James Mtume RIP The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the famil, friends and fans of James Mtume. James lost his battle with cancer at 76. Mtume is most notable for his 1983 song, “Juicy Fruit,” which was sampl... Read More...
James Mtume Sues Sony to Regain Music Rights Jazz and funk musician James Mtume is suing Sony Music over music he recorded in the 1970s and 1980s, looking to reclaim the rights for his hit single "Juicy Fruit" and two albums. "Juicy Fruit," performed b... Read More...
Apollo Live Wire: Real Talk We often hear about the pivotal role that black musicians like Mahalia Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Odetta, Harry Belafonte, and Nina Simone played in the civil rights struggles of the 1950s and 1960s... Read More...
