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JuJu Rogers - Real Shit [Review]

September 25, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Hip-Hop, Conscious

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“JuJu spits “Real Shit” that most people can feel.”
— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

September 25, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
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    Naya Ali - Get It Right [ Music Video Review]

    September 23, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop

    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

    “ I love that she isn’t on the regular hot girl/city girl wave. Dope”
    — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
    September 23, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
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    Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop
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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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        Timothy Ross - Smile (Feat. Cvmbie) [Review]

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

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “A fun summer vibe carries this beat and the single has an undeniable energy in both the lyrics, and the pair of performances.

        Entertaining and truthful, the story of this song is one we can all get behind.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        September 15, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        timothyross, cvmbie, smile, laonlock
        Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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          Charlie Noiir - Very Scary [Review]

          September 11, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Conscious, Hip-Hop

          Rating: 5 out of 5

          “This is a banger from the production to the mix to the actual artist. Nice.”
          — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
          September 11, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
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          Rap, Conscious, Hip-Hop
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            Cadet - Gang Gang [Music Video Review]

            September 11, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Hip-Hop

            Rating: 3.5 out of 5

            “The video really helps bring the song out. Gives a Joyner Lucas type vibe. ”
            — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
            September 11, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
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            Conscious, Hip-Hop
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              Daugaard - Momento Mori (feat. Riggz The Lord) [Review]

              September 09, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Hip-Hop, Conscious

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Written as a tribute to Mac Miller, Nipsy and all the others gone far too soon, this tracks delivers solid lyrics and an apt flow for a memoriam. Listen up and cherish the voices that have paved the way.”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              September 09, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              Daugaard, riggzthelord, momentomori, laonlock
              Music, Soul, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                Jacob Manning - Come & Go [Music Video Review]

                September 09, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Hip-Hop, Music Videos

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “A nice easy reggae melody backs this humorous, yet meaningful look at common relationship woes.

                The smooth groove makes this an easy single to sing along with and enjoy.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                September 09, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                Jacobmanning, come&Go, laonlock
                Hip-Hop, Music Videos
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                  DAX - KILLSHOT 2 [Music Video Review]

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

                  Rating: 5 out of 5

                  “This track is meant to make you uncomfortable, because sometimes, that is the only way to shake up the neurons and make you think. The lyrics and video imagery do exactly that, but when you declare something meaningful, in a passionate way it rarely makes others comfortable and through that discomfort new ideas and thoughts are born.

                  That said, this track delivers emotions, entertainment and a punch to the gut that leaves you engrossed. ”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  September 08, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  dax, killshot2, laonlock
                  Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                    E.Lizé - The Arrival (feat. Chris Rivers) [Review]

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

                    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                    “From the first beat, you know this track is bringing something special to the table. Two separate flows, each speaking their own truth in no nonsense way, deliver what feels like a Hip-Hop sermon.”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    September 04, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    E.Lize, ChrisRivers, TheArrival, laonlock
                    Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                      ShadowHood - Conquest [Review]

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

                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                      “Telling a story without words is no easy task ,and yet, ShadowHood has accomplished exactly that with this piece.

                      The clarinet drives the narrative, but the downplayed beat is sneaky in the way it lurks behind the scenes pushing and prodding until it needs to burst forth. ”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      September 02, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      shadowhood, conquest, laonlock
                      Music, Instrumentals, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                        Flow'etic - P. B. D. [Review]

                        August 31, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “Flow’etic drops a nice flow here that delivers a well-written set of conscious lyrics. When you have something genuine to say, there is no need for unnecessary smoke and mirrors in the production, and this is a single that proves that. Give it a listen.”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        August 31, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        flow'etic, p.b.d, laonlock
                        Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                          Beanz - Pavement [Review]

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

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “Chill and chilling. That’s how I’d describe ‘Pavement.’ The flow is tranquil and calm, yet the lyrics are dirt and grit. There is nothing fancy going on here, but there doesn’t need to be. True, honest emotion, delivered with authenticity.”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          August 30, 2019 /Travis Erwin
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                            Abhi The Nomad - Me No Evil [Music Video Review]

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

                            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                            “A snaking melody and a steady beat frame a flow with some true vocal hook to it.

                            Hard not to sing along with this banger.”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            August 29, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                            abhithenomad, menoevil, laonlock
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                              Yes Please - New Friends [Review]

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

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “I like this one for the truths it drops. Basically calling out people for a variety of bullshit, this is a track that reminds us all, not to take everything so serious.

                              With a steady beat and a vocals that stay within themselves, this song relies on simplicity to deliver the goods.”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              August 29, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                              yesplease, newfriends, laonlock
                              Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                Fleezy - Breathin [Review]

                                August 28, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “Like the flow and vibe of the song. Also like how the artist goes back and forth between singing and rapping effortlessly. ”
                                — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                                August 28, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                  Botanik - Vineyard Lane [Review]

                                  August 27, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                  Rating: 3.5

                                  “ Smooth vibes. Very relaxing and I could see it being used as a show intro or outro. Very dope. ”
                                  — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                                  Vinyard Lane by Botanik, released 20 August 2019

                                  August 27, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                  Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                    Flamenco Sketch - Flower [Review]

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

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “Nice and easy, this is a flow that you fall into with no effort. Like a conversation with a friend. Which is contrast to the lyrical content which focus on being misunderstood. This contrast is a great metaphor for how we often feel alone even when surrounded by others, because it is rare for people to understand how you are truly feeling on the inside.”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    August 27, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                    flamencosketch, flower, laonlock
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                                      Ryan Caraveo - Run [Review]

                                      August 26, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “A steady pace, delivered on the slower side was the perfect choice to unleash this set of lyrics about being on the ‘Run.’ The irony compliments the words on one level, but also helps emphasizes the subtle point that sometimes running becomes a lifelong thing you can’t quite escape.”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      August 26, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                      ryancaraveo, run, laonlock
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                                        Marc Haize - Mango Lime [Review]

                                        August 26, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                        “I was pulled in by the straight forward, honest feel to these lyrics. I also appreciated the rawness of single and the fact the production did not opt for autotune embellishments and other tricks, but got out of the way and let the emotions shine through.”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        August 26, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                        MarcHaize, mangolime, laonlock
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