''Melatonin Magik'' (stylized in
all caps
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) is the ninth
studio album
An album is a collection of audio recordings (e.g., music) issued on a medium such as compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl (record), audio tape (like 8-track cartridge, 8-track or Cassette tape, cassette), or digital distribution, dig ...
by American rapper
Canibus. The album contains guest appearances by
Professor Griff of
Public Enemy
Public Enemy is an American Hip-hop, hip hop group formed in Roosevelt, New York, in 1985 by Chuck D and Flavor Flav. The group rose to prominence for their political messages including subjects such as Racism in the United States, American r ...
who provides introductory or hype vocals on numerous songs. The album also features production from a collective of producers such as
Sicknature and ENG, as well as performance appearances by fellow rap artists such as DZK and Warbucks of Warlab Records,
Blaq Poet,
K-Solo, and
D12, among others.
Artwork
The conceptual artwork for ''Melatonin Magik'' is partly inspired by the feature film ''
The Matrix
''The Matrix'' is a 1999 science fiction film, science fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowskis. It is the first installment in the The Matrix (franchise), ''Matrix'' film series, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Ca ...
'', depicting Canibus in a
meditative posture surrounded by chains and broken glass. The
red pill and blue pills that levitate from his hands allude to the central protagonist's choice between the two. The graphic design artist credited with its illustration was commissioned by Canibus himself through Spitboss.
Track list
Deluxe Edition
A deluxe edition of ''Melatonin Magik'' featuring two bonus tracks, "Wu-Flix" and "Fraternity of the Impoverished (Extended Mix)", the album was released digitally on February 9, 2010.
Controversy
The song "Air Strike (Pop Killer)" generated controversy as Canibus reignited a feud with longtime rival
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, he is credited with popula ...
and used
D12 verses secured by DZK to create the illusion that they had sided with him.
Professor Griff appears on several songs, which was also controversial given his
past public statements that led to him being frozen out of the mainstream hip hop scene.
Reception
The album received mixed to positive reviews, with RapReviews awarding it a 9 out of 10.
Charts
References
2010 albums
Canibus albums
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