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  • čas přidán 28. 12. 2020
  • #GrandMasterDee stops by #UniqueAccessEnt to discuss learning about Ecstacy's death. The Brooklyn, New York DJ-producer also tells #SorenBaker about how Whodini brought class to the rap game & the benefits of Whodini recording in London. Be sure to subscribe. Let us know what you think.
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Komentáře • 550

  • @krisbaca5856
    @krisbaca5856 Před 3 lety +67

    Ecstasy one of the most distinct voices in hip hop history. RIP GOAT

  • @crystalbutler659
    @crystalbutler659 Před 3 lety +67

    Still devastated! Whodini was the soundtrack to my youth! I remember my first Whodini concert in 1985 in Los Angeles. I was 13, and my Mom took me, because I used to always win tickets, and she knew how much of a Fan I was. It was the best concert ever, with an All-Star line-up. My last Whodini performance was 2015 in Palm Springs. I WILL NEVER FORGET WHODINI. ECSTASY will always be a LEGEND. May God bless the three of you, and I hope Ex knew how much we loved him!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +2

      We hear you, Crystal Butler. Whodini is incredible on so many levels. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @juliemcdaniel499
      @juliemcdaniel499 Před 3 lety +1

      Did u keep that ticket as a keepsake?

    • @YasminE-dk6nf
      @YasminE-dk6nf Před 3 lety +2

      Crystal Butler... Beautiful comment ☺️, and beautiful memories for you and your mom! It was so much fun to have Rappers like Whoduni in our youth. 🙏🏾 Rest in Power John "Ecstasy" Fletcher.

    • @larrybee7713
      @larrybee7713 Před 3 měsíci +1

      One love one love!

  • @jaymaddox8858
    @jaymaddox8858 Před 3 lety +119

    Whodini were definitely the O'Jays of Hip-Hop. Period.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +2

      We hear you, jay maddox. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @squarebiz71
      @squarebiz71 Před 3 lety +1

      Yep, each group had 3 members. That’s about where the comparison ends but that’s just my opinion. No disrespect✊🏾

    • @jaymaddox8858
      @jaymaddox8858 Před 3 lety +1

      @@UniqueAccessEnt I keep tunes with All your interviews !! Keep we coming

    • @jimy0803
      @jimy0803 Před 3 lety +3

      Squarebiz 71 Classact of their genre.

    • @squarebiz71
      @squarebiz71 Před 3 lety +1

      @@jimy0803
      Indeed💯✊🏾

  • @strauqq1
    @strauqq1 Před 3 lety +47

    These guys sort of revolutionized hip hop. Can't imagine rap without this group.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Same here, mooky. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @jamiephillips620
    @jamiephillips620 Před 3 lety +93

    Condolences to Escasty family, friends and fans. R.I.P.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Indeed, Jamie Phillips. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @marvinwyche5695
      @marvinwyche5695 Před 3 lety +2

      @@UniqueAccessEnt rest in peace to all the brothers and Soldiers deceased amen.

  • @artuvwar
    @artuvwar Před 3 lety +117

    "...and these are the people that we call FRIENDS..."
    Peace to Ecstacy!

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      All day, Sun Zoo. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @desreb740
      @desreb740 Před 3 lety +3

      ..was most quotable at that time.

    • @angelaburrell7476
      @angelaburrell7476 Před 3 lety +2

      @@desreb740 Still Should Be During This Time...Friends, Big Mouth, Freaks Come Out @ Night, & I'm A Whoe Was THE SHIT!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE Whodini..

    • @angelaburrell7476
      @angelaburrell7476 Před 3 lety +3

      WHODINI, REAL TRUE PIONEERS!!!!!!!

    • @jacb630
      @jacb630 Před 3 lety +1

      YESSIR!

  • @teamstersmusicunion
    @teamstersmusicunion Před 3 lety +24

    THIS MAN WAS A KING, NO ONE HAD A VOICE THAT SOUNDED LIKE THIS KING, THIS ONE TOOK ME DOWN, 2020 HIS BEEN A HORRIBLE YEAR.....REST KING REST EASY

  • @sevenwilliams6225
    @sevenwilliams6225 Před 3 lety +21

    Man tears are falling. I'm a nobody in the society, but 2 or 3 years back, they came to my brother's club in Nashville Tn named Sensations. And I love my brother so much for calling me back and allowed me to meet them as they performed one night.
    You got to realize, I was in jr. High and High School listening to These guys One Love, Freaks Come Out At Night, and all the rest that got our families through fun times, death, family reunions, skating rinks, my first real kiss with a girl named Tina Miles who I loved and love dearly.
    So I met Big E and such a humble brother, we took pictures and I recall the brother really giving a damn about what I was saying to him. Jalil treated me very kind. May God rest His soul and May God help Jalil and GM Dee to heal. May God bless my brother Milton, MR. MAGIC fir showing my brother love that night. Man...🙏🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿👍🏽

