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Mtume- Juicy Fruit This song has been on heavy rotation in my stereo lately. I absolutely adore how silky and slinky it is. The groove just curls in this song! It has been my respite from being sick and having to move lately.
Anyone else love this song? Also, does anyone have any suggestions of Mtume albums to buy? | |
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how about "grapefruit-juicy fruit"..?
after all, it is good for your soul... 
  Mr. Ellis Dee-licious, the Official NPGigolo 
Candy Dulfer is my boo...  | |
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Love it. Classic synth funk. I might like Biggie's version even better though. | |
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its so jui-cay! | |
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I liiike I liiike it | |
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Very Tight Jam&it the Spot without being Tacky.James Mtume&Crew struck a Groove that stuck to your Ribs. mistermaxxx | |
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I've got the long version, the Linn just tight on it. Classic Funk. | |
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James Mtume back form his Days with Miles Davis knows about coming up with some Grooves.He knows His Beats. mistermaxxx | |
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"Cherry blossom kiss,what you're giving
Makes my body rock,keeps me sizzling Do what you want,I don't care I'll be your lollipop,you can lick me everywhere" 
Damn,I love those lyrics! | |
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Moonbeam said: does anyone have any suggestions of Mtume albums to buy? I only have two albums by Mtume,1983's 'Juicy Fruit' album,and the follow-up,1984's 'You,Me And He' album.Both of these albums are GREAT,here's a short review... ***'Juicy Fruit'(1983)---Of course,the highlight of this album is the sexy,slinky title track.But the opening track "Green Light" is fast and funky,and the second single "Would You Like To (Fool Around)" is no slouch either. ***'You,Me And He'(1984)---This album opens with the intoxicating midtempo jam "C.O.D. (I'll Deliver)" which sounds like "Juicy Fruit Part Two".That's okay,because it's a kickass song that sizzles nonetheless.And then there is the title track,a wonderful R&B ballad about a woman dealing with her love for two men. As far as I know,Mtume did one other album (1986's 'Theatre Of The Mind' featuring the hit "Breathless") before the lead singer went solo and the group disbanded.All three albums are available on CD. .... [This message was edited Tue Feb 11 2:37:53 PST 2003 by DavidEye] | |
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TRON said: Love it. Classic synth funk. I might like Biggie's version even better though.
His version? I think you mean when he "sampled" it, right? Nah...this time it follows the age old adage of the "original is the best"! He only sampled it. He didn't remake anything. | |
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Do you guys remember the video for this song? It featured a man and woman dancing to the song,intercut with scenes of Mtume singing the song in a studio.It also shows the woman eating a piece of fruit (an orange?),I guess that's their way of being subtle?  | |
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DavidEye said: Do you guys remember the video for this song? It featured a man and woman dancing to the song,intercut with scenes of Mtume singing the song in a studio.It also shows the woman eating a piece of fruit (an orange?),I guess that's their way of being subtle?
Yeah, I remember it. I saw it again for the first time in a long while a couple of months ago on VH1 Soul! | |
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DavidEye said: Do you guys remember the video for this song? It featured a man and woman dancing to the song,intercut with scenes of Mtume singing the song in a studio.It also shows the woman eating a piece of fruit (an orange?),I guess that's their way of being subtle?
Yeah, I remember this video!!! | |
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alexnvrmnd said: TRON said: Love it. Classic synth funk. I might like Biggie's version even better though.
His version? I think you mean when he "sampled" it, right? Nah...this time it follows the age old adage of the "original is the best"! He only sampled it. He didn't remake anything. I'm sayin'!   I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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CalhounSq said: alexnvrmnd said: TRON said: Love it. Classic synth funk. I might like Biggie's version even better though.
His version? I think you mean when he "sampled" it, right? Nah...this time it follows the age old adage of the "original is the best"! He only sampled it. He didn't remake anything. I'm sayin'! "biggie's version" LOL...oookayyy.. it was just rhymes over "ala sean Poof mommy combs.. i dont know a B flat from a flat tire non musician ass " | |
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This song makes me hungry | |
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Finess said: CalhounSq said: alexnvrmnd said: TRON said: Love it. Classic synth funk. I might like Biggie's version even better though.
