Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Tagged: Whodini

Freaks Come Out at Night

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“Freaks Come Out at Night” by Whodini

During the early days of hip-hop, before rap music had really established a name for itself, it was largely associated with the disco scene. So people who attended associated dance clubs were oft treated to...

Funky Beat

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“Funky Beat” by Whodini

There isn’t really much to interpreting this song. It features Whodini celebrating the sound of their music, how they’re able to get the party jumping so to speak.  More specifically it serves as a...

One Love

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“One Love” by Whodini

Back in the days of lore, rappers were more akin to poets than pop musicians. That is to say that many acts, such as Whodini, would sometimes make attempts to drop knowledge – as the...

The Haunted House of Rock

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“The Haunted House of Rock” by Whodini

Ah, the puritan days of hip-hop. Yes, rappers may have been braggadocious since time immemorial. But back in the old days they were also tasked with being genuinely creative, i.e. making up songs centered on a...

Magic's Wand

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“Magic’s Wand” by Whodini

Whodini’s “Magic’s Wand” serves as an ode to one John “Mr. Magic” Rivas. Mr. Magic (1956-2009) was a genuine pioneer of rap music, being the first radio DJ to actually air a show centered on hip-hop. Well as...