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Afro-pop quartet Magic System formed in 1996, sons of the Marcory district on the Ivory Coast. Their musical journey would take them from performing for neighborhood parties to producing one of their generation's biggest African hit songs. Comprised of friends Asalfo, Goudé, Tino, and Manadja, Magic System developed a reputation for high-energy live shows, which earned them an important ally, talent scout Claude Bassolet. With his help, Magic System released their debut record, Papitou, in 1997. A short time later the hit single "Momo" could be heard on radios across the nation. After two years of near silence, the group's sophomore effort, 1er Gaou, hit the market, selling an impressive 40,000 units within two weeks. The music of Magic System was soon discovered by audiences all over Africa. By the time word of the Afro-pop sensations had reached France, Magic System had already sold more than a million records on the continent of Africa. Benefiting from album distribution by NextMusic, Magic System soon had large audiences throughout France and the French-speaking Caribbean.

In 2001 the quartet released Poisson d'Avril, which shot to the top of charts from Africa to the Antilles. Simultaneously, a remix of their first mega hit, "1er Gaou," produced by Bob Sinclar, dominated the French airwaves. The track became the biggest hit to come out of Africa in nearly 15 years. Though not approaching the level of success achieved by previous projects, Magic System's Un Gaou à Paris sold well, garnering them invitations to perform for immense audiences from Paris to Zambia. Their 2006 release, Cessa Kié la Vérité, earned an impressive slot on Billboard's European Top 100. Now widely considered the leading ambassadors of Afro-pop, Magic System entertained audiences worldwide, including stops in Morocco, Madagascar, the U.K., and Sweden, as the band's audiences swelled to over 25,000 at individual shows. Their 2007 release, Ki Dit Mie, topped world music charts across Europe for months following its release. In 2011, they released Toutè Kalé and quickly followed it up with the 2012 release D'Abidjan à Paris. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez, Rovi

