The story behind "Mantronix - Got To Have Your Love" with Kurtis Mantronik | Muzikxpress 082

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"Mantronix" is a project from DJ / producer Kurtis Mantronik. In the year 1989 he teamed up with vocalist Wondress Hutchinson for their track "Got To Have Your Love". That one became a big hit in countries such as the UK, the USA, Canada, The Netherlands, Finland, Belgium, Austria and many others.
Because of the 30th anniversary of "Got To Have Your Love", I sat down with producer Kurtis Mantronik, to ask him about the story behind the track, you will hear more about the production process of the track, what happened after the release of "Got To Have Your Love", Kurtis' future plans and more!
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#mantronix #kurtismantronik #gottohaveyourlove

[@AntonioSantos-xg2qo]

Kurtis Mantronik needs to be placed in the hip hop hall of fame as one of the Pioneers of Hip Hop...for every Rick Rubin record... Mantronik was right there toe to toe.

[@Deezeone]

mantronix was way wayyy wayyy ahead of time..!! this guy is a machinedrum wizard

[@canopeaz]

Cold Gettin' Dumb was incredible...it's so crazy that it was done live!

[@tennaj1367]

I still listen to that song to this very day.

[@deloshinibosi1417]

I think because he moved out of the USA he might missed out on the awards , truss me mantronix deserves an award for his in put to hip hop, rap, r n b

[@reginaldknight1126]

I grew up on Mantronix jams...definitely a legend

[@StelloDoussis]

Yamaha V50 bass, wow, the internet was wrong for so many years. Thank you, amazing interview!

[@muzikxpress]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DJShoji]

Cold Gettin' Dumb, it was done live?! Oh wow, I learn something new everyday! One of the dopest hip hop songs ever!

[@deonwhite201]

I’am glad that I happened to stumble upon this video 🎧

[@H_i_T_Z]

Most underrated of all time. Icon, pioneer , inspiration I can go on forever.

[@muzikxpress]

Oh yeah, he deserves more recognition!!!

[@terrencegriffin6812]

Absolutely Absolutely and damn Absolutely..I listen to that damn intro beat to Fresh is the Word even now in amazement and that wasn't even close to his best work...this man needs to be in the RocknRoll Hall if Fame first damn ballot

[@londonroulette]

How is he underrated?? Please explain. He had a worldwide hit and before that was big in the underground scene and so much more. Signed to a massive label etc etc etc

[@BrendanPramjee]

For real bro

[@1onsight852]

1990 album is a classic. Ahead of its time. I had the tape 😢

[@lnb1970]

I discovered his work when I moved to Miami in 87. Mantronik sound was big on the Miami Bass scene and the work he did with Joyce Simms was big on the Freestyle scene. I was a huge Duran Duran fan and they released a limited edition remix album that had Mantronik mixes of a few of the album tracks from the Notorious album. His remix of a song called Vertigo got a lot of play in my friend's car because of the bass drum sound that he added. It was a secret weapon because nobody knew where the song came from.

[@coreyjenkins3056]

Mantronik is a LEGEND in Hip Hop!!! I still rock Mantronix and Just Ice!!! 👊🏿✊🏿

[@pplint5143]

Overheated my walkmans in those days listening to his tracks. Still never bores me. Music Madness one of my favs.

[@bert3163]

Music Madness is AMAZING

[@vibez_kru01]

Wicked interview. I think it’s the first time I’ve heard him speak! He used to be very elusive back in the 80’s especially. The Album was straight fire 🔥🔥🔥, but when Music Madness was released, that just straight blew my head off 🤯. I was 14 at the time and had it first on cassette. I listened to each track in order on full blast through 🎧. I got stuck at Listen To The Bass Get Stupid Fresh Pt2 🔊🔊🔊🔥🔥🔥for about a couple of days straight!! 😂. Listening to that album back in 86’ was like peering into the future. It was like nothing else on the planet at the time. It sounded so futuristic it made me wonder what hip hop would sound like in the year 2000 and beyond. The answer to that was a big let down put it that way…

[@muzikxpress]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the interview!

[@vibez_kru01]

@@muzikxpress You’re welcome! Excellent piece of music journalism 👍🏾

[@muzikxpress]

@@vibez_kru01 thank you so much!

[@hardbottomshoes]

Totally agree with you. That 80’s music was WAY ahead of its time. It doesn’t age.

