‘Unsung’ Explores the Story of Hip-Hop Pioneers Whodini [FULL EPISODE] @GMDWhodini @tvonetv

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Hailing from New York City, the birthplace of hip-hop, Whodini emerged as one of the game’s most charismatic pioneers. Their R&B infused sounds earned them a spot among the Golden Age’s most memorable MC’s. Revisit the story of Whodini and their new jack swingin’ ways in this episode of TVOne’s Unsung.

Via AllMusic:  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.

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