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Ghostwriter LA - True [Review]

November 09, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Ghostwriter LA drops this melancholy tracks that does indeed ring ‘True.’

Life away from home and a support system is a challenge for anyone, and when you add in the tough vibe of making it in a difficult pursuit, like the music business, this song captures that hopeless feeling of chasing a dream.

But where there is a dream — there is always a hope. ”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
November 09, 2019 /Travis Erwin
ghostwriterla, true, laonlock
Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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    Frank B. - "Frankenstein" (prod. by Dame Grease) [Music Video Review]

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

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Calling out the mumblers, Frank B. boldly claims to be coming back to keep Hip-Hop alive. The writing here is smart and sharp and the video is well done as well.”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    November 01, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    frankb, damegrease, frankenstein, laonlock
    Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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      Mykel Hawk - Elephant [Review]

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

      Ratings: 4.5 out of 5

      “The beat hits first and sets up the ridiculous flow that follows. Lyrically this one stomps across the yard like a thousand pound’Elephant.’ Attitude and righteous confidence are the trumpets that mark this sound. ”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      October 31, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      mykelhawk, elephant, laonlock
      Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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        J. Ferb - Bullseye [Review]

        October 28, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

        “J. Ferb has overcome adversity and hardships to create his upcoming debut album. ‘Bullseye’ is the first track off that album, and if it is any indication of what we can expect out of this rising talent, then Memphis has gave birth to you another music star. Tight lyrics and a passionate flow hit the mark on this track.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        October 28, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        j.ferb, bullseye, laonlock
        Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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          Rudeboy Tha Shottah - Can I Breath [Music Video Review]

          October 28, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Lyrical truth is a powerful thing and this track rings true not only in content, but also in the delivery.

          Rudeboy Tha Shottah makes me feel his emotions with an honest straightforward delivery that is the musical equivalent of unflinchingly staring someone in the eye while they speak from the heart. ”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          October 28, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          rudeboythashottah, canibreath, laonlock
          Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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            Big Shug - "EMF" (prod. by DJ Premier) [Music Video Review]

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

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “Calling out every MF’er, ‘EMF’ is Big Shug laying it out in his no frill fashion.

            This is the track to play when you too are pissed off and fed up with with the doubters, naysayers, and haters. Straight-up lyrics dropped over the top of a straight-up beat. Nothing fancy, but effectual. ”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            October 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            bigshug, djpremier, emf, laonlock
            Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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              Stilljune - Feel It [Music Video Review]

              October 22, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Spot on writing delivered with a direct and honest flow.

              The song builds via emotional attachment. Like listening to a good friend speak their mind about hopes, dreams and even frustrations.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              October 22, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              stilljune, feelit, laonlock
              Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                Donn Chii - Chocolate Lemonade [Review]

                October 18, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “A clever metaphor that works great with this delivery — which is almost irreverent and taunting.

                Chocolate and Lemonade are fine individually, but nasty when mixed together and the same can be said about the relationship in question in this track. A fun song that still brings some universal truths.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                October 18, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                donnchii, chocolatelemonade, laonlock
                Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                  Violet LaVelle - Skeletons (feat. Daisha McBride) [Review]

                  October 17, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Conscious, Hip-Hop

                  Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                  “A fun pop track calling out those exes who think they can come rattling their bones back around.

                  ’Skeletons’ truly catches fire about :45 in and never backs off bringing the heat from that point.”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  October 17, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  VioletLaVelle, skeletons, daishamcbride, laonlock
                  Music, Commercial, Conscious, Hip-Hop
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                    EMS - Rapscallions [Music Video Review]

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

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “EMS brings some international flavor with this video and hard-hitting set of lyrics.

                    ’Rapscallions’ takes that Beastie vibe, and builds a thumping sound full of nods to the past, without sounding like a copy of anything.

                    Fresh and real and solidly worth your time! ”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    October 13, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    ems, rapscallions, laonlock
                    Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                      Shaheen - Belong Here [Review]

                      October 11, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                      “Hard hitting words and emotions from a viewpoint not often heard in Hip-Hop. This is an important track to listen to with a open mind. These lyrics will no doubt piss off some, but anything worth saying usually does.”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      October 11, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      shaheen, belonghere, laonlock
                      Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                        Big Shug - "Still Big" (prod. by DJ Premier) [Review]

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

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “Old school, straight-forward Hip-Hop for the win!.

                        Big Shug has something to say and he says it with confidence, in a direct flow that prompts you to stop and listen. ”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        October 08, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        bigshug, djpremier, stillbig, laonlock
                        Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                          Nic D - Through Your Teeth [Review]

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

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “The beat hits hard here and so does the message in Nic D’s latest offering. The chorus delivers bite and the verses ooze with emotional pain and turmoil. A track with feeling and grit.”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          October 02, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                          nicd, throughyourteeth, laonlock
                          Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                            Wilsun x Bobby Raps - Mirror [Review]

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

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “Riding a dark and heavy vibe, this tracks reflects on life by asking ... What do you see when you look in the mirror? The flow is solid, and the beat spot on, in this single that leaves you feeling like maybe you have more control in things than you realize.”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            October 02, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                            wilsun, bobbyraps, mirror, laonlock
                            Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Autotune
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                              Cab Ellis - Suburbia [Review]

                              October 01, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Indie Rock, Conscious

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “Fun! Truthful! Genre bending!

                              Cab Ellis delivers a track that is all of the above and then some. A high-energy single about escaping ‘Suburbia’ to chase your dreams.”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              October 01, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                              cabellis, suburbia, laonlock
                              Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Indie Rock, Conscious
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                                Ayentee - New Currency [Review]

                                September 30, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                “Nothing hooks faster than spot on writing, and this lyrical flow is intricate and true and slices through the psyche to make you truly think and ponder. The delivery is smooth and carries confidence. An all around great track!”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                September 30, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                ayentee, newcurrency, laonlock
                                Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                  Kai Roberts - Weekend (feat. Dhruva Krishna & Jason Rafalak) [Review]

                                  September 27, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “We all spend a lot of time waiting for the ‘Weekend’ to arrive, but if we aren’t careful our life slips by while we are waiting for what’s next, rather than living for the day. This track brings a steady flow and a calm delivery that we can all relate to while stopping to think about the day to day routine.”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  September 27, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                  kairoberts, dhruvakrishna, jasonrafalak, weekend, laonlock
                                  Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                    JZAC - Rain Check [Review]

                                    September 27, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                    “It is easy to feel alone in this hectic big world, but the best of delivers emotion that lets us know we are not alone in our feelings and perceptions. ‘Rain Check’ brings the grit of life, the ups and downs, the hopes and fears, the worries and times of peace all with an genuine elegance that drips with authenticity. and it does so with a smooth flow, and articulate words. ”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    September 27, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                    jzac, raincheck, laonlock
                                    Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                      D.E.L - Away [Review]

                                      September 27, 2019 by Keshia Gass in Conscious, Hip-Hop

                                      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                      “We take a vocal yet soulful visit into D.E.L thoughts as he is running away from his feelings. ”
                                      — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                                      Second single off upcoming EP "IM TOO EMOTIONAL"

                                      September 27, 2019 /Keshia Gass
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                                      Conscious, Hip-Hop
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                                        JuJu Rogers - Real Shit [Review]

                                        September 25, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                        “JuJu spits “Real Shit” that most people can feel.”
                                        — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                                        September 25, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                        Hip-Hop, Conscious
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