Tom P

Rank #53 Decatur, GA Hip Hop

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Members: Tom , Paul T, and DJ Snellvillain

Sounds Like: Twista, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, Lupe Fiasco, T.I.

Label: none

Manager: Kevin Grimes, Dres Tha BEATnik , Roxy Love

Bio: Tom P grew up in Decatur GA. He was influenced by rap at an early age and began writing his own lyrics at the age of 11. What was seen as an impossible dream by his minister father and perhaps the general public became some what of a reality when Tom P independently distributed his first EP in hi... See Full Bio

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“Kicking things off was a melange of local and regional acts most of whom, to be honest, were mostly mediocre at best. The standout though, was Atlanta native Tom P, who billed himself as the “white Twista”. He had easily the best flow and the most energy of any of the local acts. In my opinion Tom P is going to be one to watch.”

— unknown, CLT Underground

“Tom P WINS MTVU's video competition!”

— MTV Staff, MTVU.com

“Atlanta bred up and comer Tom P recently released his mixtape Root For The Underdog as he looks to flip from underdog to favorite…”

— The Breaks, XXL

“Tom P has the best flow for a white rapper that I've heard since the old Eminem a decade ago.”

— Musicswagger.com, Musicswagger.com

“Tom P: Runner up for BEST HIP HOP ACT IN ATLANTA”

— Creative Loafing

“Tom P's full spread review in Creative Loafing: Titled- Tom P's Hustle; to live and DIY in Decatur. When Decatur-based MC Tom P refers to his "little gang of misfits," he's actually talking about the sprawling network of friends and followers that often top out at 1,000 attendees for his homegrown show. ”

— Grant Brit, Creative Loafing

“Tom P was the last opening act and had the crowd in a frenzy — imagine a if Twista was white and from Atlanta.”

— Mike McCray, Creative Loafing, NC

“The rapid-fire MC from Decatur, GA hits us with his new video for “Root For The Underdog”. He is a Do-It-Yourself talent that has a huge homegrown following.”

— The Goodie Bag

“Whiplash quick delivery complimented to humor and drive. Tom P may be the future, and y'all better get on board. ”

— Wordsmith-blog

“Overall, Tom P seems to be poised to be the next big thing out of the ATL. His fresh style and wry wit make him seem like he should be signed to Def Jux or something. The critics who rally against him may have some leg to stand on but not enough to shut Tom P down. I look forward to his future releases.”

— Adam Morgan, Surviving the golden age

“Tom P is the first hip hop artist to ever be featured in our magazine. when he opened his mouth and spit the kind of mind-blowing, rapid-fire rhymes he’s known for, the skepticism turned to surprise and eventually to admiration. The event celebrated the release of his new record, Root for the Underdog, and nearly a thousand people were present.”

— PurgeATL

“I think a good rapper is a master of language and words; a master of vocabulary, both intellectual and street. I think an even better rapper is a master not only of words and language, but of syllables and alliteration. Tom P has all of those things. His flow is hard to match and unique, switching between really fast, syllable focused alliteration and an old school flow with a concentration on rhyming words. His demeanor is flawless. In the tradition of Bone Thugs he spits rapid rhymes but always manages to bring it back to what only he can describe best..."old school, new school cross-pollination..."”

— beATLanta

“Yeah, he’s a cat from Decatur and he’s got crazy talent, man. He’s been doing his thing in Decatur, doing shows and really rocking the crowd in downtown Decatur. He killed it. I look forward to definitely working with him again. He’s definitely a talent in Atlanta. I feel in a few years people will definitely know who he is.”

— Rodney Carmichael, Creative Loafing

“I got my first listen to Tom back in August and the kid has a ridiculous flow.”

— Bombonem

“At Thursday's show, rappers Tom P and BrandUn DeShay were easy standouts with P's signature fast paced rhymes”

— Danielle Canada, HipHopWired

“This came into the inbox this morning. The subject is "Who the Hell is Tom P?" and Kid Primitive explains it all.”

— Po Safe Bloggohaulic

“SMKA hit us again!”

— Kevin Knottingham, Kevin Knottingham

“Tom P is an up and coming artist from Atlanta who has propelled himself to the top of the local scene. In the last 8 years he has achieved arguably the largest fan base of any unsigned, independent artist in his region; consistently bringing out crowds ranging in the thousands. He recently dropped his 2nd indie album "root for the underdog" accompanied by an album release party that brought out over 1,000 fans. His popularity is undoubtably due to his unique flow, undeniable lyrics, and his ability to connect to a large diverse crowd. In fact, in the last few years he has caught the attention of many people in the industry leading to write ups in many publications, blogs, and web sites, and leading to shows with B.O.B, Gorilla Zoe, D12, Killer Mike, and a tour with Bone Thugs N Harmony (to name a few) Tom P has grown into an organic grass roots movement unlike any other that is on the verge of blowing up. ”

