Grandmaster Dee: The Untold Legend of Hip-Hop 🎤 | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

[@knos360]

I turn 52 in January.. I have produced for M.O.P , Kool G Rap , Tragedy Khadafi, Treach , Smif N Wessun, Masta Ace, Ras Kass, Buckshot and way too many others to count..But I have to say this... WHODINI? These dudes made me DREAM...Thier swag , style and Those beats by Larry Smith made my 10 year old mind Go Crazy and I wanted to be just like these dudes..I have been Blessed in this Business to meet Grandmaster Dee and all of the Whodini members..I just want to Thank These Brothers for inspering me to dream Big.. R.I.P to Extacy..Yall Brothers are not overlooked or forgotten...Sincerly Amadeus360 The MPC Jedi

[@askdeefaircommonsense1014]

I remember looking at magazines...seeing the clothes they wore...jewelry...I never thought I would retire at age 50 in 2019...and be able to purchase the same things in life legally..man thanks to God and my parents..for making it possible...

[@GIDENTERPRISE]

the force is strong in u jedi ... produce for me u can?

[@tajlarocque9083]

​@GIDENTERPRISE Peace to you and thanks for being a part of making Hip Hop great. I would love to hear all of what you did.

[@shakeluga3006]

Gid you spit?​@@GIDENTERPRISE

[@shakeluga3006]

Please give me one of your throw away beats..Ill make magic💯💯

[@willyfromphlly812]

Whodinis Back in black album is a classic. 👑

[@MindTrickedX24]

Unsung. Underrated. Folks don't understand how HUGE Whodini was. 100% not talked about enough. They dropped when I was 9ish, and yeah, my mother loved them. Ecstasy's voice and flow, Jalil's pen game, Grandmaster Dee's skills - they were perfect, and had JAMS.

[@fromtheinvisibledeskofmiked]

Sway knows his history. Much respect to this cat. From los angeles to new Zealand.

[@smallpbigc9403]

These guys Whodini, along with Run DMC, Fat Boys, UTFO, and LL Cool J were staples in my life. I was 15 when I first heard Big Mouth, Freaks Come Out At Night, 5 Minutes Of Funk, and Friends. I knew they could rap and the beats were dope but it wasn't until I was in my 30s that I realized just how much more mature Whodini was than any other group at the time... Real life adult subject matter. I was in my 40s when I realized they were the very first Platinum rap act and Jalil wrote everything. I'm 55 now and I'm still being enlightened and fascinated Whodini... One of the greatest music Legends of all time. Salute. 🫡

[@BeyBrightOfficial]

Shoutout to the legendary Grandmaster Dee! He has always been a great guy and I pray that Jalil can get well soon and back in the game! Whodini will forever be loved and respected by real hip hop fans! One Love to Ecstasy! 👊🏽💯🙌🏾

[@thewritebrother]

WHODINI are one of the key components to my falling in love with hip hop back in the day. They get mentioned but do not get mentioned enough with the other greats/innovators.

[@Marvin-ut4xs]

Facts, I remember hearing those beats blast out from cars & I was like wth is that I was in elementary school

[@FrankWhite32nd]

28:00 He came fresh off the dome , love my era of hip hop

[@dustieclipz2996]

“Last Fresh Fest i was rocking “Good Times” This Fresh Fest i’m busting out rhymes”

[@ddjordan1973]

Grandmaster Dee got Bars!!!!

[@robrokswing8110]

My homegirl CH moved to NYC after high school and somehow linked up with Drew. Vicariously, from Tx, i was blessed to have something like a front row seat during the Golden Era. All that to say Whodini hung the moon imo. Peace to Drew, given all that he's been through in the game its great to see him on Sway looking healthy.

[@chefmattstockard185]

One of the greatest Hip Hop groups ever! They should be in Hall of Fame!

[@darkroomcypher5388]

Graaaaand Master Dee.....Ouuuweeeee ...Ouuuuweeee

[@TopNotch2real]

Uhhh.. FUNKY BEAT

[@freddyb6105]

Whodini got HITS!!

