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.
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 22 February 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2004 | |||
Studio | Belgrade, Serbia | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 35:40 | |||
Label | City Records | |||
Producer | Atelje Trag | |||
Jelena Karleuša chronology | ||||
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'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]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Slatka mala" |
| Atelje Trag | 3:23 |
2. | "Magija" |
| Atelje Trag | 4:26 |
3. | "Nisi u pravu" |
| Atelje Trag | 3:24 |
4. | "Da te nisam prevarila" |
| Atelje Trag | 3:05 |
5. | "Ne smem da se... (zaljubim u tebe)" (feat. Saša Matić) |
| Atelje Trag | 3:41 |
6. | "Upravo ostavljena" |
| Atelje Trag | 3:44 |
7. | "Ide maca oko tebe" |
| Atelje Trag | 4:21 |
8. | "Krađa" |
| Atelje Trag | 3:44 |
9. | "Sve je dozvoljeno" |
| Atelje Trag | 3:28 |
10. | "Moli me" (feat. Marcus) |
| Atelje Trag | 3:00 |
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 |
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Serbia and Montenegro | February 22, 2005 | CD | City Records |