Using SDL_Mixer with mp3's

I installed both SDL_Mixer and smpeg just fine. And my program is able to
play .wav 's just fine, however when I use an mp3 it doesnt play.

I load music like this. Does one have to do something different with mp3’s
??

musicstream = Mix_LoadMUS (“whatever.mp3”);

Thanks for your help,_________________________________________________________________
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