about this track:

“Lately” continues the journey started in Magic’s most recent EP, “Running Awake”, and does so both musically and thematically. “Running Awake” was Magic’s first EP entirely built around solo piano compositions, and while “Lately” seemingly begins with a single piano, it very quickly swells into the type of rich and lush melodic production Magic is known for.

“Lately” tells the story of Magic just trying to do his best, making the most of each moment, and finding joy in the causal flow of life. “Lately I’m just being me / And finding out what that means / What do I want and what do I need / Basically I’m following my dreams.”

“Lately” reveals the lesson’s Magic’s been learning including how to find balance while walking his own path: “Lately I give a fuck / I care a lot / I cry every week / I don’t give a fuck / It’s just me being me / I was never taught / How to be free / So I flipped the script / Wrote a new movie.”

Even when confronted with the tougher parts of life, Magic finds the light in the darkness: “Tell me about the time you were most sad / Tell me about the time you lost your mom and dad / Tell me about the time it was all bad / But somehow you survived all that.”

In the end Magic brings it all together reminding fans why Huffington Post called his music a ‘beacon of light’ in the final verse of the song: “Lately I’m just a kid doing kid shit / Getting lifted / I’m just one of these sunbeams dancing on the Earth's surface / Some say it’s worthless so let me say something worthing saying / I feel a real sense of unity / With all of humanity / A consciousness is rising / And it’s happening to everybody lately.”

Magic Moments is a singer, rapper, songwriter and performer based on the West Coast of the US. In a matter of years Magic Moments has released over 40 songs and music videos showcasing his unique style that blends influences from underground hip hop, electronic pop, punk, dub reggae and more. Growing up in the streets of Los Angeles and New York, Magic was originally born in Sofia, Bulgaria, and this mix of cultures and experiences is evident in his music and songwriting. Magic’s lyrics are deeply introspective but always steer towards the universal, inspirational and playful and this is why Huffington Post described his music “as a beacon for optimism.” Recent accomplishments include releasing a song with Lee “Scratch” Perry and performing at some of California’s most creative festivals including Lightning in a Bottle and Burning Man.

Whether writing about love, self confidence, following your dreams or overcoming adversity, Magic Moments has always managed to find the honest and inspirational core of any given subject, and this has helped him build a passionate, loyal and growing fan base.