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Earl Hondo - WHAM I [Music Review]

May 29, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Rap, Trap
“Earl Hondo might sound like a spaghetti western villain, but give this track a listen and you’ll discover he’s a killer alright ... A lady killer offering up a groove you can get down to between the sheets, or cruising up the boulevard.

Saddle up and ride the vibe!”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
May 29, 2025 /Travis Erwin
earlhondo, whami, laonlock
Music, Hip-Hop, Rap, Trap
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    Harry Gray - Passport Baby [Music Review]

    May 21, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul
    “Blurring genre lines, Harry Gray delivers a soulful groove to this Rap flow. Harry pays no mind to mainstream sounds and instead stays true to making music that evokes a spiritual response from himself and his listeners.

    ”Passport Baby’ is a vibe that carries the listener along like a plane bound for an exotic vacation. Grab a cold drink and kick back, relaxing times are in your future when you settle into this smooth track.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    May 21, 2025 /Travis Erwin
    harrygray, passportbaby, laonlock
    Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul
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      JAMMY - Rigged! [Review]

      May 15, 2025 by Kreadiv Kesh in Hip-Hop, Conscious, Pop, Punk
      “The song has a catchy beat that immediately draws you in. I also like the creative approach taken by JAMMY. He effectively share’s his perspective on political issues and relatable experiences, making the song resonate on a deeper level on political issues as well as things people experience. The song is short but has an impact to whoever is listening.”
      — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
      May 15, 2025 /Kreadiv Kesh
      #LAONlock
      Hip-Hop, Conscious, Pop, Punk
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        Rah Cashiano x Band boy x Capo DZ - Gang Activity [Music Review]

        April 09, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Trap
        “Rah Cashiano teams up with Band boy and Capo DZ to unleash some straight up ‘Gang Activity.’ Old school attitude and swagger harkens to a time when Hip-Hop didn’t shy away from getting in your face, or try to appeal to the masses with Pop sensibilities.

        The flow lands the lyrical punches without trying to be more than it needs to be to get the point across.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        April 09, 2025 /Travis Erwin
        rahcashiano, bandboy, capodz, gangactivity, laonlock
        Music, Hip-Hop, Trap
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          Chaz Marcus - All The Way Down [Music Review]

          April 08, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Deep House, Hip-Hop, Dance
          “Chaz Marcus incorporates a Tropical Dancehall vibe with a laidback Hip-Hop flow to give us ‘All The Way Down.’ Marcus is a versatile artist with a rich background and his roots in Spanish Harlem are present int he exotic mix that will get you in your feels while you feel compelled to move your hips.”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          April 08, 2025 /Travis Erwin
          Chazmarcus, allthewaydown, laonlock
          Music, Deep House, Hip-Hop, Dance
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            Diamond The body - MVB [Music Review]

            March 20, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop
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            ”Hip Hop has long been about attitude and verve and standing up and out. Diamond the body has embodied all of that with ‘MVB.’ The flow slaps, and the beat adds to the vibe of the track.

            This is one of those track that will be divided between the lovers and haters, but I applaud the confidence and the talent so count me as one of the lovers.”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            March 20, 2025 /Travis Erwin
            diamondthebody, mvb, laonlock
            Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop
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              ESG TRE - GOT THE BOMB [Music Review]

              March 12, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop
              “This was my favorite track from ESG TRE’s album, TRIPLE 2 TRE though the entire album hits. ‘GOT THE BOMB’ is an old school style delivery but without feeling dated or too retro. The lyrical build keeps you leaning in and the varied delivery makes damn certain you don’t fall out.

              A good, old-school Boom Bap style flow with the nuance to be relevant in today’s Hip-Hop landscape. ”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              March 12, 2025 /Travis Erwin
              esgtre, gotthebomb, laonlock
              Music, Rap, Hip-Hop
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                RYN SCOTT - Just Human [Music Video Review]

                March 09, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Pop, Rap
                “RYN SCOTT drops this self-aware flow that should resonate with the masses given we are all ... ‘Just Human.’

                The track takes on a subject and view often ignored in the blustery, cocksure world of Hip-Hop and that alone is refreshing. The genuine honesty, and vulnerability give the song grit in a surprising fashion and the spot on timing and impassioned flow sell it all in a way that makes this an easy track to fell as much as you hear.”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                March 09, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                rynscott, justhuman, laonlock
                Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Pop, Rap
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                  Red Lotus - THE GAME [Music Review]

                  March 01, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
                  “Red Lotus stands and delivers on his new track, ‘The Game.’ There is a Kendrick level intricacy to the message and intent and it gives the song a power that is rare these days, but for this one I;m going to let the artists tell you more.

                  From Red Lotus ... “This song was inspired by a powerful lesson my father used to share with me before he was tragically murdered: ‘The game ain’t free. Nothing in life is free; even when we gain, we must lose something.’ It’s a lyrical rap track with cypher-like elements, rooted in storytelling—a craft I believe is becoming a lost art in hip-hop. The message emphasizes the sacrifices that come with life’s pursuits, delivered with raw emotion and thought-provoking lyrics. This track is for anyone who values meaningful narratives and the authenticity of classic hip-hop.”

                  A song to dive in and digest over multiple listens. ”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  March 01, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                  redlotus, thegame, laonlock
                  Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                    Drop Dead Lane - Live your Life [Music Review]

                    February 27, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Rap, Conscious
                    “What would it sound like if Busta Rhymes took on performing some Eminem?

