Mantronix

Mantronix
Final Mantronix line-up (1991): (l-r) Jade Trini, Kurtis Mantronik, Bryce Wilson
Final Mantronix line-up (1991): (l-r) Jade Trini, Kurtis Mantronik, Bryce Wilson
Background information
OriginNew York City
GenresHip-hop, electro-funk, house
Years active1984–1991
LabelsSleeping Bag Records
Capitol/EMI Records
Virgin/EMI Records (Europe)
Past membersKurtis Mantronik (1984–91)
MC Tee (1984–88)
Bryce "Luvah" Wilson (1990–91)
D.J. D (1990)
Jade Trini (1991)

Mantronix was an influential 1980s hip hop and electro funk music group from New York City. The band was formed by DJ Kurtis Mantronik (Kurtis el Khaleel) and rapper MC Tee (Touré Embden). The group is primarily remembered for its pioneering blend of old school hip hop, electronic, and club music. They underwent several genre and line-up changes during its seven-year existence between 1984 and 1991, and released five albums beginning with their 1985 debut The Album.