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SLIM MUCHO - YELLOWSTONE MEMOIRS [Review]

January 20, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“A chill rap vibe that brings truth and emotion through strong writing and observation of the world we live in. Short and sweet and to the point, the track falls in the stream of conscious type of delivery, which works well here because of a talented vocal tone and the passionate delivery.

I did find myself wishing there was more as it ended a bit abruptly but on the other hand it is every artist’s job to leave us wanting more. ”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
January 20, 2020 /Travis Erwin
slimmucho, yellowstonememoirs, laonlock
Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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    Casey Jones ll - Draft Day [Review]

    January 17, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Casey Jones drops his third freestyle release in anticipation of his first album drop in March. ‘Draft Day’ is a nostalgic homage to the Fugees as he flows over the classic beat. His flow is different but knowledgeable of the hip-hop history around him. If his freestyles are this dope we sure the album will be an all-star. ”
    — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

    January 17, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
    LaonLock
    Conscious
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      D. - Love Live Life [Review]

      January 17, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “This Hip-Hop track offers both, wisdom rooted in reflection, and unabashed swagger fueled by dreams and confidence.

      With lyrics that speak to who he is, and how he got here, D. does an excellent job of delivering this flow with passion and confidence. This track offers a glimpse into his past, but the resonance stems from the fact his takeaways from these experience are ones we can all use.

      Add in a nice musical groove and the track is both entertaining and enlightening. ”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      January 17, 2020 /Travis Erwin
      d., lovelivelife, laonlock
      Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B
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        paintriiip - MAKE WAVES [Review]

        January 10, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Delivering a chill vibe, ‘MAKE WAVES’ is a tranquil track offering encouragement and inspiration.

        The vocal are smooth and relaxing here and lyrically the track is urging you to be you. Without worrying about, or trying to keep up or impress others based upon their idea of success. Call it an anti conformity track if you want., but this is the kind of message we all need to hear from time to time. A perfect addition to your more reflective playlists. ”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        January 10, 2020 /Travis Erwin
        paintriiip, makewaves, laonlock
        Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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          Magic Seis - Pablo [Review]

          January 06, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “A smooth Latin beat backs the vocal flow on this track giving it an exotic and Reggae feel. The performance here held me with lyrics that offer a commentary on Hip Hop culture as well as Magic Seis own goals and aspirations.

          The dream is often closer than we realize but the struggle to keep battling is tough. This track hints at that aspect while also using the metaphor to suggest it is important to be careful of who you keep close. ”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          January 06, 2020 /Travis Erwin
          magicseis, pablo, LaonLock
          Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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            J Soulstice & NugLife - With You [Review]

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

            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

            “This song feels like a perfectly busy day in the city, like those times when you are walking around feeling the sun on your face and catching various bits of a pleasing scent on the wind and conversation in the air. Then out of nowhere, a single sound cuts through the fray and captivates you. Could be a voice, a song, a distant beat. Intentional or not, but suddenly that is all you hear and you are alone in the world strutting along to your own personal groove. This single is that!

            The vocal flow here begins amid a busy backing, but quickly pulled my focus in and I stay glued to that groove from that point on. This single feels like a stroll on that perfect day and this is one walk I want to take time and time again. ”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            December 27, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            jsoulstice, nuglife, withyou, laonlock
            Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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              Dajour Neufville - One Life [Review]

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

              Rating: 3.5 out of 5

              “This track toes that Hip-Hop/Pop line with a definite Electro edge to the beat and melody.

              Dajour Neufville has a pleasing tone that sort of lulls you in like a snake charmer, and before you know it you are singing along and swaying to the groove. Lyrically the track is motivational in nature and does a good job of hitting you with a message without feeling blase.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              December 27, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              dajourneufville, onelife, laonlock
              Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                Kosha Dillz - Schmoozin' [Music Video Review]

                December 21, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                “I was captivated here right off the bat. Jewish Rap?

                I can honestly say this is the best track from the genre I’ve ever heard. It is also the only track of Jewish Rap I’ve ever heard. But that really doesn’t matter because the track is well-written, and performed with passion and fervor, and that is what makes good music. No matter the genre.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                December 21, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                koshadillz, schmoozin', laonlock
                Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                  Dirt Dolla - Blue Dream [Review]

                  December 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Contemporary R&B, Conscious, Hip-Hop

                  Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                  “A soulful and bluesy track with a nice Hip-Hop flow throughout, Dirt Dolla drops the single ‘Blue Dream,’ which has a bit of holiday nostalgia to it. That is not to say the track doesn’t have a resonance that works well all across the year because the lyrics are strong and the beat infectious.

