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Marc Haize - Mango Lime [Review]

August 26, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“I was pulled in by the straight forward, honest feel to these lyrics. I also appreciated the rawness of single and the fact the production did not opt for autotune embellishments and other tricks, but got out of the way and let the emotions shine through.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
August 26, 2019 /Travis Erwin
MarcHaize, mangolime, laonlock
Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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    offrami, Valleyz, Mougleta, Rotex - Call The Police [Review]

    August 23, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Conscious, Hip-Hop

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “An intriguing array of voices and a simple but infectious melody hooked me here, before I fully understood the concept of the lyrics. But hey, who hasn’t wanted to see the one they just broke up with carted off to jail, so that side of this track is pretty dope as well.

    It is not easy to drop a pop song these days that truly feels unique, but this one hit me that way. There are so many different musical influences at work here that it is a tough single to truly categorize, but the commercial appeal is obvious. Through multiple listens my interest never waned.”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    August 23, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    offrami, valleyz, mougleta, rotex, callthepolice, laonlock
    Music, Commercial, Conscious, Hip-Hop
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      Poloneius Pluck - BossMan ft Rebel Raw [Review]

      August 23, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “Sometimes you just gotta say it straight and direct. Poloneius Pluck is the ‘Bossman’ here as he deliver his truth, his confidence, and his mantra for the world. The reggae vibe gives a good contrast and takes this one to another level.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      August 23, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      poloneiuspluck, rebelraw, bossman, laonlock
      Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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        CANTRELL - Gold Roses (Freestyle) [Music Video Review]

        August 21, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Hip-Hop, Soul, Conscious

        Rating: 4 out 5

        “ You have to give people their roses while they are still alive. In ‘Gold Roses’ Cantrell not only talks about his journey but the influences he has passed along the way. In this visual he uses the simple poster board to display a time line that led to his success. ‘Gold Roses’ because good or bad every year was golden. ”
        — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

        Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1YRb0vKj0YIlbEyuexYlXv?si=8R5J0fTbSDWsvMLmdaHzCw Dir. By Tony Perkins IG: http://instagram.com/iamcantrell Twitter: http://twitter.com/iamcantrell Facebook: http://facebook.com/iamcantrell Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/iamcantrell

        August 21, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
        LaonLock
        Hip-Hop, Soul, Conscious
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          Blu Spirit - Look at Me Now [Review]

          August 21, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Rap, Hip-Hop

          Rating: 5 out of 5

          “Look At Blu Spirit now as he hit us with lyrical flow and dope ass energy. The whole production is full of energy and his flow is so hard to describe you just have to listen to the song to really feel his talent. ”
          — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
          August 21, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
          LaonLock
          Conscious, Rap, Hip-Hop
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            Datta Boy & Ronny Bueller Feat KoKane - Outer [Review]

            August 14, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

            “Oh yeah, ‘Outer” is about getting wa ... aaay out there, and enjoying what is going right in front of your face.

            Cool vibe musically and vocally this is one to fire up while firing up. A nice combination of old school, modern, and funk infused Hip-Hop.”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            August 14, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            dattaboy, ronnybueller, kokane, outer, laonlock
            Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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              Handbook - Tie My Hands [Review]

              August 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Poetic and poignant, ‘Tie My Hands,’ rides a steady beat and direct vocals to a message that hits home.

              This is the kind of track you need to sit quietly and digest, but it is the kind of song that is well worth the time and effort to do so.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              August 13, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              handbook, tiemyhands, Laonlock
              Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                Kosha Dillz - 15 years later (prod. by Djay Cas) [Review]

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

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “Tracks like this are important, because they highlight that you can come through whatever it is your dealing with. ‘15 Years alter’ brings a direct flow, delivered with truth and raw emotion. All without being filtered through necessary smoke and mirrors.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                August 12, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                Kosha Dillz, djaycas, 15yearslater, laonlock
                Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                  edbl - Table for Two [Review]

                  August 12, 2019 by Travis Erwin in music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “This is a fun, jazzy track with a beat that thumbs like your heartbeat giving it a natural, hip-hop groove that is hard not to move in rhythm with.

                  The vocal flow is both sweet and sexy at the same time, and lyrically it puts a new spin on being happy in love.”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  August 12, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  edbl, tablefortwo, LAonLock
                  music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                    Carlos Bryant - Friends (feat. Don Quez) [Review]

                    August 12, 2019 by Travis Erwin in music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “A dark, almost ethereal, melody and beat set the tone for a set of lyrics that come at you with a steady and emotional flow. The track unfolds like inner dialogue for the first three minutes before morphing into a statement on coping with the world. Almost feels like two songs, but poignant all the way through. ”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    August 12, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    CarlosBryant, DonQuez, Friends, LAonLock
                    music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                      Netherfriends - Finesse [Review]

                      August 06, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Hip-Hop

                      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                      “Netherfriend delivers a prolific track called “Finesse”. With a cadence that releases a hip-hop sound this is one track that will have you singing along. ”
                      — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                      https://open.spotify.com/track/0aaooWiyGhM8GWvtRExaZI?si=CFBYL13ZSj6WVkFljdRanQ

                      August 06, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                      LaonLock
                      Conscious, Hip-Hop
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                        Michael Laroy - Stuck on You [Music Video Review]

                        August 05, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Hip-Hop, Music Videos

                        Rating: 4 out 5

                        “Just like Michaels’ heart shaped shades we are loving the simple yet relaxed visual for “Stuck On You”. Accompanied by infused guitar strings Michael secludes himself as he talks about a love he once had.”
                        August 05, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                        LaonLock
                        Conscious, Hip-Hop, Music Videos
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                          Hermitude- "OneFourThree Feat. Buddy & BJ The Chicago Kid" [Review]

                          August 05, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Hip-Hop, Conscious

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “If you are looking to get in the groove then this song is for you. With a upbeat sound followed by a hand clap “One Four Three” will keep you on your feet. ”
                          — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                          August 05, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                          LaonLock
                          Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                            Chuuwee - September's Very Own [Review]

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

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “Straight spittin’ flow with life!

                            Sometimes it’s nice to hear a flow that drops true and direct without unnecessary smoke and mirrors. Layer in lyrics that say it and vocals that deliver and the result is pure entertainment. I am on board! ”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            August 02, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                            Chuuwee, SeptembersVeryOwn, LAonLock
                            Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                              The 485s - Lovesick [Review]

                              August 01, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “Smooth and easy ... all the way through.

                              R&B vocals and a steady flow give ‘Lovesick’ a timeless feel. A track you will never get tired of hearing.”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              August 01, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                              The485s, Lovesick, LAonLock
                              Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                LiL MC - Young Blood [music Video Review]

                                August 01, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “The talent of Lil MC is obvious whether she is singing her vocals, or delivering them in a rapid steady flow.

                                This song and video carry a dark, but honest tone that had me leaning forward to fully comprehend and digest the lyrics. ”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                August 01, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                LiLMC, YoungBlood, LAonLock
                                Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                  Pell - Skyfall (feat. Ambré & Malik Ninety Five) [Music Video Review]

                                  August 01, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                  Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                  “A nice blend of pop vocals and a steady stream-of-consciousness flow that mixes humor and truth to keep me hooked. The video captures the easy going vibe and this is a single to sing along with while you think about life.”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  August 01, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                  PELL, Ambre, MalikNinetyFive, Skyfall, LAonLock
                                  Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                    Ceschi (Feat. Yoni Wolf)- Yoni's Electrocardiographs [Review]

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

                                    Rating: 5 out of 5

                                    “Powerful and entertaining ... Enlightening and evoking ... this is conscious Hip-Hop at its best!

                                    Words of passion, anger, heart, and drive are delivered atop a soothing melody which stands in contrast with the world we live in. And yet, there are always moments of hope and light and good. This song captures it all. ”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    July 31, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                    Ceschi, YoniWolf, Yoni'sElectrocardiographs, LAonLock
                                    Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                      Hannah V ft Shystie and Pepper Rose - No Limit [Music video Review]

                                      July 29, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Lyric Video, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “Bold and defiant ‘No Limit’ deploys a fast flow and a direct set of lyrics that challenge and enlighten. The accent adds to the attitude of the single and the chorus is sung with emotion and intrigue. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      July 29, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                      HannahV, Shystie, PepperRose, NoLimit, LAonLock
                                      Lyric Video, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                        BRBRCK - WAVES (ft. Phil Street) [Music Video Review]

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

                                        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                        “The video is the perfect compliment to this track. Without it I am unsure the lyrics would resonate as well as they do, but the beat is steady and the performance engaging enough to hold my focus start to finish.”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        July 29, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                        BRBRCK, PhilStreet, Waves, LAonLock
                                        Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Autotune
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