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Part 6: Young MC on Winning the First Televised & Solo Rap Grammy, Flavor Flav Crashing His Speech
Part 4: Young MC on "Funky Cold Medina" & "Wild Thing" Being Some of the First Platinum Rap Songs
Part 1: Young MC on Writing "Bust a Move" & "Wild Thing": 10 Hours of Total Work Changed My Life
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In this clip, Young MC candidly reflects on his unexpected success following the release of "Bust A Move" and the key role his college education played in his music career. Despite initially having doubts about the track's potential and differing stylistically from the popular rock-rap fusion spearheaded by Tone Loc, Young MC saw his single soar to number seven on the Billboard charts. Young MC discussed the strategic advantages he gleaned from observing Tone's ascent to stardom and how their shared label afforded him invaluable exposure. His educational background provided a significant advantage, instilling confidence as he negotiated with label executives and managed newfound financial success. Young MC underscores the value of his college degree not just as a fallback, but as a strategic tool in navigating the entertainment landscape.
