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True Magic is the third solo album from New York rapper Mos Def.
[edit] Background
It is his last album on Geffen Records and was released on December 29, 2006. True Magic features production from The Neptunes, Rich Harrison and Minnesota, among others. The album was released in a clear-case with no cover art.
The song "Crime & Medicine" is essentially a cover of GZA's 1995 single "Liquid Swords", though it contains different verses. Also, the track "Undeniable" uses elements from the 2003 song "Anti-Matter" by King Geedorah aka MF DOOM. The song "Dollar Day" uses the same beat as Juvenile's "Nolia Clap".[2]
MTV reported that this album isn't a full version, but a teaser/promotional debut. A new version of the album would be released spring 2007, with updated songs and cover art. However, on October 17, 2007, Okayplayer reported, through discussions with Mos Def's management, that these rumors were unsubstantiated. The CD was intended to be released without promotion or cover art, as per Mos Def's request. There would be no future re-release.
[edit] Track listing
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Title |
Producer(s) |
Length |
1 |
"True Magic" |
DJ Epik |
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" |
RZA |
3:08 |
6 |
"A Ha" |
Minnesota |
2:35 |
7 |
"Dollar Day (Surprise, Surprise)" |
Juvenile and XL |
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 |
4:13 |
14 |
"Lifetime" |
Preservation |
5:47 |
15 |
"Top Middle Top" |
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4:22 |
[edit] References
Mos Def |
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Albums |
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Singles |
"Universal Magnetic/If You Can Huh..." · "Body Rock"/"Manifesto" · " Definition"/"Twice Inna Lifetime" · " Respiration"/"Respiration (Flying High Mix)" · "Another World (Remix)"/"Rise & Shine" · " Hurricane" · "Ms. Fat Booty"/" Mathematics" · "Can U C the Pride in the Panther" · "Ms. Fat Booty (DJ Spinna Remix)"/"Ms. Fat Booty 2" · "Oh No"/"Get Up" · "Umi Says"/"Universal Magnetic" · "Jam on It" · "Brown Sugar" · "Workin' It Out" · "Wylin' Out" · "Wylin' Out (Kut Masta Kurt Remix)" · " Sex, Love & Money"/"Ghetto Rock"
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See also |
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