— 50 cent pr, Thisis50.com

“Wow. Just wow. Tom, if you are reading this feedback thread, I am impressed. I didn't know you had it in you (notice the usage of the word "know" and not "think). Does this 2 minute, extended freestyle mean Tom can put together a catchy song? Not sure, but I'd like to find out soon. ”

— Brian Z- (co-creator of DJbooth.net)

“Damn! Tom, homie, slow down son. You're killin 'em! Love the comedic intro, the rapid-fire bars, the original boardwork, and the Booth-flavored free. Great job. line ”

— DJ Booth

“Tom P is underhyped.. For those who aren't familiar, Tom P is a Decatur native who, in typical white boy rapper fashion, often gets dismissed based on appearance, but I openly defy anyone here to tell me he's not dope after listening to "Raw". Not only is his flow surgically cut apart the Kamal the Element beat, but his "I Used to Love H.E.R.' inspired lyricism is also hilariously on point: "You finished, diminished, just throw in the damn towel / rap is a fucking mess, my shit's the ShamWow.' If that sounds like I'm overhyping him, its only because so many people are underhyping the man and I'm trying to balance things out. Just listen below, the music speaks for itself. Oh, and if you want some free gear from DJBooth Freestyle Series sponsors StreetAmmo x IMKing, click here. ”

— Redifined hype

“Tom P gets RAW”

— Rawdrive

“Strong-armed early by Playboy Tre and Tom P, Big Reczilla comes through like a rabid pit bull; ravishing for scraps over the fiery instrumental, tearing his nouns and verbs to shreds with every rapid-fire syllable. This is the kind of joint that’ll have avid flow afficiadios and partygoers all moving in unison, whether it’s from the beat or the typhoon these Georiga Bulldogs spit into the pop filter.”

— The Smoking Section

“hes a good hearted southern boy who is a hard worker and a believer in his talents and passion. But what makes him such a fun subject is the fact that he is amazingly talented! Tom has a fan base that sits in the thousands, and is growing daily, due to word of mouth... Recently, Tom just came back from a tour that he was opening for the headliner Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. He has been working his whole life to this point to be the greatest rapper known to the world, and with his latest release "Root For The Underdog," He is even closer to doing that. The release party to this event had over a thousand people, and he damn near sold every album he had on him that night! Matter of fact, I think he did sell out that night...”

— Every thought must go

“The 206th entry in DJBooth.net and Streetammo‘s Exclusive Freestyle Series comes courtesy of Tom P., the Decatur native who earned reader acclaim for Root for the Underdog and Time Flies. On his brand new, exclusive Raw freestyle, the currently-unsigned emcee flows over original boardwork by Kamal the Element. In addition to promoting his sophomore independent full-length, Root for the Underdog, Tom P. is currently working on a new EP, set for free online release early next year. Fans can catch the artist performing alongside Tech N9ne and E-40 at The Loft, and on the 31st he’s set to support the Three 6 Mafia at a Halloween celebration in Atlanta”

— YNOTMYDREAM

“I have a feeling our regulars will be happy to follow the Decatur, Georgia representative’s lead when he asks us to “Root for the Underdog” on this new, unreleased cut. Here, the artist takes a page from fellow Southern buzzmaker Yelawolf‘s book, playing up his small-town background in technically impressive verses. ”

— Brainstormlive

“Tom P and Three 6 Mafia show review”

— Rodney Carmichael, Creative Loafing

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Tom P is in XXL!
Nov 8, 2011
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Feb 23, 2011
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Tremont Music Hall
Charlotte, NC, US | 8:00pm
Tremont Music Hall
Charlotte, NC, US
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Mar 16

Bric À Brac Bar
Paris, FR | 2:00pm
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Paris, FR
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Bone Fest ~ Benefit Show
Atlanta, 30306, US | 4:20pm
Bone Fest ~ Benefit Show
Atlanta, 30306, US
Sat Mar 09 4:20pm
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We are throwing a benefit show to help raise money to replace the stolen drum hardware and laptop so that our friend, Jesse Bone can get back on the music grind in time for his performance at SXSW in Austin, TX. The "venue" is right behind tLiberty Tattoo on Ponce, across from the Local. Formerly known as Wicked Wheelhouse. Promoters or artists who are interested in donating, just message or email Jesse: jbonethickness@gmail.com
2012
Dec 7

Moderna
Atlanta, GA, US | 8:00pm
Moderna
Atlanta, GA, US
Fri Dec 07, 2012 8:00pm
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Tom P headlines with Cyhi Da Prynce at club opening for Moderna
2012
Dec 7

Moderna
Atlanta, GA, US | 8:00pm
Moderna
Atlanta, GA, US
Fri Dec 07, 2012 8:00pm
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Q: When's some new music comin homie?

A: I have a new album finished, been over a year in the making. It features folks like Jarren Benton, Rittz, Trinidad James, and some surprises. I'm stoked about it! We are still working on an official release date and coordinating our promotional efforts but we are aiming for a release next month! Stay tuned and thanks for the support!

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