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(Black PR Wire) – James Mtume, an R&B legend whose 1983 hit, “Juicy Fruit,” returned to the charts a decade later as #1 single of rap legend Notorious B.I.G.’s “Juicy,” died on Jan. 9 ...
Juicy Fruit's 1985 commercial jingle promised "the taste is gonna move ya," but it doesn't seem like anyone has yet to explain what that taste is.
James Mtume, 'Juicy Fruit' artist and R&B musician, dead at 76 The Grammy-winning star performed in Miles Davis’ seminal fusion band from 1971 to 1975. By Bruce Haring Deadline.
James Mtume, the musician, songwriter, producer, bandleader and talk-radio host whose 1983 hit “Juicy Fruit” has been sampled in more than 100 songs, died on Sunday at his home in South Orange ...
James Mtume, the R&B and jazz percussionist, recording artist and producer best known for the 1983 smash “Juicy Fruit” and his work with Miles Davis and other top jazz musicians, has died at ...
A World War II veteran with a major sweet tooth has been granted his last wish — to be buried in a casket painted like a pack of Juicy Fruit. Sammy Oakey of Oakey’s Funeral Service got … ...
James Mtume, a musician, songwriter, producer, bandleader and talk-radio host whose 1983 hit “Juicy Fruit” has been sampled in more than 100 songs, died Sunday at his home in South ...