“Forgiveness can be a tough road. Petty revenge is much easier to slip into. ‘Before You Left’ offers a little bit of both. Camille De La Cruz is a young talent on the rise and this track straddles an Alt Pop Contemporary R&B vibe to unleash an array of emotions post breakup.”
“Alfie Sharp is all about groove and vibe and ‘Don’t Know My Name’ is a track that could fit is several genres. Soul, Roots, Americana, Blues. There are elements of them all in this arrangement and performance. With a tip of the hat to history, but both feet planted in the here and now, Alfie Sharp unfurls this smooth build that will draw comparisons to Nathaniel Rateliff and Teddy Swims.”
“Some artists have the innate ability to take a personal experience and thenw rite a song that has universal appeal. Lunkai Li took a tough fight with cancer and the feelings of emerging ont he other side into a track that could just as easily be about saying goodbye to a former lover. The best art means different things to different people and the song ‘On Life’ certainly fits that category.”
“M’J unfurl this soulful Contemporary R&B track that offers an infectious and sultry melody to go with the heartfelt vocal delivery. ‘Not A Love Song’ is a fantasy seduction of the mind about a love that might have been or perhaps could be. It offers all of the hope and yearing we as humans put into a new relationship even sometimes before it is a reality.”
“If you are looking for a timeless sound and talent I have you covered with this track. M&J brings old school shades of Soul and mixes them with Contemporary R&B vibes to create what I think best fits the Roots/ Americana landscape, but like I said this is simply good quality music that transcends both labels and time.
’Islands, Diamonds, and Silence’ is a song that lives deep down in the emotional core of humanity. A song you feel as much as hear.”
“Norwegian songstress, Mathilde Widding brings power, emotion, and blurred lines with her latest single, ‘Burning Pockets of Love.’ The Bluesy, Retro Soul infused track drips with emotion and determination.
A track about taking on the weight of false promises for far too long and finally breaking free is a vibe perfect for those nights of self reflection or a long drive away from a troublesome past.”
“Music often takes the artistic lead in fighting social injustice and as the world gets more contentious everyday we see music following suit. ‘You Said You Wanted a Fight’ highlights the fact we need to stand up and let our voices heard.
CRITICAL ACTION had this to say about the track. ‘At moments like these - when social tension is high and people are told resistance is futile or dangerous the song insists that this cycle isn’t new. Repeating the line “you’ve been here a thousand times,” it connects current struggles to past victories and treats memory itself as a form of resistance. This is message-forward, politically conscious music meant to be engaged with, not background listening.’”
“This sultry Pop track is all about rekindling that spark. Terra Ranae is ‘Wild Again’ about reinvigorating that early relationship thrill by doing whatever it takes to make the bedroom sizzle like the first time. Lust and love are not always the best of bedfellows and this song aims to change that in the sultriest of ways.”
“JOE-G. keeps it funky and fresh on “Left, Right,” a track that feels straight out of a modern-day Soul Train line. With its smooth groove, punchy bass, and undeniable rhythm, this jam blends old-school soul with new-school swagger guaranteed to get you moving left, right, and all night.”
“Olive Jones deliver smooth soul-infused pop with her latest track, ‘End Of Time.’ This is a track you can easily groove to behind the wheel or with the lights turned down low and the one that you love in the sheets beside you.
Jones hails from the UK though this kind of sultry smooth vocals transcends borders, to help bring this world closer together in the very best of ways.”
“Mike Äpt’s Glitter & Gold shines with smooth production and a classic mix of confidence and reflection. It’s sleek, modern, and aspirational — a reminder that simple is powerful.”
“Indica” by Deshaymond merges mysticism, memory, and cultural motifs into a tapestry of surreal, textured visuals. It offers a fresh, deeply introspective lens on identity and the unseen world, inviting the viewer to linger in its dreamlike spaces.”
“Sedric Perry is smooth in the best of ways. Vocally this track is the musical equivalent of satin sheets and fits his personality and brand so well. So pour yourself a glass, snuggle up next to the one your desire, and enjoy this intoxicating song.”
“My signature thing is walking out of places with a glass of white wine. I’ve been doing it for years. It’s one of those things I thought would be a vibe for the EP. What better way to start a day with your friends, than with a glass of wine, listening to music?” – Sedric Perry”
“The track gave me ‘Under the Bridge’ Vibes in a way, though the writing and vocals stand on their own without comparison.
Chavar Dontae might not be reinventing the wheel here, but he is certainly leaning into truth, vulnerability and of course human emotion to give us a truly great song we can feel to our bones.
’Rain’ is a timeless kind of song that I will be adding to multiple playlists of my own. This is music you can feel, and I pay no higher compliment to any art than that.”
“DJ micky is an underground DJ and producer thriving in Japan and across Asia. known for seamlessly blending various eras and genres, he delivers a smooth soulful Contemporary R&B groove with ‘Precious Days.’
This track is a vibe that will warm your heat and put a spicy little movement to your hips, as it reminds us to take some time and enjoy the quality moments life gives us.”
“Estella Dawn knows how to sell emotion and here on ‘Move Down Lover’ the sultry track straddles the line between sultry Soul Pop and an Alt R&B vibe. Dawn is occupying the same musical space as artists like Teddy Swims on this track but she does so with power, confidence and originality that is clearly her own.”
“This isn’t the first time we have featured one of Meagher’s tracks here at LA on Lock. The talented producer has shown diversity and precision in bring these tracks to life. ‘All Time Low’ delivers a smooth R&B groove with some nostalgic vibes tot he overall style and sound. ”
“What’s not to love about a groove-filled jam from Roots of Creation, Afroman, and Edo.G? I mean come one you can feel this one right from the start. ‘Ride Or Die Chick’ is a mantra tof stubborn love and dedication. An ode to loyalty perhaps even when it isn’t deserved.
And the easter eggs of hits gone by is a nice addition. This is talented artists having a good time and it shows.”
“Sara Marie Barron wanted to create a song about navigating your mental health while dating that you could dance to. And ‘Moon’ is exactly that.
The track has a tender vulnerability to go along with some genuine emotional grit all backed by an infectious beat that makes you want to close your eyes and let the music take over your body.”
“Chxrry isn’t going to get lost on the background. Hello, no she deliver ‘Main Character’ energy on this track. The sultry Contemporary R&B song is all about attitude and sexy confidence and her tone will leave yo wanting to play whatever type of game she is leading. ”