The Magic Friend
2 Unlimited
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1-2-3-4! Don't just stand there, let's get loose. I am Ray, I've got the juice. Straight to your heart and back again, I Tell you I am just your friend. Nice and slow, that's how we'll go. My love to you, I'll let it flow. You want Me? Come on think again, because the magic friend, that's what I am! 'Course the magic friend is what I am! The magic friend is what he is! 'Course the magic friend is what I am! The magic friend is what he is! Yo yo yo yo taste that music. Real loose, you've got to use it. Don't be afraid for magic friends, 'cause that Magic friend is what I am! The magic friend is what he is! The magic friend is what he is! The magic friend is what he is! 'Course the magic friend is what I am! Don't just stand there, let's get loose. I am Ray, I've got the juice. Straight to your heart, and back again, I Tell you I am just your friend. Nice and slow, that's how we'll go. My love to you, I'll let it flow. You want Me? Come on think again, 'cause the magic friend is what I am! 'Course the magic friend is what I am! The magic friend is what he is! The magic friend is what he is! The magic friend is what he is! The magic friend is what he is! The magic friend is what he is! The magic friend is what he is! The magic friend is what he is! Don't be afraid, he's just the magic friend!
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Written by: PETER AUGUSTA LUDOVICUS NEEFS, RAYMOND SLIJNGAARD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre"The Magic Friend" by 2 Unlimited falls under the genre of Eurodance, Techno and Dance-pop, indicating its upbeat rhythm and danceable beats.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was released as the fourth and final single from 2 Unlimited's debut album and reached the top 10 in the Netherlands and the top 20 in Belgium.
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Release Date"The Magic Friend" was released on August 12, 1992. It's been around 30 years since the song's original release.
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Album AppearanceThe song appears on the debut album of 2 Unlimited called "Get Ready!" It shares the album with other hits like "Twilight Zone" and "Get Ready for This."
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Music VideoThere is a corresponding music video for "The Magic Friend." The video was directed by French video director, David Betteridge.
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Artists"2 Unlimited" is a Dutch dance act founded by Belgian producers Jean-Paul DeCoster and Phil Wilde in 1991 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The band mainly consisted of rappers Ray Slijngaard and singer Anita Doth.
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Sample UsageLike many dance songs of its time, "The Magic Friend" made use of samples, specifically from R-Damski's "Acoustic Skratch" and Public Enemy's "Can't Truss It."
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Song DurationStandard versions of "The Magic Friend" last around 3 minutes 25 seconds; however, extended dance mixes of the song can last for more than five minutes.
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Backup VocalsWhile 2 Unlimited primarily consisted of two performers, backup vocals for songs like "The Magic Friend" were often provided by artists like Marjon van Iwaarden and Romy van Oojen.
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LegacyDespite being over a quarter of a century old, "The Magic Friend" continues to be played and enjoyed, notably in old school Eurodance DJ sets and nostalgia radio channels.
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