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Tay Da Prince - Love One Another f/John Legend [Music Video Review]

July 26, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, Conscious, Commercial

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Delivering an uplifting message with a chorus from John Legend and a Hip-Hop flow from Tay Da Prince, this track is pure inspiration and positive vibes.

The video comes with an All-Star cast and the gospel vibe to the track does not comes at the sacrifice of a rich beat and energetic performance. Get on board with this project and do something positive today, be it a donation, a helping hand, or simply a kind smile towards another. ”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

For more visit https://loveoneanother.foundation/

TO DONATE TO YOUR LOCAL FOOD BANK : https://www.feedingamerica.org LOVE ONE ANOTHER FOUNDATION: https://loveoneanother.foundation FOLLOW TAY DA PRINCE: https...
July 26, 2020 /Travis Erwin
taydaprince, johnlegend, loveoneanother, laonlock
Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, Conscious, Commercial
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    Pawz One x DJ Dister - Out Of Bounds [Music Video Review]

    July 24, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Rap

    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

    “If you think the West Coast is all sunshine and palm trees you just might be ‘Out Of Bounds.’

    In a throwback to the Old School days when the West Coast Rap scene was wild, Pawz One drops a track that is defiant, and if not outright angry, at least outright hostile in the way it challenges perceptions and those trying to front over things they have no clue about. ”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    Music video for "Out Of Bounds" by Pawz One & DJ Dister. Taken from the album "Watch & Learn" now available at https://smarturl.it/WatchAndLearnLP. Shot by K...
    July 24, 2020 /Travis Erwin
    pawzone, djdister, outofbounds, laonlock
    Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Rap
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      GB Savant - Coronavirus Soup for the Soul [Music Video Review]

      July 20, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious

      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

      “GB Savant has done what I though was nigh on impossible at this point ... given me a Covid inspired song that held my interest.

      Dark and twisty and moody, ‘Coronavirus Soup for the Soul’ rises above the glut of the theme not only with a talented bit of writing, and a brooding build to the vocal flow, but also with strong imagery in the accompanying video. The entire piece comes with a vibe that matches the oddly structured make up of our days during this pandemic.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      Official Video for "Coronavirus Soup for the Soul" off GB Savant's "New American Dream" series. Directed by Filip Celen Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/alb...
      July 20, 2020 /Travis Erwin
      gbsavant, coronavirussoupforthesoul, laonlock
      Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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        Malcolm Eppz - BEIJING RAYJENE [Music Video Review]

        July 16, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Malcolm Eppz drops a nice vocal flow over a beat that manages to both get out of the way, and give the track a bit of gritty edge. The writing is sharp and such that it takes a few listens to truly digest everything that is being put down. There is a bit of a throwback to the sound, but the overall vibe feels contemporary and fresh.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        DEBUT VIDEO "BEIJING RAYJENE" Shot by AlohaHYPE (Prod. by Kelly Portis ) RNR, VOL.1 out EVERYWHERE!!!!! ▶️https://fanlink.to/derd Follow Malcolm Eppz 🔗 Bandc...
        July 16, 2020 /Travis Erwin
        malcolmeppz, beijingrayjene, laonlock
        Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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          Solo XL x K I T - Keep on Moving [Music Video Review]

          July 12, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Soul, Hip-Hop, Conscious

          Rating: 4.5 out of 5

          “This track brings that raw passion that makes the flow pop and come alive. Solo XL delivers a strong tone to back his flow and that is brought home all the more with the contrast of the chorus delivered in soulful fashion by K I T.

          The vibe has a dark grit to it, and the lyrics flow well carrying the listener forward along with the beat. There is a strong hint of Old School here, but still a contemporary sound as well, and the mix blends quite well.”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          This song "Keep on Moving" Is about the issues I faced in my life and how they ultimately made me lose my family, friends and possessions. I burned a lot of ...
          July 12, 2020 /Travis Erwin
          soloXL, k i t, keeponmoving, laonlock
          Music Videos, Soul, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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            CHAII - Lightswitch [Music Video Review]

            July 11, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “CHAII is a New Zealander of Persian heritage and that bit of personal history fuses with an energetic Hip-Hop style to bring ‘Lightswitch’ alive in a way perhaps no other artist could. The talent and energy of her flow and performance bring this track to life.

