Mtume (pronounced em-tu-may) was an American 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, Philip Field, and vocalist Tawatha Agee. Mtume 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.... [more on Wikipedia]
Mtume began charting in 1978 with Just Funnin'.The artist placed 2 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries.On US RnB the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Juicy Fruit - #2: You, Me and He - #3: Breathless - #4: Prime Time - #5: Would You Like to (Fool Around)
Just Funnin'
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So You Wanna Be a Star
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#5 Would You Like to (Fool Around)
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Green Light
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#4 Prime Time
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C.O.D. (I'll Deliver)
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#3 Breathless
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Body & Soul (Take Me)
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Basil Fearington • Edward Moore • Howard King • Hubert Eaves III • James Mtume • Leslie Ming • Philip Field • Raymond Jackson • Reggie Lucas • Tawatha
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