Melanin Magic

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"Melanin Magic"
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Single by Remy Ma featuring Chris Brown
ReleasedJanuary 19, 2018 (2018-01-19)
Length2:57
Label Reminisce
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Dallas Austin
Remy Ma singles chronology
"Wake Me Up"
(2017)
"Melanin Magic"
(2018)
"Company"
(2018)
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Either Way"
(2017)
"Melanin Magic"
(2018)
"Tempo"
(2018)
Chart (2018)Peak
position
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [19] 24
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay ( Billboard ) [20] 29

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