Tom Doggett

5.5

Trick Trick :: The People Vs.

Tom DoggettJanuary 31, 2006

Aside from a striking physical similarity to Vince Young, Trick Trick has a few things going for him. An affiliation with Eminem is not what it once was, but t... Read More...

LPReview

5.5

D.O.G. :: Champagne Dreams: The Prequel

Tom DoggettJanuary 24, 2006

When mixtapes recycle famous beats, it is a heavy task for a rapper to be more interesting than the already recognizable original lyrics. It's not always terri... Read More...

MixtapeReview

7.5

Various Artists :: ICM Records presents Legendary Gatherings

Tom DoggettJanuary 10, 2006

"Legendary Gatherings" is a pretty bold title, especially when it refers to an album by a crew of Canadian underground emcees. Maybe they're banking on the fut... Read More...

CompilationReview

6.5

Taylormade :: Bread, Blunts, & Broads

Tom DoggettDecember 27, 2005

I don't know if it is coincidence, but the title "Bread, Blunts, & Broads" sounds a lot like Diamond D's unheralded classic "Stunts, Blunts, & Hip Hop.... Read More...

LPReview

Year 2005 in Review (by Tom Doggett)

Tom DoggettDecember 27, 2005

TOP 10 RECORDS OF THE YEAR 10. Paul Wall: The People's Champ "The People's Champ" is about as vapid as rap can get without losing credibility. Paul Wall talks... Read More...

EditorialsYear in Review

6.5

Pitbull :: Money Is Still A Major Issue

Tom DoggettDecember 20, 2005

A possible explanation for Pitbull's success is his audience. I'm not talking about how devoted his fanbase is, but the sheer number of people who could listen... Read More...

CompilationReview