            This track is part of a visual trilogy that was inspired by Iran’s Islamic Revolution of 1979, which resulted in countless creative talents, including musicians, actors and artists, relocating to California after their work was banned in their homeland. California remains the biggest Persian music community outside of Iran over forty years later and that community inspired and sparked CHAII’s efforts on this project.”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            July 11, 2020 /Travis Erwin
            chaii, lightswitch, laonlock
            Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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              DivineDonJulio - The Book of Life [Music Video Review]

              July 07, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “This project is far more than a song or even a short film, though it is certainly both of those things. The vocal flow is earnest and emotional and the video well done, but is is the honest truth of the complete storytelling that truly makes this project engaging and immersive.

              Take the nearly 9 minutes it takes to watch and listen, and let the impact of the emotions hit you between the eyes. ”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
              July 07, 2020 /Travis Erwin
              divinedonjulio, thebookoflife, laonlock
              Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                Flow'etic - Magic Hour ft. Bernz [Review]

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

                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                “That melody comes at you soft and golden, just like the ‘Magic Hour’ of light around dusk, when you feel like everything is perfect and the coming night is going to be legit.

                Flow’etic captures that times with a solid groove and vocal flow that matches that time of the day to perfection. This track is a mood, a ride, a groove that you need to take. ”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                July 06, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                flow'etic, bernz, magichour, laonlock
                Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                  Joe P. the MC -PayPal [Review]

                  July 06, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Hip-Hop

                  Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                  “In world where Tik-Tok is on the rise and everyone is getting their own money Joe P, The MC new single ‘PayPal’ is a perfect song to play. When someone wants your service they need to hit your ‘Paypal’. Nothing in life is free and paypal has been proven to be better for handling business than other service. The beat is illmatic and the song is a vibe.”
                  — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                  Provided to YouTube by DistroKid PayPal (Deleted Scene) · Joe P. The MC Inside ℗ Joe P. the MC Released on: 2020-06-04 Auto-generated by YouTube.
                  July 06, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
                  LaonLock
                  Conscious, Hip-Hop
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                    BBXO - Sabotage [Music Video Review]

                    July 03, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Commercial

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “Remember Right Said Fred and the ‘I’m Too Sexy’ bluster? Well BBXO has just given us the very antithesis of that long ago single.

                    ’Sabotage’ does rely on an infectious rhythm and delivery, but the truth behind the lyrics hits with a blunt force, and while you can move and sing along to this single, you also get a smack upside the head from it for behaviors we all tend to do.”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    The official music video for "Sabotage" by BBXO. What a lot of well-meaning people rarely understand is that, as much energy as it takes to be cruel to yours...
                    July 03, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                    bbxo, sabotage, laonlock
                    Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Commercial
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                      Thrills - ROSHAMBO [Music Video Review]

                      July 03, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “Thrills come out with it in such a straight forward fashion here on this single, that it is impossible to look away. Call it verve or boldness or flat out confidence, but the strength of the writing is all the more powerful for the unflinching delivery.

                      This is a set of lyrics that demands you listen over and over again to pick up all of the thoughts and nuance behind them. ”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      Life is gamble. rock. paper. scissors. 1st single of the upcoming album HYPER. prod.: Michael Adrian and thrills performance shot: Andrew Marks directed and ...
                      July 03, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                      thrills, roshambo, laonlock
                      Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                        E-Los - Detached [Review]

                        July 03, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “E-Los drops this soulful blend of Hip-Hop and R&B. that just grabs hold of you. The groove is smooth and steady, and the emotion shines through in the performance making the well-written lyrics fell alive. The pace is slow, but that works here because it give you time to feel every word being laid down. ”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        July 03, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                        E-Los, detached, laonlock
                        Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B
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                          The Image - Believe In Me [Music Video Review]

                          July 03, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter

                          Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                          “Imagination! As an idea people might call imagination a flight of fancy best utilized by little kids. But as a principle, imagination is at the heart of everything from innovation to who we are as people.

