TOMMY HAMPTON
PALOS VERDES BLUES
2012
Up and coming for real, this dude hails from Regina, SK
and is sure to create a huge buzz. Dropping his debut album
with AK Productions and it is one hell of an album.
Tommy Hampton and AK have created something oh so
refreshing and unique, it's a blessing to the ear.
AK is so nice on the boards and Tommy got so much versatility
and talent under his fitted, it's ridiculous!
1. Intro
Sick opening even though after all this time i'm
still not keen on the beat. Tommy knocks it out the
gates though with some tight lyrics. 3.5/5
2. Ain't Coming Back
Solid track all around. Great verses and a bumping
beat beat make this what it is. The hook isn't bad
to say but feel like it could've been more 4/5
3. By Your Side
Awesome use of the sample. Great lil
song that should've been longer maybe. 4.5/5
4. Hard Luck
Even though Tommy is so sick on this and the
whole vibe is right up my alley, hard & grimey,
i still don't fully love this. Have to get use to the
whole song every time it starts, but when the hook
comes in you're sold. Still, props on the whole thing,
using The Last Of The Mohicans for a sample. 4/5
5. Guess Who
Love the sample and whole beat. Tommy is perfect on
it and the whole track is pure gold. 5/5
6. Afraid To Love
Had to get used to it for a while, but once you
discover all the layers of this magnificent track,
you will love it. Tommy shows his versatilty here
singing and playing the guitar on top.
The beat is crazy good aswell. 5/5
7. Walking Away
I love this one. When the sample
takes over it sucks you in. Just awesome.
Tommy's verses are hella dope. 5/5
8. Didn't I
My favourite hands down. Just love that sample
and mr. Hampton goes perfect with it. 5/5
9. Can't Stop
Another favourite. That beat along with
Tommy's bravado and flow, especially
on the hook is just bananas. 5/5
10. Burner ft. Tha G.T.
It just keeps coming. Another sick track that
ticks all the boxes: one dope ass beat,
one hell of a hook (one of my fav this year!)
and a great feature from Tha G.T. Sick! 5/5
11. Stick Up Kids
Great song overall but i'm still not that big
on it compared to previous tracks. I can't put
my finger to it, but something about the beat
and hook i'm not feeling too much. Still... 3.5/5
12. Ceiling
Pushed as a single up in Regina and though
i get it, i don't. Very generic despite Tommy
doing more than his thing. Can't knock it. 3.5/5
13. Next Episode
Great intro and the whole joint just keeps
elevating to a crazy hook. Dope! 4/5
14. Sleep
Throwback feel and i love it. Tommy is
awesome here and the whole track
deserves it's praise. 5/5
15. Outro
Rightfully appropriate last track.
Tommy's voice shows so much emotion and it
is a thing of beauty and a joy to listen to. 5/5
For any new artist to come out these days and provide with an
overall truly great and complete album like Tommy has,
is remarkable. AK providing the backdrop for Tommy's
incredible talent and backstory works like a charm.
There's so much more to come here and i for one can't wait.
I got my copy, go cop yours and enjoy true talent!
Here's the first video off the alb for Sleep:
1. Intro
Sick opening even though after all this time i'm
still not keen on the beat. Tommy knocks it out the
gates though with some tight lyrics. 3.5/5
2. Ain't Coming Back
Solid track all around. Great verses and a bumping
beat beat make this what it is. The hook isn't bad
to say but feel like it could've been more 4/5
3. By Your Side
Awesome use of the sample. Great lil
song that should've been longer maybe. 4.5/5
4. Hard Luck
Even though Tommy is so sick on this and the
whole vibe is right up my alley, hard & grimey,
i still don't fully love this. Have to get use to the
whole song every time it starts, but when the hook
comes in you're sold. Still, props on the whole thing,
using The Last Of The Mohicans for a sample. 4/5
5. Guess Who
Love the sample and whole beat. Tommy is perfect on
it and the whole track is pure gold. 5/5
6. Afraid To Love
Had to get used to it for a while, but once you
discover all the layers of this magnificent track,
you will love it. Tommy shows his versatilty here
singing and playing the guitar on top.
The beat is crazy good aswell. 5/5
7. Walking Away
I love this one. When the sample
takes over it sucks you in. Just awesome.
Tommy's verses are hella dope. 5/5
8. Didn't I
My favourite hands down. Just love that sample
and mr. Hampton goes perfect with it. 5/5
9. Can't Stop
Another favourite. That beat along with
Tommy's bravado and flow, especially
on the hook is just bananas. 5/5
10. Burner ft. Tha G.T.
It just keeps coming. Another sick track that
ticks all the boxes: one dope ass beat,
one hell of a hook (one of my fav this year!)
and a great feature from Tha G.T. Sick! 5/5
11. Stick Up Kids
Great song overall but i'm still not that big
on it compared to previous tracks. I can't put
my finger to it, but something about the beat
and hook i'm not feeling too much. Still... 3.5/5
12. Ceiling
Pushed as a single up in Regina and though
i get it, i don't. Very generic despite Tommy
doing more than his thing. Can't knock it. 3.5/5
13. Next Episode
Great intro and the whole joint just keeps
elevating to a crazy hook. Dope! 4/5
14. Sleep
Throwback feel and i love it. Tommy is
awesome here and the whole track
deserves it's praise. 5/5
15. Outro
Rightfully appropriate last track.
Tommy's voice shows so much emotion and it
is a thing of beauty and a joy to listen to. 5/5
For any new artist to come out these days and provide with an
overall truly great and complete album like Tommy has,
is remarkable. AK providing the backdrop for Tommy's
incredible talent and backstory works like a charm.
There's so much more to come here and i for one can't wait.
I got my copy, go cop yours and enjoy true talent!
Here's the first video off the alb for Sleep:
Overall Score: 9/10
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