Coming out of the fertile New York rap scene of the early 1980s, Whodini was one of the first rap groups to add an R&B twist to their music, thus laying the foundation for a new genre: new …

Along with Run-DMC and The Fat Boys, Whodini were among the first rap groups to cultivate a high-profile national following for hip-hop music, and made significant inroads on Urban radio.

Whodini is an American hip-hop group that was formed in 1982. The Brooklyn, New York–based trio consisted of vocalist and main lyricist Jalil Hutchins; co-vocalist John Fletcher, a.k.a. …

Mar 30, 2025 · Among these luminaries, Whodini stands as a transformative force, bridging the early foundations of hip-hop with its golden era. With a unique blend of electronic-infused …

Aug 15, 2025 · Formed in 1982, Brooklyn trio Whodini were a crucial link between the playful, block-party sound of early rap and the more sophisticated, R&B-tinged new jack swing that …

Coming out of the fertile New York rap scene of the early 1980s, Whodini was one of the first rap groups to add an R&B twist to their music, thus laying the foundation for a new genre: new …

Whodini was one of the first hip-hop groups to revolutionize the use of R&B in rap. The trio consists of emcees and vocalists Jalil Hutchins and John “Ecstasy” Fletcher and DJ/producer …

Whodini formed in 1982, consisting of rappers Jalil Hutchins and John "Ecstasy" Fletcher, and legendary DJ Drew "Grandmaster Dee" Carter, known for being able to scratch records with …

Step back into the golden era of hip-hop and discover the untold story of Whodini — the groundbreaking rap group from Brooklyn, New York that helped shape the sound of the 1980s.

Whodini was among the first hip hop groups to cultivate a high-profile national following for hip hop music and made significant inroads on urban radio. They were contemporaries of other …