1. Mantronix was a 1980s hip-hop crew led by Kurtis Mantronik. 2. Mantronix was also an Amiga musician in late 80s-early 90s. ...show more

1. Mantronix was a 1980s hip-hop crew led by Kurtis Mantronik. 2. Mantronix was also an Amiga musician in late 80s-early 90s.

1. Kurtis Mantronik, a native of Jamaica, had moved to New York City after residing in Canada in the late 1970s. There, he met Touré Embden (MC Tee) and the duo made a demo, eventually signing with Sleeping Bag Records. Their debut single, "Fresh is the Word," was a club hit in 1985 (see 1985 in music) and was followed by The Album the next year.

The LP was one of the first best-selling hip-hop albums in the United Kingdom. Mantronik went on to work with other groups, including Just-Ice, before releasing Music Madness and signing to Capitol Records in 1987 (see 1987 in music). Mantronix's next album was In Full Effect, an early and innovative example of cyberfunk. Do You Like...Mantronik came next, and continued the crew's success in the UK. ...show less