  • @harrypool71
    @harrypool71 Před 3 lety +13

    That Voice was Gold. Never be another. Whodini Forever. RIP Ecstasy 👑🌼☀️👑🌼☀️👑

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Agreed on all fronts, Harry Pool. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @barijohnson9699
    @barijohnson9699 Před 3 lety +48

    This group is in my opinion one of the classiest and sexiest acts I'm happy I got to see them a few years ago as well as back in the day Rest easy John Ecstasy Fletcher💔

    • @mustafaali265
      @mustafaali265 Před 3 lety +2

      😢

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +3

      Agreed on all fronts, Bari Johnson. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @barijohnson9699
      @barijohnson9699 Před 3 lety +1

      @@UniqueAccessEnt Thank you for doing what you do and I look forward to you bringing more great content and interviews✌

  • @thenewgoldenera
    @thenewgoldenera Před 3 lety +38

    It shouldn't take "death" to show gratitude, appreciation and love to LEGENDS but unfortunately it does. ✌️❣️

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      We hear you, thenewgoldenera. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @kimberlypage5285
      @kimberlypage5285 Před 3 lety +9

      Whodini was honored several years ago by Black Music Honors and VH1 Hip Hop Honors, so fortunately, Ecstasy received his flowers during life.

    • @juliemcdaniel499
      @juliemcdaniel499 Před 3 lety +2

      @@kimberlypage5285 glad 2 hear that bc they deserved every bit of it.

  • @rodmills737
    @rodmills737 Před 3 lety +25

    R.I.P to a icon of hiphop ,Whodini 1 of my all time favorite hiphop groups

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Definitely, Rod Mills73. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @biggrudge9054
    @biggrudge9054 Před 3 lety +56

    "Last Fresh Fest I was rOckin'
    Good Times this Fresh Fesh I'm bussin' out rhymes" §aLμTE to Whodini! Thank you for the music.
    Back in Black is a master piece.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +2

      Agreed, Big Grudge. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @Sub0wins1
      @Sub0wins1 Před 3 lety +1

      Fresh Fest!

  •  Před 3 lety +28

    They did bring sophistication to hip hop with a r&b touch

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +2

      For sure, Michele Cobre. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @keiththomas111
      @keiththomas111 Před 3 lety +1

      ONE LOVE ALL DAY!!!!

  • @demoremda
    @demoremda Před 3 lety +33

    GRANDMASTER DEE HIT ME!! uh funky beat, rip Ecstacy

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +2

      Classic, Demoremda Rigel. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @shynelyte3215
    @shynelyte3215 Před 3 lety +21

    Im 43 and grew up on Whodini! I was blessed to see them live in concert back in 2004. Awesome experience!! R.I.P Ecstasy!

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Indeed, Marques D. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @jimy0803
    @jimy0803 Před 3 lety +13

    No doubt one of the greatest voices in hip hop history. Jalil was the master lyricist who wrote the majority of the rhymes, but would give a lot of his written lyrics to Ecstasy, whose delivery was masterful. Dee confirmed this in this interview. R.I.P. to a legend.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Indeed, jimy0803. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @freddyb6105
    @freddyb6105 Před 3 lety +87

    RIP Ecstasy 🙏🏿
    Whodini brought the "Grown and Sexy" to Hip Hop

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +2

      You said it, Freddy B. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt, as always.

    • @YakThaWiseman72
      @YakThaWiseman72 Před 3 lety

      Freddy B Yes Suh!!!

