Grand Master Dee on Learning About Ecstacy’s Death & Whodini Brought Class To Rap | UNIQUE ACCESS

[@crystalbutler659]

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]

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

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Did u keep that ticket as a keepsake?

[@YasminE-dk6nf]

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]

One love one love!

[@krisbaca5856]

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

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For sure, Kris Baca. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

[@fraz72]

Most definitely

[@juliemcdaniel499]

Hands down 👍

[@jaymaddox8858]

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

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[@squarebiz71]

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

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[@jimy0803]

Squarebiz 71 Classact of their genre.

[@squarebiz71]

@@jimy0803 Indeed💯✊🏾

[@strauqq1]

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

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

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

[@jamiephillips620]

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

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

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

[@marvinwyche5695]

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

[@teamstersmusicunion]

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]

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...🙏🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿👍🏽

[@artuvwar]

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

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

[@desreb740]

..was most quotable at that time.

[@angelaburrell7476]

@@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]

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

[@jacb630]

YESSIR!

[@barijohnson9699]

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]

😢

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[@barijohnson9699]

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

[@shynelyte3215]

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]

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

[@biggrudge9054]

"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]

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

[@Sub0wins1]

Fresh Fest!

[@harrypool71]

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

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

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

[@rodmills737]

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

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

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

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

[@keiththomas111]

ONE LOVE ALL DAY!!!!

[@thenewgoldenera]

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

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[@kimberlypage5285]

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

[@juliemcdaniel499]

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

[@demoremda]

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

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

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

[@agapechannel]

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

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

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

[@FWC1141]

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

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

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

[@freddyb6105]

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

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

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

[@YakThaWiseman72]

Freddy B Yes Suh!!!

[@hadbl12]

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

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

[@andrehatch2536]

It was a honor to see these guys in concert always

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

[@bigbenb-smooththesmoothlov9828]

RIP John Fletcher😢

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

[@bigbenb-smooththesmoothlov9828]

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

[@kyondrecannon2300]

Real legends whodini.

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[@juliemcdaniel499]

Yes they were

[@jimy0803]

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]

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

[@mikegillins4992]

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

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

[@soulbrotherlegendary]

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

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[@soulbrotherlegendary]

@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

[@billyjacc]

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

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

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

[@brettarcher7405]

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

[@TheRuby13red]

One Love to Whodini. So sorry for your loss.

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

[@faustostar9627]

One love to whodini

[@Iconic-S-918]

💯💙💜💙

[@waligibson240]

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

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

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

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

[@ramonazular2959]

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

[@liteskinnedbobbybrown6256]

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

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

[@ravenaider]

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!

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

[@barnyard4068]

Thomas Dolby 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Producer!!!

[@desreb740]

Instant identifiable character*** locked in memory forever

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

[@jayreed3407]

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

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

[@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]

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

[@xxxxbigrich5752]

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.

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[@xxxxbigrich5752]

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

[@alisamartin6099]

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]

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.

[@stylemattersts9667]

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!

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

[@unknownname2349]

What happened to his twin Dynasty?

[@moneyhouseblessin]

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

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

[@ChillytheMost]

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

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

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

[@ZMSportsnShorts]

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.

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[@lolitamarie9441]

I WAS WAITING FOR THAT TOO...📣 📢

[@DDDDDDD34]

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]

@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!!!

[@jjones317]

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

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

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

[@tinasebastian3798]

I second that emotion

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

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?

[@HOODIZM3]

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]

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

[@lb8471]

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.

[@digidrum2003]

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]

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

[@emckinney8816]

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👊💥💿🎧🎼🎤

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

[@malikavrette5981]

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

[@lovethestage]

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

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

[@DigitalPraise7]

We grew up on this. Word.

[@knowingone1784]

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.

[@barnyard4068]

Whodini definitely brought style and class to Hip Hop!

[@Macktastic415]

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

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[@overstandinggod3410]

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

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

[@seanmcdougald9530]

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

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

[@seldomsceen]

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

[@lemarrthomas3314]

Love hearing these stories. Whodini forever!

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

[@mrcommunity992]

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

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[@TheSstretch68]

RIP TO THE LEGENDARY ECSTACY!!!

