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Omar Cruz - To the Top ft. Frankie J
Artist: Omar Cruz
Featuring: Frankie J.
Producer: Julian Bunneta
Album: Sign of the Cruz
Label: B.Y.I./Geffen/Interscope
When a rapper opens up a verse with the line, “It was all a dream,” (the first line of Biggie‘s Juicy), a powerful rags-to-riches story is typically expected to follow. West Coast native and self-proclaimed “Latin Lyrical Assassin,” Omar Cruz, proves to be no exception, as he details his journey from rock-bottom (hearing gunshots every night while trying to sleep) all the way To The Top (now signed to major label Geffen/Interscope). Popular Latin-Pop singer Frankie J accents the song’s strength and determination with his vocals and also assisting is producer Julian Bunneta, who provides a low-riding, smooth-cruise beat. To hear more of Omar’s journey, pick up a copy of his debut, Sign of the Cruz, expected to be released later this year.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on May 19, 2008
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Str8
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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This is one of those songs that is gonna be as Certified as Glasses Malone's current single (as of this writing). Unlike any other song I've heard in the past, I actually had to give "To The Top" a few listens before I could approve of his single. Usually, when a new artist works with an R&B singer such as Frankie J., fans are going to predict a ladies club banger, but Omar steers clear of the Latin Lover bug and actually delivers a trio of verses that are actually overcoming rather than succumbing. Mark my words: when Omar Cruz releases Sign Of The Cruz in the summer, it will be a definitive moment for all of Latin Hip Hop.
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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this is cool not the best but it still is cool . frankie j has got good vocals i'll spin it for the west
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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Beat is simple but it works...and Omar's flow along with Frankie on the chorus
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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Cruz n J do dey thing...
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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I never heared of dude, but I like his flow. Pac would have killed this beat. Frankie J is cool too. This bangs! WESTSIDE UP
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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I personally get the impression that this record is the West Coast version of "Juicy" with the overly bright production an church-like chorus. This is really strong effort coming out of an upcoming artist. His flow and lyrical ability is right on point. Nice one.
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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Yes. Unexpected but hell yes. CALI
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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I haven't listened too many songs by Omar Cruz, but I will check out some of his previous material. Frankie J is a good singer. This is chill music. Nice beat.
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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Very powerful lyrics! This is the best I've ever heard from Omar Cruz and Im excited to hear more of his new stuff
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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Songs like these are my weakspot. When it's from the heart, it's right. Always better then the normal "I Get Money" or "Low" tracks. Frankie J's chorus doesn't seem to work that well with Omar's deeper, crisper voice. Note to Z; Omar looks like he doesn't have arms in that pic.
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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This shit is tight. This song will be one of those that actually start the latino attention in hip-hop that has long been absent. But Omar Cruz does his thing along with Frankie J. Beat is straight West Coast. I'll admit when I first saw this song I "overlooked it" but then I saw it on the booth and checked it out and wow. WEST SIDE!
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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Beat is good and his flow too. I also like the chorus! Anyway, it's not my type of song coz before singing in the chorus he raps too much and I can't understand what he says...everytime the same problem lol
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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yea the beat to this iz real smooth the flow goes real nice on this O.C the voice of L.A..
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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I dig dis. Its a gud track n i agree wit BDF44 Tupac would've ripped dis beat 4real. but dis track is cool as hell.
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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i've always loved these westcoast cuts.....
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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it's funny he starts out wit "it was all a dream" cause this beat sounds like it was jacked off a posthumously released 2Pac album
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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Let me start by addressing my members.... Muzzi: Good looks fam, we are going to change that photo out. DJJ: I thought the same thing. Okay, to the song: This is a hit. However, I am not sure if you still have that with another rapper replacing Cruz and spitting the same type of story. Frankie kills this hook, where has my mans beeen???
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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yeahh westcoast!
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Wow... where have frankie and his sexy ass been?... I think if they replace cruz... this would of been hot! Otherwise this is str8... and frankie... as always puts his sexiest voice forward.... lol! (3.5)
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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this is actually pretty good. I can ride to this. Real nice...
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| Posted on May 15, 2008 |
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| Posted on May 15, 2008 |
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nice track.. will need a few more listens, but frankie definitely kills it. omar has an alright flow..
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| Posted on May 17, 2008 |
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its aight
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| Posted on May 17, 2008 |
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Nice beat. Frankie J always good. But Omar is just falling in line with other latino rappers. Need a new sound.
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| Posted on May 19, 2008 |
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I'm feelin the beat. Real mellow. I like.
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| Posted on May 20, 2008 |
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This song was actually better than what I expected ( a lot better). I'm latino myself, but I can't stand the music that a lot of latins or chicanos put out there. It wasn't your usual oldies beat and a few punch lines. That's why I liked it.
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| Posted on May 21, 2008 |
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these beats take me back home .. Sth AKL, NZ.. that is!
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| Posted on May 21, 2008 |
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DIS iz ok i guess...my favorite song of Frankie J's is "that girl"- with Chamillionaire- man, i luved dat song...
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| Posted on May 24, 2008 |
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hot...love the how it gels so well nice flow and production.
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2008 |
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I lyk the song. My boys provin da latino talento!!
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| Posted on Jun 04, 2008 |
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its alright. Beats are chill.
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| Posted on Jun 22, 2008 |
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This track is hot!
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| Posted on Nov 30, 2008 |
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