Magija

Magija (English: Magic) is the eighth studio album by Serbian recording artist Jelena Karleuša, released on 22 February 2005 under City Records. The album contains ten song, mostly covers of other oriental performers, which were recorded between June and December 2004. Marko Perunčić and Nebojša Arežina from Atelje Trag were responsible for the arrangement, while the lyrics were entirely written by Marina Tucaković. The record is generally categorised as pop, although contains samples from dance, electronic, oriental and Greek laïko music.

Magija
Studio album by
Jelena Karleuša
Released22 February 2005 (2005-02-22)
Recorded2004
StudioBelgrade, Serbia
GenrePop
Length35:40
LabelCity Records
ProducerAtelje Trag
Jelena Karleuša chronology
Samo za tvoje oči
(2002)		 Magija
(2005)		 JK Revolution
(2008)

'Moli me' (Beg Me) featuring Marcus was nominated for Eurovision 2004, but lost to Željko Joksimović and 'Lane moje'. Album's promotion included two music videos, which raised a lot controversies. In 'Upravo ostavljena' (Dumped Right Now) Karleuša was displayed crucified and visual for 'Slatka mala' (Sweet Girl) featured three drag queens. Although acquiring popularity these songs were highly criticised by religious groups and conservatives. 'Ne smem da se zaljubim u tebe' (I mustn't fell in love with you) featuring Saša Matić also became a hit.

Track listing

Credits adapted from Discogs.[1]

Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Slatka mala"
Atelje Trag3:23
2."Magija"
  • Tucaković
  • Francis Maggiulli
  • Patrice Guirao
Atelje Trag4:26
3."Nisi u pravu"
  • Tucaković
  • Sotis Volanis
Atelje Trag3:24
4."Da te nisam prevarila"
  • Tucaković
  • Marko Perunčić
  • Nebojša Arežina
Atelje Trag3:05
5."Ne smem da se... (zaljubim u tebe)" (feat. Saša Matić)
  • Tucaković
  • Goran Ratković
Atelje Trag3:41
6."Upravo ostavljena"
  • Tucaković
  • Alexandros Vourazelis
Atelje Trag3:44
7."Ide maca oko tebe"
  • Tucaković
  • Alexandros Tarverdian
Atelje Trag4:21
8."Krađa"
  • Tucaković
  • Amr Diab
  • Amr Mostafa
Atelje Trag3:44
9."Sve je dozvoljeno"
  • Tucaković
  • Kyriakos Papadopoulos
Atelje Trag3:28
10."Moli me" (feat. Marcus)
  • Tucaković
  • Perunčić
  • Arežina
Atelje Trag3:00
Total length:35:40

Additional notes

  • Slatka mala contains a sample of Arabika by Hi-Fi from 1999.
  • Magija contains a sample of Truly [Emet] by Ishtar from 2003.
  • Nisi u pravu contains a sample of Poso Mou Leipei by Sotis Volanis from 2002.
  • Upravo ostavljena contains a sample of S'Agapo by Marianta Pierides from 2002.
  • Ide maca oko tebe contains a sample of Katse Kala by Helena Paparizou from 2004.
  • Krađa contains a sample of El-Alim Allah by Amr Diab from 2000.
  • Sve je dozvoljeno contains a sample of Gia Sena by Giannis Tassios from 2002.

Release history
Country Date Format Label
Serbia and Montenegro February 22, 2005 CD City Records

References
  1. "Magija at Discogs".
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.