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Ben Barbic x El Boa Prod - More to Life [Music Review]

April 19, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae, Hip-Hop
“Some tracks are tough to categorize and Ben Barbic’s ‘More To Life’ fits that bill. The Reggae vibes are undeniable but the track also lean on Hip-Hop culture and style in. A rhythmic and engaging delivery carries the listener along on the search for more.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
April 19, 2026 /Travis Erwin
benbarbic, elboaprod, laonlock
Music, Reggae, Hip-Hop
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    Roots of Creation x Eric Swanson x SOJA x Jacob Hemphill - Oblivious (Please Don't Go) [Music Review]

    March 22, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae
    “Before I chime in, a word from the creators of this track .... We’re so excited to share this new song with the world. The writing process with Jacob Hemphill (SOJA) and Brett Wilson (Roots Of Creation) has been a lot of fun. So many great artists came together in spirit to work on this track. Bits of this song were recorded across the globe, and that’s expressed beautifully by Hellman Escorcia’s horn arrangement throughout the song. Love and loss affect us all, and this song is a testament to the power of that notion. The “Oblivious” concept was inspired by the saying “until you learn to say no, yes means nothing”. We hope you find your voice and your power! ~ Eric Swanson

    ’Oblivious’ is a straight out vibe! The Reggae groove and emotive vocals lodge in your soul.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    March 22, 2026 /Travis Erwin
    rootsofcreation, ericswanson, soja, jacobhemphill, oblivious, laonlock
    Music, Reggae
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      StoneTribe - All We Need [Music Review]

      March 14, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae
      “Sometimes I like to let the artists lead the way talking about a song. so here is Stone Tribe’s take on their Reggae track, ‘All We Need.’

      ’All We Need is a spaghetti western on a tropical island! 🤠🌴A modern reggae-folk mashup that’ll put a smile on your face and dust on your boots! When you’ve had enough malarky and you’re ready for a hootenanny, this song will get you back in the saddle!

      The theme is keepin’ it simple and enjoying the blessings we have. Whether you’re blazing your own trail or following a path cleared long before you, stop by the campfire to listen to this one before you head on your way. If it doesn’t have ya slappin’ your knee and hollerin’ along, then you ain’t no cowboy at all, so giddyup!’ ~ StoneTribe

      That pretty much sums it up but I’ll chime in and add this one is a vibe. A good one to fire one up or sip a cold one and simply enjoy the groove.”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      March 14, 2026 /Travis Erwin
      stonetribe, allweneed, laonlock
      Music, Reggae
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        The Irie x Badfish - WAY UP [Music Review]

        January 20, 2026 by Travis Erwin in Reggae, Alternative, Pop
        “The Irie and Bad fish are here to remind you to keep grinding. ‘WAY UP’ is an uplifting vibe with a Reggae meet Alt Pop kind of sound. The track is meant to to remind you no mater what kind of hard times you are facing they won’t linger forever and what goes down must come up.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        January 20, 2026 /Travis Erwin
        theirie, badfish, wayup, laonlock
        Reggae, Alternative, Pop
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          Soulmedic x Galactik Vibes x The Connected One - Roots and Culture [Review]

          January 19, 2026 by Kreadiv Kesh in Lofi, Reggae
          “A soulful, meditative collaboration that blends conscious lyricism with warm, atmospheric production. Soulmedic delivers grounded, reflective bars that honor ancestry and purpose.”
          — Kreadiv Kesh
          “Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
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          January 19, 2026 /Kreadiv Kesh
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          Lofi, Reggae
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            Josh Harris aka DJ Big Feet x Chezidek - Sing & Dance {Music Review]

            July 11, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae
            “Pure, upbeat positivity and energy!

            That’s what ‘Sing &Dance’ brings to the musical landscape. Chezidek delivers a joyful, uplifting ska anthem backed by the Josh Harris Soul Commandos.

            This track celebrates life, love, and resilience! All set to a magical Reggae groove.”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            July 11, 2025 /Travis Erwin
            joshharris, Djbigfeet, chezidek, sing&dance, laonlock
            Music, Reggae
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              The Kingston Lions - Pressure Drop [Music Review]

              June 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae
              “We rarely feature covers but sometimes you have to make an exception and if any one is deserving of such an anomaly it is the The Kingston Lions.

              This Reggae supergroup utilizes the talent of the best living musicians Jamaica has to offer. Pure bliss, pure Reggae, pure summer vibes. Nothing to critique here so fire one up, grab a Red Strip, and roll in the vibes.”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              June 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
              thekingstonlions, pressuredrop, laonlock
              Music, Reggae
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                Roots of Creation - Move Along [Music Review]

                May 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae, Ska, Dance
                “Roots of Creation creates a feel good vibe with ‘Move Along.’ At least musically. Lyrically the track is more about dismissing the haters, the dead weight, the roadblocks in your way. There is certainly a freedom in that and the groove here has an uplifting vibe that makes it easy to believe you can simply shrug away all the negative people. Maybe we can. Let’s give it all a shot and simply let the good times roll over us. ”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                May 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                rootsofcreation, movealong, laonlock
                Music, Reggae, Ska, Dance
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                  Brinson Swann - Face it Alone [Music Review]

                  April 08, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae
                  “We’d all like to find that perfect partner so we never have to ‘Face It Alone.’ In this smooth, Reggae track from Brinson Swann we can feel the tranquil vibes and love roll in like the gentle lap of calm seas.