Genres

: afro house

Total plays

451.9 million
Updated on 2025-08-14

Monthly listeners

5,103,253

Followers

317,675

Top Cities

  1. France
    153,685 listeners
  2. Belgium
    129,726 listeners
  3. France
    107,300 listeners
  4. France
    79,039 listeners
  5. France
    66,214 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Magic in the Air
Magic in the Air
221,271,689 3:54 2014-05-16
Premier Gaou - Nitefreak Remix
Premier Gaou - Nitefreak Remix
75,708,143 3:42 2021-11-05
Un gaou à Oran - Radio Edit
Un gaou à Oran - Radio Edit
26,052,400 3:31 2004-06-21
Ambiance à l'africaine
Ambiance à l'africaine
20,613,692 3:04 2010-12-03
Chérie Coco - feat. Soprano
Chérie Coco - feat. Soprano
20,017,712 3:37 2011-02-25
Tu es fou
Tu es fou
14,550,748 3:18 2014-05-16
Même Pas Fatigué
Même Pas Fatigué
10,320,930 3:24 2008-10-06
Magic In The Air (feat. Ahmed Chawki) - Version Champions du Monde 2018
Magic In The Air (feat. Ahmed Chawki) - Version Champions du Monde 2018
6,538,773 3:54 2018-07-19
Quoi qu'il arrive (feat. Magic System)
Quoi qu'il arrive (feat. Magic System)
5,772,953 2:52 2020-10-23
C chô, ça brûle !!! (feat. Akil, Cheb Bilal & Big Ali)
C chô, ça brûle !!! (feat. Akil, Cheb Bilal & Big Ali)
5,117,832 3:13 2006-08-25
Mamadou
Mamadou
3,486,592 3:25 2013-05-24
La danse des magiciens - Version radio
La danse des magiciens - Version radio
3,247,139 3:52 2011-06-17
La Danse des magiciens
La Danse des magiciens
3,247,139 3:52 2011-04-01
Ya foye
Ya foye
3,018,643 3:12 2017-03-03
Magic In The Air
Magic In The Air
2,784,110 2:48 2025-06-20
Akwaba
Akwaba
2,225,129 3:43 2023-10-15
All Around the World
All Around the World
2,060,660 3:08 2017-05-19
Sweet Fanta Diallo - Adieu soleil
Sweet Fanta Diallo - Adieu soleil
1,874,268 3:18 2015-06-29
Meme Pas Fatigue - Mixed
Meme Pas Fatigue - Mixed
1,870,843 2:31 2011-01-09
Premier Gaou
Premier Gaou
1,426,758 3:47 2021-03-15
Joyeux Anniversaire
Joyeux Anniversaire
1,110,460 3:51 2021-06-21
Premier Gaou - Paso Doble Remix
Premier Gaou - Paso Doble Remix
934,981 3:34 2021-11-05
L'homme qui a peur
L'homme qui a peur
910,597 2:54 2014-05-16
Voyager
Voyager
610,914 3:25 2021-06-21
Molo Molo
Molo Molo
595,435 4:33 2021-06-21
Enjaillés - Madan
Enjaillés - Madan
593,753 2:43 2015-06-29
Kelly
Kelly
582,936 4:16 2018-03-30
On va décoller (feat. Magic System)
On va décoller (feat. Magic System)
582,481 3:50 2010-12-06
Tango tango
Tango tango
546,917 3:16 2012-02-24
Souvenirs d'Anoumabo
Souvenirs d'Anoumabo
539,990 4:12 2011-04-01
C'est pas gâté
C'est pas gâté
533,786 3:08 2017-06-16
Africa
Africa
502,685 4:03 2014-05-16
Premier Gaou - FNX Omar Remix
Premier Gaou - FNX Omar Remix
501,747 3:33 2021-11-05
Femme est forte
Femme est forte
499,347 3:23 2014-05-16
Travailler
Travailler
479,365 3:48 2014-05-16
Ma mélodie
Ma mélodie
478,277 3:29 2014-05-16
Premier Gaou - Black Motion Remix
Premier Gaou - Black Motion Remix
425,091 4:32 2021-11-05
Abidjan
Abidjan
409,011 3:38 2014-05-16
Jusqu'au bout
Jusqu'au bout
396,602 4:51 2017-12-22
On va t'enjailler
On va t'enjailler
366,191 3:18 2017-06-16
Soumalélé
Soumalélé
336,252 3:07 2014-05-16
Dansez pata pata
Dansez pata pata
315,581 3:16 2015-06-29
Neuilly sa mère
Neuilly sa mère
291,442 3:37 2009-07-20
Ca me dégban
Ca me dégban
290,091 4:42 2011-04-01
Emma - Pourquoi tu fais ça
Emma - Pourquoi tu fais ça
285,519 3:18 2015-06-29
Vas-y molo
Vas-y molo
277,594 3:24 2012-11-05
Magic Ambiance
Magic Ambiance
273,239 7:11 1998-01-01
Savoir
Savoir
270,514 3:01 2014-05-16
Plus haut (feat. Ayna)
Plus haut (feat. Ayna)
269,549 3:15 2014-05-16
M'ninda
M'ninda
266,799 3:33 2014-05-16
Asimbonanga
Asimbonanga
264,157 3:45 2015-06-29
Zokuba
Zokuba
258,865 3:30 2017-06-16
Demoiselle Africa
Demoiselle Africa
242,230 4:16 2015-06-29
L'Eau va manquer
L'Eau va manquer
235,182 3:28 2011-04-01
Désolé
Désolé
222,584 3:08 2017-06-16
Eléphants
Eléphants
211,822 5:18 2006-01-01
Anoumabo est Joli
Anoumabo est Joli
202,605 4:17 2021-06-21
Jeans et baskets
Jeans et baskets
186,248 3:11 2019-04-26
Papitou s'amuse
Papitou s'amuse
174,800 5:02 1998-01-01
Kanga Leo
Kanga Leo
172,092 3:31 2014-05-16
Destin
Destin
171,324 4:23 2011-04-01
Cent pour cent
Cent pour cent
170,276 3:08 2017-06-16
Wôyô ambiance facile
Wôyô ambiance facile
168,173 4:36 2014-05-16
Ziaglo
Ziaglo
166,525 4:10 2021-06-21
Magic to the Beat
Magic to the Beat
154,381 2:58 2017-06-16
Vida Loca
Vida Loca
153,968 2:48 2025-05-30
M'mo
M'mo
148,435 5:25 1998-01-01
Ambiance Wôyô
Ambiance Wôyô
145,630 3:41 2021-06-21
Soleil d'été
Soleil d'été
136,382 3:10 2011-04-01
Ma chance
Ma chance
134,023 3:26 2017-06-16
Toi et le soleil
Toi et le soleil
126,244 3:08 2017-06-16
Sodade
Sodade
125,774 3:50 2015-06-29
Soulard
Soulard
112,138 4:03 2015-06-29
Dodo
Dodo
108,907 4:07 2011-04-01
Même Pas Fatigué - Djul's Club Remix
Même Pas Fatigué - Djul's Club Remix
107,751 4:14 2009-01-01
Même pas fatigué !!! - Remix club by DJ Jul's
Même pas fatigué !!! - Remix club by DJ Jul's
107,751 4:18 2008-10-06
Jeunesse Politisée
Jeunesse Politisée
106,864 3:44 2021-06-21
Children of Africa
Children of Africa
98,318 3:45 2011-04-01
Yako mère Afrique
Yako mère Afrique
97,523 5:16 1998-01-01
Yolele
Yolele
95,533 3:10 2015-06-29
Hommage
Hommage
93,892 5:15 1998-01-01
Mario
Mario
89,470 3:15 2015-06-29
Kana ta
Kana ta
88,542 4:27 2022-10-28
Nous pas bouger - On va pas s'en aller
Nous pas bouger - On va pas s'en aller
88,222 3:58 2015-06-29
Lève-toi
Lève-toi
87,403 3:24 2017-06-16
Ça va aller (feat.Tiken Jah Fakoly)
Ça va aller (feat.Tiken Jah Fakoly)
85,358 3:46 2011-04-01
Mangercratie
Mangercratie
81,167 3:17 2015-06-29
Plémalé Makou
Plémalé Makou
76,914 4:25 2021-06-21
Eléphants - Remix
Eléphants - Remix
76,519 3:28 2024-01-20
Elephants - Dr Wang Remix
Elephants - Dr Wang Remix
76,519 3:28 2024-01-03
Notre espoir
Notre espoir
76,362 3:43 2023-11-24
Pépito
Pépito
68,305 3:31 2017-06-16
C'est la télé
C'est la télé
65,309 4:33 2011-04-01
Pas si différents
Pas si différents
63,055 3:19 2011-04-01
Ambé
Ambé
57,515 4:51 2021-06-21
Pauvre Planteur
Pauvre Planteur
53,077 3:45 2021-06-21
Wanté
Wanté
51,218 3:54 2011-04-01
A nos disparus
A nos disparus
44,679 4:28 2021-06-21
Petit Hamza
Petit Hamza
38,034 4:16 2021-06-21
Premier Gaou - Nitefreak Extended Remix
Premier Gaou - Nitefreak Extended Remix
27,778 6:22 2021-11-05
N'moh
N'moh
14,877 4:33 2011-01-01
Célébrités - Radio Edit
Célébrités - Radio Edit
13,134 3:18 2010-03-29
Annou
Annou
11,350 3:54 2019-12-19
Célébrités - Extended Version
Célébrités - Extended Version
5,563 4:35 2010-03-29
Premier Gaou - Extended Mix
Premier Gaou - Extended Mix
1,601 6:22 2021-11-05
Premier Gaou - Paso Doble Extended Remix
Premier Gaou - Paso Doble Extended Remix
1,534 7:13 2021-11-05
Premier Gaou - Black Motion Extended Remix
Premier Gaou - Black Motion Extended Remix
< 1000 6:57 2021-11-05
Premier Gaou - FNX Omar Extended Remix
Premier Gaou - FNX Omar Extended Remix
< 1000 8:07 2021-11-05

