Mantronix

Mantronix

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Mantronix is an American hip hop band formed in 1984 by DJ Kurtis Mantronik and rapper MC Tee. The duo, consisting of Jamaican-American émigré Kurtis el Khaleel and Haitian-born Touré Embden, began their musical journey when they met at Downtown Records in Manhattan. Their debut single "Fresh Is the Word" became a club hit in 1985, reaching number 16 on Billboard Magazine's Hot Dance Singles Sales chart and was featured on their debut album The Album. The group signed with Sleeping Bag Records and released several influential albums including Music Madness (1986) and In Full Effect (1988), which reached number 18 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Mantronix's music, characterized by its blend of old school hip hop, electronic, and club music, influenced numerous artists including Beck and The Beastie Boys. Following MC Tee’s departure in 1988 to enlist in the United States Air Force, Mantronik continued with new members Bryce "Luvah" Wilson and DJ D., releasing The Incredible Sound Machine (1991). Despite its commercial disappointment, the album featured collaborations with Angie Stone. The group disbanded shortly after a European tour promoting the release. Kurtis Mantronik later resurfaced in Europe producing house- and techno-music artists.

Top tracks

01
Fresh Is the Word
Mantronix
Fresh is the Word
05:30
Composers: Kirk Khaleel - Toure Embden
08
Bassline (Club Version)
Mantronix
Mantronix the Deluxe Edition
06:00
02
Needle to the Groove
Mantronix
The Album
03:41
Composers: Kirk Khaleel - Toure Ainsworth Embden
56
Got To Have Your Love (Radio Edit)
Mantronix
1990 Best of by uDiscover
04:01
Writer: Mantronix - Jon E.D. - Bryce Luvah / Composers: Mantronix - Bryce Luvah
19
Fresh Is the Beat
Mantronix
Mantronix the Deluxe Edition
04:57
02
Got To Have Your Love
Mantronix
This Should Move Ya
06:23
Writer: Kurtis Mantronik - Bryce Luvah - Jon e. D. / Composers: Kurtis Mantronik - Bryce Luvah - Jon e. D.
07
Sing A Song (Break It Down)
Mantronix
In Full Effect
04:08
Composers: M.C. Tee - Kurtis Mantronik
03
Mega-Mix
Mantronix
The Album
05:34
Composers: Mantronix
01
Bassline
Mantronix
The Album
05:26
Composers: Kirk Khaleel - Toure Ainsworth Embden
06
Simple Simon (You Gotta Regard)
Mantronix
In Full Effect
04:03
Composers: M.C. Tee - Kurtis Mantronik
06
Get Stupid 'Fresh', Pt. 1
Mantronix
The Album
03:52
Composers: Kirk Khaleel - Toure Ainsworth Embden
01
Who Is It
Mantronix
Music Madness
06:10
05
Ladies
Mantronix
The Album
06:53
Composers: Mantronix
04
Hardcore Hip-Hop
Mantronix
The Album
06:17
Composers: Mantronix
13
King Of The Beats Lesson #1
Mantronix
This Should Move Ya
01:43
Composers: Kurtis Mantronik
01
Needle to the Groove
Mantronix
Needle to the Groove
06:27
07
Take Your Time
Mantronix
This Should Move Ya
04:12
Writer: Jonnie D - Wondress - Mantronix / Composers: Jonnie D - Wondress - Mantronix
09
Make It Funky
Mantronix
The Incredible Sound Machine
03:42
Composers: Bryce Wilson
01
Who Is It? (Freestyle USA Club Mix)
Mantronix
Who is It?
06:10
Composers: Kirk Khaleel - Toure Ainsworth Embden
01
My Baby Love
Mantronix
My Baby Love
03:00
Writer: Kirk Khaleel / Composers: Kirk Khaleel
06
Who Is It? (LP Radio Version)
Mantronix
Who is It?
03:28
Composers: Kirk Khaleel - Toure Ainsworth Embden
01
Remember (feat. Just-Ice & Greg Nice)
Mantronix
Remember (feat. Just-Ice & Greg Nice)
03:01
Writer: Greg Mays - Joseph Williams / Composers: Kirk Khaleel
01
Step To Me (Do Me)
Mantronix
The Incredible Sound Machine
04:02
Composers: Kurtis Mantronik - Angela Stone
13
Bassline (Instrumental)
Mantronix
Mantronix the Deluxe Edition
04:20
08
Scream
Mantronix
Music Madness
05:27
01
Join Me Please... (Home Boys - Make Some Noise)
Mantronix
In Full Effect
04:22
Composers: Mantronix - McTee
01
Tear That Up
Mantronix
Tear That Up
02:24
Writer: Kirk Khaleel / Composers: Kirk Khaleel
06
Music Madness
Mantronix
Music Madness
05:28
01
Sweet Funky Music
Mantronix
Sweet Funky Music
02:58
Writer: Kirk Khaleel / Composers: Kirk Khaleel
07
We Control the Dice
Mantronix
King of the Beats (Anthology 1985-1988)
03:56
08
Do You Like...Mantronix
Mantronix
In Full Effect
03:23
Composers: M.C. Tee - Kurtis Mantronik
23
Fresh Is the Word '88
Mantronix
King of the Beats (Anthology 1985-1988)
06:03
03
Listen to the Bass of Get Stupid Fresh Part II
Mantronix
Music Madness
04:29
01
Here Comes That Sound
Mantronix
Here Comes That Sound
02:39
Writer: Kirk Khaleel / Composers: Kirk Khaleel
02
Love Letter (Dear Tracy)
Mantronix
In Full Effect
04:27
Composers: M.C. Tee - Kurtis Mantronik
07
Electronic Energy Of...
Mantronix
Music Madness
05:33
09
Mega Mix
Mantronix
Music Madness
05:06
05
Big Band B-Boy
Mantronix
Music Madness
04:45
03
Fresh Is the Word
Mantronix
King of the Beats (Anthology 1985-1988)
05:51
16
Needle to the Groove (Alternate Version)
Mantronix
King of the Beats (Anthology 1985-1988)
04:14

