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60 East - Summer's Song [Review]

January 13, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in music, Hip-Hop

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Theres nothing like the love of a father for his child. Summer’ song is a story about a father and how he named his daughter. He recaps his interaction with her from when they first met the small things that she would do and the relationship he has with her mother. He compares her to the sun and also how he wants to see her shine in anything that she will do. 60 East is an example that there are good and loving fathers out there.”
— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
January 13, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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    paintriiip - MAKE WAVES [Review]

    January 10, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Delivering a chill vibe, ‘MAKE WAVES’ is a tranquil track offering encouragement and inspiration.

    The vocal are smooth and relaxing here and lyrically the track is urging you to be you. Without worrying about, or trying to keep up or impress others based upon their idea of success. Call it an anti conformity track if you want., but this is the kind of message we all need to hear from time to time. A perfect addition to your more reflective playlists. ”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    January 10, 2020 /Travis Erwin
    paintriiip, makewaves, laonlock
    Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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      JEDEYE JU-JU - HADOUKEN [Music Video Review]

      January 10, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Hip-Hop

      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

      “In a world full of gamers sometimes music is a fight. ‘Hadouken’ is video game meets alternative but it is sure to give you energy and have you secretly rocking to it. With the visual concept of the famed ‘Street Fighter’ the only thing they are TKOing is the people who don’t believe in them.”
      — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
      January 10, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
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      Music Videos, Hip-Hop
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        Young F.Y.E - 1 Wish [Review]

        January 07, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “This is my first go hearing Young F.Y.E, and that is a damn shame because this is Hip-Hop as it should be.

        Delivering a unique tone to a familiar world and theme, ‘1 Wish’ isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel, but rather just put some some and personal spin. The flow is talented, clear and distinct, no mumbling to a rhythm and calling it art. Rooted in personal experience you come away feeling like you know a bit about the man behind this track rather than the smoke and mirror job some in the game try to fool us with. In other words, this just feels real and we need more genuineness in the genre.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        January 07, 2020 /Travis Erwin
        youngf.y.e, 1wish, laonlock
        Music, Rap, Hip-Hop
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          Magic Seis - Pablo [Review]

          January 06, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “A smooth Latin beat backs the vocal flow on this track giving it an exotic and Reggae feel. The performance here held me with lyrics that offer a commentary on Hip Hop culture as well as Magic Seis own goals and aspirations.

          The dream is often closer than we realize but the struggle to keep battling is tough. This track hints at that aspect while also using the metaphor to suggest it is important to be careful of who you keep close. ”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          January 06, 2020 /Travis Erwin
          magicseis, pablo, LaonLock
          Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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            kieranae - kieranae & Jasmine Bailey - Taco Nap Feat. Russell Seward [Review]

            January 04, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “Some tracks just have that ability to quickly establish a mood and vibe. And when paired with the right emotion, it is those tracks that land in our very soul. This is that kind of track. The kind of musical piece perfect for chilling and watching the sun slide down in the west.

            This is the kind of music that somehow brings us closer to our inner self as we listen. Tranquil and calm, the vocals both sooth and evoke, which is a tough combination to achieve.”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            January 04, 2020 /Travis Erwin
            kieranae, jasminebailey, russellseward, laonlock
            Music, Hip-Hop
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              J Soulstice & NugLife - With You [Review]

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

              Rating: 4.5 out of 5

              “This song feels like a perfectly busy day in the city, like those times when you are walking around feeling the sun on your face and catching various bits of a pleasing scent on the wind and conversation in the air. Then out of nowhere, a single sound cuts through the fray and captivates you. Could be a voice, a song, a distant beat. Intentional or not, but suddenly that is all you hear and you are alone in the world strutting along to your own personal groove. This single is that!

              The vocal flow here begins amid a busy backing, but quickly pulled my focus in and I stay glued to that groove from that point on. This single feels like a stroll on that perfect day and this is one walk I want to take time and time again. ”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              December 27, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              jsoulstice, nuglife, withyou, laonlock
              Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                Dajour Neufville - One Life [Review]

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

                Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                “This track toes that Hip-Hop/Pop line with a definite Electro edge to the beat and melody.

                Dajour Neufville has a pleasing tone that sort of lulls you in like a snake charmer, and before you know it you are singing along and swaying to the groove. Lyrically the track is motivational in nature and does a good job of hitting you with a message without feeling blase.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                December 27, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                dajourneufville, onelife, laonlock
                Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                  Kosha Dillz - Schmoozin' [Music Video Review]

                  December 21, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                  Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                  “I was captivated here right off the bat. Jewish Rap?

