Mtume - Juicy Fruit Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Juicy Fruit' by Mtume?

   'Juicy Fruit' was written by James Mtume, the group's founder.

2. When was 'Juicy Fruit' released?

   'Juicy Fruit' was released as the lead-off single from Mtume's third album of the same name in 1983.

3. How well did 'Juicy Fruit' perform on the charts?

   'Juicy Fruit' reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart on June 4, 1983, and stayed there for eight weeks. On the Billboard Pop Singles chart, it reached number 45.

4. Who provided the lead vocals for 'Juicy Fruit'?

   The lead vocals for 'Juicy Fruit' were performed by Tawatha Agee.

5. What inspired the creation of the song 'Juicy Fruit'?

   James Mtume worked on the song while Tawatha Agee was on tour with Roxy Music. Using a Linn LM-1, he was pleased with the track and called the band members back to finish it. Despite being tired, they completed the song in one night.

6. Has 'Juicy Fruit' been remixed or sampled by other artists?

   Yes, 'Juicy Fruit' has been remixed and sampled by several artists, such as The Notorious B.I.G. in his song 'Juicy,' Montell Jordan's 'Supa Star' remix, and Nicki Minaj's 'Your Love' Urban Noize remix.