MusiqInTheMagiq

MusiqInTheMagiq
Studio album by Musiq Soulchild
Released May 3, 2011 (2011-05-03)
Recorded 2009-2011
Genre R&B, Neo Soul
Length 44:21
Label Atlantic
Producer Arden "Keyz" Altino, Drumma Boy, Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis, ELEMENT, Victor Greig (exec.), John Legend, The Kaliphat, Lil Ronnie, MellowMomentum, Musiq Soulchild (also exec.), August Rigo (exec.), Jack Splash, Jesse "Corparal" Wilson
Musiq Soulchild chronology
OnMyRadio
(2008)		 MusiqInTheMagiq
(2011)
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
About.com [1]
Allmusic [2]
Okayplayer (85/100)[3]

MusiqInTheMagiq is the sixth studio album by R&B singer, Musiq Soulchild. It was released on May 03, 2011, on Atlantic Records. The album debuted at #8 on the Billboard 200 chart selling 33,000 copies in its first week.

Contents

Singles

As of yet, no physical singles have been released from the album, however two songs have been released as iTunes singles, "Anything" and "Yes". The music video for "Anything" was directed by Phillip "Taj" Jackson and officially released on May 3, 2011 on iTunes.[4]

Track listing

Standard edition
No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length
1. "Anything" (featuring Swizz Beatz) Taalib Johnson, Jerry Duplessis, Arden Altino, August Rigo, Kasseem Dean, Linton Beckles, Lipson Francis, Roy Anthony Carter Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis, Arden "Keyz" Altino (co.) 3:51
2. "Single"   Johnson, Ronnie Jackson, Philip Cornish Lil' Ronnie 4:05
3. "Sayido"   Johnson, Duplessis, Altino, Rigo, Dana Stinson Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis, Rockwilder, Arden "Keyz" Altino (co.) 3:10
4. "Lovecontract"   Hitesh Ceon, Kim Ofstad, Gerrell Gaddis, Tim Blacksmith ELEMENT 3:13
5. "Silver&Gold"   Johnson, Duplessis, John Stephens, Altino, Rigo Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis, John Legend, Arden "Keyz" Altino (co.) 3:24
6. "Waitingstill"   Johnson, Duplessis, Altino, Christopher Gholson, Rigo Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis, Drumma Boy, Arden "Keyz" Altino (co.) 3:52
7. "Backtowhere"   Johnson, Duplessis, Altino, R. Jackson, Rigo Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis, Lil' Ronnie, Arden "Keyz" Altino (co.) 3:38
8. "Dowehaveto"   Johnson, Jesse Wilson Jesse "Corparal" Wilson 3:26
9. "Befriends"   Johnson, Jack Splash, Phillip "Taj" Jackson Jack Splash 3:42
10. "Yes"   Ceon, Ofstad, Claude Kelly ELEMENT 3:41
11. "Medicine"   Johnson, Carl Adams MellowMomentum 3:57
12. "Likethesun"   Johnson, Wilson Jesse "Corparal" Wilson, The Kaliphat 4:23
Total length:
 44:21

Deluxe edition

Deluxe edition bonus tracks
No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length
13. "Clumsylove"   Ceon, Ofstad, Rigo ELEMENT 3:12
14. "Goodgirl"   Johnson, R. Jackson, Cornish Lil' Ronnie 3:16
Total length:
 50:49
iTunes edition
No. Title Director(s) Length
15. "Anything" (Music video) Phillip "Taj" Jackson 3:52
Total length:
 54:41

 • (co.) Co-producer

Notes

Premium edition includes[5][6]:

Personnel

Credits for MusiqInTheMagiq adapted from Allmusic.[7] Writers listed at track listing section.

Musicians

  • Eddie Allen – Trumpet
  • Arden "Keyz" Altino – Fender Rhodes, Keyboards, Producer, Synthesizer Strings
  • Nerva Altino – Piano
  • Kafele Bandele – Horn
  • Obed Calvaire – Drums, Percussion
  • Mike DeSalvo – Engineer
  • Charissa Dowe – Violin
  • Keith "Lil Wonda" Duplessis – Keyboards
  • Mark "Lace" Gibbs – Percussion
  • Wayne Jeffrey – Guitar (Acoustic)
  • James Lewis – Guitar
  • Eli Menezes – Guitar, Percussion
  • Joseph Prielzony – Strings
  • Anthony Reyes – Bass, Guitar
  • Gabe Robles – Assistant
  • Jay Rodriguez – Sax (Baritone)
  • Mark Williams – Trombone
  • Andrew Yu – Cello
  • Hitesh Ceon & Kim Ofstad - All instruments on tracks produced by ELEMENT

