"Tic Toc" is the lead single released from the

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's second album, ''

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''. Produced by

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, with the group's DJ Lord Jazz providing scratches, "Tic Toc" was the Lords' last single to reach the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at 73 on that chart, while also making it to 17 on the

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chart. The song samples

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and

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's "La Di Da Di".

Single track listing

A-Side

#"Tic Toc" (Rumble Mix)- 3:53 #"Tic Toc" (TV Mix)- 3:53 #"Tic Toc" (Acapella)- 3:53

B-Side

#"Tic Toc" (Remix)- 4:45 #"Tic Toc" (TV Remix)- 4:45 #"Tic Toc" (Rumblin' Instrumental)- 3:53

Charts

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