[.ca] Juicy Fruit

bumping:
this disc was banging.the great talents of James Mtume who i have followed since his days with Miles Davis thru now and Reggie Lucas who has worked with Madonna.this duo has writting alot of great material together.this disc captures the early 80's music scene really well.

Not too Juicy:
The title track is slammin', but the rest of the CD disappoints. Juicy Fruit is a classic of the '80's. Unfortunately, the other songs are mundane and repetitious.

Juicy Fruit is the sheer winner on this album:
Just giving Mtume props for the eternal 80's classic "Juicy Fruit". Love that song with all my heart. I'm paying homage to them for that song. Note: the 5 stars is only for Juicy Fruit, not for the other songs.

James Mtume and Reggie Lucus, two names to remember:
Those in the know, know plently about Mtume. Led by James Mtume and Reggie Lucus, this song writing duo has plenty to offer. They wrote: The Closer I get to you by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway

A Very Pleasant *Funk* Album:
I think "Juicy Fruit" so dominates over the rest of the album that many people would be dissapointed if they expect songs of similar flavor; I know I was one of them. While "Juicy Fruit" is very chic, shophisticated track, the rest of the cuts are very funky all the way. Now that I have developed an appreciation for funk music, however, the rest of tracks became also very listenable to me. There are a bunch of above-average electronic funk of early-'80s in this album. Having said that, nothing really comes close to "Juicy Fruit," not because the rest sucks but because "Juicy Fruit" is one of those special songs that can totally convey the color and flavor of the musical style in the specific period in time. If you are not interested in electronic funk of early-'80s, pass up this album; "Juicy Fruit" can be heard elsewhere in compilation albums.

• Green Light
• Juicy Fruit
• Hips
• Would You Like to (Fool Around)
• Your Love's Too Good (To Spread Around)
• Hip Dip Skippedabeat
• Ready for Your Love
• After 6 Mix (Juicy Fruit, Pt. 2) \oInstrumental\c