This is SNP's best album. I am baffled why there has been no release of SNP's greatest hits or even a re-issue of "Blacks' Magic".
I think that just as Biggie's "Ready to Die" was issued on the 10th anniversary, "Blacks' Magic" deserves a 15th anniversary edition. Here are the bonus tracks I would add:

14. You Showed Me (Suburban Club Mix)
15. Let's Talk About Sex (single remix)
16. Do You Want Me (single version f/ Herby "Luvbug" Azor)
17. Expression (remix)
18. Independent (remix)
19. Let's Talk About AIDS (PSA)
20. You Showed Me (Urban Club Mix) [single/video version]

And maybe some soundtrack entries or live recordings from this era would be good, too. One thing I would caution - or maybe wonder aloud - is that there are different versions of this album. I got mine in 1990 when the album first came out, but later versions (post-pop exposure) had different versions of the songs, including the single/video version of "Let's Talk About Sex" - which along with "Do You Want Me" and "You Showed Me" have original album versions much different than what was heard on the radio or television.

This isn't my favorite album by them. But it has some of my favorite SNP songs. Express yourself, is an awsome R&B song. Their rymes are awsome. The hook by singer Sybil, makes this song memorable. Independant, is my favorite track. It's has an 80's old school sound to it. It's reminicent to Shanice's music in the 80's. The hook is also sung. But by an unknown singer.

Salt involves herself in writing and producing. Which is something that female rappers weren't really credited to at that time.

Blacks' Magic from Salt-N-Pepa is a very well done piece of work. The ladies really shine on this one! And we even hear Spinderella's rap vocals on a few of the songs such as "Negro wit' An Ego" and "I Don't Know" (feat. Play). I have had this album in my collection for a very long time, as this album is very old, yet still sounds great! The ladies get their point across in each track and really speak their minds, especially on "Negro Wit' An Ego." They really "express" themselves completely and don't put up with any crap, lettin men know they're "independent" and don't need them. And they also show they know how to party on songs "I Like To Party" and "Start The Party" I have 2 copies of this album and there happens to be two slightly diff versions of "Let's Talk About Sex." They're basically the same, the only difference is they start off on the intro differently. One goes: "Spinderella cut it up one time" and the other goes: "Hurb..."
This is a must have for any rap or hip hop fan. Salt-N-Pepa paved the way for many other female rap artists and groups. So keep in mind, when you diss them, you actually diss yourself! so show them respect and get this album today!

The "Blacks'Magic" album really shines. Every song (track) is listenable (AT LEAST average quality). Most tracks are very good to excellent, and only a couple are average. There are NO tracks that require fast fowarding--unlike the disapointing album "Very Necessary"--> which had a couple HUGE hits but MANY bad tracts. The only other Salt N Pepa album that I enjoed every track is their last and best album, "Brand New". My favorite tracks in "Black's Magic": (in no particular order) include: "Doper Than Dope", "Negro Wit An Ego","You Showed Me", "Do You Want Me", "Swift", and "I Like To Party". Its rare to find an album with so many good tracks, but its even more rare to find an album with NO bad tracks. This album delivers big time!

In summary, the Salt N Pepa albums that start with the letter "B" are the ones to buy first. "Blacks' Magic" and "Brand New" are the two best Salt N Pepa albums in my opinion, and both albums deliver quality on every single tract.

Salt N Pepa really shines on this album which had brought them to their highest chart position so far. The party anthems "Expression" and "I Don't Know" have fat beats and smooth lyrics. The tracks "Let's Talk About Sex" and "Independent" not gives a vital information but brings out the best in Salt 'N' Pepa.