  • @agapechannel
    @agapechannel Před 3 lety +11

    This one hurt me too the core!!!! Part of my childhood and adulthood!!! Rest In Peace King

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Same here, Ian Goodridge. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @andrehatch2536
    @andrehatch2536 Před 3 lety +20

    It was a honor to see these guys in concert always

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +2

      For sure, Andre Hatch. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @jjones317
    @jjones317 Před 3 lety +40

    Whodini definitely had class in the game. Today’s rapper are so vulgar that I can’t stand any of them. RIP Ecstasy

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Whodini is definitely different, The Star. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @tinasebastian3798
      @tinasebastian3798 Před 3 lety

      I second that emotion

  • @bigbenb-smooththesmoothlov9828

    RIP John Fletcher😢

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      You said it, Big Ben B-Smooth The Smooth Lover Cromwell. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @bigbenb-smooththesmoothlov9828
      @bigbenb-smooththesmoothlov9828 Před 3 lety

      @@UniqueAccessEnt of course proudly will continue to do so 💪

  • @FWC1141
    @FWC1141 Před 3 lety +8

    One of the greatest of all times, enjoyed you so much growing up. The black hat was legendary. Rest in peace my brother.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      You said it, James Anderson. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @hadbl12
    @hadbl12 Před 3 lety +19

    They had one of the best live shows of all times..R. I. P.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Agreed, Harleiux12. Thanks as always for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @kyondrecannon2300
    @kyondrecannon2300 Před 3 lety +36

    Real legends whodini.

  • @jayreed3407
    @jayreed3407 Před 3 lety +12

    "GRAND MASTER DEE...IF YOU PLEEEASE"....RIP ECSTACY!!!

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Indeed, Jay Reed. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @mikegillins4992
    @mikegillins4992 Před 3 lety +17

    Whodini had some big hits during the eighties five minutes of funk has always been in heavy rotation on my Playlist

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Nice, Mike Gillins. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @soulbrotherlegendary
    @soulbrotherlegendary Před 3 lety +13

    PEACE EXTACY This was the Saddest Day of the Year for me. Thank You WHODINI FAMILY for allowing me to share the stage with you since I started in the game. Its been a beautiful journey

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      We hear you, soulbrotherlegendary. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @soulbrotherlegendary
      @soulbrotherlegendary Před 3 lety

      @C-LAROCK THE MAYOR Salute Whodini Fam If I hear Oh Johnny Boy Or Smooth Fletcher...I know you're Official Waaay b4 I got down with them. ONE LOVE

  • @TheRuby13red
    @TheRuby13red Před 3 lety +13

    One Love to Whodini. So sorry for your loss.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +2

      Definitely, TheRuby13red. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @billyjacc
    @billyjacc Před 3 lety +16

    Been a fan since '82 with Magic' s Wand. First heard on WHAT - AM, Philadelphia.
    Rest In Power Ex.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +2

      Definitely, Juan Carro. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @liteskinnedbobbybrown6256

    I'll forever love Whodini.Your loss is our loss. One Love

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Indeed, Lite Skinned Bobby Brown. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @barnyard4068
    @barnyard4068 Před 3 lety +7

    Thomas Dolby 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Producer!!!

  • @malikavrette5981
    @malikavrette5981 Před 3 lety +6

    R.I.P. EX U WILL BE TRULY MISSED TRUE O.G. IN DA GAME

  • @brettarcher7405
    @brettarcher7405 Před 3 lety +9

    Man that was my Boys Whodini i Love these Guys First Rappers that did it Rap pioneers of the Rap industry one of my Favorites at the top of The list Rest up Extacy one Love in the Heavens above

  • @faustostar9627
    @faustostar9627 Před 3 lety +27

    One love to whodini

    • @nubiandna4155
      @nubiandna4155 Před 3 lety +2

      💯💙💜💙

    • @waligibson240
      @waligibson240 Před 3 lety +4

      Whodini should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame based on influence and industry impact in the Rap Genre.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +2

      Definitely, fausto Star. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +2

      Much appreciated, Nubian DNA. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +2

      Agreed, Wali Gibson. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @desreb740
    @desreb740 Před 3 lety +8

    Instant identifiable character*** locked in memory forever

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Nice, Des Reb. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @moneyhouseblessin
    @moneyhouseblessin Před 3 lety +7

    Rest In Power to Ecstasy and Long Live the immortal Whodini!
    "We're lucky just to have just one!" ☝🏾

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Agreed, Money Bless. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @barnyard4068
    @barnyard4068 Před 3 lety +6

    Whodini definitely brought style and class to Hip Hop!

  • @ravenaider
    @ravenaider Před 3 lety +12

    I feel like I lost an older brother. I can still remember The Freaks Come Out at Night video,which was shot at the Baltimore Arena f.k.a.Baltimore Civic Center.
    RIPower Bro Ecstasy!

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Definitely, ravenaider. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @TheresaofTheWorld
    @TheresaofTheWorld Před 3 lety +10

    I ♥️ ecstacy! So glad we saw them every time they came
    through Washington, DC. They are a whole part of my childhood. Where is the gofundme link?