[@jKHAHN215PA]

ONE LOVE is by far one of my favorite hip hop songs of all time! That’s my sh*t!! Used to love when they’d come to Philly at the Robinhood Dell East ! They’d always rock out

[@Rizzlyricist]

I'm here for it 🔥

[@MyEaglewolf]

✌🏾👍🏽‼️‼️‼️ " GrandMaster Dee if you please"

[@Stanley-bj8rj]

Much respect, my favorite by them remains 'Five Minutes of Funk' and remains on my playlist to this very day!

[@BenzoDJ]

Now you heard DJs on the record scratch, But how many heard bust a rap? My DJ, Grandmaster Dee He raps on the mic with Ecstasy and me

[@BigdogGaming-sm3lj]

I'm so happy sway brought up the name of Larry Smith. That brother is one of the greatest hip hop producers ever. Everyone he produced had their own sound. That was only unique to them. This is why he is one of the greatest hip hop producers.

[@busydem6161]

Born and raised in the streets of Brooklyn there’s three of us and we’re all good looking !

[@messiahblackgod]

Nothing but respect for Whodini....God Bless Ecstasy

[@dj4080]

Grandmaster Dee and Whodini gave the best live performance by a Deejay that I ever saw during the Fresh Fest II.

[@DjEgyptE]

A Great Hip-hop Group. A Great DJ. Luv it.

[@savagelychill2858]

Whodini was way ahead of their time! Even people who didn’t really like rap back then jammed to it! Friends, One Love, Freaks come out at night & 5 minutes to Funk rocked in adult clubs back then! Which is why they toured with RNB groups of the time! They were huge! People now have no idea! Underrated doesn’t begin to describe these guys!

[@dagreatboost]

One of the best representatives of hip-hop ever.

[@martinmoxey2180]

Sway you are a real good dude I pray for young guys to strive to be like you may brother

[@ChamP10nk1ng]

" before we go any further" friends " ones we can depend on' 😊

[@DWeb0414]

The Legendary Iconic Whodini. How many of us have them friends one's we can depend on.Shoutout to GrandmasterDee ✊🏾👏🏾

[@Rizzlyricist]

Hip-Hop lives 🔥🔥🔥

[@scottandchristieriggins7446]

Fresh Fest was my 1st concert! They rocked the house!!

[@onealheard7622]

Man Whodini y'all are so greatly appreciated thx you so much

[@kennymac8391]

My favorite song is fugitive 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@djfundraiser9710]

You’re lucky to have just ☝🏽

[@fredcollier8594]

This is my first time hearing about Larry Smith. Wow what an incredible story that needs to be told.

[@QR_Code]

💯💯 fun interview. one of my favorite groups growing up... rip ecstasy and one of the best producers of all time the great larry smith

[@perrygibson8419]

Classic. And one of the greatest. Their hits will never die

[@BounceMuzik1]

WOW!!!!! GRANDMASTER DEE. MY HEROE!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY !

[@KreatavatorEntertainmentKELLC]

This was an amazing interview!!! I have always been a Whodini fan, I was just a kid when they came out. I still bang their joints today, no cap. I never knew Jalil was the writer because Ecstasy use to go so hard on his bars, especially on the joint Escape. Tears are in my eyes right now. Ecstasy, you are missed, King ✊🏿👑🕊. Whodini fan forever.

[@kharyhaynes724]

Part of the reason I feel in love with hip hop

[@vaughnwhittaker9691]

Salute grandmaster dee. Yo I went to London on a student exchange program. I only brought one tape by mistake and all I has was fly girl on one side & the freaks come out at night on the other

[@theartistmacthelegend6565]

Shout out, Grand master Dee 💯 💪

[@allbrown401]

Major SALUTE

[@DWeb0414]

One love, one love, you're lucky. Just have one love.

