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Jeremy Beck & The Heavy Duty Horns - Oh Baby! [Review]

June 16, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Jazz, Funk

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Jeremy Beck & The Heavy Duty Horns drops this vintage love song with vibes straight from the 50’s. Clearly influenced by the likes of Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, and Wilson Pickett, this single is a throwback in every possible way. If you dig that old soulful Jazz Funk sound then you will be eager to give this one a listen.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
June 16, 2020 /Travis Erwin
jeremybeck&theheavydutyhorns, ohbaby, laonlock
Music, Soul, Jazz, Funk
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    Flevans - Ten Feet Tall (feat. Laura Vane) [Review]

    May 02, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Funk

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Flevans, along with Laura Vane, delivers the Funk on ‘Ten Feet Tall.” This single comes with an energy you can’t escape from ... not that you will want to, because this one is simply infectious.

    Get up and move, or get down and groove, this is a song you can do either to. This is Funk the way it should be!”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    May 02, 2020 /Travis Erwin
    flevans, tenfeettall, lauravane, laonlock
    Music, Funk
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      Tarion - For Real, For Real [Review]

      April 13, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Funk

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “This track about the dating culture of the modern world comes with retro funk sound and this unexpected combination makes for lively entertainment.

      Quick and to the point, at barely more than two minutes, the single offers a fun groovy ride. If I had to pin a genre on this one I’d call it Pop Funk, but you can’t ignore that soulful retro vibe either. ”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      April 13, 2020 /Travis Erwin
      tarion, forrealforreal, laonlock
      Music, Funk
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        Alex Scott - I Got it [Review]

        March 20, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Funk, Commercial

        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

        “Alex Scott is taking a swim in the pool Michael Jackson built and Bruno has been swimming laps in recently. ‘I Got It’ is Pop Funk that will no doubt remind some of Timberlake as well.

        Scott’s vocal talent shines bright with this performance and the energy is undeniable, making this a track worthy of your time and energy.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        March 20, 2020 /Travis Erwin
        alexscott, igotit, laonlock
        Music, Funk, Commercial
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          Johnny Franco - Tell Me Something [Review]

          March 14, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Folk, Funk, Indie Rock

          Rating: 4.5 out of 5

          “Folk Funk is how I’d describe this track from Brazilian Johnny Franco. Franco now calls Portland home and you can hear influences ranging from the Beetles to Dylan, to the Shakey Graves in his sound.

          ’Tell Me Something’ is the kind of single that just takes over and forces you to sing along and move. it is the kind of song that you will be singing the rest of the day.

          Franco is having a good time on this track, and you will too while listening. ”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          March 14, 2020 /Travis Erwin
          johnnyfranco, tellmesomething, laonlock
          Music, Folk, Funk, Indie Rock
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            DA BREAK - Miss Rosa [Music Video Review]

            March 04, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Funk, Hip-Hop, Alternative, R&B

            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

            “The imagery of the video is stunningly powerful and sobering, and the scene will no doubt disturb some viewers. So strong emotion is created in the video that it is tough to connect the musical groove to what your eyes are seeing, but the Disco Funk sound of the single is compelling in its own right so i suggest after you have watched the engrossing story unfold to listen to the track once again.

            Through several listens, I eventually understood how the two elements fit together to create sort of an Avant Garde art piece that leaves you thinking about it long afterward.”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            March 04, 2020 /Travis Erwin
            dabreak, missrosa, laonlock
            Music Videos, Funk, Hip-Hop, Alternative, R&B
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              Swatkins - Gotta Give It Away (If You're Gonna Keep It) [Review]

              December 02, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Funk, Neo-Soul, Contemporary R&B

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “I dig this old-school funk for both its simple, straightforward beat and melody, and the subtle complexity behind the lyrics.

              This is the kind of song you can groove on over and over again, while diving deeper and deeper into the lyrical meaning. ”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              December 02, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              swatkins, gottagiveitaway, laonlock
              Music, Funk, Neo-Soul, Contemporary R&B
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                NY Teez - Outer Space [Review]

                September 17, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Funk

                Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                “Nice Neo-Soul free spirited vibe over a mixture of instruments.”
                — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                September 17, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                LaonLock
                Rap, Funk
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                  Khemist - I Been On A Budget [Music Video Review]

                  September 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Funk

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “The flow’s verses here comes at you like spoken word poetry. Well-written, the chorus delivers a truth most of us know all too well. This track is gritty with the reality of life.”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  September 15, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  khemist, ibeenonabudget, laonlock
                  Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Funk
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                    Mama Yaya - Truth Or Dare [Review]

                    September 14, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Funk, Commercial

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “Blues infused Funk is the vibe here and it works oh so well with Mama Yaya’s alluring vocals.

