Whodini - Funky Beat

[@ajtowin]

Growing up days in the Freshest time ever!!! New York!

[@aliciawhite6839]

R. I. P. John Ecstasy Fletcher😥🙏🏽🎶!!!

[@shawnsmith6573]

Everyone came to support Whodini. Rappers, singers, DJ's even Donnie Simpson. Shows the respect they had for each other. RIP Ectasy.

[@elcid71garcia30]

💨💨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

[@michp7]

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.

[@shawnsmith6573]

@@michp7 yes they were. I definitely miss the golden era of hip hop.

[@michp7]

@@shawnsmith6573 the music and videos were so much more positive and everything was full of beautiful color and amazing dancing. I loved all that ❤

[@michp7]

@@shawnsmith6573 I still have some Whodini "cassette tapes" LOL

[@youngLu5t]

Theo and a young Bobby Brown dancing along side each other. Sounds like an experience.

[@mont-doggBeats]

This song went so hard when it came out when i was a kid. I can’t even describe it properly

[@gaden74]

And still just as hard today in 2024 😎

[@mont-doggBeats]

@@gaden74 facts

[@TheDarinw40]

Don't know why I woke up just thinking about this song today lol

[@GreogoryHarrison]

Jam Master Jay Bobby Brown Malcolm Jamal Warner Donnie Simpson Bow legged Lou and I spotted a few others

[@jd3187-r6k]

I feel you!!! I'm 50 and when this song hit, I couldn't get enough of it.

[@jamespisano9159]

These guys were true pioneers in hip hop don’t get the credit they deserve.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

No they don't I definitely agree these award shows need to step up.

[@papastoppa657]

Real talk!👍👍

[@STEVEOfromSAN.FERNANDOca]

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

[@gamebanklouisiana8962]

R.I.P John "Ectascy" Fletcher🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@michaelknight5090]

I miss this kind of rap. No drugs, naked females, guns or killing. Just words and rhymes.❤️👍👍👍

[@eloise-bruton]

Did you miss the intro?? Lmao (Ik they weren't naked, but they were pretty sexualized lmao) Also yes, this is pretty cool B)

[@nstokes29]

Indeed 💯

[@ricardotorres4150]

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.

[@stacywills9115]

Another rap legend gone too soon RIP ecstasy your music will play on

[@a.b6889]

RIP thank you for being an influence to many including myself... was 13 ...now 47

[@allanya74]

RIP Esctasy💜🙏🏾💜

[@mobbcreep956]

This group should have gotten more rcognition then and now. They stayed in their lane tho and didnt sell out like so many others.

[@victory9086]

Ikr I love ❤️ whodini none other like

[@johnryder557]

You know we are here to talk about the funk! Lol 😆 🤣 😂 what a sweet start

[@alainascott5573]

We have lost a legend on today John Ecasty Fletcher R.I.P legend

[@rubygrant6639]

Rip sir

[@joevonnewbracejurisdoctor937]

Ecstasy had a flow and his showmanship was everything Rest In Power Emcee

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Yes he did I find it fascinating it was his cadence and voice for me rip John "Ecstasy" Fletcher.

[@raymuniz113]

Can’t believe Ecstasy is gone. A legend is born. RIP.

[@kenniet7125]

Me either😩😖😢

[@tilleryjohnson8045]

When did he pass

[@raymuniz113]

@@tilleryjohnson8045 A few days ago

[@STEVEOfromSAN.FERNANDOca]

Yes, soldier gone too soon. God needed a Good rapper upstairs

[@trexdoesbeats7919]

This beat is more than funky

[@mackilocious]

No cursing nor disrespecting women just clean rap !!

[@PonchoDayton]

They literally have a song titled, "I'm a Ho."

[@entertainingsportshighligh7525]

and your point ??

[@paulkeyes2284]

@@PonchoDayton yea but the majority of their music was not degrading to women and was not vile

[@Jay-y8x1l]

whodinis greatest jam

[@EnjoyYourFreedom-ou1gd]

2024 Still rockin' vibes

[@palo125]

REST IN PEACE John "Ecstasy" Fletcher

[@hakimarhett508]

Who's still playing this in the ride 👊🏾💯

[@BXCALI]

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.

[@keeper116]

Well said and I agree 110%

[@carlosmiguelradillo5066]

He in hell now

[@thenotoriousroc3508]

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

[@joshuaedwards4536]

Oh no, I didn't realise one these great early funky hip-hop pioneers passed away, may his soul rest in eternal perfect peace.....

[@theodoreyoung8361]

Yes they do well said old school will never die

[@bigdaddyrakim]

Whodini was SO ahead of their time and paved the way for rappers to actually entertain the crowd as well. PIONEERS!!

