Musiq Brings the Magiq On New Album (EXCLUSIVE)

Three years after his last LP, "OnMyRadio," featuring the hit "SoBeautiful" ― which Musiq Soulchild admits is one of his personal favorites to perform ― the soul singer is back with a new direction. Musiq admits that he never wanted to abandon his neo-soul base, but he's also come to the realization that it's time to broaden his fanbase with music that will hopefully appeal to people on a global level, aka pop. So far, mission accomplished.

The crooner's first single off "Musiqinthemagiq" ― in stores and online today ― is an upbeat radio-friendly track, featuring Swizz Beatz. But Musiq fans (especially those from his Def Soul days), don't fret. Musiq will not steer you wrong.

We chopped it up with the singer two weeks before the release of his sixth album to find out what's so magical about his latest offering and whatever happened to neo-soul.

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