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Big OC - Flourine [Review]

July 02, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop, Conscious

Rating: 4 out of 5

“It’s not easy for an instrumental to grab, much less hold, my attention, but this track does both. The beat is steady, yet transfixing, and there is just enough going on throughout to make the piece interesting, without becoming too hectic.

Emotion invoking and musically appealing, Big OC has something to be proud of with this piece.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
July 02, 2019 /Travis Erwin
BigOC, Flourine, LAonLock
Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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    Ridge Long - Californication [Music Video Review]

    June 30, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

    “California still calls to the dreamers and schemers and those just looking for a place to escape. This tracks distills those emotions into a steady beat and a solid set of vocals to give an anthem for those same dreamers, schemers, and searchers.”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    June 30, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    RidgeLong, Californication, LAonLock
    Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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      Artem Zen - Please Love Yourself [Music Video Review]

      June 29, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious

      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

      “Steady flow and rock solid advice carry this tune.

      Every line of these lyrics push this track track forward to deliver a message that needs to be heard.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      June 29, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      ArtemZen, PLeaseLoveYourself, LAonLock
      Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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        Dyzzi - KidsBackThen [Review]

        June 29, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Old school jam taking a deep dive into nostalgia.

        Everyone that was one of the ‘KidsBackThen’ will find these lines pulling at your memories.

        Times change, but good music persists on.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        June 29, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        Dyzzi, KidsBackThen, LAonLock
        Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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          Brandon Marquiste - Get Out Yo Feelings [Review]

          June 29, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Time to ‘Get Out Yo Feelings’ drops a rock of solid truth.

          Sometimes it is all about business, and Brandon Marquiste takes care of his business here with a steady flow and beat.”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

          Stream Get Out Yo Feelings the new song from Brandon Marquiste. Producer: BrandinOTB. Added on: Jun 28th, 2019.

          June 29, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          BrandonMarquiste, GetOutYoFeelings, LAonLock
          Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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            C Free - Extravagant [Review]

            June 28, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Rap, Hip-Hop

            Rating: 3.5 out of 5

            “This songs grows on you after a few listens. He has the energy and he has the flow to where you find yourself vibing to it as it comes on the air waves. ”
            — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

            New Single

            June 28, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
            LaonLock, CFREE
            Conscious, Rap, Hip-Hop
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              The MNO: Yong Paradigm - New America [Review]

              June 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

              Rating: 4.5 out of 5

              “The beat isn’t the only elements of this tracks hitting hard. Lyrics that delivers truth in an easy, emotional flow. The tempo varies but this well-written set of lyrics speaks to humanity no matter the pace.

              ’New America’ is a song to listen to over and over again as you digest the layers of what is being said.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              June 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              TheMNO:YongParadigm, NEwAmerica, LAonLock
              Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                Stilljune - All Me [Review]

                June 19, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “Still June is on some other shxt and it is full of energy in his new single “All Me” He lyrically flows and the beat elevates that. When listening you can imagine him going in the booth the beat dropping and he just spitting. ”
                — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                Stilljune drops his highly anticipated new project "Live III LOFD". The project features 14 tracks and mixes industry covers with new songs.

                June 19, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                LaonLock, StillJune
                Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                  Dude From Da Barbershop - Tell Dat Bitch I'm Married [Review]

                  June 18, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                  Rating: 4 out 5

                  “The song is catchy and give you a Lil Duval vibe with 100% bluntness to go go with it. So when you’re out with the homies and someone thinks you are single just “Tell Dat Bitch I’m Married.”
                  — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                  Dude From Da Barbershop Releases A Track STRICTLY For The Married Couples.....This Jazzy Uptempo Hip Hop Track Pushes The Envelope With Comedic & Offensive Lyrics That Might Offend The Weak At Heart. This Song Is A Must Play At All Wedding Receptions

                  June 18, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                  LaonLock
                  Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                    DCMBR - Talk [Review]

                    June 17, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Hip-Hop

                    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                    “DCMBR is talking to me in his new single “Talk” He delivers a sophisticate Hip-Hop vibe mixed with a seductive R&B melody. ”
                    — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                    June 17, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                    LAONLOCK, DCMBR
                    Conscious, Hip-Hop
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                      FatBran - Braxton's Lullaby [Review]

                      June 16, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “An honest, heartfelt flow meant for FatBran’s newborn son. What I most appreciate is the genuineness of the lyrics.

                      This is not a man proclaiming to have all the answers or the right decisions, but rather a pledge to do the best he can via hard work and love.

