ArtistInfo

Mtume

Band, 1978-1986 US, New York City
R&B/Soul and Electronic
A.k.a. James Mtume

Mtume (pronounced em-tu-may) was a 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 and Tawatha Agee. Mtume have also gained recognition after having its hit single "Juicy Fruit" extensively sampled by many hip-hop artists, most notably by the Notorious B.I.G. in the 1994 hit song 'Juicy'; the song was also featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. The song 'C.O.D. (I'll Deliver)' from their album You, Me, and He was featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV.

Members

	Hubert Eaves III key US
	James Mtume bvoc, voc, key *1946 US
	Reggie Lucas g, bvoc *1953 US
	Philip Field key, bvoc
	Tawatha bvoc, voc
	Howard King dr, bvoc
	Edward Moore g, voc
	Basil Fearington b, bvoc
	Raymond Jackson b, bvoc