                    A steady beat creates the groove here and the result is a track that feels timeless, sexy, and a little bit dangerous.”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    September 14, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    mamayaya, truthordare, laonlock
                    Music, Funk, Commercial
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                      Skunk Funk - Cirque Du Skank [Music Video review]

                      August 27, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Alternative, Funk, Indie Rock

                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                      “This is my kind of circus!

                      A little weird ... a lot talented.

                      Part funk, part rock, this is a sideshow worth seeing and hearing.”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      August 27, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      skunkfunk, cirqueduskank, laonlock
                      Music Videos, Alternative, Funk, Indie Rock
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                        Nian Tong - Meet You Right Away [Review]

                        August 26, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Funk

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “A fun and funky ditty about the intrigue of online dating.

                        Swipe right on this high energy groove that captures the excitement of discovering that perfect profile, prompting you to send that message .... I want to ‘Meet You Right Away.’ ”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        August 26, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        niantong, meetyourightaway, laonlock
                        Music, Soul, Funk
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                          Sydney Ranee' - Drink With You [Review]

                          August 26, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, Soul, Funk

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “Funky fun soul misic!

                          ’Drink With You’ delivers a gospel of emotion about that one person you can’t really be alone with, much less start sipping those drinks. Because if you allow it to happen ... clothes will hit the floor, and skin will collided.”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          August 26, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                          sydneyranee', drinkwithyou, laonlock
                          Music, Neo-Soul, Soul, Funk
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                            Robyn L'nea - Come On [Review]

                            August 14, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Electro Pop, EDM, Funk

                            Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                            “This groove is hard to resist, so “Come On’ and give Robyn L’nea single a listen. Once you do, you will be moving and singing along because this single has that IT factor that is always so hard to describe. ”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            August 14, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                            robynl'nea, comeon, laonlock
                            Music, Electro Pop, EDM, Funk
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                              Lucky Chops - Full Heart Fancy [Review]

                              July 12, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Jazz, Funk

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “The steady horn bass line ties this one together, but what I like most is the varying melodies and changes.

                              Lucky Chops is actually based in New York City, but this track personally reminds me of my days strolling through New Orleans with the scent of Chicory hanging in the air and the energy of the city surrounding me.”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              July 12, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                              LuckyChops, FullHeartFancy, LAonLock
                              Music, Instrumentals, Jazz, Funk
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                                Dan Hubbard - Ain't No Fountain [Review]

                                July 11, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Singer/Songwriter, Funk

                                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                “A little soul, a little funk, old school rock vocals, and a set of lyrics that speak a truth.

                                We have all searched for that pot of gold, but ‘There Ain’t No Fountain.’ There is however, good music to get us all by, and this single — is good music.”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                July 11, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                DanHubbard, Ain'tNoFountain, LAonLock
                                Music, Soul, Singer/Songwriter, Funk
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                                  Sterling & The Taste - Warm Body [Review]

                                  May 31, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, Funk

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “Smooth vocals and a silky melody lifts the single ‘Warm Body’ to that sweet spot that will have you grooving along.

                                  With a sound that feels a bit like the old Jackson 5, this track infuses the old with the new to create a great tune. ”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  May 31, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                  Sterling&TheTaste, WarmBody, LAonLock
                                  Music, Neo-Soul, Funk
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                                    Dinley Jones - Fire [Review]

                                    May 30, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Funk, Commercial, Pop

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “Call it commercial fun.

                                    Call it Funk Pop.

                                    Call it whatever you want want, but Dinley Jones has found ‘Fire’ with his new single. It is impossible not to move and singalong to this one, so just give in to the flames and feel the ‘Fire.’”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    May 30, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                    DinleyJones, Fire, LAonLock
                                    Music, Funk, Commercial, Pop
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                                      Jaclyn Manfredi - Parachute [Review]

                                      May 28, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Funk

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “Parachute begins with a jump straight into a vintage, bad-girl rock sound, but then the chute opens and we glide into some good old funk. The contrast is wonderful, making this a single worth floating along for.”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      May 28, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                      JaclynManfredi, Parachute, LAonLock
                                      Music, Singer/Songwriter, Funk
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                                        Ice Cube, feauturing (George Clinton, Parliament Funkadelic, Eddie Griffin, Battlecat, Elmo Lovano, & more) - That New Funkadelic [Music Video Review]

                                        May 21, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Funk, Music Videos, Live Performance

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “What’s not to love about Ice Cube and a slew of music royalty busting loose live and kicking it old school with multi-genre infused roll of “New Funkadelic.’

                                        Party time has arrived!”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        May 21, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                        IceCube, GeorgeClinton, ParliamentFunkadelic, EddieGriffin, The NewFunkadelic, LAonLock
                                        Funk, Music Videos, Live Performance
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