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LibFOREIGN - HUNNIT PROOF [Music Video Review]

October 07, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop, Autotune

Rating: 4 out of 5

“LibFOREIGN delivers ‘HUNNIT PROOF’ with precision and passion — a combination that is not easy to achieve. The flow hits with emotion and meaning, but stays within itself to establish an easy groove that is varied and deliberate.

The writing shows confidence as well and comes with a deliberate swagger that sets off the track. I gave the track multiple listens and found new nuances with each go.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
October 07, 2021 /Travis Erwin
libforeign, hunnitproof, laonlock
Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop, Autotune
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    Chaii - Get It Done [Music Video Review]

    September 24, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Chaii is clearly feeling it on her new track, ