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James Mtume of Juicy Fruit fame has died

James Mtume, the creator of the single, “Juicy Fruit,” has died; Notorious B.I.G. sampled his song for “Juicy”

January 9, 2022 No Comments

James Mtume of Juicy Fruit fame has died A powerhouse in the music industry, James Mtume has contributed more than most realize. In hip hop,

Ne-Yo ft. Jeremih – “U 2 Luv”

May 29, 2020 No Comments

Ne-Yo made his return to music, in terms of releasing records, this morning. His newest single borrows heavily from the old school, sampling Mtume’s “Juicy

Mtume talks Biggie’s “Juicy” record, how sampling has evolved, and more with #TheBreakfastClub [VIDEO]

December 12, 2017 No Comments

By Alyssa Debonair Hip-HopVibe.com Staff Writer In 1994, The Notorious B.I.G. proved he knew how to translate street successes into hit records. Biggie jumped on

Statik Selektah ft. The L.O.X. and Mtume – “But You Don’t Hear Me Tho” [VIDEO]

December 8, 2017 No Comments

DJ YRS Jerzy’s Wednesday Throwback: The Notorious B.I.G. – “Juicy”

March 5, 2014 No Comments

By DJ YRS Jerzy Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer The sixteenth anniversary of The Notorious B.I.G.’s death is on Sunday. In honor of this, Chox-Mak