“When you change, a lot of times people don’t change with you.” James Mtume was known for constantly evolving his sound alongside Tawatha Agee but one specific group took issue with his new direction.
From writing classic hits like Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway's 'The Closer I Get To You' to forming a band and creating their own sound: Mtume's talent was endless.
James Mtume, and the group named after him, broke out in the 80s with the hit song “Juicy Fruit”. The group combined jazz, funk and R&B into Top 10 hits like “You, Me and He” and “Breathless”. But with the pressure to crossover, they struggled to stay on top and disbanded by the mid-80s.
James Mtume, and the group named after him, broke out in the 80s with the hit song “Juicy Fruit”. The group combined jazz, funk and R&B into Top 10 hits like “You, Me and He” and “Breathless”. But with the pressure to crossover, they struggled to stay on top and disbanded by the mid-80s.
James Mtume, and the group named after him, broke out in the 80s with the hit song “Juicy Fruit”. The group combined jazz, funk and R&B into Top 10 hits like “You, Me and He” and “Breathless”. But with the pressure to crossover, they struggled to stay on top and disbanded by the mid-80s.
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Tawatha Agee took us back with a performance of one of Mtume's greatest hits!
Do you remember Mtume's R&B/Funk classic hit, 'Give It On Up'?! The video showed off their unique look, and the song became one of their first major hits!
Do you remember Mtume's R&B/Funk classic hit, 'Give It On Up'?! The video showed off their unique look, and the song became one of their first major hits!
Mtume constantly evolved over the years, but adding Tawatha Agee to the band changed the game!