Dax - Dear Alcohol [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Dax is no stranger to visitors here at LA on Lock, and as long as he keeps putting out passionate music we will continue to share this videos and be fans. ‘Dear Alcohol’ is a slower tempo track with less anger and a more reflective emotional nature than many of Dax’s hard hitting singles, but that is not to say this song does land with its own force.

We all need to stop and take time to reflect on where we are emotionally at times, and this track is about that and the realization we often use alcohol or other things to hide from what’s really plaguing our minds. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

J.Lately - Pictures [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“J. Lately delivers an uplifting and soulful Hip Hop track with ‘Pictures.’ The steady cadence pushes the track forward over the top of a tranquil groove and rhythm. The track is a vibe that is easy to settle in on and ride out. Lyrically, the track is one that takes a few listens to truly catch all the nuance and emotion. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

VerseBorn x Flamingo Fred - Competition [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The talent is in the mix. VerseBorn X Flamingo Fred have the musical ability to mix words and melodic sound in a conscious hip hop sound. The dynamics leaves no competition but reminds you of how immaculate the track is.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

The Millennial General - War Ready (feat. JChosen) [Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Motivation is the power of manifestation. Artist General’s “War Ready” featuring JChosen is a perfect Hip-Hop motivation track. The examples and words he use creates a blue print of you and your goals. He preps you to be war ready for greatness. This nearly 6 minute track will have you empowered and ready to fight the war for success.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Thomas Iannucci x Foggieraw - Back Home [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Riding a nostalgic, jazzy hip hop vibe, this track by a Hawaiian Grammy winner, and a rapper from the DMV by way of Ghana, is about the neighborhoods they grew up in ‘Back Home.’

The flows are laidback but passionate and genuine and the lyrics feel a bit like a freestyle with genuine emotion backing it all. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Bshortt - Daydreamin’ Freestyle [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A freestyle type track with a nice arrangement behind it, giving the song that extra edge to truly stand out. Bshortt delivers a flow that emotes the passion behind the lyrics and the Jazz infused backing adds an extra verve putting ‘Daydreamin’’ into that next level of tracks for me. The writing is strong as well. and keeps you leaning in in anticipation of the next line.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Sonny Hendrixx - Poison [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Love is something we all crave and yet there are times we think we’ve found it only to discover the relationship is ‘Poison.’ Sonny Hendrixx deliver a passionate flow that emotes the anger, resentment, and even vulnerability of putting yourself out there and discovering you are in the midst of a toxic relationship that is killing your spirit and resolve.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Cam Blair - RAIN DANCE [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Delivering a melodic flow that hooks and holds, Cam Blair, drops ‘Rain Dance’ on us. The track hits us with an easy groove and build and this infectious rhythm and delivery lends the single an easy to stay on vibe. That construction instills a strong instant connection, but that is not to say the lyrical flow is not intricate and evolved in a way that keeps the song intriguing long past the first listen.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Dax x Snow Tha Product - A Lot At Stake [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Dax never fails to bring the passion and intensity and here, clever wordplay accentuates that given a a strongly written flow that lands its punches. The addition of Snow Tha Product adds some variation to the build and worked to bring this one to life for me. ‘A Lot At Stake’ is a hard hitting track that gives you nuance to think over with each listen.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Dami x Messenger - All I Know [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“In the face of haters and naysayers, sometimes all we have to hang onto is our our own stubborn determination and personal belief that we can get there. ‘All I Know’ is all about having the confidence and stamina to persevere when others say — give it up.

Dami and Messenger team up here to deliver this chilled vibe and laidback flow and in doing so they have proved any and all naysayers wrong, because they clearly have the talent and resolve to rise above the fray.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Frank D - Mad [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Frank D taps into so much on this track. There is a bit of old school to the flow and delivery, but not so much the track truly feels retro. What it does feel is ... real.

’Mad’ is a track we can all relate to. The world has a way of beating us down and sometimes we have an exact reason for being mad while other we simply wake up that way from the pressure of the world we live in. This flow makes you feel like you are not alone in these struggles and that is what the best music does no matter the emotion being explored.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Karras - Owls - (42BUZZ Remix #1) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Karras drops this track which conveys a nice October vibe both in its lyrical content and the brooding enchanted vibe of the beat and build. The tension is palpable and while this track might feel wrong for a sunny June day it is perfect for establishing those Halloween thoughts.

The construction has an old school vibe at times, but overall this one still feels contemporary and timed well for its release.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Chaii - Get It Done [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Chaii is clearly feeling it on her new track, ‘Get It Done,’ and that confidence is infectious as it hold the listener to this groove. The flow here permeates with attitude and verve and the cadence works well with the sultry purr of her tone.

The world is full of bad ass women and this one comes to you straight out of New Zealand.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Karras - Delusional (Jack Lim Mix) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“I heard a few different mixes of this same track and this one really spoke to me. The keys helped bring this cut to life for me and tied the smooth groove of the flow together for me in a way the others did not. The strength of the timing and delivery worked well with this arrangement. Definitely a track that establishes a mood and vibe easy to ride with.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

C'Nyle - Just Do It [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Truth is a powerful force in all art, and when you can distill it down into a consumable good you have hit your mark. C’Nyle is able to do just that here on this low key flow that allows the writing to land with every single line.

The beat is mellow and that allows the emotion and message to stick without getting covered up or lost. California vibes with a little mix of Louisiana love.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Charlie Curtis-Beard - Anime & Chardonnay ft. Akintoye [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This collaboration between LA based Charlie Curtis-Beard and Akintoye, is a Tik Tok forged explosion of fun.

’Anime & Chardonnay’ sets the vibe right from the start, and the party continues from there. Riding an infectious groove and snappy hook the track has only one flaw — it’s too short. Give it a listen and you too can enjoy the ear candy of a raucous good time.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Ease The Don - Stay Safe [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Ease The Don and Jerry West team up to capture the West Coast Vibes on ‘Stay Safe.’ The groove has a definite Pop element to it, and the Cali Hip-Hop aura grabs hold as well as this one unfurls.

Shot in So Cal, the video matches the mood of the song and both are all about finding your fun no matter what is going on around you. A perfect track for the jacked up world we all live in so add this one to you chill vibes playlist and enjoy the ride. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

maticulous - Close Range (feat. Kev Brown & J Scienide) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Give it to maticulous — for creating this beat and producing the track in such a way to maximize the talents of Kev Brown and J Scienide.

’Close Range’ has that easy roll that put me in mind of Tupac, and the groove is one you can ride while cruising solo or chilling with your people. An easy rhythm and fall to flow into and feel as it unfurls pulling you along with it. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Alias Molombo x Blahzay Blahzay - Let's Get It [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Straight up old school style — with fresh and contemporary lyrics to bring the past forward to knock on today’s door. The flow comes with attitude and confidence and the beat infuses hype and energy the way too few tracks do these days. If you’ve been missing that scratch and boom bap beat, then this is the single you’ve been waiting for. Get it and get in on this track. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Justus Bennetts - Bad Day [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Justus Bennetts offers up this short, but pointed track that pretty much says everything we’ve all thought when truly pissed off. Eventually we all find that shitty person who does us wrong and this is the track for that moment!

The flow is light and fun despite the dark tone of the words being delivered and that is what makes this track a fun one. So go ahead and save this one back until the next time you need to ‘dedicate’ it to that someone special.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger