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Part 5: Young MC on Blowing Up After "Bust A Move", How College Degree Helped His Music Career
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 delved into the history of Tone Loc's iconic track "Funky Cold Medina," for which he contributed significantly. He discussed its success, noting it reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the first rap singles to go platinum. Acknowledging the track's playful approach to themes reminiscent of "Love Potion No. 9," he noted that times have changed, and such themes might not be as well-received today. Additionally, Young MC shared insights on his early career, explaining that his work with Tone Loc happened alongside his college studies. He never questioned his potential as a solo artist, emphasizing that supporting another artist didn't detract from his aspirations.