[@geraldjohnson3216]

So true

[@missayawk]

The 1st group that incorporated background dancers ( Dr.Ice and Kangol Kid from UTFO)

[@Tugalukeni]

They never went anywhere. Never will.

[@joshuaedwards4536]

Love this Funky Beat, July 2020+......🇯🇲🇯🇲🔊🔊🕺🏾💃🏾🕺🏾💃🏾🕺🏾🔥🔥💯💯

[@XavierSchwartzTheOriginal]

'86 is not ahead of its time

[@michaelthomas9820]

R.I.P Ecstasy. Thank you for all the music in the 80’s.

[@koyasholmes]

You will be missed. RIP Ecstasy Still listening to this in 2020

[@raymondshivers2092]

And 2021

[@machinegunclemons876]

There can never be a Whodini without Ecstasy.

[@DIGITALSCREAMS]

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.

[@johnlane3629]

I've heard it referred to as " bubble gum rap"... either way it's superior to the alternatives we get today!

[@iamranndizzle3204]

John Lane not really

[@christophernunyas6319]

Cause I'm a Ho ya know I'm a Ho. Just sayin not 2 Live Crew sex nasty but just a tish raunchy. 😎

[@MrJbee73]

I will disagree. There was all of that. Just a little more veiled. Not always though.

[@davidscruggs8818]

The irony is all of the 80s rappers got high off of angel dust and cocaine

[@terronhatter3077]

Rest in peace John Ecstasy we love you so much 🌹😇🌹🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@meganrobinson1707]

The cameos in this video were so fiyah.

[@DH-xs6mi]

Malcolm Jamal got mad love from Hip Hop artist back in the day.

[@kuahmelallah]

Yeah, he directed that Special Ed "Magnificent" video too.

[@TshirtHelpDesk]

Damn this brought back memories...wow!!!

[@oldschoolskillz]

Fr fr

[@billbryant2624]

Much love

[@jasonthomas8938]

I was just getting off from work and that song was running through my head, yes that brings back memories

[@addisporter7316]

@@oldschoolskillz hi

[@sammjackson70]

You music fast Ecstasy was,is,and still a great rap emcee rip ex.

[@dominiqueseth7084]

I’m fortunate to be born in the baddest decade

[@ericabrown4838]

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!!!!

[@creterzVijinn]

MsErica Eleese Word!! THIS Is when even when you called ypurself "Cool" you jus HAD Get ya ass on the dance floor!! Lol.. 👌😂😂😂

[@dlopez8519]

@@creterzVijinn zzz z O

[@HarlemBornBronxBred]

Facts! Block parties, riding downtown Manhattan with the system blasting the beats. Rope chains, shell toe Adidas, Kangols, Cazals. etc...

[@austinlawrence6043]

One of the best songs of the 80s we had the best songs of our time there won't be another

[@kh-sg3rd]

Damn right sis

[@playform]

Back in the day when Rappers supported each other.

[@calvinhenderson6368]

See hahaha 🤣

[@fortysahinn]

When music was an art form, not an industry.

[@pauljames7438]

💯✊🏾

[@BLACKGOD1]

They still do. 🙄 Back in the day when cia coke was flooding the urban areas and crews was terrorizing. 🙄

[@Insatiableismyname747]

Rip ecstasy

[@MrSnave37]

John “Ecstasy” Fletcher of trailblazing '80s hip-hop group Whodini dead at 56. R.I.P. ✊🏿🙏🏾

[@FreshRose-z3s]

84' to 89' ........Best years in Rap Music........EVER!

[@missayawk]

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!

[@kaseemjamal5130]

YES SIR.SO TRUE

[@angelomccurdy]

Amen and Amen again!

[@4Gentry4]

EVER!!!! FACT!!!!!

[@hueybshooting9324]

90 to 95

[@sonofabeach71]

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....

[@Brazen415]

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!

[@Hustlerclub203]

Countless cameos in this video

[@adrienneflowersscott9290]

Wasn’t Kurtis Blow in this too

[@trulifesportztalkshow7457]

Who was the light skin dude in the orange dancing with Malcolm Jamal Warner . I know he used to dance for some rap group

[@PeekaBooo24]

1:05 Mark Breland 1984 summer Olympic gold medal winner and (#1 ranked welterweight at that time).

[@Kittylicable]

@@trulifesportztalkshow7457 he was an actor. He a small role on The Cosby Show.

[@michaelstein7850]

The bass line just is so awesome on this track. Crank it all the way up!!!

[@dianejohnson7368]

okkkkkk

[@artao5]

Indeed. It weighs at least a pound ;)

[@geraldjohnson3216]

Yes yes yes

[@vxy357]

You could blow out your subwoofers with that bassline.

