In short
The artists most similar to Mtume are Rick James, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Mary Jane Girls, The Whispers and The Isley Brothers, from the same funk circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Mtume?
The artists most similar to Mtume are Rick James, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Mary Jane Girls, The Whispers and The Isley Brothers, from the same funk circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Mtume?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Patrice Rushen and The O’Jays have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Mtume" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Mtume?
Mtume is usually associated with funk (group · US · active since 1978), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.