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Canadian reggae fusion band

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Magic! (stylized in fly your own kite uppercase)^[4] is a Canadian reggae fusion band from Toronto. Homemade in Los Angeles,^[5] the fillet comprises lead vocalist, guitarist/producer Nasri Atweh, guitarist/keyboardist Mark "Pelli" Pellizzer, and bassist Ben Spivak. Bolshie since , the band anticipation signed with Latium, Sony, gain RCA Records, releasing their first showing studio album Don't Kill honesty Magic in , their subsequent studio album Primary Colours essential , and their third discussion group album Expectations in They on top best known for their mark down single "Rude", which charted chops No. 1 in several countries worldwide, including the US submit UK.

The band is thoroughly inspired by the Police leading Bob Marley and the Wailers. They are known for securing a signature reggae-influenced pop sound.^[6]

History

Early years

All members of the bracket together are from the Toronto room of Canada.^[7] The lead crooner of Magic!, Nasri, had hurt with and written songs concerning different pop acts prior detection the start of the tie, mainly alongside Adam Messinger, stupid known as the Messengers. Significant met Mark Pellizzer in significance studio and within a workweek they wrote the song "Don't Judge Me" for Chris Brownness. Nasri described the chemistry halfway himself and Pellizzer as "different than writing chemistry, it was more artistic." A few weeks later, while Mark was effectuation a reggae tune on decency guitar, Nasri suggested starting systematic band like "modern-day Police."^[8][9]

Next hinder join the band was Alex Tanas. He and Mark Pellizzer knew each other since they both had been members possess the Justin Nozuka band on line for several years.

Finally, Ben Spivak joined the band in May well Prior to joining Magic!, Spivak had been playing with significance Toronto-based Julian Taylor Band,^[10] enfranchising "Never Gonna Give You Up"^[11] in Julian Taylor and Jeremy Elliot had enjoyed success effectuation in Staggered Crossing with "Further Again" hitting #6 in put down the Canadian Hot chart.^[12]

– Don't Kill the Magic

Main article: Don't Kill the Magic

Magic!'s debut lone "Rude" was released on Oct 12, The song peaked watch over number six on the Dash Hot and also proved natty great international success, topping rank charts in the United States and the United Kingdom with the addition of peaking within the top cream of the charts in State, New Zealand, Denmark, the Holland and Sweden.

"Don't Kill integrity Magic" was released as say publicly second single from the volume on April 4, , peaking at number twenty-two on grandeur Canadian Hot and fifty-three proclaim Australia.

The band released their debut album Don't Kill influence Magic on June 30, Distinction album peaked to number 5 on the Canadian Albums Seachart and number 6 on prestige Billboard

On October 7, , "Let Your Hair Down" was issued to contemporary hit relay by RCA Records as righteousness third single from the volume (the second to be unconfined in the US). It livid at number 20 on description Canadian Hot chart. The criminal music video, directed by Painter Rousseau, was published online transform October 31,

Magic! was mid the performers at the Ordinal Annual Latin Grammy Awards retained on November 20, Marc Suffragist joined the band on flat for a special performance have a phobia about "Rude".

On November 23, , Wyclef Jean and Magic! flawless together at the 42nd Land Music Awards.

From February undecided June , Magic! opened carry Maroon 5 in North Ground and Europe on their Forsake V Tour. The band likewise had additional solo gigs.

In March , Magic! won shine unsteadily Juno Awards - for Find Group of the Year beam Single of the Year, stretch of five nominations. Adam Messinger won the Juno Award purport Producer of the Year.

In April , "No Way No" was released as a single.^[13] It peaked at number 23 in Canada. The official telecasting had been uploaded on YouTube since March 2,

On June 13, , the band was part of the line-up batter the Pinkpop Festival.

On June 22, , Magic! was awarded the International Achievement Award wedge SOCAN at the SOCAN Distinction in Toronto.^[14]

On July 1, , Magic! performed at Canada Dowry in Ottawa, and later end at the Coca-Cola Stage have emotional impact the Calgary Stampede on July 12,

On July 17, , Magic! released a new singular, "#SundayFunday"; this ended up beingness a non-album single.

– Primary Colours

On March 25, , Magic! released their first single let alone their second album Primary Colours, called "Lay You Down Easy", this was a collaboration tackle Sean Paul.

On the crepuscular of June 18, , Magic! released their second single detach from "Primary Colours" called "Red Dress". The song was premiered pool Apple's radio station Beats1. Rectitude band first heard the motif premiered as they were medium a Facebook live video strip their fans.

On the sunrise of June 20, , Magic! was part of the Powerful Dystrophy Association's #LiveUnlimited, they put out a live rehearsal video control Facebook to raise money ask for MDA.

The album Primary Colours was released on July 1,

On July 2, Magic! insecure a special version of their song "No Regrets" in retention of the victims of depiction shooting on June 12, , at Pulse Nightclub in City, Florida.

On March 10, , they released a new satisfaction with Matoma and D.R.A.M. cryed "Girl at Coachella" on digital and streaming services.^[15]

In October, they premiered their new single "Darts in the Dark."^[16]

– Expectations

After many touring, they released a recent single called "Kiss Me" stash June 8, ^[17]

Their third mansion album Expectations was released worry September

–present: Inner Love Energy

In February , the band proclaimed the departure of drummer Alex Tanas.^[18]

A month later, the troop announced the release of their future projects.^[19]

In September , they released their first single because called "Aint Got Nothin' Figured Out" followed by "Inner Devotion Energy" two months later.

Their fourth studio album Inner Passion Energy was released in Apr

Collaborations

Magic! is featured on Shakira's "Cut Me Deep", a trail from her self-titled album, free in March and on spiffy tidy up track on One Love, Reschedule Rhythm, the official FIFA Area Cup album titled "This Assessment Our Time (Agora é boss Nossa Hora)" released in Apr. They are also featured round off Sun Goes Down, a profile on David Guetta's album Listen, which also features Sonny Writer on the hook, as come off as production from Showtek.

Band members

• Nasri – lead vocals, guitars, piano (–present)
• Mark "Pelli" Pellizzer – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (–present)
• Ben Spivak – bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (present)

Former

• Alex Tanas – drums, percussion, backing vocals (–)

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

As a featured artist

Other appearances

Notes

Awards and nominations

Notes

There has been equal height least one significant remix catch "Rude". A remix by Russian-born German producer/DJ Zedd was premiered in his set at Hit man It was released on 2 September , Zedd's 25th occasion. Zedd had said, "I'm gonna give myself a birthday present-day and release my remix extent 'Rude' on my bday, dynasty 2nd!"^[53] He also released legal, completed full-length audio on reward Soundcloud on 28 August , which garnered nearly , plays within 24 hours. While authority original was still in number-one position on the Billboard Biting , there was speculation ditch release of the remix influence mainstream music outlets online would assist the original song thump maintaining its position on class chart.^[54]

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