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Dysphemic (Feat. Yiani Treweeke, Kryptik, Zulu Flow, Alphamama) - Awaken [Review]

July 04, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Begins with an almost nursery rhyme like vibe that gives a bit of creep factor before a sick beat drops down with a bold, hardcore flow that hits so fast it take several listens to get the full effect.

’Awaken’ is a track that stands out among a crowded feel with a unique, yet engaging sound that thumps with a hearty bass line.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
July 04, 2019 /Travis Erwin
Dysphemic, Yiani Treweeke, Kryptik, ZuluFlow, Alphamama, Awaken, LAonLock
Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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    Good.to.Go - Garage Hop (Let 'em Shoot) [Review]

    July 02, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Rap

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Old school vibe with a hard driving beat and vocals that turn the back the clock.

    This is the kind of track that will get you charged up and ready to take on the world. ”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    July 02, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    Good.to.Go, GarageHop, LAonLock
    Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Rap
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      Vega Heartbreak & M.C - Swoop It Up [Music Video Review]

      July 02, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Autotune, Hip-Hop

      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

      “We all love kickbacks and game nights with friends and wonder who will be single or taken. Vega and Heartbreak & M.C have made the choosing theme song. When you see someone you want just go for it and “Swoop It Up.”
      — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
      July 02, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
      LaonLock
      Rap, Autotune, Hip-Hop
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        Big OC - Flourine [Review]

        July 02, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop, Conscious

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “It’s not easy for an instrumental to grab, much less hold, my attention, but this track does both. The beat is steady, yet transfixing, and there is just enough going on throughout to make the piece interesting, without becoming too hectic.

        Emotion invoking and musically appealing, Big OC has something to be proud of with this piece.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        July 02, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        BigOC, Flourine, LAonLock
        Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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          Ridge Long - Californication [Music Video Review]

          June 30, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

          Rating: 3.5 out of 5

          “California still calls to the dreamers and schemers and those just looking for a place to escape. This tracks distills those emotions into a steady beat and a solid set of vocals to give an anthem for those same dreamers, schemers, and searchers.”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          June 30, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          RidgeLong, Californication, LAonLock
          Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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            Artem Zen - Please Love Yourself [Music Video Review]

            June 29, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious

            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

            “Steady flow and rock solid advice carry this tune.

            Every line of these lyrics push this track track forward to deliver a message that needs to be heard.”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            June 29, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            ArtemZen, PLeaseLoveYourself, LAonLock
            Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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              Dyzzi - KidsBackThen [Review]

              June 29, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Old school jam taking a deep dive into nostalgia.

              Everyone that was one of the ‘KidsBackThen’ will find these lines pulling at your memories.

              Times change, but good music persists on.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              June 29, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              Dyzzi, KidsBackThen, LAonLock
              Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                Brandon Marquiste - Get Out Yo Feelings [Review]

                June 29, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “Time to ‘Get Out Yo Feelings’ drops a rock of solid truth.

                Sometimes it is all about business, and Brandon Marquiste takes care of his business here with a steady flow and beat.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                June 29, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                BrandonMarquiste, GetOutYoFeelings, LAonLock
                Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                  C Free - Extravagant [Review]

                  June 28, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Rap, Hip-Hop

                  Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                  “This songs grows on you after a few listens. He has the energy and he has the flow to where you find yourself vibing to it as it comes on the air waves. ”
                  — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                  June 28, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                  LaonLock, CFREE
                  Conscious, Rap, Hip-Hop
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                    Chris O'Bannon - I Promise, featuring Free Ackrite (Prod. by DJ WES x SLGHTWRK) [Review]

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

                    Rating: 3 out of 5

                    “Riding a steady beat and lyrics that flow well, Chris O’Bannon drops a single rich in confidence. The promise in ‘I Promise’ is more boastful than earnest , but O’Bannon pulls the cockiness off with an unflinching delivery that works, despite perhaps a touch too much reliance on autotune, which makes the emotions harder to feel for this listener. ”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    June 27, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    ChrisO'Bannon, IPromise, LAonLock
                    Music, Hip-Hop, Rap
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                      Zero - Aim Steady [Review]

                      June 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Hip-Hop

                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                      “It is damn hard to line a genre up in the sights of this one, but one thing is for certain, Zero has delivered a high caliber explosion with ‘Aim Steady.’

