True Magic
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True Magic is the third
Following an internet leak, True Magic was released to mostly mixed reviews from critics, and has sold over 97,000 copies by 2014.
Background
True Magic was released to fulfill Mos Def's contract with Geffen Records.[1] It featured production from The Neptunes, Rich Harrison and Minnesota, among others.[2] The song "Crime & Medicine" samples GZA's 1995 single "Liquid Swords", while the song "Dollar Day" uses the same beat as Juvenile's "Nolia Clap".[3]
Release and reception
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
Pitchfork Media | 4.5/10[10] |
| Stylus Magazine | D[11] |
| Tiny Mix Tapes |    [12] |
| Winnipeg Sun |    [13] |
Following an online leak of the album,[12] True Magic was released by Geffen in a clear plastic case without a booklet, cover art, lyrics, or credits.[14][15] Geffen re-released it several months later with complete artwork and a slightly altered track order.[1]
True Magic received generally mixed reviews from critics; it holds an aggregate score of 45 out of 100 at
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "True Magic" | DJ Epik & Mark Knoxx | 2:51 |
| 2. | "Undeniable" | Rich Harrison | 4:16 |
| 3. | "U R the One" | Minnesota | 3:58 |
| 4. | "Thug Is a Drug" | Minnesota | 2:52 |
| 5. | "Crime & Medicine" | Mos Def | 3:08 |
| 6. | "A Ha" | Minnesota | 2:35 |
| 7. | "Dollar Day" | DJ Khalil | 5:14 |
| 8. | "Napoleon Dynamite" | Preservation | 2:01 |
| 9. | "There Is a Way" | Preservation | 3:27 |
| 10. | "Sun, Moon, Stars" | Preservation | 4:39 |
| 11. | "Murder of a Teenage Life" | The Neptunes | 3:25 |
| 12. | "Fake Bonanza" | Preservation | 4:11 |
| 13. | "Perfect Timing" | Mos Def | 4:14 |
| 14. | "Lifetime" | Preservation | 5:47 |
Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[19] | 77 |
| US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[20] | 25 |
| US Billboard Top Rap Albums[21]
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12 |
References
- ^ a b c S. Samuel (January 13, 2009). "Mos Def Reveals New Album Details, Bringing Back Def Poetry". SOHH. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ Allmusic. Retrieved on 2009-09-25.
- ^ Mos Def - Tru3 Magic - Hip-Hop Album Review Archived 2009-01-12 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "True Magic [First Version] by Mos Def". Metacritic.
- About.com. Retrieved on 2009-09-25.
- ^ Carter, Lauren. "WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NOT (Arts and Lifestyle)". Boston Herald: January 6, 2007.
- ^ Dombal, Ryan (2007-01-19). "True Magic Review". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on 2009-09-25.
- ^ HipHopDX review
- ^ Richards, Jason (December 21–28, 2006). "Mos Def (True Magic)". NOW. Retrieved on 2009-09-25.
- Pitchfork Media. Retrieved on 2009-09-25.
- ^ Schwartz, Barry (2007-01-09). "Mos Def - True Magic - Review". Stylus Magazine. Retrieved on 2009-09-25.
- ^ a b c Furman, Michael (2007). "Mos Def - Tru3 Magic". Tiny Mix Tapes. Archived from the original on 2007-10-23. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
- ^ Winnipeg Sun review
- ^ Benbow, Julian (2007-01-10). "Mos Def reappears with 'True Magic'". The Boston Globe. Retrieved on 2009-09-25.
- ^ Sterdan, Darryl (2001-01-05). "Album Review: TRUE MAGIC"[usurped]. Jam!. Retrieved on 2009-09-25.
- ^ "Critic Reviews for True Magic (First Version)". Metacritic. Retrieved on 2009-09-25.
- ^ New York Times review
- ^ Baker, Soren (March 7, 2014). "50 Cent Leaves Interscope: How Nas, Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah & Mos Def Fared After Leaving Their Longtime Label Homes". HipHopDX. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "Mos Def Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
- ^ "Mos Def Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
- ^ "Mos Def Album & Song Chart History: Rap Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
