kid.
At the time this was state of the art, pure clean, classy and fun. I miss rap that isn't puerile, misogynistic and vulgar. I can understand, and still sing every word.
I grew up listening to real music 💪🏾
Was I the only one who could NOT stop Whopping as I sat watching this?!!!
That's my go-to step to the 808! (though some of Whodini's bops had me doing the Prep)
RIP Ecstasy.. This was the jam back in the day..
Nice days rap was Kool those days.
THE JAMS IN THE PARK!!!!💯💯💯💯
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!💯💯💯💯
Is that Mark Breland??? Deontay Wilder's trainer??? 84 Gold medal and World Welterweight Champion?
Joe Soto Yes it is. He is from Brooklyn, New York as is Whodini.
He was in a few videos back then, as well as BDK's " Ain't No Half Stepping"
Yes it was!
Yes. He was also in The Pointer Sisters "Dare Me" video.
Man bro... How did u catch that? Real boxing fan 🥊
R.I.P. Remember Important People.
How come hip hop right now doesn't sound this good anymore because this song is a classic. And on a side note I have a you tube channel type in Russell Mills May 22, 2017
True memories of my teenage years
I LOVE HIP HOP SO MUCH,,,,
HIP HOP IS IN MY SOUL MY SPIRIT!!!!
I AM HIP HOP FOR REAL!!!!!💐💐💐
HARLEM!!!!💐💐💐
Maaaan his voice crazy one of my idols 😔😔
RIP Ecstasy. Such a smooth and clear voice. Emotion in his delivery. This was such a great time in hip hop. Almost everything was dope and fun.
One Love....
2:49 “Now that Whodini’s inside the JOINT!”
Cameos in the video (Off the Top of my Head):
- Donnie Simpson (BET Video Host)
- Malcom Jamal Warner (Theo/Cosby Show)
- MCA (RIP Beastie Boys)
- Bow Legged Lou (Full Force)
- Run DMC
- Jermaine Stewart (RIP/'Clothes Off' Singer)
- New Edition (Bobby Brown/Mike Bivens)
- Various Soul Train dancers...
Might left some out, still a classic vid/song!
Kwaku 11 Bernard Wright was in the house at 2:05
where's mca ? i didn't saw him
I believe he was at 2:29 dancing, but hard to see his face.
right. egos were so out the window in this video. everybody was just having fun. that version of hip hop is so so gone 😢😭
Kwaku 11 At 1:04 and 1:06 Pro boxer and Gold Medalist in the 1984 Olympics Mark Breland.
November 15th 2019 STILL on this s*** 42 years old
The 🎵 I grew up on. R.I.P. Ecstasy.
I remember watching this video on Video Soul with Donnie Simpson and on The Box. I love this song still in 2018. Good music always rises to the top.
Rest In Peace ECSTASY!
On my way to NYC leaving Baltimore City to visit my family to bring the New Year's and right hello NYC I love my New York City
86 awesome year
Such a clean song and video, pure fun.