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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]
Epic. RCA. James Forman (January 3, 1946 – January 9, 2022), [2] known professionally as Mtume or James Mtume, was an American jazz and R&B musician, songwriter, record producer, activist, and radio personality. [1] He came to prominence as a jazz musician, working with Miles Davis between 1971 and 1975. [1]
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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Jan 10, 2022 · James Mtume, the jazz and funk musician who fronted the group Mtume and produced a number of US chart hits for other artists, has died aged 75. His family confirmed the news to music website ...
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.
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.
Mtume 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. Other members of the group included Reggie Lucas, Philip Field, and vocalist Tawatha Agee. Mtume also gained recognition after having its hit single ...
