The song also references the Stolen Generation and Kevin Rudd's apology to Australia's Indigenous peoples in 2008.

[6] Beat Magazine said "The politically-charged number packs a punch, though it is swathed in positivity and offers a feel-good message of empowerment overall, with chorus lines like 'young, black and gifted, talking the whole package' leading the track.

Dropping bars in both English and Yolngu Mata language, his vibrant, uplifting flow shines through but this time it's paired with a political punch.

"[3] Tristan Winter from Joy 94.9 said "'Black Magic' is proving to be a crowd favourite taking things to next level with a fierce chorus and brutal guitars...

"[7] The Music Network said "Packing his biggest punch so far without easing up on the joy and positivity that are his trademarks, Baker Boy riffs on 'the power of black magic' as well as being 'young, gifted and black', casting a direct line back to Nina Simone's classic anthem for the 1960s Civil Rights movement.