Magic (Sean Smith song)
"Magic" is a song by the British singer Sean Smith. Sean released his second solo single 'Magic' on the 26th May 2017. The track reached number 29 on the UK iTunes dance singles chart, and amassed over 140,000 streams on Spotify. [1] On the 22nd May 2017 Sean appeared on the ITV show Loose Women to promote 'Magic' and unveil his new look. [2]
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Single by Sean Smith | ||||
Released | 26th May 2017 | |||
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Length | 3:39 | |||
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"Magic" on YouTube |
Recording
The track was recorded at The Old Blacksmiths Studios in Portsmouth with the vocals engineered by Ben Whyntie.
Critical response
My Fizzy Pop commented "It is a slow-burn jam that already sounds like an enduring classic, something timely and timeless".[3]
The Daily Mirror led with the headline "Same Difference's Sean Smith is unrecognisable as he unveils new look and solo career".[4]
Jonathan Currinn, writing on his website Critic Jonni, commented "It's completely sexy from start to finish, with both Sean Smith and Chantelle Foreman showing off their bodily assets, although he is wearing much more clothing than she is".[5]
Chart performance
The single reached number 29 on the UK iTunes dance singles chart. [6]
Music video
The video was a filmed in a one-day shoot in London. The video director was Loraa White. Sean's co-star was model Chantelle Foreman.
Release and reception
The video was released on the 26th May 2017 receiving positive reviews. An official lyric video for the Andy Sikorski remix was released on the 31st May 2017[7]
Remixes
Andy Sikorski remixed the track providing a radio and club edit.
Live appearances
Sean did a one-hour radio interview with Steven Clark, on Vale Radio, which was broadcast on 21 May 2017.[8]
On 22 May 2017, Smith appeared on the ITV show Loose Women to promote 'Magic' and unveil his new look.[9]
On 3 June 2017, Smith performed a live set at Oxford Pride which included the Andy Sikorski Remix of Magic.[10]
Formats and track listings
UK CD Single
- "Magic (Radio Mix)" – 3:39
- "Magic (Andy Sikorski Edit)" – 3:25
- "Magic (Andy Sikorski Club Mix)" – 5:07
Digital Single
- "Magic (Radio Mix)" – 3:39
- "Magic (Andy Sikorski Edit)" – 3:25
- "Magic (Andy Sikorski Club Mix)" – 5:07
Notes and references
- "Sean Smith".
- Loose Women (11 September 2017). "Same Difference Star Sean's New Look - Loose Women" – via YouTube.
- "Sean Smith - Magic". myfizzypop.blogspot.co.uk.
- https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/same-differences-sean-smith-unrecognisable-10475921
- http://www.criticjonni.com/2017/09/sean-smith-magic.html?m=1
- "Sean Smith - Official Website". Sean Smith - Official Website.
- Sean Smith (31 May 2017). "Sean Smith - Magic Official Lyric Video (Andy Sikorski Remix)" – via YouTube.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQvinWs2WAM
- Loose Women (11 September 2017). "Same Difference Star Sean's New Look - Loose Women" – via YouTube.
- Sean Smith (5 June 2017). "Sean Smith - Live At Oxford Pride" – via YouTube.