djvlad | Young MC on Writing "Wild Thing" for Tone Loc, Hoped it Would Sell 100K But Sold 4M Copies (Part 3) @vladtv | Uploaded October 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 week ago.
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Part 2: youtu.be/X-SHlGKudoU
Part 1: youtu.be/u3Ec_qLY6EY
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In this clip, Young MC reflects on his early career milestones, notably penning the iconic 1989 hit "Wild Thing" for fellow rapper Tone Loc. Despite initial reservations about ghostwriting, Young MC embraced the opportunity, ultimately crafting a cleaner version of the suggestive track, which resonated with audiences and skyrocketed to sell over four million copies—far surpassing his original hope of a modest 100,000. Young MC emphasized the significance of crafting lyrics that matched Tone Loc's vocal cadence, marking an important step in his growth as a songwriter. Balancing his burgeoning music career with academic commitments, Young MC graduated from USC with a degree in Economics, with initial plans to pursue a career on Wall Street if music didn’t pan out. His collaboration with Tone Loc, however, solidified his place in music history and proved his diverse talents beyond being a solo artist.