Nu MAGIK

Patterned in the vein of such influential acts as De La Soul, Slum Village, A Tribe Of Called Quest, Gang Starr and many others; Nu MAGIK have set themselves apart from the norm, as well as geared themselves to meet some pretty high expectations. Comprised of Chicago emcee Draztic, and Southern California producer Deuce Maxwell, Nu MAGIK embodies the makings to become one of hip-hop’s more refreshing acts. Blending elements of Jazz, R&B, and Hip Hop with a high-end soulful sound, Nu MAGIK creates a style all their own which only they could deliver.

Both Draztic and Duece Maxwell met during their tenure at Jake Records, as both were signed and recording as solo artists and subsequently released solo projects. After feeling disillusioned with their label, as well as the outcome of the handling of both of their projects, the two decided to join forces and record new material together under the guise of Nu MAGIK. Draz and Deuce would embark on a vigorous recording schedule, over a series of three months, sending material back and forth via electronic mail to create an album that would later become their debut effort — The Vintage; an album that would garner a significant viral following and critical praise and also lead them to meetings with several labels prior to joining the HiPNOTT roster.

Nu MAGIK’s followup album V2 is currently in production and will be available for release in 2012.