True Magic, initially set to be titled as Tru3 Magic, is the third studio album by American hip hop artist Mos Def, released December 29, 2006 on Geffen Records in the United States. Following an online leak of the album, it featured limited release, with distribution in only the United States and France through Geffen. The album's CD release was issued with a clear plastic case without a booklet, cover art, lyrics, or credits. Upon release, True Magic received generally mixed or average from music critics, based on an aggregate score of 45/100 from Metacritic.