Production

  • Carl "MellowMomentum" Adams – Producer
  • Warren Babson – Engineer
  • Nick Bilardello – Art Direction, Design, Illustrations
  • Hitesh Ceon (of ELEMENT) – Instrumentation, Producer, Vocal Producer
  • Kris Clark – Assistant
  • Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis – Producer
  • Zvi Edelman – A&R
  • Lanre Gaba – A&R
  • Moses Gallart – Engineer
  • Chris Gehringher – Mastering
  • Christopher "Drumma Boy" Gholson – Producer
  • Guerby Girault – Assistant
  • Rob Gold – Art Manager
  • Victor Greig – Executive Producer
  • Koby Hass – Assistant, Engineer, Percussion
  • Ronnie "Lil' Ronnie" Jackson – Producer
  • Taalib "Musiq Soulchild" Johnson – Executive Producer, Vocal Producer
  • The Kaliphat – Producer
  • Claude Kelly – Vocal Producer
  • Glen Marchese – Engineer, Mixing
  • Masa – Illustrations
  • Kevin Matela – Assistant
  • Clint Nelson – Assistant, Engineer
  • Sheryl Nields – Photography
  • Mitchell O'Brien – Assistant
  • Kim Ofstad (of ELEMENT) – Instrumentation, Producer, Vocal Producer
  • Geno Regist – Engineer
  • August Rigo – Executive Producer, Vocals
  • Nick Roache – Engineer
  • Nick Romei – Package Manager
  • Kevin Schinstock – Assistant, Engineer
  • Jack Splash – Arranger, Producer
  • John Stephens (aka John Legend) – Producer
  • Dana "Rockwilder" Stinson – Producer
  • Sergio "Sergical" Tsai – Engineer
  • Tai Tsosie – Assistant
  • Mario Velazquez – Assistant
  • Billy Villane – Assistant, Engineer
  • Jesse "Corparal" Wilson – Producer
  • Kevin "Kev-O" Wilson – Assistant

Release history

Country Date Format Label Edition(s) Catalog #
Canada April 29, 2011 (2011-04-29)[8] digital download WEA International Standard —
May 3, 2011 (2011-05-03)[9] Deluxe
Japan April 29, 2011 (2011-04-29)[10] Standard
May 3, 2011 (2011-05-03)[11] Deluxe
United States April 29, 2011 (2011-04-29)[12] Atlantic Standard
May 3, 2011 (2011-05-03)[2][13] CD, digital download Standard, deluxe 24542

References

  1. ^ Nero, Mark Edward. Review: Musiqinthemagiq. About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
  2. ^ a b Musiqinthemagiq - Musiq (Soulchild). Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
  3. ^ Candace L (June 9, 2011). "Musiq Soulchild". Okayplayer. http://www.okayplayer.com/reviews/musiq-soulchild.html. Retrieved 2011-10-30. 
  4. ^ "Anything" (feat. Swizz Beatz) by Musiq Soulchild. iTunes Store - United States. Apple Inc. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
  5. ^ http://musiqsoulchild.com/store/
  6. ^ http://www.mike-mogul.com/post/4559671252/musiqpressrel
  7. ^ Credits: MusiqInTheMagiq. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2011-8-20.
  8. ^ Musiqinthemagiq by Musiq Soulchild. iTunes Store - Canada. Apple Inc. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
  9. ^ Musiqinthemagiq (Deluxe Version) by Musiq Soulchild. iTunes Store - Canada. Apple Inc. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
  10. ^ Musiq Soulchild「Musiqinthemagiq」. iTunes Store - Japan. Apple Inc. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
  11. ^ Musiq Soulchild「Musiqinthemagiq」 (Deluxe Version). iTunes Store - Japan. Apple Inc. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
  12. ^ Musiqinthemagiq by Musiq Soulchild. iTunes Store - United States. Apple Inc. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
  13. ^ Musiqinthemagiq (Deluxe Version) by Musiq Soulchild. iTunes Store - United States. Apple Inc. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
Musiq Soulchild
Albums
Singles
"Just Friends (Sunny)" · "Love" · "Girl Next Door" · "Halfcrazy" · "Dontchange" · "Nothing at All" · "Forthenight" · "Whoknows" · "B.U.D.D.Y." · "Teachme" · "Makeyouhappy" · "Radio" · "IfULeave" · "SoBeautiful"
Featured Singles
Labels
Def Soul (former) · Atlantic Records (current)