                    Drop Dead Lane gives us an idea on ‘Live Your Life.’ At least early on the growl and gravel and rapid hard hitting flow had that feel. The track did have a few different vibes and sounds so it stands on its own but that was my initial reaction before the lyrical intensity took over and had me solely focused on this build.”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    February 27, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                    dropdeadlane, liveyourlife, laonlock
                    Music, Hip-Hop, Rap, Conscious
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                      Vocab Slick - Jewelz (feat. Starski) [Music Video Review]

                      February 01, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
                      “Vocab Slick teams up with Starski to give an engaging Old School Hop-Hop track and video. The lyrical flow hits bringing a story as well as a strong hook. The video adds to the grit and dynamic and the flow is delivered with that hard hitting verve few Hip-Hop artists let come out these days. This is a track with both grit and genuine flavor that simple feels legit.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      February 01, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                      vocabslick, jewelz, laonlock, starski
                      Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                        Marz Da Hippy x Chadster - Sleeping (feat. chadster) [Music Video Review]

                        January 22, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop
                        “Marz Da Hippy and Chadster team to give us ‘Sleeping.’

                        The smooth easy beat and rhythm does indeed instill a calm, sleepy vibe though this track is one you will want to stay awake and alert for.

                        The track is a vibe an reminder to relax and roll with the punches while being grateful for the things that are going right. We all have a tendency to focus on the bad and that allows the doom to take on an outsized role in our lives. This track is a talented reminded to enjoy the good and weather the bad. ”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        January 22, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                        marzdahippy, chadster, sleeping, laonlock
                        Music Videos, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop
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                          Wombino - Granite [Music Review]

                          January 12, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul
                          “Wombino has that easy smooth flow that only certain artists can pull off without feeling emotionally flat. In that regard Wombina can be compared to Mac Miller and Kendrick. ‘Granite’ is a rock-solid ltrack full of lyrical power and insight.

                          The track definitely straddles the line of Hip-Hop and Neo-Soul. A song that will make you think. One that will bring you back to listen multiple times. ”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          January 12, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                          wombino, granite, laonlock
                          Music, Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul
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                            Soolie - Grapes [Music Review]

                            January 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
                            “Soolie reps the Bay area these days after growing up in Ohio. ‘Grapes’ tells his story with great lyricism and a steady unrelenting flow that harkens to another era of Hip-Hop. That said the track is legit and right at home in today’s musical landscape. This is a hard hitting track that lands all the right lyrical punches.”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            January 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                            soolie, grapes, laonlock
                            Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                              RYN SCOTT - Moments [Music Review]

                              December 06, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “Ryn Scott offers up an sweeping track with ‘Moments.’ You can hear the influence of his native Michigan in the cadence and songwriting. This is part hype track and part reflective warning. We all hav eto take a moment and pay attention this one life we are living and this song is a reminder to do exactly that.”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              December 06, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                              rynscott, moments, laonlock
                              Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                Crhymes - Trouble Maker (ft. Eminem) [Music Review]

                                December 05, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “Crhymes enlists the talent of Slim Shady to deliver ‘Trouble Maker.’ Crhymes, is a Latino Rapper hailing from San Diego, California. The a former member of the rap duo the COR and respected freestyler is a frequent collaborator of some of the biggest names in Rap.

                                This track with Eminem hots hard and takes no prisoners in its fight with the wack MCs of the world. Keep an eye out for his latest project titled, ‘Thuggery: A Near Death Experience,’ which features Snoop Dogg, Bizzy Bone & Layzie Bone to name a few talents. ”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                December 05, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                crhymes, troublemaker, eminem, laonlock
                                Music, Rap, Hip-Hop
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                                  PTK LOTHBROOK - SELL THE LAND [Music Review]

                                  December 05, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Alternative, Hip-Hop

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “PTK Lothbrook comes directly at the listener on this track and the in your face beat and delivery catches fire as a result. ‘Sell The Land,’ was written out of the anguish and emotions of a divorce and the lyrical power hits. The flow has some Pop style, though that does not diminish the intricacy and timing of the Rap delivery so the artist did a great job of managing this tricky performance.”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  December 05, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                  ptklothbrook, selltheland, laonlock
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                                    Already Legends x Freddy River - Smooth Water River (feat. Sam Tate, SavageSpitFlamez, Squad, L.O.E. BOOG & billy winters) [Music Review]

                                    December 02, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop

                                    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                    “This track’s intro didn’t do much for me, but once that flow hit around the :25 mark I was in and sailing right along.

                                    The smooth delivery of the various flows held me, and the writing had some nice lyrical punches that landed with precision and talent. Already Legends teams with Freddy River and a bunch of other talents to create a nice tranquil Trap track that is as inviting and silky as a cruise down ‘Smooth Water River.’ ”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    December 02, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                    alreadylegend, freddyriver, smoothwaterriver, laonlock
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                                      Wisoff - Every 6 Years [Music Review]

                                      November 15, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B

                                      Rating: 2 out of 5

                                      “This is a matter of outhinking yourself as an artist. There are great moments to this performance and the premise was rock solid.

                                      The problems were all in the production dynamics and arrangement. Had Wiseoff simply unleashed this track with a steady flow and build I’d have been all in, but the embellishment and add-ons got in the way emotionally for me and left the overall track feeling disjointed and needlessly chaotic. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      November 15, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                      wisoff, every6years, laonlock
                                      Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B
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                                        Lil Primo - STARBURST [Music Review]

                                        November 11, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                        “Lil Primo feels anything but lil on this big bold track. ‘Starburst’ has that old school, in-your-face vibe, and Primo infuses that hard flow with fresh linds and a crisp delivery that lands the lyrical punches with skill and precision.

                                        This LA are rapper brings the perfect verve to his flow and the writing hits with grit and emotion.”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        November 11, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                        lilprimo, starburst, laonlock, lareview
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