TRiiiPSS - Space Baby [Music Review] January 29, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Commercial, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 Coming with a smooth groove and funky beat, TRiiiPSS launches their new single ‘Space Baby.’ Lyrically the track is about those out of the world feelings of love and admiration. New love is glorious and it is easy to view the person of your desire as being from another planet as they feel that rare and special. This track captures that in a delightful way with steady vocals and a musical groove that is easy to orbit around. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Yung Gravy - Mozzarella (ft. Lil Keed) [Music Review] January 17, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Autotune Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Yung Gravy brings his wry lyrical wit and irreverent vocal style that his fans have come to expect on ‘Mozzarella.’ Joined on the track by Lil Keed, the flows sync and help bring this one to life. The hard beat and cadence make it easy to start bouncing and joining in once you know the words. I won’t say this is my favorite Yung Gravy track, but still a fun one I will be listening to for a good long while. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Kuttem Reese - "TYFNB" + REESE EP [Music Video Review] November 21, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop, Autotune Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Kuttem Reese is pissed to hit that next level. The Orlando, Florida rapper is a Hip-Hop star on the rise and his new eighteen track album is more fuel on the fire.This track is about remembering the path and the pitfalls, the haters, the doubter, the struggle it took to climb the ladder. The video adds to the vibes and really dials in the track’s lyrical intent which is delivered with precision and a smooth talent. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Roxy Alice -Strike Me Blind [Review] October 11, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Autotune, Pop Rating: 3 out of 5 I was close to declining this track. Mainly because of the mumble rap build up and the lyrics not being clear. However, the more I listened to Roxy Alice the more the vocal tone reminded me of Young Thug. Sometimes it’s not about understanding a song but how good it sounds and the vibes it gives off. “Strike Me Blind” is a song that I can see being played a few times. — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Orrin- A to Z [Review] October 07, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Autotune Rating: 2 out of 5 Orrin submits some good tracks then some tracks that are decent. This is a decent track. A to Z takes you on a journey of different sounds and vibes. It makes you want to dance but part of the autotune doesn’t contribute to the cadence of the song. Some people make rock with it and some people my just vibe to the beat and tune out the lyrics. — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Summonte - OOHS & AAHS [Music Review] October 04, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Autotune Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Love is fraught with so many pitfalls and unfortunately cash can be a big one. Falling for a girl outside your means with $ in her eyes can be a frustrating endeavor and Summonte showcases that with this track. ‘OOHS &AAHS’ has an unconventional hook that is more sounds than anything else, but it works and the energy carries the track forward. I found myself moving and singing along to this relatable song. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Rins4 - Aim For The Stars [Review] September 15, 2023 by Andrew Amoah in Autotune, Hip-Hop, Rap Rating: 3 out of 5 Rins4 is carrying Australia on this back. For a long time when you think Australian hip-hop you think Iggy... Rins4 is about to be at the front of your mind. The production is mean yet emotional, and Rins floats across it like a trap figure skater with poise and swagger. You can hear the hunger not only in the sharp bars but his tone. He’s rapping like not only he needs this, but his family needs this, his country needs this. — Andrew Amoah (LA on lock blogger)
Caroline Romano - This House [Music Review] June 25, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Minimal Electronic, Commercial, Alternative, Autotune, Bedroom, Pop Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Caroline Romano is a star on the verge of breaking out, and her latest single, ‘This House,’ is the kind the emotionally laden track that will endure her to listeners. Reminding me of the emotional punch Taylor Swift delivers Romano blends vocal power and talent with a vulnerability and honest songwriting to go beyond the superficial and talk directly to our souls. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Brody Brown - Eyes On Me [Music Video Review] April 24, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 Brody Brown drops this up-tempo track that settles into a melodic groove right from the start. ‘Eyes On Me’ delivers a hypnotic flow and a memorable hook that holds the listener’s attention. The production and video are both clean and tight and match the smooth ride of the song itself. I was left wanting more which is always the earmark of an entertaining and engaging track. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Rohan - So Paid [Music Review] March 05, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Neo-Soul, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 No one ever reaches the top of the mountain without struggling to get there. Rohan uses a smooth and easy delivery on this flow about fighting through the pain to reach to the place you want to be in life. The track utilizes a Rap flow, but also has the groove of a slow and soulful R&B track giving the vibe an added dimension and accessibility to the emotional thread of the lyrical build. — Travis Erwin @ LA on Lock Blogger