New releases

Magic In The Air
Magic In The Air
2025-06-20
[Adore Music]
Vida Loca
Vida Loca
2025-05-30
[FIFTEEN PRODUCTIONS]
Eléphants remix
Eléphants remix
2024-01-20
[MaDigital]
Elephants (Dr Wang Remix)
Elephants (Dr Wang Remix)
2024-01-03
[Chap music]
Akwaba
Akwaba
2023-10-15
[Universal Music Africa]
Premier Gaou (Nitefreak Remix)
Premier Gaou (Nitefreak Remix)
2021-11-05
[Spinnin' Deep]
Premier Gaou (Remixes)
Premier Gaou (Remixes)
2021-11-05
[Spinnin' Deep]
Premier Gaou (Paso Doble Remix)
Premier Gaou (Paso Doble Remix)
2021-11-05
[Spinnin' Deep]
Premier Gaou (FNX Omar Remix)
Premier Gaou (FNX Omar Remix)
2021-11-05
[Spinnin' Deep]
Premier Gaou (Black Motion Remix)
Premier Gaou (Black Motion Remix)
2021-11-05
[Spinnin' Deep]
Envolée Zougloutique
Envolée Zougloutique
2021-06-21
[Universal Music Africa]
Premier Gaou
Premier Gaou
2021-03-15
[Spinnin' Deep]
Magic In The Air: la compilation
Magic In The Air: la compilation
2018-08-24
[Parlophone (France)]
Magic In The Air (feat. Ahmed Chawki) [Version Champions du Monde 2018]
Magic In The Air (feat. Ahmed Chawki) [Version Champions du Monde 2018]
2018-07-19
[Parlophone (France)]
Ya Foye
Ya Foye
2017-06-16
[Rec. 118]
All Around The World
All Around The World
2017-05-19
[Rec. 118]
Ya Foye
Ya Foye
2017-03-03
[Parlophone (France)]
Radio Afrika
Radio Afrika
2015-06-29
[Parlophone (France)]
Africainement vôtre
Africainement vôtre
2014-05-16
[Parlophone (France)]
Mamadou
Mamadou
2013-05-24
[EMI Music France]
Tango Tango
Tango Tango
2012-02-24
[Parlophone (France)]
La danse des magiciens (Version radio)
La danse des magiciens (Version radio)
2011-06-17
[Parlophone (France)]
Touté kalé
Touté kalé
2011-04-01
[Parlophone (France)]
Cherie Coco
Cherie Coco
2011-02-25
[Parlophone (France)]
Ambiance à l'africaine
Ambiance à l'africaine
2010-12-03
[Parlophone (France)]
Célébrités
Célébrités
2010-03-29
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Même Pas Fatigué
Même Pas Fatigué
2009-01-01
[Polydor]
Eléphants
Eléphants
2006-01-01
[Showbox International]
Eléphants
Eléphants
2006-01-01
[Showbox International]
Papitou
Papitou
1998-01-01
[RACINES & RYTHMES]