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Blacks' Magic

Salt-N-Pepa · 1990

51 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of hip-hop and dance elements, celebrating empowerment and sexuality with infectious beats.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo dance vibes
  • empowerment themes for celebration
  • infectious beats for group parties
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • uplifting energy for confidence

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slower, introspective sounds
  • dislike upbeat party atmospheres

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'Blacks' Magic' marked Salt-N-Pepa's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Hot, Cool & Vicious.' This album solidified their status as pioneers in female rap and showcased their evolving sound and lyrical depth during a time when women in hip-hop were gaining prominence.
Stylistic neighbors
MC Lyte· Queen Latifah· Spice Girls

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Expression 3:56
  • 2 Doper Than Dope 4:25
  • 3 Negro Wit' an Ego 3:46
  • 4 You Showed Me 4:07
  • 5 Do You Want Me 3:52
  • 6 Swift 4:09
  • 7 I Like to Party 4:40
  • 8 Blacks' Magic 4:18
  • 9 Start the Party 3:56
  • 10 Let's Talk About Sex 3:33
  • 11 I Don't Know 3:15
  • 12 Live and Let Die 3:11
  • 13 Independent 4:47

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