Sterlen Roberts -Spoil You [Music Video Review] March 13, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Adult Contemporary, Rap, R&B Rating: 3 out of 5 The song has an old Contemporary R&B vibe to it. Sterlen Roberts plans the perfect night to”Spoil You”. The tempo is fast yet steady still creating a romantic rhythm. Around the 1:15 mark there’s a sample of Soulja Boy but the rapping and examples doesn’t take away from the track. — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Jon Vinyl - Clouds [Music Review] February 19, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, R&B Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Jon Vinyl knows how to utilize the slow burn to get his point across. ‘Clouds’ offers a touch of nostalgia in a Contemporary R&B vibe that simmers and sizzles in the best possible ways. The emotions in tangible and the performance spot on. Add this to that playlist you go to when the lights are dim and the body next to yours is inviting. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Marcy Brown x Anne Christine Dekker Xmas Each Day (feat. Anne Chris) [Review] December 18, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in R&B, Adult Contemporary Rating: 2 out of 5 The beat gives a classic yet soulful melody. My disconnection came from the vocal delivery. The artist didn’t put all of her emotions in so you can feel the song in your heart. It makes you want to snap along with it. — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Veronica Elizabeth - Able To Love [Music Video Review] November 27, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in R&B Rating: 3 out of 5 Veronica Elizabeth has vocals that allows you to feel every emotion in her delivery. “Able to Love” tells a story of an individual running from love because of the fear of commitment. She infuses RnB and Pop together to create a romantic yet chilled track. — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
KJ(!) - Good Day [Music Review] November 21, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Pop, R&B, Adult Contemporary Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Looking for something different? Look no further than KJ(!)’squirky track ‘Good Day.’ Riding a funking beat and simple, yet catchy lyrical hook the track is simply infectious in the best ways. I couldn’t stop listing the first time and the same has hel through multiple listens though I am hard-pressed to explain why.The track has a friendly vibe like a bit of advice from a friend telling you not to let the world grind you down and the arrangement is simply fun. The talent is there though the track has a simple brilliance to it that carries the day. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Bryce Drew - That Dress [Music Review] November 17, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, R&B, Singer/Songwriter Rating: 4 out of 5 A disintegrating relationship is brought into focus through this track by shining a spotlight on ‘That Dress.’ The ups and downs of love and the writing on the wall of the end is tinged blue by a spectacular dress that Bryce Drew sings about with passion and heart. The unique perspective, and Drew’s vocal power carries the day and makes the song stand out from the crowd of other tracks covering the same set of emotions. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
M'Lynn - Better Me [Music Review] November 17, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, R&B Rating: 3.5 out of 5 The track takes off with the chorus and is carried throughout by M’Lynn’s strong emotive vocal delivery. ‘Better Me’ is a soulful R&B groove about honing in on yourself and your needs to be the best version of yourself. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Matt Storm - Idle Hands [Review] September 15, 2023 by Andrew Amoah in Folk, R&B, Soul Rating: 4 out of 5 Idle Hands feels like rushing water in a creek on a summer day in 1998. It’s honest in a way I don’t think people are often “I can’t sit still, I just need to run, I’m just like my Mum”. It’s self-reflective but in a way thats not beating down on yourself but almost smirking as you watch yourself spiral slowly. “Can’t help but laugh, at the state I’m in, it’s like imprisonment” is one of the most honest lyrics I think I’ve heard. Now excuse me whilst I go back to procrastinating away 2023. — Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)
Hojean - Cruel [Review] September 13, 2023 by Andrew Amoah in Indie Pop, R&B Rating: 3.5 out of 5 With an intro that feels dipped into peroxide and coloured with yellow (see what I did there... blonde) and vocals that pierce through the core of your soul, Cruel is stunning. The lyrics are conversational, the emotions are raw and so visceral it takes you right back to the person did you wrong the hardest in love. The record is stripped with no frills just honesty and pain. — Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)