His version? I think you mean when he "sampled" it, right? Nah...this time it follows the age old adage of the "original is the best"! He only sampled it. He didn't remake anything. I'm sayin'! "biggie's version" LOL...oookayyy.. it was just rhymes over "ala sean Poof mommy combs.. i dont know a B flat from a flat tire non musician ass " LMAO! Exactly! | |
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DavidEye said: Moonbeam said: does anyone have any suggestions of Mtume albums to buy? I only have two albums by Mtume,1983's 'Juicy Fruit' album,and the follow-up,1984's 'You,Me And He' album.Both of these albums are GREAT,here's a short review... ***'Juicy Fruit'(1983)---Of course,the highlight of this album is the sexy,slinky title track.But the opening track "Green Light" is fast and funky,and the second single "Would You Like To (Fool Around)" is no slouch either. ***'You,Me And He'(1984)---This album opens with the intoxicating midtempo jam "C.O.D. (I'll Deliver)" which sounds like "Juicy Fruit Part Two".That's okay,because it's a kickass song that sizzles nonetheless.And then there is the title track,a wonderful R&B ballad about a woman dealing with her love for two men. As far as I know,Mtume did one other album (1986's 'Theatre Of The Mind' featuring the hit "Breathless") before the lead singer went solo and the group disbanded.All three albums are available on CD. ... [This message was edited Tue Feb 11 2:37:53 PST 2003 by DavidEye] Thanks DavidEye! | |
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DavidEye said: Do you guys remember the video for this song? It featured a man and woman dancing to the song,intercut with scenes of Mtume singing the song in a studio.It also shows the woman eating a piece of fruit (an orange?),I guess that's their way of being subtle?
What a juicy fruit that orange was, too! It was gushing everywhere! | |
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DavidEye said: Do you guys remember the video for this song? It featured a man and woman dancing to the song,intercut with scenes of Mtume singing the song in a studio.It also shows the woman eating a piece of fruit (an orange?),I guess that's their way of being subtle? I Remember it as well.mistermaxxx | |
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DavidEye said: I'll be your lollipop,you can lick me everywhere"
Uh, it was "candy kisses everywhere!" Let's not get it twisted! j/k  Actually, these lyrics were inserted in the edited version. | |
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UptownDeb said: DavidEye said: I'll be your lollipop,you can lick me everywhere"
Uh, it was "candy kisses everywhere!" Let's not get it twisted! j/k Actually, these lyrics were inserted in the edited version.Yeah,I remember hearing the "cleaned up" version | |
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DavidEye said: Moonbeam said: does anyone have any suggestions of Mtume albums to buy? before the lead singer went solo and the group disbanded.All three albums are available on CD. ... [This message was edited Tue Feb 11 2:37:53 PST 2003 by DavidEye] The third LP is not available YET!! | |
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BTW the female vocalist(I think her name is Tawatha Ages if I'm not mistaken) is a backround vocalist 4 Mary J Blige. | |
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| I love that song!!
I own 3 different versions/edits of "Juicy Fruit" but none are the one that says "candy kisses everywhere" 
And I saw the video on BET and I don't remember hearing that lyric edited either!  | |
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TRON said: Love it. Classic synth funk. I might like Biggie's version even better though.
Biggie's Version? The rhymes was cool, but no... Mtume's version is cooler because of the synth, and vocals!!! And It Beats ALOT more. Straight Jacket Funk Affair
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paisleypark4 said: TRON said: Love it. Classic synth funk. I might like Biggie's version even better though.
Biggie's Version? The rhymes was cool, but no... Mtume's version is cooler because of the synth, and vocals!!! And It Beats ALOT more. mistermaxxx | |
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CinisterCee said: I love that song!!
I own 3 different versions/edits of "Juicy Fruit" but none are the one that says "candy kisses everywhere"
And I saw the video on BET and I don't remember hearing that lyric edited either! I remember hearing the "candy kisses" version on AM radio stations back in the day.Apparently,some DJs felt the original version was too explicit.Notice how,on the album and 12" versions,they REALLY emphasize the lyric "You can lick me everywhere" by stopping the music when they say it...lol...and you can even hear "slurping" sounds in the background! | |
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Fantastic Song...   , it always makes me Happy. | |
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