MusiqInTheMagiq

MusiqInTheMagiq
Studio album by Musiq Soulchild
Released April 29, 2011 (2011-04-29)
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)
Life on Earth
(2016)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com[1]
Allmusic[2]
Okayplayer(85/100)[3]
PopMatters[4]

MusiqInTheMagiq is the sixth studio album by the R&B singer, Musiq Soulchild. It was released on April 29, 2011, on Atlantic Records. The album entered the Billboard 200 chart at number eight, selling 33,000 copies in its first week. As of 2016, the album has sold over 133,000 copies.

Singles

No physical singles have been released from the album, though two songs have been released as iTunes singles, "Anything" and "Yes". The music video for "Anything" was directed by Phillip "Taj" Jackson and was officially released on May 3, 2011, on iTunes.[5]

Track listing

Standard edition
No. TitleWriter(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 CarterJerry “Wonda” Duplessis, Arden "Keyz" Altino (co.) 3:51
2. "Single"  Johnson, Ronnie Jackson, Philip CornishLil' Ronnie 4:05
3. "Sayido"  Johnson, Duplessis, Altino, Rigo, Dana StinsonJerry "Wonda" Duplessis, Rockwilder, Arden "Keyz" Altino (co.) 3:10
4. "Lovecontract"  Hitesh Ceon, Kim Ofstad, Gerrell Gaddis, Tim BlacksmithELEMENT 3:13
5. "Silver&Gold"  Johnson, Duplessis, John Stephens, Altino, RigoJerry "Wonda" Duplessis, John Legend, Arden "Keyz" Altino (co.) 3:24
6. "Waitingstill"  Johnson, Duplessis, Altino, Christopher Gholson, RigoJerry "Wonda" Duplessis, Drumma Boy, Arden "Keyz" Altino (co.) 3:52
7. "Backtowhere"  Johnson, Duplessis, Altino, R. Jackson, RigoJerry "Wonda" Duplessis, Lil' Ronnie, Arden "Keyz" Altino (co.) 3:38
8. "Do We Have To"  Johnson, Jesse WilsonJesse "Corparal" Wilson 3:26
9. "Befriends"  Johnson, Jack Splash, Phillip "Taj" JacksonJack Splash 3:42
10. "Yes"  Ceon, Ofstad, Claude KellyELEMENT 3:41
11. "Medicine"  Johnson, Carl AdamsMellowMomentum 3:57
12. "Likethesun"  Johnson, WilsonJesse "Corparal" Wilson, The Kaliphat 4:23
Total length:
44:21

Deluxe edition

Deluxe edition bonus tracks
No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
13. "Clumsylove"  Ceon, Ofstad, RigoELEMENT 3:12
14. "Goodgirl"  Johnson, R. Jackson, CornishLil' Ronnie 3:16
Total length:
50:49
iTunes edition
No. TitleDirector(s) Length
15. "Anything" (Music video)Phillip "Taj" Jackson 3:52
Total length:
54:41

  (co.) Co-producer

Notes

Premium edition includes:[6][7]

Personnel

Credits for MusiqInTheMagiq adapted from Allmusic.[8] 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 – acoustic guitar
  • James Lewis – guitar
  • Eli Menezes – guitar, percussion
  • Joseph Prielzony – strings
  • Anthony Reyes – bass guitar, guitar
  • Gabe Robles – assistant
  • Jay Rodriguez – baritone saxophone
  • Mark Williams – trombone
  • Andrew Yu – cello
  • Hitesh Ceon & Kim Ofstad – all instruments on tracks produced by ELEMENT
  • Carl "MellowMomentum" Adams – all instruments on tracks produced by MellowMomentum

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

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[9] 8
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[10] 3

Release history

Country Date Format Label Edition
Canada April 29, 2011[11] Digital download WEA International Standard
May 3, 2011[12] Deluxe
Japan April 29, 2011[13] Standard
May 3, 2011[14] Deluxe
United States April 29, 2011[15] Atlantic Standard
May 3, 2011 Digital download[16] Deluxe
CD[17][18] Standard

References

  1. Nero, Mark Edward. "Review: Musiq Soulchild - MusiqInTheMagiq'". About.com. The New York Times Company. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
  2. Kellman, Andy. "Musiqinthemagiq - Musiq (Soulchild)". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
  3. Candace L (June 9, 2011). "Musiq Soulchild". Okayplayer. Retrieved 2011-10-30.
  4. David Amidon (June 1, 2011). "Musiq Soulchild: MusiqInTheMagiq". PopMatters. Retrieved 2013-01-22.
  5. "Anything" (feat. Swizz Beatz) by Musiq Soulchild. iTunes Store - United States. Apple Inc. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
  6. "New Album - MUSIQINTHEMAGIQ - Available Now". Musiq Soulchild. 2011-10-31. Retrieved 2012-03-02.
  7. "Musiq Soulchild "MUSIQINTHEMAGIQ" | The World of Mike_Mogul". Mike-mogul.com. 2011-05-03. Retrieved 2012-03-02.
  8. Credits: MusiqInTheMagiq. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2011-8-20.
  9. "Musiq (Soulchild) – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Musiq (Soulchild).
  10. "Musiq (Soulchild) – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Musiq (Soulchild).
  11. Musiqinthemagiq by Musiq Soulchild. iTunes Store - Canada. Apple Inc. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
  12. Musiqinthemagiq (Deluxe Version) by Musiq Soulchild. iTunes Store - Canada. Apple Inc. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
  13. Musiq Soulchild「Musiqinthemagiq. iTunes Store - Japan. Apple Inc. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
  14. Musiq Soulchild「Musiqinthemagiq」 (Deluxe Version). iTunes Store - Japan. Apple Inc. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
  15. Musiqinthemagiq by Musiq Soulchild. iTunes Store - United States. Apple Inc. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
  16. Musiqinthemagiq (Deluxe Version) by Musiq Soulchild. iTunes Store - United States. Apple Inc. Retrieved on 2011-08-20.
  17. http://www.amazon.com/MUSIQINTHEMAGIQ-Musiq-Soulchild/dp/B004RIACKO/
  18. http://store.warnermusic.com/musiqinthemagiq-standard-edition-cd.html
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