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Family of James Mtume Releases Statement on His Death

Shawn Grant | January 11, 2022

The following is a statement by the family of James Mtume who passed away on Jan. 9, 2022: The biological son of jazz saxophone great Jimmy Heath, James Mtume was raised by incredible parents James and Bertha Forman. He pursued training as a swimmer while attending Pasadena City College and was recruited for the 1968 […]

Jazz Musician, “Juicy” Creator James Mtume Passes Away at 76

Sha Be Allah | January 10, 2022

According to a report from Yahoo News and confirmation from his son Faulu, jazz and R&B musician James Mtume has passed away. He was 76 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Mtume is best known to the Hip Hop generation for contributing the sample to the Notorious B.I.G.’s crossover hit “Juicy”, which was sampled […]