Mtume on Sampling, Art and Writing Hits | Red Bull Music Academy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 เม.ย. 2015
- In this lecture at the Red Bull Music Academy Tokyo 2014, Mtume opens up about his history, sampling and the fluidity of art.
James Mtume’s discography is as peerless as it gets. From crafting iconic LPs with Miles Davis, to sought-after spiritual jazz, Mtume’s jazz chops are undeniable. But it was Mtume’s transition from jazz pioneer to R&B master in his own group Mtume, that really set him apart from his peers. Mtume straddled these two worlds with ease, putting some consciousness into the club, and turning the sex appeal sanctified. Teaming up with Reggie Lucas, the duo were an unstoppable force through the ’80s, penning such hits as Stephanie Mills’ Grammy-winning “Never Knew Love Like This Before” and Roberta Flack’s “The Closer I Get to You.” There’s a reason Mtume the band has been sampled countless times: Mtume has consistently lit the way for future generations, on how to do it legit.
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RIP Mtume. Thank you for everything you have given to us through your music!
Not enough people watched this. Mtume is a legend. He may not be as well known as some of the other greats but his influence in the game is heavy. This is a gem of an interview. Kudos #RedBull
Totally agree
He's the only guy I know who was with his own groups so brilliant deeeep into spiritual jazz (Mtume Umoja ensemble - Alkebu-Lan = superrare double album on Strata East) and r&b-disco-funk (Juicy fruit etc.). Respect, man!!
"If I'm gonna go down in flames it's gonna be with my own matches."
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A great interview. I met Mtume and Jimmy Heath in person when I was a high school student. I recall his Strata East album and his work with Miles Davis. He is an unheralded giant in modern music.
I'm glad that he shared his memories, music experience, thoughts, philosophy, point of view and wise words with us. I really appreciate and love his music. I remember the first time I heard Juicy Fruit, it was in 2001 or 2002 and I thought it was a brand new beat. I'm still hooked on it to this day. I have a lot of his works to discover. Much respect for James Mtume.
You have made such a great influence on my transition to becoming a true artist. Thank you Sir. Rest in Power 🙏🏾
His name means messenger in Swahili, kinda fitting for the great knowledge he passes on here. A learned man with a fascinating life lived well. Rest in Peace Mr Mtume. Thank you for this conversation and your music.
Thanks Red Bull Academy for recognizing this man. Truly a legend.
In 1983 i got aware about Mtume with the song "Juicy Fruit" - Afterwards i was surprised about the huge outlets of music that came prior and after that.
I`m glad i found this interview and cant believe it went under my radar for years!
I will save it and crack a bag of peanuts open and watch & listen intensively to what this legend has to say later in all comfort.
genius
This interview is about what Culture is one of the best one I ever seen.
I'm 57 and from the era of Mtume's music heyday. This is one of best interviews I've heard. I learned a lot from this interview.
Rip. We lost a great one. Thanks for the amazing music you left behind!!
Much Respect to Mr James Mtume.
He is a great music mind!!
My heart is profoundly heavy right now. RIP, James Mtume (3 January 1946 - 9 January 2022) 🙌🏿🙏🏿😭
mtume is the apostle sent to rap upon the membranes.
RIP James Mtume 🙏🏿💪🏿
Evidence's Pardon me brought me here
Same here, found a super inspiring man and genius through him. New inspiration
This was wonderful! I would love to see an Mtume biopic.
Totally agree
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Brother James Mtume..You my friend, did one hell of a job on Stephanie Mills "Put Your Body In It". ALL aspects of the song was in very perfect order. Thank You Sir. Rest in peace.
I hope that they still release Tawatha Ages new album that he produced before he died. Rest in Peace, James Mtume.
It's good that this interview took place years ago. Mtume has passed on his wisdom to the younger generation. RIP Mtume.
The LEGENDARY Mr. James Mtume
This made my week.
Mine too
Even 3 years later, nothing but common sense coming from a great intellect and musician
I couldn't of said it better ✌
Fantabulous! I receive so much inspire insights. Great interview! Thanks, Red Bull Academy!
awesome interview, thanks for sharing
Thank you RedBull; this is great
One of my favourites....heavy rotators!!!!
excellent interview and words of wisdom from Mtume
He is always on Point and Cool!
Best interview on music!!
Mr James Mtume! I gotta thank yoo sir! As of now, you are 10 years more me!, and still looking strong, sharp and as great as always. So big brother has a young brother who isn't young anymore! I remember the eighties and the Disco Funk parties (I was in Africa). I really loved Kool and the Gang, George Benson and the like; then one day, I listened to 'Juicy Fruits' by you, Mr Mtume! Game changer, I was impreaseed by the new sound, the beats, and the harmonic background; something between Jazz, Funk and R&R. I thought to myself... that's genius! Then later on, I'm wasn't surprised everyone wanted a sampling of your 'smash hit'.
NB. Those who turned their thumbs down may be from another planet 🤣
Mtume thank you
GENIUS and a LEGEND
C.O.D is amazing track i have it on the album, Mtume is genius. Algeriafunk
Yes indeed
Thank you for some truth!!!
Love him
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good show
Dope
A musical oracle: O.G. James "Jimmy" Mtume!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)))
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Rip James MTUME.Posted 1/21/22 3:53am
Music is medicine it does things inside your brain and internally
I hate that the music industry dont give singers/songwriters their flowers while they live. For him co-writing "The Closer I Get To You" for that along he should have been celebrated when he was alive! Thats 1 of the best love ballads ever written. When ever I hear Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway; I think about that song.
This shit is so deep I had to take hella notes
This interview is great. I gotta S/O my mans w/the feet kicked up in those dirty socks tho!
I'm actually curious as to how someone could contact Mr. Mtume about sample clearances?
track list Please !!
My Philly brother
He was down with Organization Us. Interesting.
Roberta Flack only one word =wow!!!
What is the name of that first track he played?
👑✨👌🏾
Mtume states to share appetizers 😊
In response to what he said about jazz musicians sharing their knowledge with one another, I think a plausible explanation for cats these days not sharing with each other, is because people from this generation don't necessarily share the same moralities as people back then. People are more fake and willing to steal intellectual property these days. It's just a byproduct of what Western society has become. It's very hard to trust people these days. On the other hand though, as he said, no drastic advancements are being made in music these days, so how much valuable knowledge is contained within modern artists anyways? Anyways, great lecture. Supper intelligent dude. Peace, Mtume!
I appreciate the interviewer’s humbleness, but he’s totally out of his depth. Mtume is dropping jewels and he doesn’t follow up. He’s in the presence of musical royalty. Mtume is true legend and unapologetically Black.
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YO.........Brother Mtume, dem sum bad azz GATORS on ur feet........nowdatsPIMPIN !
I know Ron Carter as the "anti-sampling" guy. He doesn't seem very hip, for lack of a better term.
+Kiefer Hyder & man... when Mtume says "I was watching the man play a trumpet thru a way-wah pedal" fuuuuuuuuuuckkkkk.... So incredible to even hear these stories of such important history
tie me up what do you know bout that?
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Watch but just watch the interviewer's face...shit gets weird lol
Thou speaketh too soon. Lol