[@tennaj1367]

10:41 When he said " Cold getting dumb!" I smiled from ear to ear! Because I still rock that song to this VERY DAY ! AND DON'T FORGET>>>. Mantronik actually helped produced the hit "Ugly People be quite!" by DJ Cash Money ( who was great in his own right! ) & MC Marvelous. Don't be fooled by the lyrics of the song,. Hurbie Lov didn't really make that hit,. It was Mantronik who set the table on that classic but never got credit!!! Detroit here,. Peace

[@jaymiami5813]

I'm 48 years old born and raced in Miami I still listen to all your tracks time flies but good music Never Dies keep up the good work continue making music and do what your heart says from Miami One Love

[@memyself4ever1]

RIP Wondress🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@muzikxpress]

😢

[@crazycuts6891]

In my opinion, hit or miss, Kurtis Mantronik IS the king of the beats of all time.

[@StylesLee]

Man i Idolized MANTRONIX:: back n the Days & Today I Boast about them & giving my CD's away to Old Skool Hip Hoppers that know Mantronix when it comes to King Of Rap discussions. They Still are my Favourite Rap Group cos of the Electronic, Synth Freaky Show Down they pulled off back then got me Hooked like a Drug. They just had it All n One so i got tape decks mixed Mantronix & Mashed em up & my homies went wild! I was a DJ playing Sped up & Pumped up records for parties etc..& I always play Mantronix short Mega Mix just Killing it in Parties. Both Kurtis Mantronik & MC - Tee are my Np#1. Legends when it comes to Real True Hip Hop! They were so Original even today; My love for MANTRONIX:: Will Never Die. HIP HOP DON'T STOP IN FULL EFFECT[ↂ■■ↂ]

[@djboobie7120]

Joyce Simms “All & All” Joyce Simms “Lifetime Love” Nocera “Summertime” Mantronix Feat Wondress “Got To Have Your Love” I am to this day a HUGE MANTRONIX FAN and still bang a lot of his music currently! Salute!

[@muzikxpress]

Hope you enjoyed the interview! Nice DJ name btw haha ;-)

[@djboobie7120]

muzikxpress lol! Was my childhood nickname. From Baltimore, MD. Spinning on radio in Las Vegas now. Salute my friend!

[@muzikxpress]

@@djboobie7120 Haha nice one!!! Greetings from the south of The Netherlands!

[@anwav-]

Joyce Sims- "Come Into My Life" Just-Ice-"Cold Gettin" Dumb" Chandra Simmons- "Never Gonna Let You Go"(mixed by Mantronik)

[@blueskyy43]

I still have Mantronix first album on cassette tape.

[@antoniobrown1616]

Used to hang out with him back in the days as my best friend at the time was his cousin...

[@shaunwest3612]

I was a big fan,I still have all their vinyls and cassettes👍

[@MichaelOglesby]

"Got To Have Your Love" is an Old Skool classic. It is perfect in every way, catchy bassline, great melody, sing-a-long lyrics and uplifting vocals. Great to learn the origins of a classic track. Great to hear Mantronix is still earning royalties off it :)

[@muzikxpress]

Thanks a lot Michael!!

[@nabilster]

Glad to see Kurtis Mantronik in 2019 !

[@darfar4046]

Great track. Got to have your love.

[@april7thartwork]

Great interview. He inspired many producers past and present.

[@muzikxpress]

Thank you very much!

[@vibez_kru01]

Mantronik has previously said that he was inspired by the song “I Can’t Wait” by Nu Shooz.

[@darrylfoye1791]

It was great to hear Mantronik say out of all of his master pieces Cold gettin dumb was his favorite. He and Just Ice created a classic that will never be surpassed.

[@canopeaz]

That is so true, I just listened it today, what an incredible beat...sound like pinball bumpers...and worked so well, it's timeless.

[@alexmack2014]

This dude is a beast. Hip-hop, pop,R&B. He did it all. And did it well.

[@harolddejesus9160]

I’m 54 and listened to Mantronix early on, but I’m still hiphop, listen to mainly old school, I dress hiphop (I look 20 yrs younger) but still hiphop to the heart. Always weird to me to see old hiphop heads out of hiphop.

[@davidfusick9785]

Cold Gettin' Dumb by JUST ICE gets props at 10:55......my fav song ever !! Love hearing Mantronik talking about it.

[@richardpayton9671]

That track was so far ahead of it’s time! And he’s not bragging when he says there has been no beat like it. It just stood out from everything else! And it still stands out today.

[@davidfusick9785]

@@richardpayton9671 must agree.....amazing !!

