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| name = Magic

| cover = B.o.B Magic cover.jpg

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| type = single

| artist = B.o.B featuring Rivers Cuomo

| album = B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray

| released =

| recorded = 2010

| studio = MaGik Studio

| venue =

| genre =

| length = 3:16

| label =

| writer =

| producer = Dr. Luke, Maciek Albrecht

| chronology = B.o.B

| prev_title = Bet I

| prev_year = 2010

| next_title = So High

| next_year = 2010

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"'Magic'" is a song by American hip hop recording artist B.o.B, released on June 7, 2010 as the fifth single from his debut studio album 'B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray' (2010). The track features Weezer's lead singer Rivers Cuomo, singing the chorus. It was written by both artists, alongside the song's producer Dr. Luke. In the UK, the track made Radio 1's B-Playlist.

Composition



"Magic", a hip hop song, is written in the key of B major with a tempo of 82 beats per minute in common time. The song follows a chord progression of B5E5G5F5, and the vocals in the song span from D3 to F4.

Reception



Despite mixed reviews, the song progressed up and down the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart, reaching number 10 at its peak. 'Billboard' gave it a positive review, saying, "The song's strongest force is an infectious, throbbing synth-guitar hook from Dr. Luke, who seamlessly fuses B.o.B's verses with a chorus by Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo that demands a singalong. The result is stellar." The reviewer at TinyMixtapes.com said that "'Magic' is magnificently, triumphantly corny, enough to give Steve Miller and that guy from The Outfield a run for their money. 'Magic' isn't good by any stretch of the imagination, but it is goofily enjoyable."[http://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/bob-bob-presents-adventures-bobby-ray "B.o.B. - B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray | Music Review"]. Tiny Mix Tapes.

In his album review for 'Spin', Kenny Herzog wrote, "The Adventures of Bobby Ray is a hip-hop 'Scary Movie', tossing off references (Vampire Weekend sample, Rivers Cuomo cameo) while struggling to establish a distinctive identity."Herzog, Kenny (April 26, 2010). [http://www.spin.com/reviews/bob-adventures-bobby-ray-atlantic "B.o.B, 'The Adventures of Bobby Ray' (Atlantic)"]. Spin Magazine Online. Pitchfork questioned "the appearance by Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, whose creepily blank vocals on 'Magic' sound like the engineer has a gun to his head".Greene, Jayson (May 13, 2010). [http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14242-the-adventures-of-bobby-ray/ "Pitchfork: Album Reviews: B.o.B: The Adventures of Bobby Ray"]. Pitchfork Media. 'The Guardian's Paul MacInnes wrote that "all the Chris Martinesque piano lines and calibrated guest appearances from Weezer's River Cuomo to Janelle Mone can't obscure an absence of soul throughout."MacInnes, Paul (May 27, 2010). [https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/may/27/bob-adventures-of-bobby-ray-cd-review "B.o.B.: B.o.B. Presents the Adventures of Bobby Ray"]. guardian.co.uk. Guardian News and Media.

Music video



The music video was released on MTV at midnight on September 3, 2010 The video features B.o.B trying to wake himself up from a dream. He was also performing with Rivers Cuomo in the video on a stage at a wild party. In addition, Paul Iacono from the MTV show 'The Hard Times of RJ Berger' is featured dancing on stage. The video was directed by Sanaa Hamri.Rodriguez, Jayson (September 3, 2010). [http://www.mtv.com/news/1647116/bob-is-living-the-dream-in-magic-video-watch-it-here/ "B.O.B IS LIVING THE DREAM IN 'MAGIC' VIDEO -- WATCH IT HERE!"]. MTV.

Track listing



# "Magic" - 3:16

# "Mellow Fellow" - 2:58

Charts and certifications



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In other media



* The Treblemakers, an all-male a cappella group in 'Pitch Perfect', sang the song in their finale performance.

* Becky G recorded a new version of the song for 'The Smurfs 2' soundtrack called "Magik 2.0", featuring singer Austin Mahone. It was produced by A.C.

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References



Category:2010 singles

Category:2010 songs

Category:B.o.B songs

Category:Atlantic Records singles

Category:Grand Hustle Records singles

Category:Rivers Cuomo songs

Category:Song recordings produced by Dr. Luke

Category:Songs written by B.o.B

Category:Songs written by Dr. Luke

Category:Songs written by Rivers Cuomo

Category:Pop-rap songs

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