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4.6 ( 22 total votes )
Emilio Rojas - Tic Toc
Artist: Emilio Rojas
Producer: M-Phazes
Album: DJ Green Lantern Presents: The Natural
Label: Unsigned
On his latest mixtape leak, the emcee who recently showed us his Bold and Arrogant side introduces fans to yet another of his many musical personae: Emilio Rojas, the master storyteller. As you may have guessed from the title, Tic Toc revolves around the topic of time – in particular, those agonizing moments when seconds creep by the slowest. M-Phazes’ deceptively calm, piano-led instrumental sets the stage for three vignettes, the first depicting an innocent death row inmate hoping against hope for a call from the governor, the second a mother waiting to find out whether her unborn child is HIV-positive, and the third an American soldier wondering whether he’ll catch a bullet from a sniper before making it home to see his family. It’s a difficult but ear-pleasing listen and, to his credit, Rojas allows listeners to draw their own conclusions rather than attempting to tie his verses into one grand statement. Fans can find more from the multifaceted Brooklynite on DJ Green Lantern Presents: The Natural, which has been delayed from its former Oct. 28 drop date to Nov. 4. In the meantime, be sure and check out the artist’s recent interview with DJ Z!
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on October 26, 2009
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 The BEST record of Emilio's career - so far. Very proud of my friend.
M-Phazes, your plane is boarding my friend! 
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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I think this is a legit classic record. Amazing story, incredible flow and an elegant beat.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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WOW... This story ranks with the legends. I'm so glad I gave this track a try.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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Replay!
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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Real hot song! This is the hip-hop music the world needs to hear. Some uplifting music. Today conscious rappers are scared to be themselves, because money-hungry rap has saturated radio and television. When is the mixtape coming out.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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It's always refreshing to hear "a story", not just one-liners all the time. If you haven't heard Emilio's other track "The Last Days", you need to check it out.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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What an amazing record! The chorus is beautiful to the ears.
Very nice concept, good delivery, mission accomplished Emilio! |
| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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This is simply amazing...the best record on djbooth in a long time. The lyrics are on point and fit with todays times the beat is amazing and the chorus is music to the ears. This is near perfect.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 2476 |
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It's getting to the point where I worry that people will think I just automatically give everything Rojas does at least four stars, but what can I say, the man always comes with it. Absolutely dope track, this is real lyricism.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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*Back to listening "Crawl" * |
| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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Wow... seriously blown away by this one. The lyrics, music, flow are all perfect, very moving song.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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This song is really tight, alot better than i was expecting.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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This track is very soulful and deep. Mr. Rojas definatley has a gift for story telling and getting his message accross to his listeners. The production could not agree with him more, this song is repeat worthy.
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| Posted on Oct 23, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2009 |
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tight
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| Posted on Oct 28, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 487 |
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Impressive! I really like the track. Very nicely done. Enjoyable from start to finish. Left me wanting more. I liked Bold and Arrogant and this is so different, but this fits Mr. Emilio so well. I hope this song gets the recognition it deserves.
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| Posted on Nov 03, 2009 |
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Very movin' song
BUT Got Breaking Benjamin's new album, sorry I so juz killed the rap mood lol the band uses the same lyrics way too much, but the way he uses the lyrics? It's so dark en flexes in well... love them.. |
| Posted on Nov 05, 2009 |
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nicee
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2009 |
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great flow and amazing stories portrayed. too often rappers just go off and say why their so cool and why everyone is beneath them. but this shows the better side of hip hop that proves that, in fact, hip hop ISNT dead.
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