- 24k Magic -2016- -24-96 Flac- ((hot)) | Bruno Mars
Released on November 18, 2016, 24K Magic marked a significant stylistic shift for Bruno Mars, moving from the broad pop-rock of his earlier work toward a deeply focused homage to 1980s and 1990s R&B, funk, and New Jack Swing. Produced by Shampoo Press & Curl (Mars’ own team) alongside The Stereotypes, the album is a lean, nine-track collection designed to capture the "feeling" of the R&B Mars grew up with—evoking artists like James Brown, Prince, and Michael Jackson.
An absolute highlight for testing mid-bass response. The track relies on a looping synth-bass pattern. In 24-96, the track exhibits incredible rhythm and timing (PRaT), making it impossible not to move to the beat.
FLAC (24-bit / 96 kHz) Source: Official digital release / HDtracks / Qobuz / Pono (legacy) Recommended for: Audiophiles, funk enthusiasts, and anyone who believes that “drop top, acrylic” deserves true‑to‑life treble.
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24K Magic was produced by Shampoo Press & Curl, a production team consisting of Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, and Christopher Brody Brown. The track is a pastiche of Zapp and Roger-style talkboxes, Minneapolis funk grooves (reminiscent of The Time and Prince), and G-funk synths.
Before diving into the technical specs, let’s acknowledge the source material. 24K Magic is a love letter to the sound of 1980s-90s Minneapolis funk (Prince), West Coast G-funk (Dre & Snoop), and baby-making slow jams (Babyface).
The Ultimate Listening Experience: Bruno Mars – 24K Magic (24-bit/96kHz FLAC) Released on November 18, 2016, 24K Magic marked
The title track opens with a heavily modulated talkbox introduction courtesy of Mr. Talkbox (Byron Chambers), paying direct homage to Roger Troutman and Zapp. In standard resolution, the talkbox can sound abrasive or muddy. In 24-bit/96kHz, the distinct texture of the vocal cords vibrating against the synthesizer wave is shockingly clear. When the visual "drop" occurs, the Roland TR-808 bass hit extends incredibly deep without bleeding into the mid-range brass synthesizers. 2. "Chunky"
The title track opens with a heavily vocoded talkbox introduction, paying homage to Roger Troutman and Zapp. In the 24-bit/96kHz master, the texture of the talkbox is remarkably tactile; you can hear the vocal grit and the mechanical resonance of the synthesizer. When the heavy 808 bass drops, it doesn't just rumble—it has a distinct, rounded punch that stays completely separated from the crisp, metallic snap of the drum machine snare. 2. "Chunky"
Standard CDs offer 16 bits of resolution, yielding 96 decibels (dB) of dynamic range. A 24-bit depth expands this to 144 dB. This massive increase lowers the noise floor to near-absolute silence. It allows the quietest nuances of an instrument or a vocal trailing edge to remain perfectly clear without getting lost in digital hiss. The track relies on a looping synth-bass pattern
The Golden Standard of Modern Funk: Re-Experiencing Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic in 24-bit/96kHz FLAC
Real brass sections, slap bass, and live drum tracking layered with iconic drum machines like the E-mu SP-1200.