  • @lb8471
    @lb8471 Před 3 lety +2

    Over the last year. I've been trying to get my son to listen to Whoodini, more specifically, Ecstacy's voice. I SWEAR of all the rappers, even today's rappers, Ecstacy had the BEST rapping voice. It's like he was born to rap.

  • @xxxxbigrich5752
    @xxxxbigrich5752 Před 3 lety +7

    Rest easy Giant! One of the all time greatest hip hop groups that well forgotten and that's unfortunate because they should've gotten their due just like Run Dmc much respect.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Agreed on all fronts, Xxxx Big Rich. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @xxxxbigrich5752
      @xxxxbigrich5752 Před 3 lety +1

      @@UniqueAccessEnt I've been supporting since day. I love the fact that you interview all my favorites! ✊🏾✊🏾

    • @alisamartin6099
      @alisamartin6099 Před 2 lety

      Thry ran outta steam becaise coke dust & sex will make you think you not slipoin & your royalty!!! DMX. Recognized he was slippin, fallen and cant get up but many groups dont know when the ride is over.
      Pass the MIC or Get it taken, their choice. DRUGS took down some of the best in every Genre. Touch it & die.

  • @wendylee7242
    @wendylee7242 Před 3 lety +3

    I love whodini,estasty was my crush,back in the day,been watching the one love video.RIP to a creative man who brought lots of joy to many,God bless his family,friends,and fans.

  • @videoexplosionclassicmusic8892

    We had the honor of interviewing Whodini on several occasions! Ex always was humble and kind and made himself available. May the Lord comfort Whodini and his family!

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      That's incredible, Video Explosion Classic Music Interviews. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @emckinney8816
    @emckinney8816 Před 3 lety +10

    Good advice from Dee Ecstasy will still be a legend in the Whodini legacy and Ja stay strong hang tight don't give up
    Ecs will always be best known for his trademark
    Zorro hat
    Rest in rhymes, rest in beats
    One L🖤ve👊💥💿🎧🎼🎤

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +2

      Indeed, E mckinney. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @digidrum2003
    @digidrum2003 Před 3 lety +2

    We bump Whodini down here in South Texas!!! Old school back in the 80's a couple of 10" subs a six pack of mids an highs...lol !!!! I'm 52 years old now and i will keep Whodini alive always!!!

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Nice, R Em. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @lovethestage
    @lovethestage Před 3 lety +11

    Why did this hit me so hard? Why am I so upset?

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      We hear you, lovethestage. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @DigitalPraise7
      @DigitalPraise7 Před 3 lety +1

      We grew up on this.
      Word.

    • @knowingone1784
      @knowingone1784 Před 3 lety +1

      Because you're an empath, and we love, we feel and care about people. That is a beautiful thing...it hit me hard as well; even weeks later.

  • @mrcommunity992
    @mrcommunity992 Před 3 lety +14

    Whodini = legendary group!!! R.i.p. Brother Ecstasy!!!

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Agreed, Mr Community. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @stylemattersts9667
    @stylemattersts9667 Před 3 lety +4

    David Edward's checking in From N.C. First and foremost my condolences to Ecstasys family and friends, they were one of the innovator's that helped take hip hop to the next level much respect!

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Agreed, James Kirk. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @unknownname2349
      @unknownname2349 Před 2 lety

      What happened to his twin Dynasty?

  • @ChillytheMost
    @ChillytheMost Před 3 lety +4

    Great to see Grand Master Dee! ✊🏾 thoughts to him, Jalil, and Ecstacy’s fam and friends. Such a loss. Def legend.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Indeed, CHILLYtheMOST. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @seldomsceen
    @seldomsceen Před 3 lety +1

    Whodini is a very important group ..they bridged the gap from Old school electro Rock B Boy type music etc to the Golden Era

  • @TheSstretch68
    @TheSstretch68 Před 3 lety +11

    RIP TO THE LEGENDARY ECSTACY!!!

