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Mantronix

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.

     
Popular Tracks   
Got To Have Your Love on This Should Move Ya by Mantronix
Got To Have Your Love - Radio Edit on 1990 Best of by uDiscover by Various Artists
Bassline on The Album by Mantronix
Needle to the Groove on The Album by Mantronix
Take Your Time on This Should Move Ya by Mantronix
King Of The Beats Lesson #1 on This Should Move Ya by Mantronix
Fresh Is the Word on The Album by Mantronix
Simple Simon (You Gotta Regard) on In Full Effect by Mantronix
Who Is It on Music Madness by Mantronix
Hardcore Hip-Hop on The Album by Mantronix

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Needle To The Groove / Fresh Is The WordMantronix2015Single
King Of The Beats (Anthology 1985-1988)Mantronix2012Compil.
How Did You Know / 77 Strings (Hifi Sean Mixes)Mantronix Pres. Chamonix2012Album
Amen Brother / King Of The BeatsThe Winstons / Mantronix2011Single
Hardcore Hip Hop / The Mighty Hard RockerMantronix / Cash Money & Marvelous2010Single
The Ultra SelectionMantronix2005Compil.
Remixed & RareMantronix2003Compil.
That's My BeatMantronix2002Compil.
Got To Have Your Love / King Of The BeatsMantronix2001Album
We Can Do ThisMantronix2000Album
The Best Of 1985-1999Mantronix1999Compil.
It's Time To PartyMantronix Featuring Althea McQueen1996Album
Got To Have Your Love / Take Your TimeMantronix1992Album
The Incredible Sound MachineMantronix1991Album
Step To Me [Do Me]Mantronix1991Single
Don't Go Messin' With My HeartMantronix1991Album
Flower ChildMantronix1991Single
The Best Of (1986-1988)Mantronix1990Compil.
Take Your TimeMantronix1990Album
The Best Of (1986-88) SamplerMantronix1990Album
Sex-N-Drugs And Rock-N-RollMantronix1990Album
This Should Move YaMantronix1990Album
Got To Have Your LoveMantronix Featuring Wondress Hutchinson1989Single
Join Me Please... (Home Boys - Make Some Noise)Mantronix1988Album
Simple Simon (You Gotta Regard)Mantronix1988Album
In Full EffectMantronix1988Album
Sing A Song (Break It Down)Mantronix1987Single
I'll Return / Scream52nd Street / Mantronix1987Single
ScreamMantronix1987Single
Who Is It?Mantronix1987Single
Music MadnessMantronix1986Album
LadiesMantronix1986Single
BasslineMantronix1986Single
Needle To The GrooveMantronix1985Album
The AlbumMantronix1985Album
Fresh Is The WordMantronix With MC Tee1985Album
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