[@force9485]

Agreed..I keep this track on my iPod.

[@muzikxpress]

Glad you enjoyed the interview, thank you!

[@eugenevincent145]

Pure 🔥

[@tennaj1367]

My two favorite Hip Hop producers of all time are Timbaland and Kurtis Mantronik !

[@mixxndj]

Mantronik is a legend, and still my favorite producer of all time!

[@muzikxpress]

Mikemix he’s amazing!

[@augsdoggs]

I remember being at Nathans in Coney Island and dude with a bumpin’ sound system, with this track on blast, pulled up and stopped for his girlfriend to get a bite to eat. I went and bought the Got to Have Your Love single the next day.

[@douginprague]

I used to use a Yamaha V50 so recognized that bass sound back then. The V50 could do a lot more if you programmed and layered it, but the presets were mostly crap.

[@mcal27]

Thanks soo much for this interview! Incredible to hear about Cold Gettin Dumb. An absolute classic, still holds up. Perfect hardcore Hip Hop!

[@muzikxpress]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, was really great to sit down with Kurtis and listen to his stories! What a legend!

[@ndearose]

RIP Wondress. I love you 4ever!

[@muzikxpress]

So sad :( I only found out now because of your comment...... So young :( RIP Wondress

[@adailydaughter6196]

Brilliant song. Really talented humble guy. Didn't know he was Jamaican 😀🇯🇲. And wow, MJ influenced so many people and styles of music. Great vid. Thanks

[@fritzj6803]

He's Jamaican and Syrian

[@jamespryor7358]

A buddy of mine introduced me to Mantronix by playing needle to the groove when it was first released. I was blown away by the concept of the song's title. As I listened, I imagined hiphop DJ's dropping turntable needles on wax ( vinyl records ) and showcasing their turntablist skills. That joint's a classic.

[@TeddyRockSteady]

Kurtis Mantronik is the guy who made me want to make beats. When I heard "Bass Machine" by T La Rock that was it! So good to see him speak on his work. This guy is one of the all time best

[@muzikxpress]

Hope you enjoyed the interview, I was so happy when I got a “go” for this interview. What a legend!

[@TeddyRockSteady]

​Mantronik is a God to the Boom Bap community, thank you for posting the interview. Like many others, I never heard him speak on his work until this. ​@@muzikxpress

[@muzikxpress]

@@TeddyRockSteady thank you!!

[@mrtaheem]

Endless props to the beat master Kurtis Mantronik I played all of your jams during my military enlistment.... including the Just Ice and T La Rock hip hop joints.

[@otisbennett8411]

Mantronik you tha Man!!! I remember everything you did in the 80s was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Just-Ice T La Rock and Now Wonderess. You did your thing Bro!!! Much Respect.

[@mrcosta6963]

OMG Mantronix...THE LEGEND

[@JUNEYSKI90002]

THIS MAN IS THE REASON I MAKE BEAT! MUCH LOVE MANTRONIX!

So underrated in hip hop

[@mikeonthemccomedy2465]

GREAT INTERVIEW BRO! YOU GOTTA BE A TRUE HIP HOP HEAD AND MUSIC HISTORIAN TO APPRECIATE THE UNDERRATED WORKS OF A TRUE MUSICAL LEGEND! BLESS UP MR. KURTIS MANTRONIK...

[@muzikxpress]

🙌🏻

[@DennisCannonboogiewoogieman]

Much Respect to Mantronik he was best in his day , the first person I heard use a 32 note drum fill what most trap/down south producers use even today. He used to be on every drum machine/equipment magazine since the early 80's

[@richardcorona3564]

Thank GOD he heard the roar from the crowd as he passed by and the song started in the club. This is one of the most PINNACLE tracks ever!!!

[@shadowdwella9058]

Mantronix was a great rap producer

[@bestout306]

Todd P One of the best ever!

[@hardbottomshoes]

Cold gettin dumb is an all time classic. I’m glad Mantronik agrees. It just doesn’t age!

[@robertfoster237]

Probably the best producer that gets little credit this was before producers started rapping later on great interview!!!

[@muzikxpress]

Thanks so much Robert! And I agree, I think Kurtis deserves more recognition tbh!

[@HarryOsirian]

Such a great talent. I admire how humble he is.

[@muzikxpress]

I hope you enjoyed the interview!

[@HarryOsirian]

@@muzikxpress loved the interview..just finished watching 👍🏻..as they say in Holland "dankjewel "

[@Toracube]

I’ve spent so much time listening to his stuff.