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      For sure, TheSstretch68. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @markhunter9313
    @markhunter9313 Před 3 lety +3

    Chuck D said it best: Rest In Beats...🙏🏾🌹🙏🏾🌹🌍🌹🙏🏾🌹🙏🏾

  • @kareemsupremet.v.5189
    @kareemsupremet.v.5189 Před 3 lety +6

    And we're the crew wearing silk and leather. with platinum records yeah we're well respected.(Ecstasy echo scratch)

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Nice, Kareem Supreme T.V. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @seanmcdougald9530
    @seanmcdougald9530 Před 3 lety +2

    He's missed, but never forgotten. The group was one of my first rap albums I bought in my teen years.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      You said it, Sean McDougald. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @MarcPlaysDrums
    @MarcPlaysDrums Před 3 lety +16

    Legend

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Agreed, marc777danielle. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @blackvoltronreloaded
    @blackvoltronreloaded Před 3 lety +2

    Rest In Peace & Power to John Fletcher, bka “Ectasy”. 😔😞😢 Condolences to the Fletcher family, Jalil, & Grandmaster Dee from Whodini. I just wanted to show my appreciation & thank y’all for being one of the greatest pioneers of this art form we call hip-hop. It’s 35 years later & I’m still reminiscing on being at the Fresh Fest Concert @the Oakland Coliseum in 1985!
    One of the best concerts I’ve been to, minus the crowd foolishness. From that first Fresh Fest concert to the last time I saw Whodini & Run-DMC together on stage at the Greek Theater(U. C. Berkeley) and everywhere in between, Whodini is immortalized FOREVER!!!✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
    In the words of Ectasy:
    “The words we speak are sooo extensive,
    We rockin’ thee Atlantic to the Pacific,
    We’re the men with the international beeper,
    But call us at night, because our rates are cheaper,
    And it’s our intent, to repr-sent
    The D. J. that’ll give you 100%,
    Mo excitin’ than a 1-man band,
    To good to be great, so we call the man,
    GRAAAAAAANNNNDDD-Master Dee!
    OOOHHH-WHEEEEE!!!!!
    (X12 with the fade out)
    The last verse of “Funky Beat” by Ectasy(John Fletcher) of Whodini.
    Album: “Back in Black”(the 3rd record I ever bought). ✊🏿✌🏿🙏🏿
    1 Love ❤️🖤💚

  • @lindasson
    @lindasson Před 3 lety +2

    Great interview and I had to subscribe to your channel! Ecstacy was so poetic and smooth with his cadence and flow, and it was a heavy influence on my love for Hip Hop as a young bul in Philly back in the day! RIP to Ecstasy, and prayers of comfort and peace to his family, Jalil, and Grandmaster Dee.🙏🏾✊🏾

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Much appreciated, Linda's Son. Whodini is incredible. We're glad you enjoyed the interview & thanks for subscribing. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @Macktastic415
    @Macktastic415 Před 3 lety +6

    Great interview once again considering the situation.... condolences to the whodini family R.I.P. Ecstasy 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Much appreciated, Macktastic. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @overstandinggod3410
    @overstandinggod3410 Před 3 lety +8

    The first video I ever recorded on VHS was "Funky Beat" off of channel U-68 in New York.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +2

      Wow, Overstanding God. That's incredible. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @lemarrthomas3314
    @lemarrthomas3314 Před 3 lety +4

    Love hearing these stories. Whodini forever!

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Definitely, Lemarr Thomas. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @adriansmith4064
    @adriansmith4064 Před 3 lety +6

    WHODINI Hip Hop Icons in Hip Hop to many Classics Hits Freaks Come Out of Night, One Love Salute WHODINI...

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      You said it, Adrian Smith. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt, as always.

  • @Magnificent-qr4rn
    @Magnificent-qr4rn Před 3 lety +1

    ONE LOVE IS MY FAVORITE TRACK OF ALL TIME.... R.I.P..MY MAN ECSTACY

  • @thekid26000
    @thekid26000 Před 3 lety +3

    Respect to this Bro...I saw HIM, Cut Creator and JamMasterJay on the same show and he was the only DJ that let his hands fly on the turntables! He put in work that night but JamMasterJay was the clear "SHOW-MAN" of the stage!

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Wow, Rodney Hawkins. That's wild. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @ZMSportsnShorts
    @ZMSportsnShorts Před 3 lety +4

    Did Dee talk about how he held the Whodini brand hostage from Ecs and Jalil for years on end. They were not happy with him in the end.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt, Zen Master.

    • @lolitamarie9441
      @lolitamarie9441 Před 3 lety +1

      I WAS WAITING FOR THAT TOO...📣 📢

    • @DDDDDDD34
      @DDDDDDD34 Před 3 lety +1

      And that they fired him after years in court. They let him be their dj and he betrayed them. They weren't even speaking to him anymore.

    • @juicejuice11550
      @juicejuice11550 Před 3 lety +1

      @Zen Master Dee did do them dirty for sure. I was glad when my friend rapper Pebbly Poo from back on the day punched him in his face after to grabbed her butt. Dee was a drunk but woke the hell up when he got punched in his damn face. Dee know what he did to Ecstasy and Jalil!!!

