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Mtume (pronounced em-tu-may) was an American funk and soul group that rose to prominence during the early 1980s and had several R&B hits during its career. Its founder, former percussionist James Mtume , previously played and toured with Miles Davis in the early 1970s. [1]
James Forman (January 3, 1946 – January 9, 2022), known professionally as Mtume or James Mtume, was an American jazz and R&B musician, songwriter, record producer, activist, and radio personality. [1]
Jul 14, 2016 · Music video by Mtume performing Juicy Fruit. (C) 1983 Sony BMG Music Entertainmenthttp://vevo.ly/VaN5GV.
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Jan 11, 2022 · By Jon Pareles. Published Jan. 11, 2022 Updated Jan. 13, 2022. James Mtume, the musician, songwriter, producer, bandleader and talk-radio host whose 1983 hit “Juicy Fruit” has been sampled in ...
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Mar 29, 2009 · The son of the great jazz saxophonist Jimmy Heath, Mtume was a conga player and percussionist who recorded and toured with Miles Davis and was featured on albums by the Heath Brothers, Sonny ...
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Jan 10, 2022 · James Mtume, who played with Miles Davis and scored a 1983 pop hit with “Juicy Fruit,” passed away at 76. The song was sampled by The Notorious B.I.G. and other rappers, and Mtume also produced hits for Stephanie Mills, Phyllis Hyman and more.
Learn about James Mtume, a multi-talented artist who blended jazz, funk, and R&B into his own "Sophistafunk" style. From playing with Miles Davis to creating hits like "Juicy Fruit" and "What Ya Gonna Do With My Lovin'", he also used his music to express his sociopolitical views and African culture.