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[@adriansmith4064]

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

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

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

[@blackvoltronreloaded]

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 ❤️🖤💚

[@thekid26000]

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]

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

[@ravenousblackbird5778]

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

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[@ravenousblackbird5778]

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

[@lindasson]

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]

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

[@Magnificent-qr4rn]

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

[@marvinwyche5695]

Rest in peace God bless Whodini the great Hip hop group of the 80s.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Definitely, Marvin Wyche. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

[@merchantsmithimages]

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]

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

[@deemoe7301]

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]

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

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

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

[@lt3074]

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

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

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

[@MarcPlaysDrums]

Legend

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[@bounceenergydrink]

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]

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

[@SumumbaSobukwe]

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

[@kareemsupremet.v.5189]

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

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[@CP-kb1du]

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]

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

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Legendary Grandmaster Dee.

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All day, music lover1984. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

[@russelladams7134]

"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.

[@lovethestage]

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]

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]

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

[@keiththomas111]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@ambriab1323]

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!!!!!

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[@dbizzle5362]

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

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

[@garymclean1679]

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

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

[@christiaancocroft8254]

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]

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

[@markhunter9313]

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

[@beezy22]

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....

[@ricdews3603]

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.

[@SPENRICE]

Growing up as a teenager in the 80's, Whodini was my favorite Rap Group. I went to all their Fresh Fest I & II concerts here in H-Town. Those was the days!! Rip Ecstacy

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

That was a magical time, STEPHEN PENRICE. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

[@krachel99]

“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]

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

[@Wondertroy1TV]

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

[@cammiekls1]

RIP Ecstasy!!! Thank you for sharing your gifts and talent with us!!! One Love 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@thaxdrugdealer1988]

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]

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

[@markhernandez3908]

Your knowledge and appreciation for HipHop is commendable.

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

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

[@MichaelGolpe]

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.

[@loritabeale9821]

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

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

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

[@gregoryburton1241]

One of my Favorite groups ever. My brother Philip and I would cruise down Central Ave blasting, Funky Beat, out of our car windows in sync with each other. Their music was out of time, a head of its time! Man those were some good times. What's so interesting about old school rappers, is the music history lesson you get when they talk their careers. Even though they may have been the first to do something, they give credit to other artists who helped pave the way. RIP Ecstasy

[@killmongertherebel3139]

Whodini was such a dope group and are legends I remember I got to see them at the fresh fest when I was 13

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

That must have been magical, killmonger the rebel 313. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

[@SurfDUI]

Unbelievably sad. RIP to a great one. It takes something away from all of us to see these pioneers pass so young.

[@RoLPeace]

Man great interview. 2020 been a rough year. Lets make 2021 better. Everybody stay safe.

[@brianmitchell8479]

RIP John Ecstacy Fletcher 😭🎤🎼

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

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

[@kathycephas6519]

My deepest condolences grand Master dee .on the passing of estasy. Smh ..One of the dopest. Groups of my ERA ..im glad you guys received that award 2018 with all of you guys present .

[@DDDDDDD34]

He wasnt there he was no longer their DJ. The award was for Jalil and Ex only, they were the group.

[@1STKNOWLEDGE]

Peace My condolences goes out to Whodini, ecstasy family, Remember my first Fresh fest 85 concert came to, My Hometown Philly, it's Whodini, Run Dmc, LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, I was 10, HipHop memories , Peace

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Wow, 7 God I See H.I.M. That must have been a great show. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

[@1STKNOWLEDGE]

@@UniqueAccessEnt true n living Brother , I. Love HipHop growing watching Dj Jazzy jeff, Dj cash money , still listen to Cold crush and Fantastic Five ,

[@1STKNOWLEDGE]

@@UniqueAccessEnt Yo All Respect due to you , for the dope interviews, Thank you All Praises due 🙏,

[@michaellott210]

Great podcast, love your content 💯🎯. Time is short, if possible we have to humble ourselves and try to mend those fragmented relationship.✌🏿 and Blessings 🙏

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

Well said, Michael Lott. Thanks for watching & supporting #UniqueAccessEnt.

[@wbrewertube]

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

[@UniqueAccessEnt]

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