Where in the world is Carmen San Diego? We are in London England on a promotional tour. We’re promoting “Rude” here. It’s blowing up here. They say it’s gonna go number one by next week. Isn’t that ...

Music shouldn’t blend into the background like this. It should stand out, grab you by the throat and force you into a reaction of some kind. But “Rude” is one of those songs that you forget is even ...

Their lead single “Rude” stayed at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for an impressive six weeks. “That was crazy. That was not something that we ever expected to happen,” Alex said. “Sony did a ...

You probably remember the song “Rude” by Canadian act Magic! even if you think you don’t. The reggae-pop song is so completely inoffensive that it slotted into waiting room music playlists even as it ...

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Dressed in coordinating dark blue and black tailored suits, the pop reggae quartet brought the chilled out vibe to the FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. With the bass kicking off "No Way No," ...

If you've been listening to the radio lately, chances are you have the catchy song "Rude" by Magic! stuck in your head, in which case you'll crack up at this funny response to the lyrics. Magic!'s ...

True (short) story: I didn't know what this "Rude" song was until Complex panned it. The premise and lyrics are cringe-worthy (and make me remember why I sought out instrumental music for a while), ...

Well, fancy that: Billboard‘s latest update of their Hot 100 songs chart has finally brought a little change to the world of pop. After nearly two months in the top spot, Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy” has ...

It's no wonder the song "Rude" by Canadian reggae band Magic! is number one on the Billboard charts—it's one of the catchiest of the summer. The basic premise of the hit is that a guy asks a woman's ...

Well grounded: If the ancient tradition of reading coffee grounds means anything, Magic! frontman Nasri (born Nasri Atweh) has been destined for fame since childhood. At least, that's what his parents ...