                      This message holds an appeal we can all appreciate.”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      June 16, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      FatBran, Braxton'sLullaby, LAonLock
                      Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                        Miss 4 - No más silencio! [Music Video Review]

                        June 14, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Music Videos

                        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                        “With sex trafficking on the rise Miss 4Tune has a message for the world when it comes to child trafficking among adopted children. Every story should be heard and this is her story. ”
                        — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                        June 14, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                        LaonLock, Miss4tune
                        Conscious, Music Videos
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                          SmooNotAgain - Liar Liar [Music Video Review]

                          June 06, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “There is a thin line between loyalty and lies. SmooNotAgain tells the story of a couple that lies together and the consequences that follow.The visual is far from a Bonnie and Clyde remake but the tale of liars. ”
                          — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                          June 06, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                          LaonLock, SmooNotAgain
                          Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B
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                            Trebor - Drunk [Review]

                            June 06, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “This is an interesting project that is so much more than your typical three to four minute musical interlude. ‘Drunk” offers a perspective in what is really two tracks in one.

                            The inebriated impulsive and erratic flow early gives way to the soulful jazz infused regret of the next day. I prefer the latter musically, but without the rough night we never would experience the mindful reflection.

                            It is hard to compare this single to other music as it is both music and social commentary. Of course those elements are often combined, though not quite in this same way.

                            I am not certain this is a track that many will want to play over and over again, but it certainly is a viewpoint we all need to stop and think over now and again and this kind of songwriting makes me very eager to hear more out of Trebor.”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            June 06, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                            Trebor, Drunk, LAonLock
                            Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                              Dax - Did It First [Music Video Review]

                              June 05, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Hip-Hop, Rap, Conscious

                              Rating: 5 out of 5

                              “Did I First” intro is so long prior to the song starting at 1:20 but it is worth the wait. From story telling to suspense Dax artistically combines his flow and his lyrics into a prophecy. ”
                              — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                              June 05, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                              LaonLock, DAX
                              Hip-Hop, Rap, Conscious
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                                River Nelson - Today [Review]

                                June 03, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “This is one of those tracks that surprises you. Take any ten or fifteen second snippet and you might think what is this basic beat and flow? But listen for a beat or two longer and the nuances settle in, and the lyrics penetrate, and you realize ... Damn, I have so been there ... had these same feeling of needing, and wanting something good to happen ‘Today.’

                                This is a single that feels like it came straight from your own inner dialogue. If only your own inner dialogue came with a snappy beat and a fresh flow with a slight reggae hint to it.”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                June 03, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                RiverNelson, Today, LAonLock
                                Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                  DVTCH NORRIS - Save Us (ft. Rori) [Music Video Review]

                                  May 31, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Conscious, Hip-Hop

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “So many songs lyrics are filled with bluster and bravado, and far too often, the entire things feels like contrived bullshit.

                                  ’Save Us’ is full of confidence as well, and yet the single takes an entirely different approach to get there. From a beautiful pleading chorus sand by Rori, to the hard edged flow of Dvtch Norris, this one feels real and raw and openly breaks down the fears and insecurities without hiding behind the all-too-common false narrative of ... I’m a bad ass.

                                  A real bad ass is willing to show us the dark places as well as the joy, the hopes and the confidence. This single does that very well.”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  May 31, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                  DVTCHNorris, RORI, SaveUS, LAonLock
                                  Music Videos, Conscious, Hip-Hop
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                                    Chrys Thompson - "We On" [Review]

                                    May 30, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                    Rating: 5 out 5

                                    “I walked around the room with this blasting then I played it a little while longer. As I got ready to switch screens I found myself still hearing “We On” playing in my head. Need less to say this is how you know a song rides and Chrys has that with his debut single. ”
                                    — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                                    May 30, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                    LaonLock, ChrysThompson
                                    Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                      Trip - "Changed" [Music Video Review]

                                      May 22, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Hip-Hop

                                      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                      “Artist Trip appears as a boy wonder but when he opens his mouth he proves to us he is a lyricist. Trip delivers an inspirational message in his new single “Changed.”
                                      — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                      May 22, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                      LaonLock, Trip
                                      Conscious, Hip-Hop
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                                        Cam Be - 7 [Music Video Review]

                                        May 21, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                        “Smooth, soulful, and packing an emotional punch, ‘7’ takes you on a ride through the streets via a video, but the magic here is such that you don’t need the visual of the video to take that same trip. The lyrics and delivery are capable of taking you there all by themselves, so sit back, listen up, and enjoy the ride.”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        May 21, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                        CamBe, 7, LAonLock
                                        Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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