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  • Discography
Albums
The Incredible Sound Machine
℗ 1991 Capitol Records, LLC
01-01-1991
The Incredible Sound Machine
01
Step To Me (Do Me)
Mantronix
The Incredible Sound Machine
04:02
Composers: Kurtis Mantronik - Angela Stone
02
Don't Go Messin' With My Heart
Mantronix
The Incredible Sound Machine
04:26
Composers: Dave Bright - A.B. Stone
03
Flower Child (Summer Of Love)
Mantronix
The Incredible Sound Machine
04:57
Composers: Kurtis Mantronik - Angela Stone - Randy Taylor
04
Gimme' Something
Mantronix
The Incredible Sound Machine
04:53
Composers: Angela Stone - Terry Lee Taylor - Kirk Khaleel
05
Put A Little Love On Hold
Mantronix
The Incredible Sound Machine
04:46
Composers: Kurtis Mantronik - Dave Bright - Angela Stone
06
Well I Guess You
Mantronix
The Incredible Sound Machine
03:50
Composers: Kurtis Mantronik - Dave Bright - Angela Stone
07
Step To Me (Do Me) (Extended Version)
Mantronix
The Incredible Sound Machine
05:31
Composers: Kurtis Mantronik - Angela Stone
Access the complete album info (11 songs)
This Should Move Ya
℗ 1990 Capitol Records, Inc/Solar Productions, Inc
01-01-1990
This Should Move Ya
01
This Should Move Ya
Mantronix
This Should Move Ya
02:55
Composers: Bryce Luvah - Kurtis Mantronik
02
Got To Have Your Love
Mantronix
This Should Move Ya
06:23
Writer: Kurtis Mantronik - Bryce Luvah - Jon e. D. / Composers: Kurtis Mantronik - Bryce Luvah - Jon e. D.
03
Sex-N-Drugs And Rock-N-Roll
Mantronix
This Should Move Ya
03:34
Composers: Ian Dury
04
Tonight Is Right
Mantronix
This Should Move Ya
04:07
Composers: Bryce Luvah - Kurtis Mantronik
05
(I'm) Just Adjustin My MIC
Mantronix
This Should Move Ya
03:25
Composers: Bryce Luvah - Kurtis Mantronik
06
Stone Cold Roach
Mantronix
This Should Move Ya
03:18
Composers: Bryce Luvah - Kurtis Mantronik
07
Take Your Time
Mantronix
This Should Move Ya
04:12
Writer: Jonnie D - Wondress - Mantronix / Composers: Jonnie D - Wondress - Mantronix
Access the complete album info (14 songs)
In Full Effect
℗ 1988 Capitol Records, LLC
01-01-1988
In Full Effect
01
Join Me Please... (Home Boys - Make Some Noise)
Mantronix
In Full Effect
04:22
Composers: Mantronix - McTee
02
Love Letter (Dear Tracy)
Mantronix
In Full Effect
04:27
Composers: M.C. Tee - Kurtis Mantronik
03
Ganster Boogie (Walk Like Sex...Talk Like Sex)
Mantronix
In Full Effect
03:59
Composers: M.C. Tee - Kurtis Mantronik
04
In Full Effect
Mantronix
In Full Effect
03:54
Composers: M.C. Tee - Kurtis Mantronik
05
Get Stupid, Part III
Mantronix
In Full Effect
03:47
Composers: M.C. Tee - Kurtis Mantronik
06
Simple Simon (You Gotta Regard)
Mantronix
In Full Effect
04:03
Composers: M.C. Tee - Kurtis Mantronik
07
Sing A Song (Break It Down)
Mantronix
In Full Effect
04:08
Composers: M.C. Tee - Kurtis Mantronik
Access the complete album info (9 songs)
Who is It?
(P) 1987 Sleeping Bag Records
15-03-1987
Who is It?
01
Who Is It? (Freestyle USA Club Mix)
Mantronix
Who is It?
06:10
Composers: Kirk Khaleel - Toure Ainsworth Embden
02
Who's Dub Is It?
Mantronix
Who is It?
06:27
Composers: Kirk Khaleel - Toure Ainsworth Embden
03
Who Is It? (Freestyle Radio Version)
Mantronix
Who is It?
03:20
Composers: Kirk Khaleel - Toure Ainsworth Embden
04
Who Is It? (Uk Club Mix)
Mantronix
Who is It?
07:00
Composers: Kirk Khaleel - Toure Ainsworth Embden
05
Who Is It? (Bonus Beats)
Mantronix
Who is It?
03:54
