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Timothy Ray - Dancing In The Kitchen [Review]

November 07, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, Contemporary R&B, Commercial

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A sweet tender love song, not about the euphoria of falling in love, but rather the slow steady burn of a growing love. This track was written as a 10th Anniversary gift from Timothy Ray to his wife.

’Dancing In The Kitchen’ captures the devotion and understanding that only comes with time and that bond of sharing everyday life. And this is a track that couples can certainly join hands and dance together in the kitchen.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
November 07, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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Music, Neo-Soul, Contemporary R&B, Commercial
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    Shem Thomas - Do It [Music Video Review]

    October 21, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Contemporary R&B

    Rating: 5 out of 5

    “Singer/Songwriter Shem Thomas loves to tell real stories musically. In his new single ‘Do It’ he provides real stories of motivation and inspiration. His visual highlights the lives of everyday people who ‘Do It’ just because they can do it. As he plays the guitar through the song you can feel his energy in your heart.”
    — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
    October 21, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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    Music Videos, Singer/Songwriter, Contemporary R&B
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      10K - Slow Down [Music Video Review]

      October 14, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Contemporary R&B

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “Every girl needs a getaway trip. Imagine coming across a guy that fascinates you and makes you want to dance all night. 10K’s new single provides that feeling. ‘Slow down’ is a contemporary R&B song with a club atmosphere that will have you dancing and not wanting to slow down from the feeling.”
      — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
      October 14, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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      Music Videos, Contemporary R&B
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        Bronco X - Poison [Music Video]

        October 13, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Funk, Contemporary R&B

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Bronco X surprised me with their new single ‘Poison’. The high energy band is shown from different angles in a house jamming with their instruments. ‘Poison’ is funky but gives you a feeling of excitement that runs through you like a vibration. As the camera pans around them in a circle providing a green light as if they are playing in a forest like setting.”
        — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
        October 13, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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        Music Videos, Funk, Contemporary R&B
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          Stupkid - Fine [Review]

          October 12, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Contemporary R&B, Commercial

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Listening to this track gives you the same sensation you get while walking along the boardwalk on a warm sunny day ... when the scent of the ocean is in the air, the buskers are playing your favorite song, and the girls are all smiling your way.

          Carefree and energetic are the two words that come to mind here so kick back and listen to feel the warm sun no matter where you happen to be.”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          October 12, 2020 /Travis Erwin
          stupkid, fine, laonlock
          Music, Rap, Contemporary R&B, Commercial
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            Benz Paul x The Crushboys - Dear Homie,...I Reject You [Remix]

            September 25, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Contemporary R&B, Commercial, Autotune

            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

            “Sometimes a song strikes the perfect tone to bring forth the vibe of the lyrics, and that is the case here with ‘Dear Homie, ... I Reject You.’

            In what would could be described as an emotively flat tone, Benz Paul offers the perfect set of vocals to make you feel these particular lyrics. The melancholic distance is the perfect vibe here, and the combination is very engaging as the performance and writing blend to set a mood that grips the listener hard.”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            September 25, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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            Music, Contemporary R&B, Commercial, Autotune
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              Lo Knowles The One Where They Run - [Review]

              September 21, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul, Commercial

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “There is nothing like harmonic vocals. Singer and Songwriter, Lo Knowles new single ‘The One Where They Run’ is about going to a place that is peaceful and free. Even when you are on the run from your emotions its ok to escape to your own place. The finger snapping draws in the melody even more.”
              — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
              September 21, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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              Contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul, Commercial
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                dezabel - Fade Away [Review]

                September 19, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Contemporary R&B, Electro Pop

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “Combining the the talents of LA area singer and songwriter, Jazelle Paris, and Zurich based producer, Bilgi, ‘Fade Away’ is a mesmerizing track that I ironically expect to do anything but fade away.

                Paris not only supplied the vocals but also wrote the lyrics and melodies to the Electro Pop track that captures the fleeting thoughts and feelings of a high octane relationship slipping away into the night.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                September 19, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                dezabel, fadeaway, laonlock
                Music, Alternative, Contemporary R&B, Electro Pop
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                  Kelli-Leigh - Can't Get Enough [Music Video Review]

                  September 19, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Contemporary R&B, Commercial

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “Thanks to the incredible vocal talent of Kelli-Leigh, ‘Can’t Get Enough’ is both the title of her latest single, and an apt description of listener’s reaction to her sound.

