Mtume (pronounced em-tu-may) was a funk and soul group that rose to promine… Read Full Bio ↴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 jazz percussionist James Mtume, moved into urban contemporary and funk in the late 70s and became one of the more successful producers and performers in both styles during the 80s. The son of the great jazz saxophonist Jimmy Heath, Mtume was a conga player and percussionist who recorded and toured with Miles Davis and was featured on albums by the Heath Brothers, Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, Joe Henderson, and Freddie Hubbard. He even recorded as a bandleader for Strata-East before turning to funk in the late 70s.
Mtume also teamed with another ex-jazz musician, Reggie Lucas, who had also been in Davis' 70s band. They produced and/or wrote for such artists as Stephanie Mills, Roberta Flack/Donny Hathaway, Phyllis Hyman, Gary Bartz, Sadane, Lou Rawls, Rena Scott, and Eddie Henderson in the late 70s. The duo worked on the LP In Search of the Rainbow Seekers for Epic in 1980. Mtume worked on his own as a producer with several artists, among them Levert, Tyrone Brunson, Roy Ayers, Henderson, Tease, and Sue Ann. Mtume was also a music producer for the hit TV series New York Undercover.
The Mtume band included the sassy, sultry vocalist Tawatha Agee, keyboardist Phil Field, and bassist Ray Jackson. They had a number one R&B hit with Juicy Fruit for Epic in 1983 and a number two single in 1984 with You, Me and He They recorded for Epic until the late 80s. Their final Top Ten hit was "Breathless" in 1986.
Tawatha Agee went solo in 1987. Phil Field continued to produce and write for many artists including Gwen Guthrie, Tawatha Agee, Tyrone Brunson, the Bar-Kays, Charles Earland and many others. He co-wrote and co-produced on Roy Ayers' album You Might Be Surprised. He co-wrote How Many Ways from Toni Braxton's debut album and co-wrote on Dee Jackson Field's debut EP.
Mtume also teamed with another ex-jazz musician, Reggie Lucas, who had also been in Davis' 70s band. They produced and/or wrote for such artists as Stephanie Mills, Roberta Flack/Donny Hathaway, Phyllis Hyman, Gary Bartz, Sadane, Lou Rawls, Rena Scott, and Eddie Henderson in the late 70s. The duo worked on the LP In Search of the Rainbow Seekers for Epic in 1980. Mtume worked on his own as a producer with several artists, among them Levert, Tyrone Brunson, Roy Ayers, Henderson, Tease, and Sue Ann. Mtume was also a music producer for the hit TV series New York Undercover.
The Mtume band included the sassy, sultry vocalist Tawatha Agee, keyboardist Phil Field, and bassist Ray Jackson. They had a number one R&B hit with Juicy Fruit for Epic in 1983 and a number two single in 1984 with You, Me and He They recorded for Epic until the late 80s. Their final Top Ten hit was "Breathless" in 1986.
Tawatha Agee went solo in 1987. Phil Field continued to produce and write for many artists including Gwen Guthrie, Tawatha Agee, Tyrone Brunson, the Bar-Kays, Charles Earland and many others. He co-wrote and co-produced on Roy Ayers' album You Might Be Surprised. He co-wrote How Many Ways from Toni Braxton's debut album and co-wrote on Dee Jackson Field's debut EP.
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Mtume Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Mtume:
C.O.D. (I'll Deliver) Hey boy, I know it's what you wanted Closer to me Sweet…
COD (I'll Deliver) Hey boy, I know it's what you wanted Closer to me Sweet…
Hips H-I-P-S... I like the way you swing your hips Blew my mind–…
Jucy Fruit you now very well what you are your my sugar…
Juicy You know very well What you are You're my sugar thing My cho…
Juicy Fruit You know very well What you are You're my sugar thing My cho…
Juicy Fruit (vocal) Yeah(I like it, ooh... ho...)(I like it, ooh... ho...)I need…
You Measure for measure Your loves so much pleasure Like a haunt…
You Are My Sunshine You are my sunshine, my only sunshine You make me happy…
You Me and He Measure for measure Your loves so much pleasure Like a haunt…
You, Me and He There? s somethin? I wanna say Try and understand There? s a…
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@ericwalker8775
Rest in Power James Mtume. Now you and Reggie Lucas can continue writing songs 🎵 in the next plane. Thank you and Reggie for all of the great music you left us brother. When I was overseas in 1978 I remember this album well.
@raymondmorgan7589
Always Philly Love
@michelelaraia7358
Some Incognito reminds. Also Jamiroquai would love it.
@michelelaraia7358
Where?
@THEPRK
There was a time and place, the way people dressed, the long hot days, the house parties, the smell of mums cooking coming from kitchen, the folks that were around but are no longer with us, that favourite record shop, the sweet shop everybody went to as a kid, the naturaully sexy way people used to look....it`s all in this track. So much Ebony, so much love. So thank you James, for this song and more.......
@papaslim5805
🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@raymondmorgan7589
Always Philly Love
@EZdelFresco
Music like this is good for the spirit. Transcends age and everything. It just feels good to hear this.
@raymondmorgan7589
Always Philly Love
@dreamofgenie55
21 August 2023 I never heard this song before until today! Thank you!