On April 29, 1986, pioneering Brooklyn rap trio Whodini released their third studio album, Back in Black, through Jive Records. Coming off the success of their gold-certified sophomore project Escape, ...

With monumental releases from Prince, Madonna, and Bruce Springsteen, 1984 is considered one of the biggest years in pop ...

On this date, the Hip Hop world pauses to remember the life and legacy of Ecstasy, born Michael Wright, a pioneering voice and founding member of Whodini, who passed away in 2020. His influence ...

Unsung on cable’s TV One will chronicle the musical contributions of Whodini, the 1980s rap group made famous for its chart-topping hit, “The Freaks Come Out at Night.” The group scored several ...

Whodini rapper Ecstasy - real name John Fletcher - has died. Friends and fans flooded tributes for the late star on social media on Wednesday. The cause of his death has been shrouded in mystery and ...

John Fletcher, who was known by the stage name “Ecstasy” while performing with the early rap group Whodini, has died, according to the group’s Grand Master Dee and numerous friends. He was 56. The ...

John "Ecstasy" Fletcher, founder of the 1980s hip-hop group Whodini, died Wednesday at 56, according to a statement released by his family. John "Ecstasy" Fletcher, founder of the 1980s hip-hop group ...

The Paid in Full Foundation will honor legendary rappers Kool G Rap, Grand Puba, Kool Rock Ski of The Fat Boys and Jalil Hutchins of WHODINI on Saturday (October 18). Four pioneering Hip-Hop artists ...

With monumental releases from Prince, Madonna, and Bruce Springsteen, 1984 is considered one of the biggest years in pop music history. And this... With monumental releases from Prince, Madonna, and ...