Mtume

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Mtume (pronounced em-too-may) was an American R&B and jazz-funk band founded in 1978 by James Mtume & Reggie Lucas.
Their name derives from James Mtume's surname, which means "musician" in Swahili.
The band had success in the 80s with a series of hits, including "Juicy Fruit", "So You Wanna Be A Star" and "You, Me and He".
Their distinctive sound combined elements of jazz and funk with catchy melodies and romantic lyrics. Mtume's music has had a lasting impact on the R&B and hip hop scenes, with many artists sampling their tracks over the years.
After the band disbanded in 1986, James Mtume continued his musical career as a solo artist and producer.

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Juicy Fruit

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C.O.D. (I'll Deliver)

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You, Me and He

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Theme (For The People) (Opening)

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Juicy Fruit - Single Version

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You Are My Sunshine

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Prime Time

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Hips

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Green Light

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Tie Me Up

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February 9, 2019

Pechanga Arena

San Diego, California, United States


November 4, 1984

Capital Centre

Landover, Maryland, United States


October 6, 1984

Capital Plaza Civic Center

Frankfort, Kentucky, United States


September 16, 1983

Madison Square Garden

New York, New York, United States


September 9, 1983

University of Dayton Arena

Dayton, Ohio, United States

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Mtume has released 22 albums between 1978 and 1986. Notable releases include Theater Of The Mind, Body & Soul (Take Me), Breathless. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Mtume's most-played tracks include Juicy Fruit, C.O.D. (I'll Deliver), You, Me and He, Theme (For The People) (Opening), Juicy Fruit - Single Version. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

Mtume (pronounced em-too-may) was an American R&B and jazz-funk band founded in 1978 by James Mtume & Reggie Lucas.Their name derives from James Mtume's surname, which means "musician" in Swahili.The band had success in the 80s with a series of hits,... Read the full biography on this page.

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