Matt Tomer

3.5

Swayne the Wigsplita :: Unlimited Thoughts

Matt TomerJanuary 16, 2007

The underground is becoming extremely uncool. What used to be the bane of trendy glam-rap and an ever-refreshing alternative is now a sanctuary for sub-par pho... Read More...

LPReview

3.5

Various Artists :: Dy-verse Productions Presents Sweatpants n D-bo’s

Matt TomerJanuary 9, 2007

"Sweatpants n D-bo's," something of a greatest hits for Socal's Dy-verse Productions, might as well be a greatest misses. As blunt as I am, it works to reflect... Read More...

CompilationReview

8.5

People Under The Stairs :: O.S.T.

Matt TomerJanuary 2, 2007

"Crate digging" is hip-hop like electric guitar is rock. Either genre could survive without - both saw their beginnings as such - but these are the elements th... Read More...

Back to the LabReview

3.5

Deviants Of Reality :: Love, Sex and Situation

Matt TomerJanuary 2, 2007

Love and peace never sold records like guns and drugs, but politics never got in the way of the Native Tongues posse making exceptional music. It's widely acce... Read More...

LPReview

4

Defamation League :: The Anatomy of Grit-Hop

Matt TomerJanuary 2, 2007

Just when I thought horrorcore had finally realized its many shortcomings and packed up shop, "The Anatomy of Grit-Hop" shows up at my front door. Like anyone ... Read More...

LPReview

4

Bow Wow :: The Price of Fame

Matt TomerJanuary 1, 2007

Outside of teenage girls and Jermaine Dupri, Bow Wow has always been regarded as something of a joke. Although heads will continue to deny, the rapping on his d... Read More...

LPReview