Daimo Dunkin - Posies [Music Review]

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

Bshortt - Sushi At Mikuni [Music Review]

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

Rah Cashiano -No Handouts (feat. June B & BandBoy) [Review]

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]

Lit Wilson -Gassed Up [Review]

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]

Loss Cozz - Treehouse [Music Review]

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

$cream-Capone - She Telling Me Tap In (feat. Blazo) [Music Review]

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. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

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Kuttem Reese - "TYFNB" + REESE EP [Music Video Review]

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

David Davenchy - The Day I Saw You [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“David Davenchy’s track, ‘The Day I Saw You’ hooked me with it’s lyrical realness. The delivery is steady and the tone showcases Davenchy’s talent, though I did crave a touch more energy or passion pushing the flow forward. The writing is true and honest and that is what really shined brightest for me with this track.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jaydii x Supreme Khay - hot soup [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Jaydii kicks off the first verse on ‘Hot Soup’ before Supreme Khay comes in witht he hook and later verses. THe high-energy track feels like vintage Beastie Boys mixed with some Wu Tang funk and quirk. Both flows are delivered with an engaging tone and verve that refuses to let you off the hook.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

BeauxX x Cypress Moreno x Big Sad 1900 - I Need That [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Beauxx, Big Sad 1900, and Cypress Moreno drop their third collaboration together, ‘I Need That.’ The track preempts their forthcoming collaborative EP.

Inspired by the West Coast sound this single offers a laidback R&B style groove and of course accentuates the trios various vocal talents.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

KYO! - Ran It All Up [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Some tracks are simply a groove and vibe. ‘Ran It All Up’ from KYO! is such a song. Riding a smooth flow and steady beat KYO! delivers an emotional ode to growing up and taking care of your business no matter the missteps along the way. It is the song of life so to speak, with the ups and downs and the perseverance to keep laying it out there while you chase your goals and dreams.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Lex Ether - No Way [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“A dark foreboding vibe makes this track perfect for spooky season. Lex Ether delivers some sharp writing, and the lines hit with a punch not every performer can deliver.

Though I did crave a bit more variation to help hold my attention, and the sinister laugh in the backing might have been overdone a time or two. Overall this track spoke to me and I have a feeling it is one of those songs that I will grow to love more with multiple listens as the lyrical power settles in my psyche.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Highkey Ike - Commitments [Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“Juice WRLD was a pretty dope artist and Highkey Ike displays the same talent. This Pop Rap trap has a love song twist. It is about wanting to commit but still wanting to have fun. The balance of the two worlds are expressed in each lyric allowing you to embrace and understand commitments.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Smooth Water -4AM 30% THC [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Smooth Water puts you into a trance with mystical piano cadences over light trapped out bass. Smooth Water dances over the beat in a chill but catchy cadence acting as the conductor to the mental experience known as “4am”. This song is dark in feeling yet bright in energy. “4am” is song you simply have to experience.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Double-Eff -Hunnids [Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“This is the new big money anthem. Double-Eff lets it be known that he is getting big money and not afraid to show it. This song is a jam for all the get money , hustling every day type listeners. If you’re up and getting to it everyday, this is definitely the song for you.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

A1TheHookGod - Pop Out [Review]

Rating 3 out of 5

“Sometimes a record has so much energy you wanna flip the the table over and start jumping on the cash register of the coffee shop you’re currently writing from... just me? Well ‘Pop Out’ has so much energy and bounce you can’t help but have a visceral reaction. A1 is really putting on for Alabama and city should be proud. This record reminds me that music is simple, just make something that makes us feel something. Pop Out has me FEELING!”

— Andrew Amoah (LA on Lock blogger)

YGM Phat "Nun Generic" [Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“YGM delivers a menacing hype anthem that lets you into his world of mayhem. It’s fly, its mean and its raw... and sometimes that all you need. ”

— Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)

Truent - BIG BAND$ [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is one of those tracks that just sneaks in and takes over forcing the rest of the world to step back for a couple minutes while you bounce with the beat and chant along with the flow. The timing of Truent’s delivery and the hard beat work together to simply make you feel every line and word. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Kriswitak - MAYBE IM TOO HIGH [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Most of us have had to hit pause and wonder out loud ... “Maybe I’m Too High,” ourselves at some point in our life. This track is the soundtrack for all those moments. The delivery hits with solid timing and an emotive tone but this really is like a conversation with a friend when both of you are just a little bit, or maybe a lot of bit, messed up. A fun track for fun times. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

TFM King P - Ouuuu [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“TFM King P is repping the Midwest with his sound and energy. This St Louis rapper is hitting us with that ‘Ouuuu.’

Inspired by Instagram Influencers on this track, he unleashes this rapid flow with precision and a confident wit that sells the track well. Riding an infectious Trap beat and varying flow the track stays out of the steady staccato cadence that dooms so many Trap tracks to sounding exactly the same. If this track doesn’t get you moving I fear nothing will.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger