Underground 420 Fest: Vibes and Friendly to the Culture

Are you looking for something to do on 4/20 that’s full of vibes and friendly to the culture? Well LA On Lock has that day on LOCK with the Underground 420 Fest.

Every year LA On Lock’s goal is to stick to the theme of “Underground”. In the music world this means Independent artists on the verge. This year the line up is a mix of newcomers and West Coast favorites: Compton AV, Adriel Calaway, Young Ceno, Pookie F’n Rude, YT, Pea McGee, Mori White, Tamani Jo, & LA On Lock’s very own Steve DaMar, Deuce Biggs & UpAllNyt. The first Underground 420 Fest was in 2021, shortly following the lockdown caused by the pandemic. The lockdown was initiated in 2020 and ended in 2021; so concerts and festivals were on pause nationally.

Co-founder of LA On Lock ‘Steve DaMar’ had the idea of starting a virtual concert series where artists/producers/musicians could join us on live & perform some of their music. This was a success & viewers tuned in every week for a new show.

When 2021 came along & the government started announcing plans to end the lockdown, they started to plot on a big return! That’s when our Founder/CEO brought the idea to @mr.whitedogg about investing into a cannabis/music related festival called ‘Underground 420 Fest’.

This is the festival’s first year back since the pandemic and they are truly coming back with a vibe. For the first time ever the venue will have 2 levels! Downstairs will include all the music, performances, bar & most of the vendors. Upstairs will include a few vendors, & an exclusive V.I.P green room. Wait there’s more!!

This year the “Underground 420 Fest” will also have arcade games, vendors with flower, edibles, clothing, a variety of different foods, and gourmet cocktails! So prepare to Vibe! Elevate! and have a good time!

#LAOnLockExclusive: GMB -Money Boyz [EP]

“GMB Jae5ive and the rest of the team are letting the money pile in the new EP “Money Boyz”.

”In a party yet a direct tone GMB’s first track ‘Dirty Money’ gives you insight of who they are as they make it known they are all about the money. Now do not let the laidback vibes fool you because the second track ‘Stick Talk’ will remind you how they are also about business and action. ‘Out the Streets’ is the third track which is delivered as an autobiography. Each of the Money Boyz explain growing up in the projects with no guidance yet still surviving. Now these guys have a certain vibe to them; that is why the ladies are after their ‘Oohwah’ in track four which lead us into track 5ive ‘End Of Discussion’.

The ’Money Boyz’ project and visuals that they are releasing are pure example of track six. They never been focused on the struggle; they must make it through their ‘Seasons’.

Their lyrics are raw and consistent with each track. Do not just try to follow the money train but follow GMB as they head to the top.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Stream/Download Link: MoneyBoyz

Rap Culture & Influence: Drugs, Sex, and Food

Rap = Drugs, Sex, and Food: Culture & Influence

Rap is culture, rap is influence. You are what you eat...

Rapping by definition is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates “rhyme, rhythmic speech and street vernacular” which is performed or chanted in different ways. Those styles, whether during a Cypher or studio all of which backed by a beat or musical sound, leaves the listener with images.

We can name the best Rap Artist or the best rap songs but the timeline would be endless. Aside from the subjective drugs and sex verses that take precedence in the media; There are a few things like fashion, dances, and movies that can be associated. have you seen Fortnite or MineCraft lately? Heck even food - yes food-  has contributed to legacy of rap. To my reconciliation it morphed from Big Mama's food to munchies overload but the lasting power started with Rap Snacks. It started with a chip but left with a bag. 

The branding of Rap Snacks is so unique that few are aware that the company was started in 1994. Owner and snack food connoisseur James Lindsey created the product to connect his love for food and music. As I continued to read on the history of Rap Snacks. I was shocked Lindsey took a five year hiatus. Rap Snacks is a cultural product that features the faces of artists from Meek Mill to Card B and even Master P. Speaking of the iconic No Limit entrepreneur one of his many investments was into Rap Snacks. Fast forward 20 years later he has added noodles to the for the  love of rap and food list and the Rap Snack brand with his recent launch of Rap Noodles. He has taken the cheapest yet tasty under a $1 meal and gave it some New Orleans Flavor because there’s ‘No Limit to Success’

As  we continue to support Rap Culture let’s munch our support on supporting the snack culture or Rap Snacks and Rap Noodles. 

“I feel like God blessed me to be successful and to have a couple of more things that a lot of people of where I come from didn’t have or didn’t see, but it ain’t always about me. It’s about empowering the next generation so that’s what I love doing.” – Master P

Tim Myers - "Can't Stop This Love"

Multitalented artist, songwriter, and producer Tim Myers releases new single, "Can't Stop This Love," as part of the Father Figures film soundtrack, released Friday December 15th, 2017. The film

Tim Myers’ work speaks for itself: as a founding member of the multi-platinum group OneRepublic, he co-wrote multiple songs on the band’s first two albums, including the number one hit “Stop and Stare.” As a songwriter, producer and artist, his career has included hits with Capital Cities, Five For Fighting, Hailee Steinfeld, Kesha and many others. His music has been highlighted in multiple feature films and trailers, and orchestrated commercial campaigns for such brands as Apple, Pepsi, Coke, Toyota and Target, as well as top television shows and promos across major networks.

Tim Myers founded Palladium Records in 2009. By 2015, Palladium Records had signed sixteen alternative pop artists that include: The Unknown, FM Radio, MoZella, Serengeti, and Lenachka. Palladium Records has secured over a thousand placements in film, commercials and television shows including 21 Jump Street, Pretty Little Liars, Grey’s Anatomy, Google, Target, Apple, EA Sports, Fox, ABC, and Netflix.

Download or stream, “Can't Stop This Love” on digital music platforms worldwide. For more information on Tim Myers and upcoming releases, visit his website TimMyersOfficial.com.

Nipsey Hussle Partners With Atlantic Records

It's been a long journey for the Los Angeles veteran Nipsey Hussle. So after hearing the good news of his partnership between All Money Records & Atlantic Records, I went nuts! A goal that's been preached in his music for so long finally reached. Congratulations to Nipsey & the whole All Money In team!

Victory Lap 🏁

A post shared by Nipsey Hussle (@nipseyhussle) on Nov 27, 2017 at 1:10pm PST

🏁@tidal

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