                      High octane guitar, with a sick flow accentuating lyrics with an edge. This song has it all like a musical Super Hero who doesn’t even need to pack a gun in order to be a true bad ass. ”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      June 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      Zero, AimSteady, LAonLock
                      Music, Alternative, Hip-Hop
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                        The MNO: Yong Paradigm - New America [Review]

                        June 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                        “The beat isn’t the only elements of this tracks hitting hard. Lyrics that delivers truth in an easy, emotional flow. The tempo varies but this well-written set of lyrics speaks to humanity no matter the pace.

                        ’New America’ is a song to listen to over and over again as you digest the layers of what is being said.”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        June 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        TheMNO:YongParadigm, NEwAmerica, LAonLock
                        Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                          Stilljune - All Me [Review]

                          June 19, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “Still June is on some other shxt and it is full of energy in his new single “All Me” He lyrically flows and the beat elevates that. When listening you can imagine him going in the booth the beat dropping and he just spitting. ”
                          — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                          June 19, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                          LaonLock, StillJune
                          Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                            Dude From Da Barbershop - Tell Dat Bitch I'm Married [Review]

                            June 18, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                            Rating: 4 out 5

                            “The song is catchy and give you a Lil Duval vibe with 100% bluntness to go go with it. So when you’re out with the homies and someone thinks you are single just “Tell Dat Bitch I’m Married.”
                            — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                            June 18, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                            LaonLock
                            Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                              Prigida - Sally [Review]

                              June 17, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Instrumentals, Hip-Hop

                              Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                              “The subtle mixture of instruments that Prigida delivers in this Lo-Fi Hip Hop instrumental allows you to be mellow all while grooving to the beat.”
                              — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                              June 17, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                              LaonLock, Prigida
                              Instrumentals, Hip-Hop
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                                DCMBR - Talk [Review]

                                June 17, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Hip-Hop

                                Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                “DCMBR is talking to me in his new single “Talk” He delivers a sophisticate Hip-Hop vibe mixed with a seductive R&B melody. ”
                                — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                June 17, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                LAONLOCK, DCMBR
                                Conscious, Hip-Hop
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                                  FatBran - Braxton's Lullaby [Review]

                                  June 16, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “An honest, heartfelt flow meant for FatBran’s newborn son. What I most appreciate is the genuineness of the lyrics.

                                  This is not a man proclaiming to have all the answers or the right decisions, but rather a pledge to do the best he can via hard work and love.

                                  This message holds an appeal we can all appreciate.”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  June 16, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                  FatBran, Braxton'sLullaby, LAonLock
                                  Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                    SmooNotAgain - Liar Liar [Music Video Review]

                                    June 06, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “There is a thin line between loyalty and lies. SmooNotAgain tells the story of a couple that lies together and the consequences that follow.The visual is far from a Bonnie and Clyde remake but the tale of liars. ”
                                    — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                    June 06, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                    LaonLock, SmooNotAgain
                                    Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Contemporary R&B
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                                      Trebor - Drunk [Review]

                                      June 06, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “This is an interesting project that is so much more than your typical three to four minute musical interlude. ‘Drunk” offers a perspective in what is really two tracks in one.

                                      The inebriated impulsive and erratic flow early gives way to the soulful jazz infused regret of the next day. I prefer the latter musically, but without the rough night we never would experience the mindful reflection.

                                      It is hard to compare this single to other music as it is both music and social commentary. Of course those elements are often combined, though not quite in this same way.

                                      I am not certain this is a track that many will want to play over and over again, but it certainly is a viewpoint we all need to stop and think over now and again and this kind of songwriting makes me very eager to hear more out of Trebor.”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      June 06, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                      Trebor, Drunk, LAonLock
                                      Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                        Dax - Did It First [Music Video Review]

                                        June 05, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Hip-Hop, Rap, Conscious

                                        Rating: 5 out of 5

                                        “Did I First” intro is so long prior to the song starting at 1:20 but it is worth the wait. From story telling to suspense Dax artistically combines his flow and his lyrics into a prophecy. ”
                                        — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                        June 05, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                        LaonLock, DAX
                                        Hip-Hop, Rap, Conscious
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