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Marc Haize - Money On The Way [Review]

July 08, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Really dig the jazz opening and the piano is dope throughout. Often autotune makes it tough to stand out as unique, but ‘Money On The Way’ avoids that by changing up the flow with verses that are sang with autotune and a direct rap flow. The writing is sharp and overall this is a solid single worth listening to over and over again.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
July 08, 2019 /Travis Erwin
MarcHaize, MoneyOnTheWay, LAonLock
Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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    Nanu Alidina - Love Yourself [Review]

    July 07, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Hip-Hop, Conscious, Music

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Delivering an interesting structure to keeps this track fresh from start to finish, Toronto’s Nanu Aldina raps about his fulfillment as an artist, over the top of hard beats before switching up the flow by singing an extremely intimate chorus.

    The combination of soft melody and heavy rap flows work well to deliver a set of lyrics you can dig into.”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    July 07, 2019 /Travis Erwin
    NanuAlidina, LoveYourself, LAonLock
    Hip-Hop, Conscious, Music
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      LilNotChantelle - ChaseIt! [Review]

      July 05, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “The piano intro hooked me before the first vocal, but the emotion of the delivery comes through thanks to a delivery style that is raw and honest.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      July 05, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      LilNotChantelle, ChaseIt!, LAonLock
      Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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        LONG LIVE PHOENIX - I'm Rich [Review]

        July 05, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Fun summer jam, and hey, we are all as rich as we feel we are.

        This is a track to get you up and moving and it carries a groove that feels like sunshine on your face.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        July 05, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        LongLivePhoenix, I'mRich, LAonLock
        Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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          Black Lion - Survive (Ft. Ray Robinson & Testament) [Review]

          July 05, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “True, hard hitting lyrics delivered in a meaningful flow and a touching chorus. This is one of those songs that will have different meaning for different people, but the magic of such writing is that it is widely relevant, and speaks to many. ”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          July 05, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          BlackLion, RayRobinson, Testament, Survive, LAonLock
          Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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            Bootleg Rascal - Get Over Myself [Review]

            July 05, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

            “Smooth vocals and a hard-charging, energetic beat infuse this single with some funk, but pinning down a genre for ‘Get Over Myself’ is tough.

            Bootleg Rascal has given us a track that is all at once ... Indie Rock, Hip-Hop, and Funk. The result is fantastic fun! ”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            July 05, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            BootlegRascal, GetOverMyself, LAonLock
            Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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              Ryan Caraveo - Murda [Music Video Review]

              July 04, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Hip-Hop, Music Videos

              Rating: 4 out of 4

              “Ryan has very smooth vocals and he knows how to deliver at the very exact moment. With dripping yet detailed visuals of how sometimes love can drive you crazy”
              — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
              Stream or Download 'Murda' : http://ryancaraveo.lnk.to/Murda instagram.com/ryancaraveo twitter.com/ryancaraveo facebook.com/ryan.caraveo Video Directed by Brume Music Produced by Teal Douville Written by Ryan Caraveo http://vevo.ly/n4LuAe
              July 04, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
              LaonLock
              Conscious, Hip-Hop, Music Videos
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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)
                    "Swoop It Up" is the 1st Official Single from Vega HeartBreak & M.C Instagram @Vega.HeartBreak @RCBMC Spotify http://open.spotify.com/album/3mqUJvJBRXTAVeXZXTz5hm Apple Music http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1467883812 Tidal https://tidal.com/browse/track/111015562 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Vega_HeartBreak_M_C_Swoop_It_Up?id=Bsj6cmol6podmw3hicmyku52thi Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ST1PHZK/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_2rzfDb63ZRVWS https://www.richcityboys.com/ This beat was not stolen or manipulated from XXXTentacion's record Whoa (mind in awe), the sound used is included in a sample pack.
                    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)
                        @RidgeLong410 "Californication" is also available on all major streaming services - individual links will be at the bottom Follow on IG - https://www.instagram.com/ridgelong410/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RidgeLong410/ Video Shot By - @410gogetter Produced by - @prodbydrago Mix - Tim Campbell ( Vocal Ink Studios ) LISTEN TO "Californication" on - Apple Music/ITunes - https://music.apple.com/us/album/californication/1468565249?i=1468565250 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/3lAyaxt0KQuykxaobyMmjg?si=RdOTqwmoR6qaPal6lwlyBQ Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/ridge-long/califonication
                        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)
                          "Please Love Yourself" ❤️is the first official release from NYC based artist Artem Zen. Get your FREE Mp3 download bit.ly/PLYFREEDL The song touches on some of the most important issues around mental health such as anxiety, depression, and addiction. Even with all the improvements in our world, we are still seeing an increasing number of people suffering from these afflictions.
                          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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