  • @dbizzle5362
    @dbizzle5362 Před 3 lety +5

    Hand on shoulder@ GMD " one of these days your gonna learn , love is something u gotta earn. "😍 I miss my youth lol

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Classic, D Bizzle. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @ravenousblackbird5778
    @ravenousblackbird5778 Před 3 lety +3

    Excellent interview. This cat Grand Master Dee answered each question eloquently! He broke it down.. Not 1-2 word sentences. Greeneyed Cuzzzzz! 😂

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, Ravenous Blackbird. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @ravenousblackbird5778
      @ravenousblackbird5778 Před 3 lety

      @@UniqueAccessEnt Thanks for responding! I also subscribed to your CZcams chance.. Please feel free to also subscribe to mines. I love having new family! 🆗👍

  • @beezy22
    @beezy22 Před 3 lety +1

    Whodini man oh man....used to listen Whodini growing up in the 80s and 90s...Ectasy is gonna be missed a lot and Whodini isn’t gonna be the same without Ectasy...hearts thoughts and prayers to Ectasy Jalil and grandmaster Dee...RIP John “Ectasy” Fletcher....

  • @djangolee1
    @djangolee1 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The first time I heard the song “Anyway I Gotta Swing It.”
    I realized he is the best rapper of all time... Rest In Peace John “Ecstasy” Fletcher

  • @bounceenergydrink
    @bounceenergydrink Před 3 lety +8

    Was he ill, from the most recent pictures posted he looked healthy, 56 is still so young. Even if we live to see 100 it's still a blink of time. R.I.P. the icons who created art that touched our lives and the memories that will last forever.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      We're trying to find out, bounceenergydrink. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @SumumbaSobukwe
      @SumumbaSobukwe Před 3 lety

      @@UniqueAccessEnt thanks let us know...sounds sadly like Covid...😓

  • @brianmitchell8479
    @brianmitchell8479 Před 3 lety +8

    RIP John Ecstacy Fletcher 😭🎤🎼

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +2

      Indeed, Brian Mitchell. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @lovethestage
    @lovethestage Před 3 lety +10

    OMG I've been wondering how they created those incredible melodies and without sampling back then. They worked with European producers. Had no idea...

    • @keiththomas111
      @keiththomas111 Před 3 lety +4

      They where produced by Larry Smith from Ny he also produced early Run Dmc Kurtis Blow which led into the Fat Boys but they recorded in England they had a different studio equipment but look uo Larry Smith Run anounced him in Sucker Mc's but glad you noticed that i did too.

    • @lovethestage
      @lovethestage Před 3 lety +2

      @@keiththomas111 Thank you so much for sharing this information. I will research it, just so that I know and can share!

    • @keiththomas111
      @keiththomas111 Před 3 lety +2

      @@lovethestage Welcome it's a beautiful thing to love and appreciate music brings so much happiness in life may 2021 be good to you.

    • @lovethestage
      @lovethestage Před 3 lety

      @@keiththomas111 And may this new year bring you peace of mind, your very own small business if you do not have one yet, and the personal power to pursue that one big thing that still tugs at your heart strings...trying to being born from thought to reality. And may you laugh, may you find funny comedy shows and movies that make you laugh until your back and belly ache. I'm literally reading Larry Smith's Wiki page now, and truly hope that just like the incredible BET shows they are doing on our stars like New Edition, etc., that they also include artists like not just #LarrySmith, but #LarryLevan and all those other super talents that we cannot replicate today, who were behind the scenes with little to no resources making multigenerational hits! You stay healthy - you stay focused - God Bless you and all of yours. #RIPJohnEcstacyFletcher

    • @MrNewktrane
      @MrNewktrane Před 3 lety +1

      @@keiththomas111 Absolutely! The master musician Larry Smith co-writing with Jalil equals great composed songs. This pair remains the greatest songwriting duo of the genre. Spring '86 purchased my favorite album by the trio- " Back In Black" on cassette tape & just loved that whole album. It remains one of my favorite recordings in all of my music collection. I remember hearing " Go See The Doctor" that next year and immediately thinking that this must be a solo joint by Ecstacy - complete with a different name! Ecstacy's voice was very distinctive like the 3 godfather MCs of the genre- Grandmasters Caz & Melle Mel & Kool Moe Dee. I'm going to miss this brother but the music lives on. Always.

