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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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Some of Mtume's most popular 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 discover more from their extensive catalog.

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... Read the full biography on this page.

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