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Track: Juicy Fruit - Single Version
Artist: Mtume
Album: Club Epic

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Name: Mtume
Spotify Genres: post-disco, funk, quiet storm
Followers: 262,696
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Mtume (pronounced em-too-may) was an American R&B and jazz-funk band founded in 1978 by [a=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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Release: Mtume - Juicy Fruit
Year: 1983
Genres: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Styles: Downtempo, Soul, Funk