[@jeroenpost2260]

Man's a Legend......

[@RaptureMusicOfficial]

Mantronix rules! I listened to a lot of records from Mantronix in 80s & 90s!

[@Fidelb33r]

This man has already become LEGEND.

[@lz2k7]

Man, you just interviewed my greatest idol 👏🏻

[@muzikxpress]

Hope you enjoyed the interview!!

[@bert3163]

Mine too! The King of the Beats!

[@eddiewilliams8673]

Kurtis, my sympathies as to the company bouncing your check for such a marvelous song! They're absolutely disgusting. I'd be gutted too! Chin up mate! You're amazing!

[@CXtheproducer1]

Cold getting Dumb is so ill and I mean Ill 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Also “Breaking Bells”

[@muzikxpress]

Yes!!!!

[@bert3163]

Don’t forget Put That Record Back On. And after all these years, I only recently heard confirmation that Mantronik did Ugly People Be Quiet. When I play it in my head, it’s obvious!

[@aniffakinola8357]

MY FAVORITE HIP HOP TRACK OFF ALL TIME TOO

[@bernardharrisjr]

Bruh! to this day that track holds up!! Redman & K-Solo did a freestyle on it a while back and didn't change a thing. I would love to hear it recycled again.

[@coreyjenkins3056]

Yessah!!! It still knock in the system home or car!

[@ShawnC72]

Guy is a Legend!!!

[@muzikxpress]

Yes he is!

[@zulubeatz1]

This track actually was very influental in the formation of the UK house&rave scene. Almost as if a scene grew around the track lol. Very nice track that still sounds great today. Fusing Soul and Electro really appealed to a generation just starting to go clubbing who had been into breaking and electro as kids.

[@bert3163]

He tends to get such underground props...I’m glad to hear that he recognizes how incredible Cold Gettin’ Dumb IS. My 16-year old still says that’s a hot beat. Not only that, but the 1/32 hi-hats that are so popular in Trap Music...? AHEM. Who was the king of the hi-hats? The King of the Beats.

[@JustMe-xz2ls]

But 16 year olds have no taste now. So you must have raised him right lol

[@tennaj1367]

Kuris Mantronik is basically the Dr. J of Hip Hop producers! Old school Basketball dudes will get what I'm saying. : )

[@intalecrekthecoinmedic3416]

So true! He does not get the credit he deserve IN HIP HOP

[@tennaj1367]

@@intalecrekthecoinmedic3416 Facts! BTW..Happy Thanksgiving to you and your bro.

[@coolwata105]

10:53 NO LIE........that beat was SICK!!!!

[@johnnymusallem5706]

Kurtis mantronik the true king of the beats one of the greatest producers of our time with fabulous beats ever made

[@1onsight852]

I'm 53 the dance the haircut the suits it was all me at the time. 🔥

[@youngtrainingdaywestphilly203]

haven't eaten pork or been in court since I heard Soul Sonic Force, but I relapsed when I heard MC Tee from Matronix quit the group and join the Air Force. He had dope rhymes with a clear voice. A force to be reckoned with he was a shear force!

[@mcal27]

Something weird happened with Tee. he was arrested for engaging in Underage sex (I don’t know anymore details, but you can see the record of it online) And Just-Ice said in an interview from last year that no one wants to know him these days. really sad..he had the world at his feet

[@youngtrainingdaywestphilly203]

damn! I'm speechless! 🤐

[@NewOnes-qh6eg]

Don't forget Bass Machine with TLA ROCK crazy beat.

[@snmink]

Cold Gettin' Dumb and Cold Gettin' Dumb II are my favorite Mantronix beat.....and he mentioned it. The hardest beat ever made. And I want to make beats like that. It's insane. Pure Dopeness.

[@starkstify]

I didn’t know he was gorgeous❤️ Dayuuum

[@pplint5143]

By the way. First time seeing him talking about his works. What comes to my mind at first glance: pure and passionated. I think he gets motivated by creating sound.

[@muzikxpress]

I hope you enjoyed the interview!

[@raygrooves2666]

I saw them perform the track at the DMC World finals at Wembley Stadium in 1990 🙂

[@nikkig9630]

I was 8 or 9 years old when i first heard this song, I remember taping it on cassette from the radio. Was so in love with this song, i drench with nostsgia everytime i hear it😍😍😍

[@areliablesource1930]

This guy is huge! I love how he doesn't focus on all the particular details, especially the American TV shows.

