The magic album by Olivia Newton-John is set to be launched on July 6th, 2023. This highly anticipated album will mark Newton-John's return to the music scene after a four-year hiatus. The album is expected to showcase a blend of pop and country music, which has been a trademark of Newton-John's career. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of this album, as it promises to showcase Newton-John's powerful vocals and unique musical style. With her iconic status in the music industry, this album is expected to be a commercial success and a testament to Newton-John's enduring talent..
No Limit Rapper Mr. Magic Dies in Car Accident
Tragedy struck the New Orleans hip hop community hard this weekend with the news former No Limit artist Mr. Magic has died. According to Nola.com, the 37-year-old rapper, born Awood Johnson, was involved in a fatal car accident on Friday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, which also claimed the life of his wife, Chastity. The couple’s 12-year-old daughter, Twila Wise Johnson, survived the wreck.
Mr. Magic is best known for his work with Master P’s No Limit Records in 1990s. He released three of his four albums on the label that helped his native New Orleans become a hip hop hot spot. His debut album, Sky’s the Limit, peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart.
Word of Magic’s tragic passing hit home hard for many of his former label mates, who took to Twitter to express their condolences.
"Prayers goes to the Family and Friends of M. Magic. Him and wife died in a car accident last night. " wrote Silkk The Shocker.
"RIP to my brother, Mr. Magic and his wife," Mystikal tweeted. "God bless their families."
Raised in New Orleans' 9th Ward, Johnson grew up in a family of gospel, jazz and R&B singers. His sister Timisha Brooks remembered him for his leadership qualities and love for family.
"He was a passionate guy. He loved his siblings; he loved his wife. There’s a comfort in knowing that neither of them has to live without the other. That makes it more bearable."
Funeral arrangements for Johnson have yet to be announced.
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R.I.P. Mr. Magic
I’ve only ever followed four radio d.j.s. For every show these d.j.s aired, I had a cassette to show for it, unless force majeure prevented me (or someone I knew) from hitting “record.” I taped Tim Sommer’s weekly hardcore show on WNYU in the early eighties. (Because so many hardcore songs were less than two minutes long, I had to use a rapidograph pen to fit all the song titles onto the J-cards. I blame New York hardcore, and graffiti, for my OCD handwriting.) In the nineties, I received bi-weekly shipments from Cha Cha Cohen’s Keith Gregory of John Peel’s BBC Radio 1 show.
The two most important d.j.s in my life had the same job, more or less. In the early eighties, Mr. Magic hosted a late Thursday night show at WHBI, a station in Newark that eventually changed its name to WNWK. In May of 1982, “Mr. Magic’s Rap Attack” moved to WBLS, making it the first rap show on a major radio station. Afrika Islam took over his slot on WHBI and began airing “The Zulu Beat.” Some tapes of both shows are available here, which means I don’t have to go home and figure out how to turn a box of cassettes into MP3s.
This audio is Mister Cee’s tribute to Mr. Magic, aired by Hot 97 the day of his death. Here is a passage on Mr. Magic, excerpted from a forthcoming book by Dan Charnas, and here is the transcript of an interview with Mr. Magic and Mister Cee, conducted by Jay Smooth. And here’s the grand prize—two audio streams of Mr. Magic interviewing Biz Markie on WBLS. At the beginning of his career, Biz Markie was known more for being a beatboxer than a rapper, and was introduced to most of the world as a member of Mr. Magic’s Juice Crew. (Beyond strange to think of radio d.j.s having posses and recording contracts now.) Singing “Bennie and the Jets” at Madison Square Garden with the Beastie Boys was a very long way off.
New Orleans Rapper Mr. Magic Dies in Car Accident
Former No Limit rapper Mr. Magic tragically passed away on Friday night in a car accident in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He was 44. The wreck took the life of the rapper’s wife Chastity, but the couple’s 12-year-old daughter Twila Wise survived the accident. Silkk the Shockr and several other members of the rap community have taken to Twitter to share their condolences.
Prayers goes to the Family and Friends of Mr. Magic. him and Wife died in a car accident last night..
— Silkk The Shocker (@SilkkTheShocker) March 2, 2013
Moment of silence for the big homie MR. MAGIC! #TRU #NOLIMITSOLDIER! RIP @mrmagic504 & his wife. Prayers are with you and your family.
— Corey Miller (@iamcmurder) March 2, 2013
Magic, born Awood Johnson, was known for his raspy Southern rap delivery. The 9th Ward rapper released his No Limit debut, Sky’s The Limit in 1998 and it reached No. 15 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and No. 3 on the Hip-Hop chart. He would go on to form Body Head Bangerz in 2004 with former heavyweight champion boxer Roy Jones Jr. and Choppa. The group released one album, which included the hit “I Smoke, I Drank.” The two also took to Twitter to share their empathy.
Just still feels unreal………. But only God knows his plans. And he could have not taken my brother in any better company. God Bless both
— Roy Jones Jr. (@RealRoyJonesJr) March 2, 2013
I can’t believe this R.I.P to my brother and mentor and my sister MR MAGIC AND CASSIDY I GUESS GOD NEEDED… instagr.am/p/WW17wCiKzX/
— CHOPPA (@CHOPPA504) March 2, 2013
Funeral arrangements have not yet been made yet.
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Reviews for "Get ready for Olivia Newton John's magical new album, coming soon"
1. John Smith - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with Olivia Newton John's "Magic" album. The songs lacked energy and creativity, and it felt like she was just going through the motions. The lyrics were shallow and predictable, and I found myself skipping through most of the tracks. It's a shame because I used to be a fan of her music, but this album just didn't deliver.
2. Jessica Johnson - 1/5 stars - I couldn't wait for the release of Olivia Newton John's "Magic" album, but boy was it a letdown. The songs were forgettable and generic, and I felt like I had heard them all before. The production was lackluster, and it didn't showcase Olivia's talent or versatility as an artist. It's a shame because I know she has so much potential, but this album was a miss for me.
3. Michael Thompson - 2/5 stars - As a long-time fan of Olivia Newton John, I was excited for the release of her "Magic" album. However, it fell short of my expectations. The songs lacked depth and failed to resonate with me on an emotional level. The album felt rushed and unfinished, and it didn't showcase Olivia's vocal prowess. Overall, I found the album underwhelming and not worth the hype.