Magija Explained

Magija
Type:Studio
Artist:Jelena Karleuša
Cover:Jelena_Karleusa_-_Magija.jpg
Recorded:2004
Studio:Belgrade, Serbia
Length:35:40
Label:City Records
Prev Title:Samo za tvoje oči
Prev Year:2002
Next Title:JK Revolution
Next Year:2008

Magija (English: Magic) is the eighth studio album by Serbian singer Jelena Karleuša. Released on 22 February 2005, it was Karleuša's first studio album under City Records. Most of the tracks are covers to songs created by Phoebus. The lyrics were written by Marina Tucaković. The production was handled by Nebojša Arežina and Marko Peruničić from Atelje Trag, who were also involved in songwriting.

Background

In February 2004, Karleuša competed in the Beovizija 2004 with the song "Moli me" in order to represent Serbia and Montenegro in Eurovision Song Contest. She ultimately finished in 11th place out of 28 entries, and thus failed to qualify for the grand final.[1]

The album was promoted with music videos for the songs "Slatka mala" and "Upravo ostavljena". Both videos generated controversy in the conservative groups by respectively featuring drag queens and a scene of Karleuša crucified. The latter according to Kareluša meant to represent her position in public life. Serbian magazine Vreme likened Karleuša's "shocking" image in the music videos to Madonna.[2]

Track listing

All tracks are produced by Nebojša Arežina and Marko Peruničić.

Sample credits

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.

Performers and musicians

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
Serbia and MontenegroFebruary 22, 2005City Records
VariousMarch 21, 2023Streaming

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 35 zlatnih pesama Beovizije: Moli me | ESC Serbia | Sve o Pesmi Evrovizije . Escserbia.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20180507221922/http://escserbia.com/2013/02/02/35-zlatnih-pesama-beovizije-moli-me/ . 2 February 2013 . 22 May 2023 . 7 May 2018 . sr.
  2. Web site: Portret savremenika - Jelena Karleuša; Supernova na starom nebu . . 28 October 2008 . 22 May 2023 . Turudić, M. . Sr.