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
Hollywood....So true...so glad I was old enough to enjoy the many concerts I went to back then....as well as my time spent in the DMV area enjoying Go-Go....most underrated music ever!
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....
So many cool people in this video! Malcolm Jamal Warner, Run DMC, Beastie Boys, Bobby Brown, Jermaine Stewart, Bowlegged Lou from Full Force, BET's Donnie Simpson, and I'm sure more!
The golden age of rap - no violence, no drugs, minimal profanity, no sex. Just great drums, synth bass/sounds and vocals. You can hear some early sampling techniques in this track - so yeah....ahead of its time in terms of sound production and composition.
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!!!!
Saw them at The Fresh Fests in the early 80s.... their songwriting, presentation and style combined with Grandmaster D's beats will never be duplicated...
@@murielbutlermartin927 In terms of high visibility they are. Perhaps they didn't have a strong p.r. team behind them like Run DMC to book them into more high-profile gigs.
R.I.P John "Ex" Fletcher. I'm sorry I've never known your real name till it was announced that you've passed away today. Thanks for all of the good music from my younger years Funky Beat being one of my favorites. Rap Legend!!!✌
First, rest in power King John "Extascy" Fletcher. A true hip hop pioneer and legend. You and your music will never be forgotten. Secondly, let me say this. Hip hop lost it's soul when the music started eliminating the DJ's out of the music. I don't know who's idea it was, but look back and remain. When it comes to the best of hip hop of all time, wasn't nearly every song created by a DJ and a rapper(s) ? Anything great is inspired by the love and appreciation for the art. Music is no different. Unlike most people today who consider themselves a "producer", DJ'S loved the art form called hip hop. They created because they loved it, not for the money. If the money comes, fine, if it doesn't ever come, that's fine too. This is the true essence of hip hop. We've allowed money and corporations ruin our music and it's time for us to take it back.
Hip Hop Lives! Heads will recognize the dozen or so cameos (Full Force, Run-DMC, Furious Five, Bobby Brown, Malcolm Jamal Warner, BET's Donny Simpson) in this supafly flashback joint from the magical 80s. Also historic they way DJ Grandmaster D came from behind the wheels of steel to showcase his MC skills.
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!
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.
REST IN POWER ECSTACY THANK YOU FOR BRINGING YOUR MC GOLDEN VOICE, SWAG & STYLE TO THE HIP HOP RAP CULTURE. THANK YOU FOR GIVING A YOUNG LANCE ROMANCE & CLIFF LOVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE WHODINI FAMILY AS HIP HOP DANCERS ON THE 1986 RAISING HELL TOUR, WE LEARNED A LOT AND CHANGED THE HIP HOP DANCE GAME FOREVER. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING THAT YOU AND JALIL HAVE DONE FOR HIP HOP. RIP JOHN - 12/24/20 - LANCE ROMANCE
"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!!! :')
RIP TO THE GOAT ECSTASY. YOUR LEGACY WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON. MY COUSIN MEL FROM BROWNSVILLE BK TAUGHT ME HOW TO DJ ON THE TABLES. THIS WAS THE FIRST SONG. RESPECT ALWAYS KING.
No cursing nor disrespecting women just clean rap !!
They literally have a song titled, "I'm a Ho."
and your point ??
@@PonchoDayton yea but the majority of their music was not degrading to women and was not vile
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
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
R. I. P. John Ecstasy Fletcher😥🙏🏽🎶!!!
R.I.P John "Ectascy" Fletcher🕊🕊🕊🕊
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
Can’t believe Ecstasy is gone. A legend is born. RIP.
Me either😩😖😢
When did he pass
@@tilleryjohnson8045 A few days ago
Yes, soldier gone too soon. God needed a Good rapper upstairs
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
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
We have lost a legend on today John Ecasty Fletcher R.I.P legend
Rip sir
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.
You will be missed. RIP Ecstasy
Still listening to this in 2020
And 2021
The cameos in this video were so fiyah.
REST IN PEACE
John "Ecstasy" Fletcher
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
84' to 89' ........Best years in Rap Music........EVER!
Hollywood....So true...so glad I was old enough to enjoy the many concerts I went to back then....as well as my time spent in the DMV area enjoying Go-Go....most underrated music ever!
YES SIR.SO TRUE
Amen and Amen again!
EVER!!!! FACT!!!!!
90 to 95
Who's here in Dec 23, 2020? R.I.P. RAPPER ECSTACY!!!!!!
