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Part 3: Young MC on Writing "Wild Thing" for Tone Loc, Hoped it Would Sell 100K But Sold 4M Copies
Part 1: Young MC on Writing "Bust a Move" & "Wild Thing": 10 Hours of Total Work Changed My Life
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Young MC, famed for his 1989 hit "Bust a Move," delves into his early days in the music industry and his groundbreaking decision to sign a record deal while still in college. During his time at USC, Young MC met Michael Ross and Matt Dike of Delicious Vinyl, which was then a burgeoning new label. Young MC recounts signing his contract in 1987 after impressing Ross and Dike by rapping his lyrics over the phone. Despite lacking legal advice, he had a law school student look over his contract, which unfortunately led to him forfeiting his publishing rights—a decision he didn't fully understand at the time. Young MC reflects on his career path, marked by initial regional success in Los Angeles with singles that didn’t receive nationwide attention. His conscious choice not to swear in his music distinguished him in an era when explicit lyrics, popularized by artists like Eazy-E, were gaining traction.