Composers: Kirk Khaleel - Toure Ainsworth Embden
06
Who Is It? (LP Radio Version)
Mantronix
Who is It?
03:28
Composers: Kirk Khaleel - Toure Ainsworth Embden
Music Madness
01-01-1986
Music Madness
01
Who Is It
Mantronix
Music Madness
06:10
02
We Control the Dice
Mantronix
Music Madness
03:57
03
Listen to the Bass of Get Stupid Fresh Part II
Mantronix
Music Madness
04:29
04
Ladies (Uk Remix)
Mantronix
Music Madness
03:55
05
Big Band B-Boy
Mantronix
Music Madness
04:45
06
Music Madness
Mantronix
Music Madness
05:28
07
Electronic Energy Of...
Mantronix
Music Madness
05:33
Access the complete album info (9 songs)
The Album
01-01-1985
The Album
01
Bassline
Mantronix
The Album
05:24
Composers: Mantronix
02
Needle to the Groove
Mantronix
The Album
03:39
Composers: Mantronix
03
Mega-Mix
Mantronix
The Album
05:34
Composers: Mantronix
04
Hardcore Hip-Hop
Mantronix
The Album
06:17
Composers: Mantronix
05
Ladies
Mantronix
The Album
06:53
Composers: Mantronix
06
Get Stupid "Fresh" Part 1
Mantronix
The Album
03:50
Composers: Mantronix
07
Fresh Is The Word
Mantronix
The Album
05:31
Composers: Mantronix
Mantronix the Deluxe Edition
01-01-1985
Mantronix the Deluxe Edition
01
Bassline
Mantronix
Mantronix the Deluxe Edition
05:25
02
Needle to the Groove
Mantronix
Mantronix the Deluxe Edition
03:41
03
Mega-Mix
Mantronix
Mantronix the Deluxe Edition
05:34
04
Hardcore Hip-Hop
Mantronix
Mantronix the Deluxe Edition
06:17
05
Ladies
Mantronix
Mantronix the Deluxe Edition
06:54
06
Get Stupid Fresh Part 1
Mantronix
Mantronix the Deluxe Edition
03:51
07
Fresh Is the Word
Mantronix
Mantronix the Deluxe Edition
05:31
Access the complete album info (19 songs)
EPs
Campaign 98'
℗ 2024 Mantronix
16-02-2024
Campaign 98'
01
TAKE AIM
Mantronix
Campaign 98'
04:45
Composers: Mantronix --
02
PICK YOUR POISON
Mantronix
Campaign 98'
03:46
Composers: Mantronix --
03
AMERICAN POLITICS
Mantronix
Campaign 98'
04:30
Composers: Mantronix --
04
AMENDEMENT
Mantronix
Campaign 98'
05:48
Composers: Mantronix --
Scream
(P) 1987 Sleeping Bag Records
16-10-2015
Scream
01
Scream (Club Version)
Mantronix
Scream
07:16
Composers: Kirk Khaleel - Toure Ainsworth Embden
02
Scream (Radio Version)
Mantronix
Scream
03:42
Composers: Kirk Khaleel - Toure Ainsworth Embden
03
Scream (Dub Version)
Mantronix
Scream
06:56
Composers: Kirk Khaleel - Toure Ainsworth Embden
04
Scream (LP Version)
Mantronix
Scream
05:27
Composers: Kirk Khaleel - Toure Ainsworth Embden
Singles
My Baby Love
℗ 2026 Mantronix Classics
17-06-2026
My Baby Love
01
My Baby Love
Mantronix
My Baby Love
03:00
Writer: Kirk Khaleel / Composers: Kirk Khaleel
Sweet Funky Music
℗ 2026 Mantronix Classics
15-05-2026
Sweet Funky Music
01
Sweet Funky Music
Mantronix
Sweet Funky Music
02:58
Writer: Kirk Khaleel / Composers: Kirk Khaleel
Monster
℗ 2026 Mantronix Classics
24-04-2026
Monster
01
Monster
Mantronix
Monster
03:29
Writer: Kirk Khaleel / Composers: Kirk Khaleel
Here Comes That Sound
℗ 2026 Mantronix Classics
15-04-2026
Here Comes That Sound
01
Here Comes That Sound
Mantronix
Here Comes That Sound
02:39
Writer: Kirk Khaleel / Composers: Kirk Khaleel
Tear That Up
2026 Mantronix Classics
27-03-2026
Tear That Up
01
Tear That Up
Mantronix
Tear That Up
02:24
Writer: Kirk Khaleel / Composers: Kirk Khaleel
This Crazy Thing
2026 Mantronix
18-03-2026
This Crazy Thing
01
This Crazy Thing
Mantronix
This Crazy Thing
02:59
Writer: Kirk Khaleel / Composers: Kirk Khaleel