MC Magic facts for kids

Marco Cardenas (born June 29, 1977), known by his stage name MC Magic, is a singer, songwriter, and rapper. He was born in Mexico and sings and raps in both English and Spanish. He also started his own record label, NastyBoy Records, in 1990. He is also the founder of the hip hop group NB Ridaz.

About MC Magic

Early Life

MC Magic, whose real name is Marco Cardenas, was born on June 29, 1977, in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. When he was five years old, his family moved to the United States. He grew up in Phoenix, Arizona.

When Marco was 13, a friend named Rob taught him how to use a drum machine. This is a musical instrument that makes drum sounds. Marco then started working as a DJ. He finished high school in 1985.

Magic City Album

In 2006, MC Magic released his second solo album, which was called Magic City. This album was very popular! It reached number one on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart. It also reached number 60 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart. This album helped him become well-known as a solo artist.

Magic City Part 2 Album

Because Magic City was so successful, MC Magic decided to make another album. In June 2008, he released Magic City Part 2. This album featured many other popular artists like Baby Bash, Too Short, and DJ Kane.

Magic City Part 2 was also a big hit. It reached number 6 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart. Some of the popular songs from this album included "Princesa," "Girl I Love You," and "The Only 1." As his music career grew, MC Magic began touring and performing in many places.

The Rewire Album

MC Magic continued to make new music for his album The Rewire. The first song released from this album was "Mrs. Delicious." This song had a faster beat and was a bit different from his usual R&B style, but fans loved it.

The Rewire was released on February 8, 2011. MC Magic promoted his album with big billboards and bus ads in Phoenix, Arizona, and Los Angeles, California. The album release party in Phoenix was a huge success, with many fans lining up for autographs. This album included popular songs like "Diggin'," which featured Twista and Snow Tha Product. He also released his first all-Spanish rap song, "Todos Mis Diaz."

Other Projects

Besides his albums, MC Magic has worked on many other projects. In 2011, he teamed up with another artist named Serio for two songs.

MC Magic has also visited elementary schools in Phoenix, like Rose Linda Elementary School. He used to be a morning DJ on Power 98.3 Magic City Radio in Phoenix. He continues to inspire his fans through his music and appearances.

In Mexico, MC Magic has performed at music festivals. He has also worked with the artist C-Kan on songs like "Quiero Que Sepas," "Loco," and "Mujer Bonita." In 2019, MC Magic became a registered trademark.

Music Albums

Studio Albums