[@dsales2011]

@@vxy357 true. I never played it too loud. I knew better. Lol

[@keithwitcher5130]

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.

[@misterono3380]

Rest in Power Ecstasy..you will be missed.A true icon of old skool hip hop!

[@Kwaku211]

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!

[@mrswright1984]

Kwaku 11 Bernard Wright was in the house at 2:05

[@FabioGnecco]

where's mca ? i didn't saw him

[@Kwaku211]

I believe he was at 2:29 dancing, but hard to see his face.

[@johnmickns]

right. egos were so out the window in this video. everybody was just having fun. that version of hip hop is so so gone 😢😭

[@russelladams7134]

Kwaku 11 At 1:04 and 1:06 Pro boxer and Gold Medalist in the 1984 Olympics Mark Breland.

[@j.baldwin3012]

LOL, I used to walk around the house saying "funky beat, funky beat". Growing up with 80s Hip Hop was so much fun.

[@Repunza]

I'm in the airport saying funky beat and that's what made me go find this video

[@sdmac1339]

So many celebs and hip hop artists were in this video. Testament to how big Whodini was and their contribution to hip hop. can not be disputed.

[@thouseflipsllc1345]

This is my all time Whoodini favorite song... The beat, the breakdowns just a whole jam...

[@dennisgreene2544]

I grew-up listening to THAT! #1🎉

[@bryantwilliams647]

As a kid I didn't notice all of the cameos in this video. Good memories and good times.

[@oneluv72]

Look at that crowd in the audience!! We've got Malcolm Jamal Warner, Donnie Simpson, Full Force, RUN-DMC, Bobby Brown and whose ever out in the crowd!! In 86-87 was something special!! 💯🎤🎤👊🏽🫵🏾

[@bulletman5145]

Bobby Brown in the House, in the background Dancing on the side of Malcom. FUNKY!!!!!!

[@valerieirvin4330]

Some of best rapping every!!! Guest appearance was crazy. RIP Ex you will always be number one. Old skool will never die🙏🙏🙏

[@javlinlightning694]

Who's here in Dec 23, 2020? R.I.P. RAPPER ECSTACY!!!!!!

[@Insatiableismyname747]

That was my Birthday

[@kuahmelallah]

Everyone once a rapper dies. I understand the honor aspect, but it's a bit weird too.

[@TheDarinw40]

Wow I didn't know ecstasy passed 😢... Makes me sad

[@carltonbrown6508]

We gave these young fools the blueprint. What in da hell did dey do to music?

[@Havik_1996]

Carlton Brown Drugs. Drugs and fantasy talk

[@cyyrious]

😩😂😩 right ... this was my era ...

[@romo998]

hahahahahahahahahahhahahahaha!! FOR REAL!

[@ericpelote998]

They had the blueprint , but powers that be corrupted it

[@HarlemBornBronxBred]

We gave them the blueprint, be we didn't teach them how to use it

[@MrYELVERTON]

True Rappers! That's what true rap looks like and sound like. Not unintelligent mumbo jumpo! RIP Exastacy!!

[@danieldominguez4241]

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.

[@alfredasimmons6110]

Ooow weee! Ooow weee! Ooow weee!...JAMMM!

[@barrijhnson8297]

Still Banging, This is the Holiest of Hip Hop Beats. 2019 Hip Hop 4 Ever, 4 Ever and 4 Ever.

[@albertpringle4918]

FOESHOW

[@kymyilmaz-ndao7501]

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!!!✌

[@devmiles]

Very ahead of it's time and still amazing today. Unique sound, fresh rhymes!

[@kennyjones5587]

One of the most fun videos ever. Never gets old

[@nataliephibbs3105]

One of my absolute favorites!!

[@ronofficial5958]

Lost a legend in rap and hip hop. RIP brother. Thank you for that music. “Born and raised in the streets of Brooklyn”.

[@Brando-Chicago]

This video captures the Energy of a Whodini Show!!🎧🔥

[@robinp.staton7076]

“So easy on the tweeter, heavy on the bass”!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 still my jam after all these years!!❤️❤️

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Yessss it gets stuck in my head .

[@cross7387]

Born and raised in the streets in brooklyn.. Classic

[@pythondalova]

My favorite line

[@Speedyreedy1218]

And all three of us are good looking.

[@marcushaynes843]

I still have Whodini's Back In Black LP. It has this rap Funky Beat in it. R.I.P., Ecstasy.

[@mikiharold696]

If paying homage to Ecstasy brought you here you are a true hip hop head and will always be truly blessed!

[@alexisrose1457]

My all time favorite rap group!!

[@geraldjohnson3216]

Same 2 u my friend

[@donniecook9757]

yes! when Rap and R&B merged!!!