                  Her performance here is silky and smooth, landing in the sweet groove of a pure R&B sound, with just a hint of a more commercial sound coming through in the arrangement.”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  September 19, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                  kelli-leigh, can'tgetenough, laonlock
                  Music Videos, Contemporary R&B, Commercial
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                    Veldor- Bat Shit Crazy [Review]

                    September 18, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Neo-Soul, Commercial, Contemporary R&B

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “This year has been filled with many deaths and tears. Veldor’s new single ‘Bat Shit Crazy’ pretty much sums the year up. He sings about living right, being alive and getting through the bad days. Some people get lost in their pain and discover their own gate way to take the pain away. This may cause pain to others as they drift away to the other side.”
                    — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                    September 18, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                    Neo-Soul, Commercial, Contemporary R&B
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                      Jesse Gold - One in a Million [Review]

                      September 16, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, Indie Pop, Contemporary R&B

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “Expressing your feelings is never easy and quite often we turn to liquid courage to speak our heart. ‘One in a Million’ is a Pop-ish, R&B track about two lovers reluctant to admit they are falling for one another in a lasting kind of way. Jesse Gold shines here as does his duet partner and the two voices combine to keep the listener emotionally invested.”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      September 16, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                      jessegold, oneinamillion, laonlock
                      Music, Neo-Soul, Indie Pop, Contemporary R&B
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                        AUDREY NUNA - damn right [Music Video Review]

                        September 12, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Contemporary R&B, Rap, Electro Pop

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “AUDREY NUNA brings the verve and talent to ‘damn right’ ... her fresh new satirical track about talking shit.

                        NUNA said, ‘ I find it amusing when people spend time talking shit about people who don’t even know they exist.’

                        Talk shit on this rising artist all you want, but it won’t stop her rise. Here the track comes with a nice Rap flow, but is definitely a mixed genre track with R&B and Pop styling all coming to the show. The video is a very literal interpretation of the lyrics. ”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        September 12, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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                          Khamari - That Girl [Review]

                          September 12, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, R&B, Contemporary R&B, Commercial

                          Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                          “Khamari perfectly captures that moment when you spot her, the one that you will do anything to spark a conversation with ... all in the hope that from there a relationship will bloom and blossom.

                          ’That Girl’ has a definite Frank Ocean vibe to it and the track is one that just feels like the euphoric triumvirate of love, lust, and hope.”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          September 12, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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                          Music, R&B, Contemporary R&B, Commercial
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                            Ben Brown - Socks & Sliders [Music Video Review]

                            August 26, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Contemporary R&B

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “Who thought ‘Socks & Sliders,’ or as we call them here in the US socks and sandals, could ever be made cool?

                            Ironically, that is exactly the point of this well-written track that is delivered with a smooth R&B groove. This is a track that will make you smile and perhaps rethink your own mindset. All in a rhythmic groove that will make you sway and move to the groove.”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            August 26, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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                            Music Videos, Contemporary R&B
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                              Gary Beals - Me For Me (Acoustic LIVE) [Review]

                              July 31, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Live Performance, Contemporary R&B

                              Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                              “The stripped down acoustic vibe of this track allowed for the soulful R&B vocals of Gary Beals to take center stage. The emotion is tangible start to finish, and the vocal runs carry you with them, holding you tight while making sure you feel this track to your soul.


                              ’Me For Me’ is honest in its bare bones plea. ”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              July 31, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                              garybeals, meforme, laonlock
                              Music, Live Performance, Contemporary R&B
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                                dezabel - Somebody [Review]

                                July 25, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Contemporary R&B, Commercial

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “When you find that perfect ‘Somebody’ everything else feels just a little bit better and easier. Here on this track, dezabel does a good jab of imparting that sentiment into a vocal groove that carries you through in smooth fashion on this single.

                                Falling in the R&B genre with a bit of elan to a more commercial Pop sound the track is an easy listener to connect with. ”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                July 25, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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                                  Mr Dalvin x JoJo Hailey x Snoop Dogg - Special Remix [Review]

                                  July 17, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Contemporary R&B, Hip-Hop

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “The smooth laid back flow that no one else does quite like Snoop does, kicks off this track. Add in JoJo Hailey delivering a chorus that feels a bit like a throwback without feeling overtly retro, and the track just delivers a vibe that works to create a mood.This is one to dedicate to the one that is ‘Special’ to you. ”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  July 17, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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                                    LU KALA - No Smoke [Review]

                                    July 14, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, R&B, Contemporary R&B

                                    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                    “LU KALA is coming with some fire on this track, so when she tells you — you don’t want ‘No Smoke,’ you better believe it. Because the attitude she brings, is as persuasive as the talent.

                                    This single has energy and passion and delivers punch lyrically while also coming with an undeniable groove musically. It’s not easy to draw an apt comparison, because the vocal chops feel unique and fresh.”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    July 14, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                    lukala, nosmoke, laonlock
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                                      RUNN - Handle With Care [Review]

                                      July 12, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, Contemporary R&B

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “RUNN delivers honest and vulnerable lyrics in this track about admitting your own weaknesses and sensitivities. The vocal performance is tender and open, which invites the listener in, almost like a first date kind of situation.

                                      ’Handle With Care’ is a warning, but not an aggressive one that this i what you will get if you choose to be part of my world. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

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                                      July 12, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                                      runn, handlewithcare, laonlock
                                      Music, Electro Pop, Contemporary R&B
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                                        Kiara Nelson - Kisses For Breakfast [Music Video Review]

                                        July 03, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Contemporary R&B

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “The euphoria of new love is a feeling that is hard to replicate though Kiara Nelson does a good job on this track by expressing that eager bit of emotion.

                                        ’Kisses For Breakfast’ comes with a fun video that goes along well with the light, Pop-like R&B vibe to the single itself. ”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        July 03, 2020 /Travis Erwin
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