How do you define the music of Mantronix? Is it Hip
Hop? Electro? Funk? House? Maybe the answer is all of
the above (or is it none of the above?). It is true that
Mantronix will be remembered for their multi-faceted
sound as well as their ability to bend and blend genres
flawlessly into a cohesive musical tapestry, but they will
also most importantly they will be remembered as
musical innovators and sub- genre pioneers.
Kurtis Mantronik and MC Tee formed the group
Mantronix In the early 80s. Their Sleeping Bag Records
debut: Mantronix: The Album shot to commercial
success on the strength of their debut single, "Fresh Is
The Word". The influence of this groundbreaking debut is
still felt in popular music today, having been sampled by
the likes of Beastie Boys, Beck, The Prodigy and more.
Kurtis Mantronik was also as dangerous behind the desk
as he was behind the boards. Working as A&R for
Sleeping Bag while signed to the label, Mantronik also
helped recruit, sign, and produce for artists such as T La
Rock and Just-Ice. Notable records from this era include,
Just Ice's "Cold Gettin' Dumb" and "Back to the Old
School" as well as T La Rock's "Breaking Bells
(12" Version)".
Traffic Entertainment Group in conjunction with Sleeping
Bag Records and Warlock Entertainment now present;
Mantronix: King of the Beats, The Anthology 1985-1988.
This two disc carefully curated compilation combines the
best of Mantronix's work from the early, and arguarbly,
best era of their career into one amazing listening
experience. Whether you are an avid Mantronix fan or are
looking for a place to start - this is the collection to wrap
your ears around.