Magija
Magija is the eighth studio album by Serbian recording artist Jelena Karleuša, released on 22 February 2005 under City Records. The album contains ten song, mostly covers of other oriental performers, which were recorded between June and December 2004. Marko Perunčić and Nebojša Arežina from Atelje Trag were responsible for the arrangement, while the lyrics were entirely written by Marina Tucaković. The record is generally categorised as pop, although contains samples from dance, electronic, oriental and Greek laïko music.
'Moli me' featuring Marcus was nominated for Eurovision 2004, but lost to Željko Joksimović and 'Lane moje'. Album's promotion included two music videos, which raised a lot controversies. In 'Upravo ostavljena' Karleuša was displayed crucified and visual for 'Slatka mala' featured three drag queens. Although acquiring popularity these songs were highly criticised by religious groups and conservatives. 'Ne smem da se zaljubim u tebe' featuring Saša Matić also became a hit.Track listing
Credits adapted from Discogs.
Additional notes
- Slatka mala contains a sample of Arabika by Hi-Fi from 1999.
- Magija contains a sample of Truly by Ishtar from 2003.
- Nisi u pravu contains a sample of Poso Mou Leipei by Sotis Volanis from 2002.
- Upravo ostavljena contains a sample of S'Agapo by Marianta Pierides from 2002.
- Ide maca oko tebe contains a sample of Katse Kala by Helena Paparizou from 2004.
- Krađa contains a sample of El-Alim Allah by Amr Diab from 2000.
- Sve je dozvoljeno contains a sample of Gia Sena by Giannis Tassios from 2002.