                          ’Believe In Me’ is a track that is as nuanced and deliberate as you imagine it to be. And the masked duo comprising The Image fall in the same category. The video here is spectacular and I encourage you to listen and watch and decide for yourself what your imagination is telling you to believe in. ”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          The Image - Believe In Me (Official Music Video) Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/65FrOb2nCXcaRpTwrjjXie?highlight=spotify:track:3LtPtjp7l5WfbLgI...
                          July 03, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                          theimage, believeinme, laonlock
                          Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Commercial, Singer/Songwriter
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                            Marques Martin - Dance Songs [Music Video Review]

                            July 02, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “I love music that brings a different prospective or angle, and Marques Martin does exactly that here in this track.

                            Pursuing a life as a creative artist of any kind comes with naysayers and doubters, and ‘Dance Songs’ address that in a smart emotional way rather than the usual angry defiance so prevalent when dealing with so-called haters.

                            Truth is most don’t hate you for expressing yourself, they simply dismiss the chance you might be good or have a genuine shot to actually carve out your place in the business.

                            The smooth easy flow of this track is real and intelligent and true to the mindset. ”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            July 02, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                            marquesmartin, dancesongs, laonlock
                            Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                              Shiva - Views [Review]

                              June 26, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “This track just hits different. With a swagger and a bit of fold school vibe laid over the top of a subtle funk that pulls you along.

                              Much like every album Shiva has released, K.A.L.A. delivers a story. This particular song, ‘Views,’ is the beginning stages of the story where the main characters observes the lack of soul within the world around him. His veil is lifted and he can see people for who they are and he just goes with it. Coasting among the injustice as a part of his process.”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              June 26, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                              shiva, views, laonlock
                              Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                Rapta - Invitation [Review]

                                June 26, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Autotune

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “The beat backing this track is deceptively funky and really drives this flow without overpowering it. Rapta also infuses a bit of funk into this flow in select spots which really drives that hook home and adds an energy that breathes life into the otherwise smooth steady delivery.

                                ’Invitation’ is a single that builds and pulls at you until you have no choice to wrap it all the way around your body and move.”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                June 26, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                rapta, invitation, laonlock
                                Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Autotune
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                                  Monz x Darrell Medellin - They Don't Know (Feat. Darrell Medellin) [Review]

                                  June 17, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “The life of an artist is a struggle that the general world doesn’t fully understand or appreciate. The passion of pursuing your dreams and passion, while trying to make a living comes with some tough decision about dreams for practical logic and this flow captures the spirit of that struggle.

                                  A good energy makes the track also fun and entertaining with a lively beat to carry you along. This track was written pre-Covid but the life of musician and other performing artists has only gotten tougher, so please take the passion behind this track and remember to treat the people that provide the soundtracks of our lives right.”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  June 17, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                  monz, darrelmedellin, theydon'tknow, laonlock
                                  Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                    Lauren Sanderson - INTERNET [Review]

                                    June 16, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Commercial, Conscious, Hip-Hop

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “The ‘INTERNET’ is that proverbial double edge sword offering good and bad. Connecting the world and making it a smaller place but distracting us from the face to face social interactions that make humanity ... well human.

                                    This track bangs with Lauren Sanderson delivering snappy and edgy vocals over a winding beat and production that feels energetic and alive. ”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    June 16, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                    laurensanderson, internet, laonlock
                                    Music, Commercial, Conscious, Hip-Hop
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                                      DJ Zenas - Breathe (feat. TaiMarie) [Review]

                                      June 15, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “This track offers up a take on current events by splicing in sound clips with a smooth groove and a Hip-hop flow that feels genuine emotionally.

                                      DJ Zenas stays with a mellow chill vibe for what is certainly rambunctious and tumultuous times and this juxtaposition makes for an interesting listen and allows for reflection and thought.”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      June 15, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                      djzenas, breathe, taimarie, laonlock
                                      Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B
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                                        Focus The Truth - Survivor's Guilt [Music Video Review]

                                        June 14, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
                                        “Powerful! Both in the immediacy of the video, and in the vocal flow that comes straight at you.

                                        Lyrically, the track is strong truth delivered with passion and verve. An old school beat backs the vocal flow and I especially like that retro 70’s flair added into the musical layer. The words and lyrics and overall vibe is contemporary, but the layers add a depth to the history of the systemic racism, generations in the building. The writing and performance is an intelligent thought provoking response and counter statement.”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        June 14, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                        focusthetruth, survivor'sguilt, laonlock
                                        Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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