That was my Birthday
Everyone once a rapper dies. I understand the honor aspect, but it's a bit weird too.
Wow I didn't know ecstasy passed 😢... Makes me sad
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
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....
Everybody was in this video! Memories* le sigh....
Who's still playing this in the ride 👊🏾💯
John “Ecstasy” Fletcher of trailblazing '80s hip-hop group Whodini dead at 56. R.I.P. ✊🏿🙏🏾
Malcolm Jamal got mad love from Hip Hop artist back in the day.
Yeah, he directed that Special Ed "Magnificent" video too.
So many cool people in this video! Malcolm Jamal Warner, Run DMC, Beastie Boys, Bobby Brown, Jermaine Stewart, Bowlegged Lou from Full Force, BET's Donnie Simpson, and I'm sure more!
Countless cameos in this video
Wasn’t Kurtis Blow in this too
Who was the light skin dude in the orange dancing with Malcolm Jamal Warner . I know he used to dance for some rap group
1:05 Mark Breland 1984 summer Olympic gold medal winner and (#1 ranked welterweight at that time).
@@trulifesportztalkshow7457 he was an actor. He a small role on The Cosby Show.
The golden age of rap - no violence, no drugs, minimal profanity, no sex. Just great drums, synth bass/sounds and vocals. You can hear some early sampling techniques in this track - so yeah....ahead of its time in terms of sound production and composition.
I've heard it referred to as " bubble gum rap"... either way it's superior to the alternatives we get today!
John Lane not really
Cause I'm a Ho ya know I'm a Ho. Just sayin not 2 Live Crew sex nasty but just a tish raunchy. 😎
I will disagree. There was all of that. Just a little more veiled. Not always though.
The irony is all of the 80s rappers got high off of angel dust and cocaine
Bobby Brown in the House, in the background Dancing on the side of Malcom. FUNKY!!!!!!
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
R.I.P Ecstasy. Thank you for all the music in the 80’s.
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
Born and raised in the streets in brooklyn.. Classic
My favorite line
And all three of us are good looking.
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
One of the most fun videos ever. Never gets old
Rest in Power Ecstasy..you will be missed.A true icon of old skool hip hop!
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.
Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace John Ecstasy Fletcher
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.
This is my all time Whoodini favorite song... The beat, the breakdowns just a whole jam...
RIP ECSTASY.... Legend 💯
These cats are in my top 3 for greatest live concerts of all old school rappers, I used to catch em everytime they came to Detroit
Saw them at The Fresh Fests in the early 80s.... their songwriting, presentation and style combined with Grandmaster D's beats will never be duplicated...
@@russmarasheski7005Larry Smith did their production
Whodini, I will love you forever. This group is the most underrated rap pioneers ever.
I'm sorry...but they were never underrated....
@@murielbutlermartin927 In terms of high visibility they are. Perhaps they didn't have a strong p.r. team behind them like Run DMC to book them into more high-profile gigs.
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
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
My all time favorite
R.I.P John "Ex" Fletcher. I'm sorry I've never known your real name till it was announced that you've passed away today. Thanks for all of the good music from my younger years Funky Beat being one of my favorites. Rap Legend!!!✌
LOL, I used to walk around the house saying "funky beat, funky beat". Growing up with 80s Hip Hop was so much fun.
I'm in the airport saying funky beat and that's what made me go find this video
R.I.P to John 'Ecstacy' Fletcher of the pioneering rap group, Whodini.
Jalil's my name. Master rapper's my ti-ti-ti-ti-ti-title!
Word up,So DOPE
First, rest in power King John "Extascy" Fletcher. A true hip hop pioneer and legend. You and your music will never be forgotten. Secondly, let me say this. Hip hop lost it's soul when the music started eliminating the DJ's out of the music. I don't know who's idea it was, but look back and remain. When it comes to the best of hip hop of all time, wasn't nearly every song created by a DJ and a rapper(s) ? Anything great is inspired by the love and appreciation for the art. Music is no different. Unlike most people today who consider themselves a "producer", DJ'S loved the art form called hip hop. They created because they loved it, not for the money. If the money comes, fine, if it doesn't ever come, that's fine too. This is the true essence of hip hop. We've allowed money and corporations ruin our music and it's time for us to take it back.
Some of best rapping every!!! Guest appearance was crazy. RIP Ex you will always be number one. Old skool will never die🙏🙏🙏
One of my favorite rap group during my high school days.......
YESSSS!!! Great high school memories.
