James Mtume

James Mtume
Mtume in 2021
Mtume in 2021
Background information
Birth nameJames Forman
Also known asMtume
Born(1946-01-03)January 3, 1946
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 9, 2022(2022-01-09) (aged 76)[1]
South Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • multi-instrumentalist
  • radio personality
  • record producer
InstrumentsVocals, percussion, keyboards
Years active1961–2022
Labels

James Forman (January 3, 1946 – January 9, 2022),[2] known professionally as Mtume or James Mtume, was an American jazz and R&B musician, songwriter, record producer, activist, and radio personality.[1]

He came to prominence as a jazz musician, working with Miles Davis between 1971 and 1975.[1] Mtume's R&B group, also called Mtume, is best known for the 1983 R&B hit song "Juicy Fruit", which has been repeatedly sampled, most notably by The Notorious B.I.G. on his hit "Juicy".[1] Mtume the band also had a top-five R&B hit with the single "You, Me, and He".[1]

  1. ^ a b c d e Kellman, Andy. "Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
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