Matt Tomer

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Symmetry :: Dusty Pickup

Matt TomerAugust 14, 2007

"Dusty Pickup" has all the makings of a classic album. Symmetry, the emcee and star of the LP, is a truly gifted master of ceremonies. With an excellent rappin... Read More...

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7

Platinum Pied Pipers :: Triple P

Matt TomerAugust 7, 2007

Behind the scenes, Waajeed has become as important to Detroit hip hop as anyone not named J Dilla or Eminem. The multi-talented producer, who has worked with a... Read More...

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8

Median :: Median’s Relief

Matt TomerJuly 31, 2007

Kanye West once described Roc-A-Fella records as a something of a "black Jewish family." Forgiving how utterly politically incorrect this statement was, if you... Read More...

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3

Cap One :: Swisha Sweets

Matt TomerJuly 17, 2007

I don't know exactly why I got excited at first sight of "Swisha Sweets." I'm not familiar with Cap One. I'm not even a fan of the famous cigar of the same nam... Read More...

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6.5

Night Shift MD :: The Last Day Sane

Matt TomerJuly 10, 2007

Horror-core is like the hip-hop equivalent to opera music. Scratch that. It's like the hip-hop equivalent to polka. It's never been particularly easy to find; ... Read More...

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7.5

Jaylib :: Champion Sound Reissue

Matt TomerJuly 3, 2007

Jaylib was like a fantasy-league sports team. The pairing of two unlikely collaborators was certainly something that, in retrospect, still sounds like a dream.... Read More...

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