This video captures the Energy of a Whodini Show!!🎧🔥
The best in there own. They did want many rappers never did first.
True Rappers! That's what true rap looks like and sound like. Not unintelligent mumbo jumpo! RIP Exastacy!!
Who agree beat is fire🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
That bass line is harder than anything today
Ex had the first temp fade
Yes they don't know
BLAZIN💣
🖐🏾🖐🏾🖐🏾🔥🔥🔥
RIP John Ecstasy Fletcher
Rest in Power Ecstasy. Hip hop Legend
There can never be a Whodini without Ecstasy.
My heart hurts 💔. Rest In Heavenly Peace Ecstasy
Lost a legend in rap and hip hop. RIP brother. Thank you for that music. “Born and raised in the streets of Brooklyn”.
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.
One of my absolute favorites!!
Funky Beat is a perfect description of the jam I used to watch this video back in the day when Donnie Simpson and BET played videos
“So easy on the tweeter, heavy on the bass”!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 still my jam after all these years!!❤️❤️
Yessss it gets stuck in my head .
Hip Hop Lives! Heads will recognize the dozen or so cameos (Full Force, Run-DMC, Furious Five, Bobby Brown, Malcolm Jamal Warner, BET's Donny Simpson) in this supafly flashback joint from the magical 80s. Also historic they way DJ Grandmaster D came from behind the wheels of steel to showcase his MC skills.
And Kurtis Blow was in there too 😊
RIP Ecstasy! Whodini forever ♥
When rap music WAS rap music. R.I.P. John "Esctacy" Fletcher.
Indeed, RIP
Very ahead of it's time and still amazing today. Unique sound, fresh rhymes!
Rip Brother Ecstasy!!!
Man my dad played Whodini so much when I was a kid. This beat was always funky 😂
This shit is so Hype. I cried the whole video. RIP Big E. Great 80's
Love this album from Whodini in 1986!!
Miss the old days!
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.
Rip Ecstasy, this brings back great memories. When we had fun times ❤️🥲
Slice of immortal hip hop heaven. Even Grandmaster D had to rap on all this fire.
RIP E!!!!! Your music will live on forever!
this is my favorite Whodini song of all time
What about " Five Minutes Of Funk" just sayin lol
M Ro1000 what about I’m a hoe
Fugitive is my favorite.
troy evans that was the jam but mines was I’m a hoe and one Love
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!
RIP John ‘Ecstacy” Fletcher. Another part of my childhood gone forever. Thank you for the music.
This was my sht when I was a kid! I even wrote a funny song called “FUNKY FEET” when I was a kid 🤣
2020 : This Is Still Bumping!
Another Song that Transcends Time!
RIP to X........ one of the most unique voices in Hip Hop.....
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.
That Beat is a Funky Beat!!!.........Funky Beat!!!!......Funky Beat!!! I love That Old School Funky Beat!!!
Rest in peace Ecstasy!!!
Rest In The Power John💣💣💣💣💣
REST IN POWER ECSTACY THANK YOU FOR BRINGING YOUR MC GOLDEN VOICE, SWAG & STYLE TO THE HIP HOP RAP CULTURE. THANK YOU FOR GIVING A YOUNG LANCE ROMANCE & CLIFF LOVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE WHODINI FAMILY AS HIP HOP DANCERS ON THE 1986 RAISING HELL TOUR, WE LEARNED A LOT AND CHANGED THE HIP HOP DANCE GAME FOREVER. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING THAT YOU AND JALIL HAVE DONE FOR HIP HOP. RIP JOHN - 12/24/20 - LANCE ROMANCE
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 🔥💯
CLASSIC
RIP John "Ecstasy" Fletcher.
"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!!
Rest in peace 🙏🏽 Ecstasy🎤🎶
🙏Rest in paradise Ecstasy 🙏
You know we are here to talk about the funk! Lol 😆 🤣 😂 what a sweet start
Rest N Peace To JMJ And MCA
Great days, thanks for the soundtrack , RIP Ecstasy
To this rap there will be no sequel! You can’t re do how dope this song and group is!
This beat so wavy 🏄🏽
👑 RIP John "Ecstacy" Fletcher Hip Hop Legend 👑
RIP TO THE GOAT ECSTASY. YOUR LEGACY WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON. MY COUSIN MEL FROM BROWNSVILLE BK TAUGHT ME HOW TO DJ ON THE TABLES. THIS WAS THE FIRST SONG. RESPECT ALWAYS KING.
RIP...Ecstasy...The coolest guy ever in hip hop..