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Robert Raimon Roy - Carmencita
Artist: Robert Raimon Roy
Producer: Luke Walker & Rob Roy
Album: King Warrior Magician Lover
Label: Dim Mak Records
Rob Roy isn’t your typical hip-hop artist – for example, he name-checks Jungian psychoanalysis and says things like “I have an almost unhealthy obsession with negative space” in off-the-cuff interviews – but don’t let his cerebral style intimidate you. I mean, I’m intimidated, because I’m the one who has to tell you what he’s all about; all you have to do is hit “play” on Carmencita and bask in his creativity. In fact, I encourage you to do just that. While the new Dim Mak signee’s current single is the kind of record that only reveals its secrets after repeat spins, that doesn’t mean it won’t grab and hold your attention from bar one; Rob and Luke Walker‘s subterranean boardwork sets a mood of slow-burning intensity as the artist shows off his distinctive vocal style, traversing the rapping/singing spectrum with eccentric grace and showcasing a complex pen game in the process. The end result is intriguing, to say the least; but enough out of me – are you feeling it? If so, you’ll definitely want to pick up a copy of debut LP King Warrior Magician Lover (released Oct 26), as well as checking out Carmencita‘s surreal video accompaniment.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on December 6, 2010
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Based on listening to this record, I seriously have no idea who Rob Roy's musical influences are... wait.... thinking ... wait... nope, no idea. Whoever his influences are, though, man oh man did they lead to the creation of one supremely and uniquely talented artist. Notice the usage of the word artist, no emcee.
With all that said (or typed), I have a feeling there will be a segment of our readers who don't understand, appreciate, or like Rob's music. Oh well. 
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2010 |
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Rob is such a truely talented artist. I dont see how ANYONE could hate this. He has a great voice and goes so smooth on this. His verses are so great and deep. This shows some really talent in this artist. Plus the production from Luke Walker & himslef is so amazing. I love this record form him so much. I will be listening to this for a long time.
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2010 |
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Oh yes! This has to be my favorite song from him. I like the view the best its really good.
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2010 |
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Rob's music may not get you on the first listen, or the fifth, or the 20th for that matter. But stick with it and I guarantee you'll be hooked.
As I said to Z a few days back when we were considering featuring this, I can't exactly tell you why I love this song so much, but I f**king love it.
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| Posted on Dec 02, 2010 |
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rob is a talented artist he sounds crazie ass hell
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Coooooool.
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I wish I could enjoy this like you guys....
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| Posted on Dec 06, 2010 |
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It was okay sound like he had a spanish guitar in their somewhere. It is not my type of R&B music, maybe after I hear it enough.
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| Posted on Feb 04, 2011 |
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