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Hypnautic x Grayson Ratliff - Memories [Music Review]

June 26, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Trap, Rap, Pop, Indie Pop
“Hypnautic is one half of the popular hip hop group Top Flite Empire. ‘Memories’ is a lyrical bomb just waiting to explode in your ears and heart. The track definitely is a tweener in terms of genre but that does not diminish the impact of the talent or writing.

A track to feel and complex enough to give you new nuance each new listen.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
June 26, 2025 /Travis Erwin
hypnautic, graysonratliff, memories, laonlock
Music, Hip-Hop, Trap, Rap, Pop, Indie Pop
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    KSI - Catch Me If You Can [Music Video Review]

    June 13, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Trap
    “KSI mshes the pedal on this track and thrill ride of a video. ‘Catch Me If You Can’ is an anthem for those who have put in the work, defied expectations, and cemented their place at the top.

    KSI says: “This track is all about levelling up, proving yourself, and staying ahead of the game. ‘Catch Me If You Can’ is my way of showing that I’m always pushing forward, whether it’s in music, boxing, or life. No matter what obstacles come my way, I keep moving.”

    THe video is well down and is a throwback in some ways to the Golden age of music videos.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    June 13, 2025 /Travis Erwin
    ksi, catchmeofyoucan, laonlock
    Music Videos, Rap, Trap
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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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        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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          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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            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
            Music, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop
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              Joshua Golden - I Can't Wait To Meet You [Music Review]

              October 31, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Pop, Alternative

              Rating: 4.5 out of 5

              “Most of us long to find that elusive soulmate, and while waiting, we come up with our ideas and ideals of what that person will be like. Joshua Golden taps into those expectations with his tack, ‘I Can’t Wait To Meet You.’

              The song straddles that line between Pop and Rap to create a Commercial track that should appeal to a wide audience. The emotion and performance and added snippets of conversation on each end really come together to feel true and genuine.”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              October 31, 2024 /Travis Erwin
              joshuagolden, ican'twaittomeetyou, laonlock
              Music, Trap, Rap, Pop, Alternative
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                Dead Rose - Losing Oxygen (ft. Stella Smyth) [Music Review]

                October 31, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Dance, Future Bass, Pop, Trap

                Rating: 2.5 out of 5

                “This track is a classic example of so many submission we receive here at LA on Lock. There is clear and obvious vocal talent, and even the arrangement has musical potential, the overall track lacks a clean production and build.

                From a few pauses and skips that at least felt unintentional, to the mix, which left the vocals feeling too distant at times this track just didn’t quite realize its full potential for me. And yet, I can tell the artistry and talent it is simply a matter of getting it all put together in a tidier package.”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                October 31, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                deadrose, losingoxygen, stellasmyth, laonlock
                Music, Dance, Future Bass, Pop, Trap
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                  Yelawolf - Barn Fire [Music Review]

                  August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Autotune, Commercial, Music, Trap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “I have a love hate relationship with this track. That steady cadence of the beat gripped me from the first listen though the lyrical flow took me a couple listen to full appreciate.

                  Yelawolf sounds like a Countryfied Snoop Dogg and his wordplay is ne point though the references are not what you hear in Hip-Hop. That is a good thing but it is a bit jarring upon the first listen. ”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  August 04, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                  yelawolf, barnfire, laonlock
                  Autotune, Commercial, Music, Trap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                    Peach3 - Ghostryde It [Music Video Review]

                    June 22, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop, Pop

                    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                    “Peach3 is the Gen Z version of TLC you didn’t know you needed. Old school Trap Hip-Hip with a bit of Pop sensibility gives this track the Commercial edge to stand out in the marketplace, but it is the verve and attitude that truly separates the trio from everyone else. Either you have it or you don’t and these Atlanta natives clearly do.

                    Lyrically, I did crave more as ‘Ghostrude It’ relies heavily on the hook and bounce to carry the song, but I am eager to see where this trio goes as they establish themselves.”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    June 22, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                    peach3, chostrydeit, laonlock
                    Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop, Pop
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                      Shrey Panda - Conquest [Music Review]

                      June 17, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop, Trap

                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                      “A Hip-Hop violinist out of Austin Texas, Shrey Panda is creating a very unique sound. This Instrumental track infuses Hip-Hop sensibilities with Classical music and the talent behind it pours forth like the flow of a dark mysterious river you just can’t turn away from. The track has some harder, almost Industrial tones as it builds and unfurls keeping the listener on the edge of their seat for what will come next.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      June 17, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                      shreypanda, laonlock, conquest
                      Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop, Trap
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                        Supa fly x HVRR x Waka Flocka Flame - If You Don't Like To Party [Review]