                  I can honestly say this is the best track from the genre I’ve ever heard. It is also the only track of Jewish Rap I’ve ever heard. But that really doesn’t matter because the track is well-written, and performed with passion and fervor, and that is what makes good music. No matter the genre.”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  December 21, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  koshadillz, schmoozin', laonlock
                  Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                    Dirt Dolla - Blue Dream [Review]

                    December 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Contemporary R&B, Conscious, Hip-Hop

                    Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                    “A soulful and bluesy track with a nice Hip-Hop flow throughout, Dirt Dolla drops the single ‘Blue Dream,’ which has a bit of holiday nostalgia to it. That is not to say the track doesn’t have a resonance that works well all across the year because the lyrics are strong and the beat infectious.

                    Hard to pin a genre on this one so we will simply call it good music. ”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    December 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    dirt dolla, bluedream, laonlock, deeroze, kristallyn
                    Music, Rap, Contemporary R&B, Conscious, Hip-Hop
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                      PSYCHON - Bad Santa [Music Video Review]

                      December 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Holiday, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “Not sure I’d ever heard a rap from a pissed off Santa with attitude ... But now I have. Bold and crass, this track is a bit of raunchy Holiday fun with a nice banging bea to keep is thumping. that will appeal to fans of the movie with the same name.

                      The visuals of the video are entertaining as well. Not your typical Christmas song so don’t expect to hear this one piping across the mall while finishing up your shopping.”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      December 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      psychon, badsanta, laonlock
                      Music Videos, Holiday, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                        Skuzii - Ha-Bitch-Ual [Review]

                        December 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “Riding a slow and steady beat, Skuzii drops a low-key flow that speaks some truths that resonates well. The chorus establishes a nice groove that holds you in between verses that call out society, as well as the ideals and thoughts most of us have at one time or another.

                        This is a laid-back track that will make you think about both yesterday and tomorrow. ”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        December 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        skuzii, ha-bitch-ual, laonlock
                        Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                          Flipsyde - "Imagine Peace" [Review]

                          December 16, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Alternative, Conscious, Singer/Songwriter

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “Flipsyde might not have registered on your radar in a while, but this new single “Imagine Peace” is engaging and entertaining and proves the group still has wait it takes to hook you with a nice blend of voices and talents.

                          If you are unfamiliar with Flipsyde, you should catch up on their blacklist right after you give this track a listen.”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          December 16, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                          flipsyde, imaginepeace, laonlock
                          Music, Hip-Hop, Alternative, Conscious, Singer/Songwriter
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                            Xander P - Friend Zone? [Review]

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

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “A fun song that spins around the entire friend zone concept around. The tracks has a talented vocal flow, with some subtle but nice variation, over a steady beat that blends nicely.”
                            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                            December 15, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                            xanderp, friendzone?, laonlock
                            Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                              KOCH x Jet Lee Houdini - Prayers [Review]

                              December 14, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “The verses spoke to me here more than the chorus, but overall this is a solid track that brings some emotion and a nice tone to the flows.

                              Lyrically the track has something meaningful to say and the message stuck to me through several listens. ”
                              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                              December 14, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                              koch, jetleehoudini, prayers, laonlock
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                                ARDY - MOTiVATE [Music Video Review]

                                December 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “The flow is clean and fresh with a nice balance of emotion and passion. Lyrically this track offers hope and motivation. A solid track from a true talent.”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                December 13, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                ardy, motivate, laonlock
                                Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                  Aaron Cohen x Stonestreet -Lemonade [Review]

                                  December 12, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Hip-Hop, Music

                                  Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                  “This made me thirsty but I like the analogy and the overall flow”
                                  — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                  December 12, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                  Hip-Hop, Music
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                                    Icon South x 92 - Freeze (Prod. by Icon South) [Review]

                                    December 09, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Autotune

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “Smooth and melodic, ‘Freeze’ brings that easy groove that just falls into your consciousness as if you’ve been singing along to the song for years. ”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    December 09, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                    iconsouth, 92, freeze, laonlock
                                    Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Autotune
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                                      Samad Savage x Felisha George x Euphony - 75000 [Review]

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

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “A talented and topical flow highlighting a problem that is just now starting to gain the attention it calls for.

                                      The fact there are so missing black women in this country is appalling and kudos to this track for shedding light on this sickening issue. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      December 07, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                      samadsavage, felishageorge, euphony, 75000, laonlock
                                      Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                        Jackson Whalan - G.T.F.O.H. (feat. Myka 9) [Review]

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

                                        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                        “The chill easy vibe to the beat and melody contrasts nicely with the vocal flows, which have a decided West Coast feel.

                                        I recommend you fire one up, and settle in on these lyrics.”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        December 07, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                        jacksonwhalen, myka9, g.t.f.o.h, laonlock
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