Former No Limit Rapper, Magic, Inks Deal With TVT Records
Monday - July 31, 2006
New Orleans native and former No Limit soldier, Magic, has just inked a deal with TVT Records, where he will release his tentatively titled Before & After.
The rapper is no rookie in the music industry. He's been creating a buzz locally since the late 90's, when he grabbed the attention of C-Murder, who immediately signed him to Tru Records. With his buzz high, C-Murder's brother Master P took notice and moved the rapper over to his own No Limit Records.
Magic soon joined the long list of artists on No Limited that opted to leave, due to business practices, which in turn, held his music career back.
Now, after finding a home at TVT, the rapper feels its time to come back full force.
"In the past I've been in some bad label situations, which has held my music back. But with TVT Records behind me, I can finally make the mark on this industry I know I was meant to make," said Magic in a statement. "TVT's so strong in the South, and together we're gonna take it to the very bottom -- the Ninth Ward!"
Magic is not the only one happy about the deal. TVT Records is equally excited and believes in the rapper 100%.
"The talent coming out of New Orleans has always been great, but Magic has a real raw power in his voice and raps that will connect with fans all over the country," said TVT Records President, Steve Gottlieb. "Magic has a real story to tell and the talent to make people listen."
Magic, born Awood Johnson, hails from New Orleans' Ninth Ward, where he rose among the talents, following the footsteps of his father, who was a locally prominent jazz musician.
His TVT debut, Before & After, is slated for release in 2007.
— Miles Bennett
Monday - July 31, 2006
New Orleans native and former No Limit soldier, Magic, has just inked a deal with TVT Records, where he will release his tentatively titled Before & After.
The rapper is no rookie in the music industry. He's been creating a buzz locally since the late 90's, when he grabbed the attention of C-Murder, who immediately signed him to Tru Records. With his buzz high, C-Murder's brother Master P took notice and moved the rapper over to his own No Limit Records.
Magic soon joined the long list of artists on No Limited that opted to leave, due to business practices, which in turn, held his music career back.
Now, after finding a home at TVT, the rapper feels its time to come back full force.
"In the past I've been in some bad label situations, which has held my music back. But with TVT Records behind me, I can finally make the mark on this industry I know I was meant to make," said Magic in a statement. "TVT's so strong in the South, and together we're gonna take it to the very bottom -- the Ninth Ward!"
Magic is not the only one happy about the deal. TVT Records is equally excited and believes in the rapper 100%.
"The talent coming out of New Orleans has always been great, but Magic has a real raw power in his voice and raps that will connect with fans all over the country," said TVT Records President, Steve Gottlieb. "Magic has a real story to tell and the talent to make people listen."
Magic, born Awood Johnson, hails from New Orleans' Ninth Ward, where he rose among the talents, following the footsteps of his father, who was a locally prominent jazz musician.
His TVT debut, Before & After, is slated for release in 2007.
— Miles Bennett
