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PuffHost - The Way [Review]

July 15, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Hip-Hop, Conscious, Music

Rating: 5 out 5

“Take your time to listen to this track because I can assure you PuffHost delivers a 90s vibe in this digital age. They give their ideology supported with their own experience on how to take your time”
— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
July 15, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
LaonLock, PuffHost
Hip-Hop, Conscious, Music
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    My_Kayla ft. Dre Walton - Right There [Music Video Review]

    July 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Love, lust, and affairs of the heart are complicated, no matter the genetic makeup of those involved. This is a soulful infused modern rap story about those complications delivered in a stripped down flow by My_Kayla and sung to R&B perfection by Dre Walton.

    The contrast between the two voices is perfection and adds a level of intrigue to this single.”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    "Right There" is the first music video off of emerging artist My_Kayla's debut album The 20th Summer. Cleveland-born rapper My_Kayla uses her lyrical abilities to tell a story about two unsuspecting strangers that engage in a secret romance. Her J.Cole-esq flow accompanied by Dre Walton's soulful melodies pair perfectly on this instant summertime classic.
    July 13, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    My_Kayla, DreWalton, RightThere, LAonLock
    Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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      Sean Stacks - That Realism (#FactsOnly) [Review]

      July 12, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

      “I dig the writing and the vocal tone of this track, but I do wish the mix had been tweaked. The backing chant often seems louder than the flow, and for me that was an unnecessary distraction.

      The message here is tight and meaningful, which is why I wish the vocals were brought forward and featured harder. However, these lyrics are so worth hearing that this track makes my worthwhile list just the same.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      July 12, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      SeanStacks, ThatRealism, LAonLock
      Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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        Sampa The Great - OMG [Music Video Review]

        July 10, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Conscious, Hip-Hop

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Sampa is the type of entertainer that is simply hard to look away from and ‘OMG’ is a high energy track that will get you moving and singing along from the very first listen”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        Taken from the album 'The Return', released 13 September 2019 on Ninja Tune: https://sampathegreat.lnk.to/thereturnYo Subscribe: http://found.ee/sampa-ys Produced by: Kwes Darko -- Thanks to Red Bull Music for helping to make this happen Follow Sampa The Great - Spotify: http://found.ee/sampa-sp Apple Music: http://found.ee/sampa-am Instagram: http://found.ee/sampa-ig Facebook: http://found.ee/sampa-fb Twitter: http://found.ee/sampa-tw Youtube: http://found.ee/sampa-yt
        July 10, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        SampaTheGreat, OMG, LAonLock
        Music Videos, Conscious, Hip-Hop
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          Marc Haize - Money On The Way [Review]

          July 08, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Really dig the jazz opening and the piano is dope throughout. Often autotune makes it tough to stand out as unique, but ‘Money On The Way’ avoids that by changing up the flow with verses that are sang with autotune and a direct rap flow. The writing is sharp and overall this is a solid single worth listening to over and over again.”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          July 08, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          MarcHaize, MoneyOnTheWay, LAonLock
          Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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            Nanu Alidina - Love Yourself [Review]

            July 07, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Hip-Hop, Conscious, Music

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “Delivering an interesting structure to keeps this track fresh from start to finish, Toronto’s Nanu Aldina raps about his fulfillment as an artist, over the top of hard beats before switching up the flow by singing an extremely intimate chorus.

            The combination of soft melody and heavy rap flows work well to deliver a set of lyrics you can dig into.”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            July 07, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            NanuAlidina, LoveYourself, LAonLock
            Hip-Hop, Conscious, Music
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              LilNotChantelle - ChaseIt! [Review]

              July 05, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “The piano intro hooked me before the first vocal, but the emotion of the delivery comes through thanks to a delivery style that is raw and honest.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              July 05, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              LilNotChantelle, ChaseIt!, LAonLock
              Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                LONG LIVE PHOENIX - I'm Rich [Review]

                July 05, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “Fun summer jam, and hey, we are all as rich as we feel we are.

                This is a track to get you up and moving and it carries a groove that feels like sunshine on your face.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                July 05, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                LongLivePhoenix, I'mRich, LAonLock
                Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                  Black Lion - Survive (Ft. Ray Robinson & Testament) [Review]

                  July 05, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “True, hard hitting lyrics delivered in a meaningful flow and a touching chorus. This is one of those songs that will have different meaning for different people, but the magic of such writing is that it is widely relevant, and speaks to many. ”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  July 05, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  BlackLion, RayRobinson, Testament, Survive, LAonLock
                  Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                    Bootleg Rascal - Get Over Myself [Review]

                    July 05, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                    “Smooth vocals and a hard-charging, energetic beat infuse this single with some funk, but pinning down a genre for ‘Get Over Myself’ is tough.

                    Bootleg Rascal has given us a track that is all at once ... Indie Rock, Hip-Hop, and Funk. The result is fantastic fun! ”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    July 05, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    BootlegRascal, GetOverMyself, LAonLock
                    Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                      Ryan Caraveo - Murda [Music Video Review]

                      July 04, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Hip-Hop, Music Videos

                      Rating: 4 out of 4

                      “Ryan has very smooth vocals and he knows how to deliver at the very exact moment. With dripping yet detailed visuals of how sometimes love can drive you crazy”
                      — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                      Stream or Download 'Murda' : http://ryancaraveo.lnk.to/Murda instagram.com/ryancaraveo twitter.com/ryancaraveo facebook.com/ryan.caraveo Video Directed by Brume Music Produced by Teal Douville Written by Ryan Caraveo http://vevo.ly/n4LuAe
                      July 04, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                      LaonLock
                      Conscious, Hip-Hop, Music Videos
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                        Dysphemic (Feat. Yiani Treweeke, Kryptik, Zulu Flow, Alphamama) - Awaken [Review]

                        July 04, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                        “Begins with an almost nursery rhyme like vibe that gives a bit of creep factor before a sick beat drops down with a bold, hardcore flow that hits so fast it take several listens to get the full effect.

                        ’Awaken’ is a track that stands out among a crowded feel with a unique, yet engaging sound that thumps with a hearty bass line.”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        July 04, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        Dysphemic, Yiani Treweeke, Kryptik, ZuluFlow, Alphamama, Awaken, LAonLock
                        Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                          Good.to.Go - Garage Hop (Let 'em Shoot) [Review]

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

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “Old school vibe with a hard driving beat and vocals that turn the back the clock.

                          This is the kind of track that will get you charged up and ready to take on the world. ”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          July 02, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                          Good.to.Go, GarageHop, LAonLock
                          Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Rap
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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)
                              @RidgeLong410 "Californication" is also available on all major streaming services - individual links will be at the bottom Follow on IG - https://www.instagram.com/ridgelong410/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RidgeLong410/ Video Shot By - @410gogetter Produced by - @prodbydrago Mix - Tim Campbell ( Vocal Ink Studios ) LISTEN TO "Californication" on - Apple Music/ITunes - https://music.apple.com/us/album/californication/1468565249?i=1468565250 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/3lAyaxt0KQuykxaobyMmjg?si=RdOTqwmoR6qaPal6lwlyBQ Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/ridge-long/califonication
                              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)
                                "Please Love Yourself" ❤️is the first official release from NYC based artist Artem Zen. Get your FREE Mp3 download bit.ly/PLYFREEDL The song touches on some of the most important issues around mental health such as anxiety, depression, and addiction. Even with all the improvements in our world, we are still seeing an increasing number of people suffering from these afflictions.
                                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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