[@horrorflikmusickofficialyo1014]

@@donniecook9757 They were innovators.

[@marcelwilliams449]

Safe

[@roblw44]

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.

[@TOTayo-]

R.I.P to John 'Ecstacy' Fletcher of the pioneering rap group, Whodini.

[@lordbison]

2020 : This Is Still Bumping! Another Song that Transcends Time!

[@ceceree]

Everybody was in this video! Memories* le sigh....

[@shawnwashington9330]

Who didn't scream oooooh weeeeee EVERY TIME 🎉🎉

[@lukata77]

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

[@russmarasheski7005]

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...

[@sirjer73]

​@@russmarasheski7005Larry Smith did their production

[@daleacker988]

My all time favorite

[@errolthomas9426]

Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace John Ecstasy Fletcher

[@michaelbeal8709]

That Beat is a Funky Beat!!!.........Funky Beat!!!!......Funky Beat!!! I love That Old School Funky Beat!!!

[@lasanakazembe7390]

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.

[@cowiestanley]

And Kurtis Blow was in there too 😊

[@dietrichwilliams2913]

Rest in paradise ectasy!!!

[@kenjeter6853]

One of my favorite rap group during my high school days.......

[@melaniefields9935]

YESSSS!!! Great high school memories.

[@t0nybush914]

On my way to NYC leaving Baltimore City to visit my family to bring the New Year's and right hello NYC I love my New York City

[@maddoctorofficialchannel1035]

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!

[@oneluv72]

Malcolm and Bobby two legends groovin' 3:19

[@deetabeeable]

RIP John Ecstasy Fletcher

[@mesube22]

This shit is so Hype. I cried the whole video. RIP Big E. Great 80's

[@oldskoolmusicforever0724]

WHO BACK FOR THIS FUNKY BEAT IN 2024

[@keithhackett4252]

Right here you know it!

[@illinoisbear]

Right here baby!!!!

[@MGazzillions1990]

Still banging 28 years later!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@joeseymour4073]

✋🏻

[@ericpeek8891]

Let's go!!. I'm at work bustiN this joint . For my coworkers and customers 😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@lnloutsidework2581]

Man summer of 86 we was so spoiled run dmc, whodini, fat boys n ll cool j all had albums hitting my hood I wish I woke up from a night mare we call 2022 n it still be spring of 86

[@johnmickns]

one of the few rap groups that DID NOT sample. unheard for that Era. larry smith was one helluva producer

[@troyevans9981]

Larry Smith was way ahead of his time R.I.P to Larry Smith if it wasn't for Larry Smith run dmc classic sucker mc and whodini 5min of funk would have never been made!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Sputz3]

Larry Smith was definitely the Dr Dre of the 80s!

[@allanya74]

When did Larry Smith die??? 😔😔😔

[@FlyiDCG]

2004

[@kuahmelallah]

Sampling was really just beginning to take over. It was maybe some rapping over loops, but mostly original programmed tracks with live instrument accompaniment. In '88, *then* it's predominantly samples.

[@theodoreyoung8361]

I went to see them at the spectrum in Philly in 1988 that thing wasn't no joke

[@ceciljustice7283]

Rest in power ex

[@BigDapPacino]

Me and my cousin made a parody response song to this called "Funky Feet"....not very original but Whodini along with UTFO, Run DMC, Kurtis Blow, the Fat Boys, and etc...they helped raised us...Thanks for teaching me about "Friends" and what to do when the " Freaks Come At Night"....One Love...Ecstasy ..Rest in Peace!

[@RussellMills1877]

How come hip hop right now doesn't sound this good anymore because this song is a classic. And on a side note I have a you tube channel type in Russell Mills May 22, 2017

[@MarcG7424]

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

[@curtisharris966]

Rest in Power Ecstasy. Hip hop Legend

[@albailey4307]

Real old school rap 👌

[@michaelstein7850]

Jalil's my name. Master rapper's my ti-ti-ti-ti-ti-title!

[@kaseemjamal5130]

Word up,So DOPE

[@mauricio2568]

This best rap group.

[@lancematthews195]

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

[@KevinJenkins-yp6vx]

The 80's was jumping back then.

[@HarlemBornBronxBred]

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.

[@stevemichaels9852]

Rip Ecstasy, this brings back great memories. When we had fun times ❤️🥲

[@RemyhairRuscom]

The best in there own. They did want many rappers never did first.

[@anthonyleathermantonetone4929]

Love this album from Whodini in 1986!! Miss the old days!

[@johnramos1287]

Slice of immortal hip hop heaven. Even Grandmaster D had to rap on all this fire.

[@beckymartin12]

the best album from this era,,, i love it..and i still to this day FUCKING ROCK this shit out,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,never gets old,.