Jon Vinyl - Wasted [Review] September 08, 2023 by Andrew Amoah in Alternative, R&B, Soul Rating: 3 out of 5 Jon Vinyl is back is the beautiful breezy ‘Wasted’. From soaring vocals, to honest conversational lyrics, wasted feels like the perfect way to close out summer 23. It’s bittersweet with an emphasis on the sweet. — Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)
Weston Estate - Slowly [Review] August 26, 2023 by Andrew Amoah in Indie Pop, Pop, R&B Rating: 3 out of 5 I could literally shoot bittersweet love songs into my veins... I’m not sure what that says about me BUT what I do know is ‘Slowly’ is a beautiful brooding ballad. “We don’t got love like we used to but I still holding you close” is such a raw and honest lyric. Sometimes we know its not same but something familiar feels better than nothing...right? — Andrew Amoah (LA on Lock Blogger)
OXLADE Ft. Dave - Intoxycated [Review] August 26, 2023 by Andrew Amoah in Dance, Pop, R&B Rating: 3 out of 5 Picture the scene. You’re in a swanky bar in London, a rum & coke in one hand, doing gun fingers with the other... and the person of your dreams has their back on your front and your dancing until the early hours. Intoxycated is one of those lowkey club anthems with a chorus you can scream at the top of your lungs riding the wave of the night. The verses are smooth and every melody feels plucked from King Davids harp. — Andrew Amoah (LA on lock blogger)
Paul Russell - Lil Boo Thang [Review] August 24, 2023 by Andrew Amoah in Dance, Funk, R&B Rating: 3 out of 5 Sometimes a record can be so infectious it can seep in the very fabric of the ether. Lil Boo Thang is everywhere and well its for good reason... it’s fun! Music went through a period of taking it self too seriously and Lil Boo Thang harks back to the funk days of just making you feel good and wanna dance. We need that right now. — Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)
VCTR- Animation [Review] August 18, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Alternative, R&B Rating: 3 out of 5 You ever just take a moment to lay down and fantasize. VCTR “Animation” is about thinking about your favorite person. This contemporary R&B track has an anime analogy to it but on a sexier tip. The song is smooth and keeps a consistent tempo. — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Kevin Ross ft. Eric Bellinger - Ready For It [Music Video Review] August 17, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in R&B, Contemporary R&B Rating: 4 out of 5 Kevin Ross delivers a romantic, chilled, and sexy track featuring Eric Bellinger. The two infuses their RnB style in a track that will have you dancing and grooving. ”Ready For It” is about opening yourself to love after you are done playing around. This song takes drums and create and excitement of a man finally ready to settle down and be in something real. — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
King Bliss - 3AM [Review] August 07, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Adult Contemporary, Neo-Soul, R&B Rating: 4 out of 5 Its not everyday you hear an artist marry, lyrical brilliance with a 80s style R&B/soul style production. That alone shows the genius of King Bliss. The hook song by Tselane Love is 90s R&B in its purest form. This is both fresh and innovative and leads King Bliss to a space to stall in a lane all his own. Witty, well versed bars. Smooth and chill...never changing in tone but never lacking in energy of entertainment value. This is a vibe. — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Nowo - Jungle [Review] August 03, 2023 by Andrew Amoah in Music, R&B, Alternative Rating: 3 out of 5 I’m loving the influence UK drill is having on music around the world and this record is no exception. ‘Jungle’ is smooth and inviting whilst still having attitude and tempo. Nowo is right the world is a jungle but records like this make it just that little bit easier to navigate. — Andrew Amoah (LA on Lock Blogger)
9rlfrnd -Energy [Review] July 30, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in R&B Rating: 4 out of 5 This is track is a smooth upbeat RnB jam.Is has a simple piano production that allows the artist to use their voice as a vocal instrument. Energy is about realizing you have to let negative habits and people go. If I had to compare 9rlfrnd to any artist it would be the female version of Travis Scott. — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Jon Vinyl - Thinkin Bout You July 29, 2023 by Andrew Amoah in Contemporary R&B, R&B, Pop Rating: 3 out of 5 Jon Vinyl drops a vocal masterclass on ‘Thinkin Bout You’. It’s so controlled, never overdone and the lyrics are a perfect slice of melancholy. — Andrew Amoah (LA on Lock blogger)
Ramon Binns - Titles [Review] July 29, 2023 by Andrew Amoah in Contemporary R&B, Downtempo, Pop, R&B, Soul Rating 3 out of 5 Ramon delivers a mood thats so easy to live in. ‘Titles’ is soulful, honest and effortlessly cool. — Andrew Amoah (LA on Lock blogger)