[@melvinhill6684]

Whodinl is grossly underrated , they were my favorite rap group coming up

[@ChiefRxcka]

Yo that final album on So So Def doesn't get enough credit that album was fire in a 90s way.

[@zephzoota]

This is Del The Funky and this was great to see cause I, like Sway, used to be intrigued by them and this man. Salute King!

[@IRONSHEIKHAOA]

#IRONSHEIKH: I RAN INTO GRANDMASTER DEE 3 WEEKS AGO IN HARLEM ON MELBA SUNDAYS - ON 114TH & 8TH AVE.... HE WAS SITTING DOWN AT A RESTAURANT WITH SOME COMPANY - I NOTICED HIM AND SALUTED HIM & TOLD HIM HE IS A LEGEND.... HE SALUTED BACK ... THEN I EVAPORATED AND GOT BACK SUPER ACTIVE WITH THE BUNNIES...... #EPIC #LEGENDARY #NASTALGIC

[@keithjamelson6922]

THAT, my brother is how grown men salute other men respectfully. Ans how was ur ski trip? 😂😂😂

[@daniellecardona5206]

Man i was just a lil boy when these dudes was killin it..truly legends hip hop baby.

[@miac405]

😲GrandMaster Dee also raps! Jalil was the writer of the group! I’m 54yrs old and I just learned this today!!! Wow! One Love!!! #timelesslegends

[@rccurry7431]

Hip hop 🎵🎶 ERA Built STRONG 💪 WHodini. Legendary Status SALUTE to SWAY Flashback memories of the Pioneer's 🎧

[@atlargegroupllc2694]

Larry Smith one of the best producers of all times.

[@melaniecarter2982]

Hot Hot Hot! Love the rap!! AWESOME❤

[@GunnyPhillips]

Whodini was always a trendsetting group and most definitely should be in the Hall. Until it happens, please know your fans love you each individually and also love and appreciate your legacy.

[@shotoka81]

What a great interview!

[@James67851]

That Whodini leather brim was iconic fashion statement in the 80’s.

[@dexterjweaver4812]

I was 12 & 1/2 in 7th grade when Whodini dropped! Supa dope!! Fly & smoove! Lol 😅 My 2nd favorite group at that time. #1 was obviously Run-DMC. They are definitely overlooked and its a shame. So glad to see this interview. Larry Smith is thee most underrated hip hop producer of all.time.

[@hannibal090]

I’m from Va. I first went to NY in 83 on a school trip and the first album I bought was Big Mouth. I went back to Va like I was the 💩 😂😂😂. Love them and yes, Jalil does NOT get the credit he deserves

[@MyEaglewolf]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥FIYAH ‼️‼️‼️

[@mannysavage88]

A freestyle from Grandmaster Dee!?🔥

[@cocogrange5635]

Jalil was my first celebrity crush!! I must of been 11 or 12. He was and still is my #1 celebrity crush!❤ They definitely inspired the majority of subjects for songs. They covered all bases of human topic. Not to mention the clarity in their songs and the vocabulary was top tier. The best group to do it!

[@funkpill]

Legend 😎🚬

[@keiththomas111]

Funky Beat,One Love,music was fire engineered so clear Larry Smith underrated 🎤🎧🥁🎹📻📺📼 also with Run DMC what was first You talk to much or Big Mouth under same producer🤨

[@themaateffectankhpower369]

🫡👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾standing ovation absolutely can’t forget these brothers impact on this hip hop thing we all fell in luv with R.I.Paradise🕊️🕯️ Baba Extacy 🎉🥳🥂2024=8 yr🧘🏿‍♂️❤️𓂀🪬Ase’ooosome👊🏾🥰

[@anthonytaylor2902]

Salute 🫡 to whodini and Grandmaster Dee

[@ethanad]

This was fantastic!

[@shaunieibe2081]

Love this

[@Bootsy2517]

Great times back then. ❤

[@DWeb0414]

Continue resting peacefully Ecstasy 🙏🏾

[@kickprod1]

Best rap show I ever seen.

