Band, 1984-1991 US, New York City
Hip-Hop/Rap and Electronic
A.k.a. Kurtis Khaleel & Touré Embden
Mantronix was an influential 1980s hip hop and electro funk music group from. New York City The band was founded by DJ Kurtis Mantronik (Kurtis el Khaleel) and rapper MC Tee (Touré Embden). They underwent several genre and line-up changes during its seven year existence between 1984–91. From old school hip hop and electro-funk to house music, but the group is primarily remembered for its original, heavily synthesized blend of old school hip-hop and electro funk.
Bryce Wilson key | |
Kurtis Khaleel *1965 JM | |
Toure Embden | |
Jade Trini voc |
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Needle To The Groove / Fresh Is The Word | Mantronix | 2015 | Single |
King Of The Beats (Anthology 1985-1988) | Mantronix | 2012 | Compil. |
How Did You Know / 77 Strings (Hifi Sean Mixes) | Mantronix Pres. Chamonix | 2012 | Album |
Amen Brother / King Of The Beats | The Winstons / Mantronix | 2011 | Single |
Hardcore Hip Hop / The Mighty Hard Rocker | Mantronix / Cash Money & Marvelous | 2010 | Single |
The Ultra Selection | Mantronix | 2005 | Compil. |
Remixed & Rare | Mantronix | 2003 | Compil. |
That's My Beat | Mantronix | 2002 | Compil. |
Got To Have Your Love / King Of The Beats | Mantronix | 2001 | Album |
We Can Do This | Mantronix | 2000 | Album |
The Best Of 1985-1999 | Mantronix | 1999 | Compil. |
It's Time To Party | Mantronix Featuring Althea McQueen | 1996 | Album |
Got To Have Your Love / Take Your Time | Mantronix | 1992 | Album |
The Incredible Sound Machine | Mantronix | 1991 | Album |
Step To Me [Do Me] | Mantronix | 1991 | Single |
Don't Go Messin' With My Heart | Mantronix | 1991 | Album |
Flower Child | Mantronix | 1991 | Single |
The Best Of (1986-1988) | Mantronix | 1990 | Compil. |
Take Your Time | Mantronix | 1990 | Album |
The Best Of (1986-88) Sampler | Mantronix | 1990 | Album |
Sex-N-Drugs And Rock-N-Roll | Mantronix | 1990 | Album |
This Should Move Ya | Mantronix | 1990 | Album |
Got To Have Your Love | Mantronix Featuring Wondress Hutchinson | 1989 | Single |
Join Me Please... (Home Boys - Make Some Noise) | Mantronix | 1988 | Album |
Simple Simon (You Gotta Regard) | Mantronix | 1988 | Album |
In Full Effect | Mantronix | 1988 | Album |
Sing A Song (Break It Down) | Mantronix | 1987 | Single |
I'll Return / Scream | 52nd Street / Mantronix | 1987 | Single |
Scream | Mantronix | 1987 | Single |
Who Is It? | Mantronix | 1987 | Single |
Music Madness | Mantronix | 1986 | Album |
Ladies | Mantronix | 1986 | Single |
Bassline | Mantronix | 1986 | Single |
Needle To The Groove | Mantronix | 1985 | Album |
The Album | Mantronix | 1985 | Album |
Fresh Is The Word | Mantronix With MC Tee | 1985 | Album |