  • @christiaancocroft8254
    @christiaancocroft8254 Před 3 lety +2

    Whodini are forever pioneers of Hip Hop I was raised on Whodini music because my parents had all of Whodini's albums and we played them all the time in the house. Five Mins of Funk and Freaks Come Out at Night became my favorite songs early on as a kid, plus I loved watching their music videos when BET and MTV used to play classic videos. I really like Jalil's flow and delivery on songs (Jalil's verse on Big Mouth I have memorized) but Ecstasy is amazing as well with his powerful voice. Whodini along with The Fat Boys definitely deserve more credit than they get because both groups were so unique and they were the groups that had daytime radio airplay and music videos on rotation early on, and that Fresh Fest Hip Hop crew with Whodini, Fat Boys, Run DMC, LL, and Dr Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde need more credit as a whole in taking hip hop to the next level with those tours I don't know why Whodini wasn't in Krush Groove. And much love to Larry Smith for being the first in demand and game changing Hip Hop producers. Long live Ecstacy and thank you to Whodini for the excellent music and pretty much creating Jermaine Dupri musically. Much love to Soren and the rest of Unique Access for representing the culture out here.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Great breakdown, Christiaan Cocroft. Whodini is incredible. We're glad you enjoyed the interview. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @CP-kb1du
    @CP-kb1du Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you so much ...1983 when I bought my JVC RC M90 Box I played Whodini daily have all the albums ...Fugitive is my Favorite ...

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      All good, 1st Name Basis. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @tonygrooove
    @tonygrooove Před 3 lety +4

    BIG MOUTH was fire!

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      You said it, tonygrooove. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @merchantsmithimages
    @merchantsmithimages Před 3 lety +3

    I was blessed to see Whodini in concert in 2019 at The Art of Cool Festival. Grandmaster Dee wasn't present, but I was glad I saw them perform.
    Rest Easy, Ecstasy.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      It's great you got to see them last year, Merchantssmith Images. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @ambriab1323
    @ambriab1323 Před 3 lety +3

    Long house party momories of the 80s OG smothe Lyricle delivery a Voice to be remembered by one of the best to ever do it RIP " Ecstacy" & long live "Whodini" One Love!!!!!

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Agreed, ambria B. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @ricdews3603
    @ricdews3603 Před 3 lety +1

    Back in the mid 80s used to pop in cassettes tape of Houdini and b bumping down the block. His songs had a lot of bass. Man them was the days. R I P. Dog love ur music. Wen I herd he passed away had to listen to Funky beat and friends.

  • @andrehatch2536
    @andrehatch2536 Před 3 lety +13

    Gonna miss EX whodini forever

  • @HOODIZM3
    @HOODIZM3 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank You Ecstasy for truthful,honest, lyrics and songs. Whodini is a Pure Class Act and Pioneers of Real Hip- Hop. A group that didn't need to curse or be obscene to get their point across. "FRIENDS" ,ONE LOVE,BIG MOUTH, FREAKS COME OUT AT NIGHT....Countless Classics...R. I. P. Ecstasy. You'll NEVER be forgotten.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Classic group for sure, HOODIZM3. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @lt3074
    @lt3074 Před 3 lety +1

    pioneers of hip hip. i was blessed to see them perform live, one of the best performances i've seen

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Their show was super tight, L T. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @MichaelGolpe
    @MichaelGolpe Před 2 lety

    Whodini’s music helped me through some difficult times in my life. Believe me that I just found out about X’s passing. Much love to his family and his Whodini Family.

  • @krachel99
    @krachel99 Před 3 lety +2

    “The Green-eyed Genie” Grandmaster Dee!
    Saw you guys back in the 80s at the Philadelphia Spectrum scratching the record with your sneaker in your mouth! EPIC!
    John “EcstaSy” Fletcher 😢 RIP, Legend

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      That must have been incredible, krachel99. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @ramonazular2959
    @ramonazular2959 Před rokem +1

    Always Love Drew....Whodini is my crew. Sleep in Heavenly peace Ecstacy. Keep writing Jalil.

  • @garymclean1679
    @garymclean1679 Před 3 lety +1

    Damn...Ecs was legend. By far, one of my favorite dudes man. I still bump "One Love" like it was released yesterday....