[@DLHerrod]

That was so special ✊🏾👍🏾💯

[@James67851]

I was at the concert at the Oakland Coliseum. We had no idea we were seeing history in the making just teens having fun.

[@curtis75black]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kennethdavis5309]

Great show thanks...

[@shunjohn3567]

Whodini don't get their recognition they deserved

[@williamgibson1320]

Totally unexpected from Grandmaster Dee

[@henrysedillo5834]

Grand Master D.‼️if you please Salute from the West Coast Killa Beez 🐝🐝‼️ Wu Tang 4 Eva 🐝🐝🐝‼️ .......... Rest n Power Ecstacy 🥀🕊️ 🐝🐝🐝 🐝

[@hjmendoza71]

Grandmaster D is legendary

[@keithreid2872]

Living legend whoudini dj 💪 ❤❤

[@FrankWhite32nd]

I still have all my Whodini cassettes tapes .

[@krisatkinson3765]

jolil need to be placed in conversations Period! anybody that knows Whodini, if you listen to their flow they were on par with Rakim and Kool Moe Dee

[@pervecbs]

Rakim wasn't going on tour in 84.. had to be like like 87 88

[@alanpage4075]

I didn’t know until this interview that Larry Smith died. Huge loss. What a legendary producer

[@StephenEdwards-pd6og]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯

[@jaybeasttube]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪👑💯

[@krisatkinson3765]

Grand Master Dee if im not wrong was the first DJ to rap a verse on a song and he was the first DJ to do tricks on the turntable! Whodini gave Run DMC problems on Fresh Fest

[@rbiznezz2]

Grandmaster Flash, Theodore, DST all did tricks on the turntables long before Whodini came out

[@kharyvines6971]

​@@rbiznezz2NOT LONG BEFORE THEY'RE ABOUT THE SAME AGE

[@rbiznezz2]

@@kharyvines6971 yes long before. Whodini first dropped in 82, these guys started in at least 75-76

[@krisatkinson3765]

You are right they did come first, But I don't recall them doing or ever saying they used their sneakers to spin records, or do behind the back spinning and mixing at the same time, or better yet spinning between their legs. Grand Master Dee was the first to do REAL tricks dont @ me LOL!

[@rbiznezz2]

@@krisatkinson3765 Flash and Theodore used handcuffs, did body tricks and stuff before Whodini came out. Just say that you liked what GMD did on the decks and call it a day. He wasn’t first, but he was dope and he added his own things on to the craft.

[@funkychildnino1976]

💪🏽💯👌🏽

[@vaughnwhittaker9691]

Back in 85

[@videoexplosionclassicmusic8892]

Just curious why DJ Mell Starr was Whodini 's dj up to the beloved Ecstacy 's passing. Would have been a good question . Rest well John Fletcher and Larry Smith .

[@rondeisel]

Exactly.

[@videoexplosionclassicmusic8892]

@rondeisel I know more about it from a reliable source from New Jersey. Let's let sleeping dogs lie though.

[@James67851]

I seen Dr Dre and Michele with the World Class Wrecking Crew at the Vallejo fair ground also. Another history in the making event.

[@djcue100]

GMD!🫡

[@kharyvines6971]

THOSE BEATS

[@williamjolley-bey]

💯🔥🔥🔥🙏🏾

[@Scorpiolife911]

I can remember being up in the Oakland coliseum, whodini turnin it out… 69 ville and 77 th mob goin at it!!!! Squabbles errywhere!!😂😂😂

[@ralft]

Surprised that he didn't mention Thomas Dolby who produced Magic Wand and you can hear a distinct TD synth sound.

[@kaylpedro]

I would love to sways universe interview Charlemagne the God. It will be a hell of an interview or interview Dr Umar

[@Algorythm-C]

📶📶📶🏆🏆🏆

[@hjmendoza71]

I went to that Fresh Fest in Oakland California Sway talking about

[@Nobody_else_but_me]

BARS

[@KidAlmighty30]

fun show.