Studio Album · No. 3
Blacks' Magic Songwriting Credits by Salt-N-Pepa
Produced by Excalibur, Hurby Azor, The Invincibles, Quicksilver, Salt, DJ Spinderella, Steevee-O, The Boy Wonder · Engineered by Andre DeBourg, Dana 'Dum' Mozie, Herb "Pump" Powers
Next Plateau / London
Hip Hop
23%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 3 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 3 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Salt-N-Pepa carries a lyricist or composer credit.
3 trackswritten by Salt-N-Pepa
10 tracksoutside writers
Salt-N-Pepa's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist23%
Composer23%
Producer31%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
5
Lyricists
14
Producers
1990
Released
Data Insight
Salt writes three tracks and produces one of them, the first time either rapper appears in the credits. Azor still has ten of the thirteen.
Blacks' Magic came out on Next Plateau in March 1990 and gave them four American chart singles.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Expression
#26
|
Salt | Cheryl Renee James | SaltDana 'Dum' MozieAsst. Producer | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 2 |
Doper Than Dope
|
Hurby Azor | Herby Azor | Steevee-OThe Boy WonderThe Invincibles | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 3 |
Negro wit' an Ego
|
Hurby Azor | Herby Azor | Hurby AzorThe Invincibles | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 4 |
You Showed Me
#47
|
Hurby AzorRoger McGuinnGene Clark | Herby AzorRoger McGuinnGene Clark | ExcaliburThe Invincibles | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 5 |
Do You Want Me
#21
|
Hurby Azor | Herby Azor | Hurby AzorThe Invincibles | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 6 |
Swift
|
Hurby Azor | Herby Azor | Steevee-OThe Boy WonderThe Invincibles | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 7 |
I Like to Party
|
Hurby Azor | Herby Azor | SaltHurby AzorThe Invincibles | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 8 |
Blacks' Magic
|
Hurby Azor | Herby Azor | DJ SpinderellaThe Invincibles | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 9 |
Start the Party
|
Salt | Cheryl Renee James | Salt | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 10 |
Let's Talk About Sex
#13
|
Hurby Azor | Herby Azor | Hurby AzorThe Invincibles | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 11 |
I Don't Know
|
Hurby AzorThe Meters | Herby AzorThe Meters | Hurby AzorArt NevilleZiggy ModelisteGeorge Porter Jr.Leo Nocentelli | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 12 |
Live and Let Die
|
Hurby Azor | Herby Azor | QuicksilverThe Invincibles | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
| 13 |
Independent
|
Salt | Cheryl Renee James | Salt | Salt-N-Pepa (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 20 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Blacks' Magic
Who wrote Blacks' Magic?
Hurby Azor on ten of the thirteen tracks. Salt has three, including "Expression", which she also produced.
How high did the singles chart?
"Let's Talk About Sex" reached number 13 on the Hot 100, "Do You Want Me" number 21, "Expression" number 26 and "You Showed Me" number 47.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who engineered it?
Andre DeBourg and Dana 'Dum' Mozie, with Herb "Pump" Powers mastering.
Who produced it?
Hurby Luv Bug, Salt, the Invincibles and others.
Why does it matter?
It is the album where the group starts writing and producing its own material.
How long is the album?
52:48 across thirteen tracks.