[@rase1798]

THE main reason I make beats today... The King of Beats... Thanks for the inspiration!!!

[@rogermoore27]

Kurtis Al-Khalil....a Jamaican. Amazing

[@orangewarm1]

one of the best songs ever

[@1Surinamer]

stupid i know but never knew Mantronik could talk! Love this interview its really cool to know the stories behind these tracks.

[@muzikxpress]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@skp1.3.6.]

All the songs he mentioned in the interview, all the songs mentioned in the comments and NO ONE mentions "Fresh is the Word"?? Literally the song that put him and Crime Master Tee on the map. Classic to this day....

[@Juan-tx2hn]

This song still hits strong . Timeless

[@kentojon3561]

Great Song...RIP Wondress Huchinson

[@muzikxpress]

So sad right? 😞

[@dorreenjones1348]

This is our song❤❤

[@officialmikepush]

Why i see this now Twan! I got all Kurtis - Mantronix vinyls. Just a massive underrated artist - producer!

[@muzikxpress]

I hope you enjoyed it Mike! And I agree, what a legend! I was so happy to be able to talk to him and ask him about this classic, what a humble guy!

[@alecjohnson5269]

MANTRONIX VERY UNDERRATED WHO IS IT SIMPLE SIMON TOTAL CLASS TRACKS

[@BruceLeroyUK]

Classic track. Although my favourites Needle To The Grove and Who Is It. Good interview regardless.

[@muzikxpress]

Thank you Bruce!!

[@klmbaby6]

Nice interview! Good to see Mantronix healthy and well. Was a big fan of all his music from the 80's and 90's..esp the Joyce Sims tracks..

[@muzikxpress]

Thanks Kevin! And he did so many great tracks, plus he's super nice and humble!

[@elohim77]

one of my favourite songs ever

[@ashfaq1999]

Great video !! Remember mantronix & mc tee back in the hip hop days of 1980’s. This track was great as a new style of hip hop influenced dance music of the late 80’s & 90’s was coming out. Mantronix also did a great production on ruth joy’s track : don’t push it just a few years before.

[@muzikxpress]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the interview!

[@ashfaq1999]

@@muzikxpress 👌

[@SheridanVoysey]

Really enjoyed that. What a legendary producer.

[@muzikxpress]

Thank you Sheridan!

[@joybelljoybell8794]

Thank you Muzikxpress for such a great interview. This guy was one of my favourite artists back in late 80's early 90s. So nice to see where he is and what he's up to these days. Personally, I wish he would re-release the hit single "Get your Love, " . Greetings from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦. Currently on lockdown. February 2, 2021

[@savingsoul]

as aside note, this guy produced some of the greatest hip hop songs in the mid 80's. he produced cold getting dumb which is considered one of the top 50 hip hop songs of all time.

[@muzikxpress]

He talks about that one in the interview as well ;-)

[@Thunder_4777]

"How did you know" is pure gold groove

[@stevenburns4555]

love the tune - when it came out and still now .... i have literally been listening to it for 30+ years..... sometimes i play it to other people - if they don't like it or jump up and down , i punch them in the face

[@lorettawhite2790]

Love Mantronix's music

[@CXtheproducer1]

He is the reason I produce Kurt you are that dude👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@bklynsown274]

Before Scott Storch it was a guy called "MANTRONIX" 🔥🔥🔥

[@AlecNicholson]

I'm glad to hear him talking in a positive way about it, the quote about this song on his wikipedia page makes it sound like he doesn't actually like it! Absolutely perfect track, in my view.

[@muzikxpress]

Alec Nicholson Glad you enjoyed it! And this is also one of my favorite tracks he did, so I was very happy when I got a positive reply on my interview request! Legend!

[@harrymindgameTV]

Love Mantronik's comment about "Cold Getting Dumb" That beat/production is still one of the best ever!

[@albertswift]

Strange, although the V50 wasn't popular, it is just a TX81Z with 16 note polyphony a keyboard, a sequencer and a drum machine. An early Workstation.

[@thelasthourgetready]

Top 5 hip hop & r n b producers of all time. When cold gettin dumb dropped in the clubs and underground warehouse parties in London the whole place went insane! Also when ladies and baseline dropped in the west end clubs the people went mad on the dance floor. Extraordinary producer. I think that label is sleeping bags.

[@miraclemovers637]

Loved 'Who is it" The bassline was ard!

[@tlmediallc7954]

This was the first TRAP producer... Listen to TeLa Rock & Justice... WOW!!!! Programming unmatched