Out today: Magic - 'Expectations'

Multi-platinum reggae-pop quartet Magic! release their third studio album Expectations today via RCA Records. In celebration of the release, the band releases the music video for the title track (click here to watch).

Nasri, the lead singer of the group said of making the album, “This album was the result of needing a creative outlet to work through some challenges in my relationship. It was after we finished recording Expectations that I realized the album was deeply personal and essentially became a concept album centered around my relationship. I hope fans can hear and feel the honesty in my lyrics, and I hope that it helps them get through similar life and love obstacles.”

Earlier this summer, the group released the first single and music video for “Kiss Me” (click here to watch). The track has nearly 5 million streams on Spotify while the music video has over 18 million views.

Magic! is composed of Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer Nasri (lead vocals), Mark Pelli (guitar), Alex Tanas (drums) and Ben Spivak (bass). The band made their mark with hit single “Rude”, released in 2014 before exploding into viral popularity. Holding the #1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for six weeks, “Rude” simultaneously dominated the charts globally, hitting #1 in 41 countries. The track has been streamed nearly 500 million times on Spotify and the upbeat, quirky video for the single has seen over 1.3 billion VEVO views.

They have released two studio albums, toured with Maroon 5 and headlined shows all over the world. They have received two JUNO Awards and received multiple nominations including American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards and the Teen Choice Awards.

Track listing:

01 Expectations
02 Core
03 More Of You
04 Kiss Me
05 Appreciate You
06 Eyes Don’t Tell Lies (Interlude)
07 Darts In The Dark
08 Motions
09 Space (Interlude)
10 How You Remember Me
11 Things You Say
12 When The Trust Is Gone

13 A Little Bit Of Love