                  A love song to share with the one you’d like the walk down the beach hand in hand with.”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  April 08, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                  brinsonswann, faceitalone, laonlock
                  Music, Reggae
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                    JWADI - GROUND CONTROL [Music Review]

                    February 01, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae, Alternative, Rock
                    “JWADI doesn’t mess around jumping straight right into it on this Reggae heavy Alt Rock fusion. This song is a vibe. I fell in and felt it deep within me. With each subsequent listen I found new lyrical nuances to keep me coming back time and time again.”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    February 01, 2025 /Travis Erwin
                    jwadi, groundcontrol, laonlock
                    Music, Reggae, Alternative, Rock
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                      Ames Harding & the Mirage - The Governor's Dead (Official Music Video) [Music Video Review]

                      November 09, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Reggae

                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                      “This track might win the timeliness award, but hey is there ever a bad time for a good Murder Ballad with a nice Caribbean flair? I think not.

                      Add in the rising sense of rebellion given this countries current events and I this track is surely to resonate in a powerful, yet fun way. Macabre power at its best!”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      November 09, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                      amesharding&themirage, The governor'sdead, laonlock
                      Music Videos, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Reggae
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                        IzyBeats x Stonebwoy - LOVE [Music Video Review]

                        September 26, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Reggae

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “Izybeats and Stonebwoy collaborate here to bring this Afrobeat Reggae track alive. There is a Pop vibe to go with the track making ‘LOVE’ a genre bending success that should resonate with Commercial audience quite well.

                        The air of sultry mystery, and an infectious beat are hard to turn away from. This is the kind of track you can hit repeat and listen to over and over again .”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        September 26, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                        izybeats, stonebwoy, love, laonlock
                        Music Videos, Reggae
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                          L'Marco - Jubilant People (feat. AshtnMrtn) [Music Review]

                          August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae, Soul, Contemporary R&B

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “L’MArco and AshtnMrtn team to give us ‘Jubilant People,’ a Reggae track that speaks to the times and the strong spirit of people who refuse to be controlled. Rhythmic and with a infectious beat this track is one that lingers in the mind long after that last note. ”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          August 04, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                          l'marco, ashtnmrtn, jubilantpeople, laonlock
                          Music, Reggae, Soul, Contemporary R&B
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                            I AM SOPHIA - Meet in the Middle [Music Review]

                            June 21, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, R&B, Reggae, Neo-Soul

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “The world is unmistakably fractured and one of the few unifiers is music. I AM SOPHIA address the divided nature of society but offers a plea to ... ‘Meet In The Middle.’

                            The track has a Retro Soul vibe with a little dash of Reggae to spice up the offering. I have to think Bob Marley would be proud of the talent and of the message. ”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            June 21, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                            iamsophia, meetinthemiddle, laonlock
                            Music, Soul, R&B, Reggae, Neo-Soul
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                              Roots of Creation with Matisyahu - Ocean Moon (Live at Sugarshack Sessions - Reggae Rise Up FL) [Music Review]

                              June 21, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Live Performance, Music, Reggae, Singer/Songwriter

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “Recorded live at a Florida Reggae festival this track simply feels alive. Riding a Reggae rock kind of vibe the collaborative effort is born of friendship and respect and decades of honing the craft. A true groove piece that captures the sense of Reggae in a lively and passionate way. The live crowd adds to the atmosphere of the track. ”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              June 21, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                              rootsofcreation, matisyahu, oceanmoon, laonlock
                              Live Performance, Music, Reggae, Singer/Songwriter
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                                Naya Rockers- High Education [Review]

                                April 24, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Reggae

                                Rating: 3 out of 5

                                “This song may not give you much to write about. However, sometimes its more about listening than writing. Higher Education encourages us to learn more. It encourages us to seek more knowledge. We often may not value the importance of education but it should be something that is free and not bought. Naya Rockers sings about change as well as motivate you to want to learn more.”
                                — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                April 24, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                #LAOnLock
                                Reggae
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                                  MASSIF -Work Sleep Work [Review]

                                  April 08, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Reggae

                                  Rating: 2 out of 5

                                  “Life can be fun when we aren’t working, sleeping. and working. The reggae beat will make you want to dance to this track even if you are tired. It gives you a burst of energy to get you going and ready for a night of play. ”
                                  — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                  April 08, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                  #LAOnLock
                                  Reggae
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                                    ghost.wav - Right Behind [Music Review]

                                    December 02, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae, Indie Rock

                                    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                    “Blending some Reggae vibes with an Indie Rock vibe isn’t new but I hear a lot fo bands try to pull it off an fail. ghost.wave accomplishes it with ease here creating a groove and edge at the same time that hooks and pulls the listener forward. ‘Right Behind’ is the kid of track that often starts as a cult favorite and eventually becomes a true classic to the masses.”
                                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                    December 02, 2023 /Travis Erwin
                                    ghost.wav, rightbehind, laonlock
                                    Music, Reggae, Indie Rock
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                                      Melodic Yoza -Where The Love Go [Review]

                                      October 18, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Reggae

                                      Rating: 2 out of 5

                                      “I like the amazing sound of the chorus. It gives you a Caribbean yet Gospel tempo. It also gives you a powerful and uplifting vibe to want to be loved. However, despite the positive energy in the production I didn’t truly grasp the powerful message.”
                                      — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                      October 18, 2023 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                      #LAOnlock
                                      Reggae
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                                        Di Ruption -Problems [Music Video Review]

                                        October 07, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Dance, Reggae

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “I appreciate Di Ruption incorporating “Problems” as a lyric video. It allows the listener to be more engaged outside of a vibin Reggae beat. Problems gives you a dance tempo over lyrics of pain. As Di Ruption expresses the issues and hurt. To me its like a gospel reggae track. ”
                                        — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                        October 07, 2023 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                        #LAOnLock
                                        Dance, Reggae
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