Friday 1 June 2018

#TheSoulMixtape Spotlight on Mtume-Lucas Productions

  
Reggie Lucas, one half of the famed Mtume-Lucas production team, passed away recently and I decided to highlight just how many classic soul tracks he helped write and produce along with James Mtume. Truth be told, this mix could have lasted at least double its length and still had tunes to spare, but condensed this mix to some faves and rarities.

From being a leading member of both Miles Davis and Roberta Flack's band, he went on to great success with James Mtume, writing and producing great LP's for the likes of Flack, Stephanie Mills, Phyllis Hyman and more as well as being a member of the Bands Mtume and Sunfire. Reggie went solo in the 80's producing many pop hits as well as Madonna's debut LP, but his hook up with Mtume, who he worked with in Miles band, is my favorite period for me with regard to his work.

So press play below and realise just how many legitimate classics these guys rolled out back in the day. 

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