                        May 31, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Trap, EDM

                        Rating: 3 out of 5

                        “This sounds so much like the original but with a little more added EDM to it. I found myself fast forwarding just to see if more was giving and it wasn’t. However, Waka Flocka has energy that makes you vibe so this unique mix is defiantly worth adding to a party or dance playlist.”
                        — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                        May 31, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
                        #LAOnLock
                        Trap, EDM
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                          Nauti x Duke Deuce - CRASH DUMMY MUZIK [Music Review]

                          May 25, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop

                          Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                          “Who would have thought a little bit of Memphis and a whole lot of New Zealand would hook up to establish a smooth groove like ‘CRASH DUMMY MUZICK.’

                          This is one of those tracks best digested in a cloud of smoke so you can kick back and enjoy the smooth ride. Each listen gave me a new nuance and thought. Simply a vibe!”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          May 25, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                          nauti, dukedeuce, crashdummymuzik
                          Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop
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                            Yung Jewelz - Dirty Diana [Music Review]

                            May 15, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “Yung Jewelz brings the straight in your face passion on this track. The Dirty South is front and present on ‘Dirty Diana,’ a trap track with that deep south bounce pushing it forward.

                            The flow hits hard, and the writing cracks open your skull and lets the words pour straight in. A gritty and real, punch directly to the gut!”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            May 15, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                            yungjewelz, dirtydiana, laonlock
                            Music, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop
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                              Daimo Dunkin - Posies [Music Review]

                              March 20, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “Daimo Dunkin doe a great job of honoring the old school era of Hip-Hop and infusing contemporary emotions and ideas into this hard hitting track.

                              ’Posies’ is a hype track, but not in the traditional sense as it does the job of motivating with low-key grit and resolve rather than through hyper boasts and hard beats. The production behind the flow adds to the grime of determination on the track, and the flow is unrelentless in its emotive power.”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              March 20, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                              daimodunkin, posies, laonlock
                              Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop
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                                Bshortt - Sushi At Mikuni [Music Review]

                                March 01, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “Bshortt gives us some true Rap fusion on this track. Utilizing a Latin inspired beat and melody, the track ranges from a soulful R&B groove in the quieter moments, to an Old-School rap delivery that gives the listener retro vibes.

                                ’Sushi at Mikuni’ takes the listener for a joyride on the back of a strong and confident flow that both cuts and soothes as it builds. ”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                March 01, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                                Bshortt, sushiatmikuni, laonlock
                                Music, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                  Rah Cashiano -No Handouts (feat. June B & BandBoy) [Review]

                                  December 13, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Hip-Hop, Trap

                                  Rating: 3 out of 5

                                  “The song comes off strong, getting you ready for its take off. Each artist had their own energetic lyrical delivery.Rah Cashiano “No Handouts” feat. June B and Band Boy telling their success story of working for what they have.”
                                  — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                  December 13, 2023 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                  Hip-Hop, Trap
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                                    Lit Wilson -Gassed Up [Review]

                                    December 06, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Trap

                                    Rating: 3 out of 5

                                    “The song builds you up and takes off as expected. When the 1:25 mark hit with a little vocal insert then shifted to an electric sound there was still consistency. This is energetic yet EDM trap track that will have you on the floor all night. ”
                                    — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                    December 06, 2023 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                    #LAOnlock
                                    Trap
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                                      Loss Cozz - Treehouse [Music Review]

                                      December 02, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “Hailing from Broward County, Florida, Loss Cozz has seen his ups and downs, but through it all he continues to create music and step up to the mic. ‘Treehouse’ is a smooth groove and steady build and Cozz’s flow elevates as it builds to hold the listener to the track’s tinkling climax.”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      December 02, 2023 /Travis Erwin
                                      losscozz, treehouse, laonlock
                                      Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop
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                                        $cream-Capone - She Telling Me Tap In (feat. Blazo) [Music Review]

                                        November 25, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop

                                        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                        “Coming with a hard, in your face beat, $cream-Capone unfurls this sex-charged flow with attitude and verve. The writing is sharp and gets down and dirty completing the sultry edge this one offers. Add this one that to time to get down and nasty playlist. ”
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                                        $creamcapone, shetellingmetapin, blazo, laonlock
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