                  Hard to pin a genre on this one so we will simply call it good music. ”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  December 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  dirt dolla, bluedream, laonlock, deeroze, kristallyn
                  Music, Rap, Contemporary R&B, Conscious, Hip-Hop
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                    PSYCHON - Bad Santa [Music Video Review]

                    December 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Holiday, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “Not sure I’d ever heard a rap from a pissed off Santa with attitude ... But now I have. Bold and crass, this track is a bit of raunchy Holiday fun with a nice banging bea to keep is thumping. that will appeal to fans of the movie with the same name.

                    The visuals of the video are entertaining as well. Not your typical Christmas song so don’t expect to hear this one piping across the mall while finishing up your shopping.”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    December 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    psychon, badsanta, laonlock
                    Music Videos, Holiday, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                      Skuzii - Ha-Bitch-Ual [Review]

                      December 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “Riding a slow and steady beat, Skuzii drops a low-key flow that speaks some truths that resonates well. The chorus establishes a nice groove that holds you in between verses that call out society, as well as the ideals and thoughts most of us have at one time or another.

                      This is a laid-back track that will make you think about both yesterday and tomorrow. ”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      December 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      skuzii, ha-bitch-ual, laonlock
                      Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                        Flipsyde - "Imagine Peace" [Review]

                        December 16, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Alternative, Conscious, Singer/Songwriter

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “Flipsyde might not have registered on your radar in a while, but this new single “Imagine Peace” is engaging and entertaining and proves the group still has wait it takes to hook you with a nice blend of voices and talents.

                        If you are unfamiliar with Flipsyde, you should catch up on their blacklist right after you give this track a listen.”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        December 16, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        flipsyde, imaginepeace, laonlock
                        Music, Hip-Hop, Alternative, Conscious, Singer/Songwriter
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                          Xander P - Friend Zone? [Review]

                          December 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “A fun song that spins around the entire friend zone concept around. The tracks has a talented vocal flow, with some subtle but nice variation, over a steady beat that blends nicely.”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          December 15, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                          xanderp, friendzone?, laonlock
                          Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                            KOCH x Jet Lee Houdini - Prayers [Review]

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

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “The verses spoke to me here more than the chorus, but overall this is a solid track that brings some emotion and a nice tone to the flows.

                            Lyrically the track has something meaningful to say and the message stuck to me through several listens. ”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            December 14, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                            koch, jetleehoudini, prayers, laonlock
                            Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                              ARDY - MOTiVATE [Music Video Review]

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

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “The flow is clean and fresh with a nice balance of emotion and passion. Lyrically this track offers hope and motivation. A solid track from a true talent.”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              December 13, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                              ardy, motivate, laonlock
                              Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                Icon South x 92 - Freeze (Prod. by Icon South) [Review]

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

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “Smooth and melodic, ‘Freeze’ brings that easy groove that just falls into your consciousness as if you’ve been singing along to the song for years. ”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                December 09, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                iconsouth, 92, freeze, laonlock
                                Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Autotune
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                                  Samad Savage x Felisha George x Euphony - 75000 [Review]

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

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “A talented and topical flow highlighting a problem that is just now starting to gain the attention it calls for.

                                  The fact there are so missing black women in this country is appalling and kudos to this track for shedding light on this sickening issue. ”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  December 07, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                  samadsavage, felishageorge, euphony, 75000, laonlock
                                  Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                    Jackson Whalan - G.T.F.O.H. (feat. Myka 9) [Review]

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

                                    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                    “The chill easy vibe to the beat and melody contrasts nicely with the vocal flows, which have a decided West Coast feel.

                                    I recommend you fire one up, and settle in on these lyrics.”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    December 07, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                    jacksonwhalen, myka9, g.t.f.o.h, laonlock
                                    Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                      Andres Javier - Whistleblower [Review]

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

                                      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                      “This high energy track is a call to get out and vote.

                                      A political Hip-Hop flow with a nice beat and melody calling for the ouster of the Orange one. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      December 01, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                      andresjavier, whistleblower, laonlock
                                      Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                        Guyku - Easy [Review]

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

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “There were times I absolutely loved this track, and times I began to question why I do. A unique track that drops a variety of sounds and styles on you, but captivating for damn sure.”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        December 01, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                        guyku, easy, laonlock
                                        Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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