Synthet Explores the Origins of the Iconic Hip-Hop Whistle-Synth, Born from The Ohio Players’ ‘Funky Worm’

Music vlogger Synthet dives into the story of the whistle-synth, a 90s hip-hop staple that first appeared in Junie Morrison’s solo on The Ohio Players’ “Funky Worm.” What began as funk magic became one of rap’s most sampled sounds.