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      We hear you, Gary McLean. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @keiththomas111
    @keiththomas111 Před 3 lety +10

    No doubt Whodini had there own lane tight production and flow.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      For sure, Keith Thomas. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @ronderfulaquariums2978
    @ronderfulaquariums2978 Před 3 lety +2

    What a lost WHODINI is the TRUTH GREATNESS AND LOVED R.I.P ECSTASY BIG UPS TO GRAND MASTER DEE AND JALIL we need to STREAM AND PURCHASE IN CELEBRATION OF THESE KINGS

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Agreed on all fronts, RONDERFUL AQUARIUMS. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @deemoe7301
    @deemoe7301 Před 3 lety +2

    This was a really nice interview. I was a preteen going into teenagehood when Whodini came out. I was too young to go to concerts back then. I was always jealous of my older family members who did, and going to Whodini concerts was like being invited to Buckingham palace! I always heard these amazing stories about their performances! And I loved their videos and styles of dress! Even my father thought they were very different...too smooth! They were beyond rap in my opinion. They were anomalies. . Thank you Grandmaster D for the inside scoop of things we probably would have never known about overseas.. that was a good study! I wish I could have saw them live. So sad to lose Estacy! My heart goes out to his family, close friends and bandmates. We loss a great legend in hip hop. Still can't believe he's gone!

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety +1

      Agreed, Darryl Scott. We're glad Grand Master Dee came through. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

    • @TheresaofTheWorld
      @TheresaofTheWorld Před 3 lety +2

      Darryl Scott i was a teen...went to all the concerts...yes you missed out BIG TIME!!! This pains my soul.

  • @nekaeljones3086
    @nekaeljones3086 Před 3 lety +4

    Too good to be great so we call the man GRAND!! Master Dee!!! Ohh wee ohhwee ohh wee ohh wee!!!!!

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Classic, Nekael Jones. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @thaxdrugdealer1988
    @thaxdrugdealer1988 Před 3 lety +1

    One of the most underrated rap groups, they should always be in the top 5 in anybody, that's a true hip hop head, man I wish the could've made their way back down south, I would always go to see them on any ticket, they always gave a great show, Municipal Auditorium, Worlds Famous Jazzy Sensations in Ca$hville, TennAkey, mad cool, gave straight love, down to earth, RIP, ancestor.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Always, Tha X DRUG DEALER. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @loritabeale9821
    @loritabeale9821 Před 3 lety

    Whodini is one of my favorite rap group. My condolences goes out to Exxstasy. He will never be forgotten.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Same here, Lorita Beale. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @Wondertroy1TV
    @Wondertroy1TV Před 3 lety +2

    Rest in Power Ecstasy one of the greatest voices in hip hop...

  • @russelladams7134
    @russelladams7134 Před 3 lety +1

    "About who was for real and who was fake, so you can learn from our mistakes. Cuz see it was already written done and said, so you can stay two steps ahead." - One Love Whodini was telling us men about the meaning of Love and relationships . These dudes were teaching us things. The video is so iconic and meaningful. Great interview Soren Baker. Rest in peace Ecstacy.

  • @funkyfreshbboy
    @funkyfreshbboy Před 3 lety +5

    He said Arthur Baker and buffalo girls he meant to say Malcolm McLaren and Buffalo Girls

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Indeed, Mando Tim. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @wbrewertube
    @wbrewertube Před 3 lety +1

    Condolences to Ectasy and his family. One Love to Whodini!

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Definitely, Wayne Brewer. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @markhernandez3908
    @markhernandez3908 Před 3 lety +1

    Your knowledge and appreciation for HipHop is commendable.

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Much appreciated, Mark Hernandez. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

  • @positivevibez73
    @positivevibez73 Před 3 lety

    I was so saddened by his death. His music really struck a nerve with me back in the 80's. 'Friends', 'Freaks Come Out At Night' 'Haunted House of Rock'. The hits just kept coming. I'm gonna miss this brother. It's almost cliched now. Hip Hop will never be like it used to. That originality. That code of ethics. That sound. I do miss those days. Whodini truly are legends.

  • @LeonardTaylor700
    @LeonardTaylor700 Před 3 lety

    Ecstasy talk to me for half an hour in Brooklyn about the industry... very informative brother...
    Rest up King 👑

  • @deidragreer4958
    @deidragreer4958 Před 3 lety

    I cried like a baby and I had grew up listening to Whodini may he Rest In Peace!😔

  • @PeekaBooo24
    @PeekaBooo24 Před 3 lety +1

    Jekyll and Hyde were the first rappers to rock in suit and ties, but Whodini took it to the next level and brought that GQ swag along with their skills. They’ll never be another group like them. R.I.P. Ecstasy

    • @UniqueAccessEnt
      @UniqueAccessEnt  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt, PeekaBooo20.