Big Boss Vette - Pretty Girls Walk (Remix) ft. Coi Leray [Music Review] March 05, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 Pure Trap attitude sets the track off, and the bounce isn’t just an accessory here, but a full-out active part of the vibe. Big Boss Vette unleashes her chorus in conjunction with the talents of Coi Leray to create a remix that hits with force. Lyrical wit and a strong overall verve amps the mood on a track that is one-hundred percent brass. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock BLogger
Ben Barbic - Social Climber [Music Review] February 21, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Autotune, Hip-Hop, Reggae Rating: 3.5 out of 5 The writing here and the message of these lyrics easily won me over. I do wish the track had a bit less production as the Autotune got in the way at times, but Ben Barbic overcomes that with his passionate delivery. The track straddles a Hip Hop, Dancehall Reggae vibe and kept me leaning in for the entire ride. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
YLM Forest. - Swerve [Review] May 01, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Lyric Video, Trap, Autotune Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Riding a tight production and sneakily tricky lyrics, YLM Forest. drops ‘Swerve’ on us. Short and to the point, the track has an easy groove to settle in and ride. I did crave more to the track when it was over, but the talent and delivery work very well and I am eager to hear more from this artist. The trap beat is dialed in and perfect for the cadence of this flow. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock
K PRICE - TRUË RELIGION [Review] March 15, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 Inspired by tequila, weed and a good melody, brand new track, “TRUË RELIGION,” is one to play when you need some good energy. K Price drops a steady flow with just enough production behind it to set it off and establish an easy groove to ride with. The track offers a vibe that you can fall in and let carry you away from the everyday. No need to reinvent the process when you have talent and can drop in engaging writing and a dope beat. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Kade Fresco - Left Out [Music Video Review] January 17, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 Kade Fresco drop this low key, yet meaningful flow and it hits with precision. Riding a lyrical build that most, if not all, of us can relate to, Fresco lets the melodic groove work alongside the lyrics to convey emotion and meaning. The track is all about mood and perspective making it one to listen to over and over again so you can pick up on all the lyrical nuance. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
My_Kayla - Dennis Rodman [Review] January 11, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 This is one of those tracks that will have you feeling yourself with confidence. Dennis Rodman is a legend who lived life free by being his true self. My_Kayla dedicates her new single to him and relates her life to being open and free but overall living it to the fullest. The beat is suspenseful but fill of energy. — Kreadiv Kesh
Dax x Snow Tha Product - A Lot At Stake [Music Video Review] January 01, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 Dax never fails to bring the passion and intensity and here, clever wordplay accentuates that given a a strongly written flow that lands its punches. The addition of Snow Tha Product adds some variation to the build and worked to bring this one to life for me. ‘A Lot At Stake’ is a hard hitting track that gives you nuance to think over with each listen. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
MiQ The Burb Boy - B.O.M.B.S [Review] November 28, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 MiQ The Burb Boy comes in with clear purpose and deliberate, slower flow that burns with steady passion before the arrangement takes a harder edge and builds into a fiery and emotional take. The earnest performance and strong writing make for an engaging track. Add in a sneaky hook to the beat which helps tie the track together in a tangible way, and this single has everything you could want from a song with true punching power. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
TweezDaSwaggyGod - Trip [Music Video Review] November 14, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Trap, Rap, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 Offering a deeply personal take on the world, TweezDaSwaggyGodtakes us on a steady ‘Trip’ that hooks and engages start to finish. The flow is deliberate and impactful in its honest portrayal of his past and intended future. The delivery here has heart and the writing is genuine in its emotion and intent. The beat gets out of the way for the most part, but offers enough punch to help bring out the lyrical blows. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Breeze Davinci - Mind Games [Music Video Review] October 22, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Neo-Soul, Rap, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 Breeze Davinci rides a smooth flow and an addictive beat to bring out ‘Mind Games.’ The vocals lean on the production dynamics a bit too much at times, leaving me craving more emotional resonance, but the impact still comes through enough for me to engage and stay tethered to the build. The writing and groove are strong and the track is one I will certainly add to a few different playlists. — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger