DAX - KILLSHOT 2 [Music Video Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“This track is meant to make you uncomfortable, because sometimes, that is the only way to shake up the neurons and make you think. The lyrics and video imagery do exactly that, but when you declare something meaningful, in a passionate way it rarely makes others comfortable and through that discomfort new ideas and thoughts are born.

That said, this track delivers emotions, entertainment and a punch to the gut that leaves you engrossed. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

E.Lizé - The Arrival (feat. Chris Rivers) [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“From the first beat, you know this track is bringing something special to the table. Two separate flows, each speaking their own truth in no nonsense way, deliver what feels like a Hip-Hop sermon.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

ShadowHood - Conquest [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Telling a story without words is no easy task ,and yet, ShadowHood has accomplished exactly that with this piece.

The clarinet drives the narrative, but the downplayed beat is sneaky in the way it lurks behind the scenes pushing and prodding until it needs to burst forth. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

JO24 - Learn Today [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Tossing out a chill, relaxed flow, JO24 drops these lyrics today that are words of importance. If you don’t take the time to ‘Learn Today,’ the lessons will come at your hard and fast somewhere down the road.

The video starts a bit slow, but overall the visuals and vibe of the imagery is a good fit for the track.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Flow'etic - P. B. D. [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Flow’etic drops a nice flow here that delivers a well-written set of conscious lyrics. When you have something genuine to say, there is no need for unnecessary smoke and mirrors in the production, and this is a single that proves that. Give it a listen.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Beanz - Pavement [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Chill and chilling. That’s how I’d describe ‘Pavement.’ The flow is tranquil and calm, yet the lyrics are dirt and grit. There is nothing fancy going on here, but there doesn’t need to be. True, honest emotion, delivered with authenticity.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Abhi The Nomad - Me No Evil [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“A snaking melody and a steady beat frame a flow with some true vocal hook to it.

Hard not to sing along with this banger.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Yes Please - New Friends [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“I like this one for the truths it drops. Basically calling out people for a variety of bullshit, this is a track that reminds us all, not to take everything so serious.

With a steady beat and a vocals that stay within themselves, this song relies on simplicity to deliver the goods.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Fleezy - Breathin [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Like the flow and vibe of the song. Also like how the artist goes back and forth between singing and rapping effortlessly. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Botanik - Vineyard Lane [Review]

Rating: 3.5

“ Smooth vibes. Very relaxing and I could see it being used as a show intro or outro. Very dope. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Vinyard Lane by Botanik, released 20 August 2019

Flamenco Sketch - Flower [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Nice and easy, this is a flow that you fall into with no effort. Like a conversation with a friend. Which is contrast to the lyrical content which focus on being misunderstood. This contrast is a great metaphor for how we often feel alone even when surrounded by others, because it is rare for people to understand how you are truly feeling on the inside.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Ryan Caraveo - Run [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A steady pace, delivered on the slower side was the perfect choice to unleash this set of lyrics about being on the ‘Run.’ The irony compliments the words on one level, but also helps emphasizes the subtle point that sometimes running becomes a lifelong thing you can’t quite escape.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Marc Haize - Mango Lime [Review]

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)

offrami, Valleyz, Mougleta, Rotex - Call The Police [Review]

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)

Poloneius Pluck - BossMan ft Rebel Raw [Review]

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)

CANTRELL - Gold Roses (Freestyle) [Music Video Review]

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)

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Blu Spirit - Look at Me Now [Review]

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)

Datta Boy & Ronny Bueller Feat KoKane - Outer [Review]

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)

Handbook - Tie My Hands [Review]

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)

Kosha Dillz - 15 years later (prod. by Djay Cas) [Review]

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)