The Magic Soup and the Bittersweet Faces
Nico & Vinz · 2012
49 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop · R&B · Afrobeat
A vibrant blend of Afrobeat rhythms and pop melodies infused with introspective lyrics.
The Magic Soup and the Bittersweet Faces is an album by Nico & Vinz, released in 2012. A vibrant blend of Afrobeat rhythms and pop melodies infused with introspective lyrics. This album established Nico & Vinz as significant players in the global music scene, particularly for their unique fusion of genres. It laid the groundwork for their later hits, including 'Am I Wrong', which would further elevate their profile internationally. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does The Magic Soup and the Bittersweet Faces sound like?
A vibrant blend of Afrobeat rhythms and pop melodies infused with introspective lyrics. Rooted in hip-hop and R&B.
What makes The Magic Soup and the Bittersweet Faces by Nico & Vinz notable?
This album established Nico & Vinz as significant players in the global music scene, particularly for their unique fusion of genres. It laid the groundwork for their later hits, including 'Am I Wrong', which would further elevate their profile internationally. Released on January 1, 2012, 'The Magic Soup and the Bittersweet Faces' is Nico & Vinz's debut album, following their earlier singles that garnered attention in Norway. At this stage, the duo was transitioning from local success to aiming for international recognition, having previously performed under the name Envy.
How many songs are on The Magic Soup and the Bittersweet Faces?
The Magic Soup and the Bittersweet Faces has 16 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Intro 2:44
- 2 Go Loud Standout 4:01
- 3 Everywhere Standout 3:23
- 4 No Love in the Club 4:18
- 5 Bombs (interlude) 0:29
- 6 B.O.H. (Bombs Over Here) Standout 3:36
- 7 Keep It Down Low 3:53
- 8 So Everything 2:57
- 9 Slow Down 3:03
- 10 One Song 3:54
- 11 Come Over 3:04
- 12 When It All Falls Down 3:39
- 13 Up and Away 3:26
- 14 Free Bird (interlude) 1:09
- 15 5 Star 3:25
- 16 [unknown] 2:48
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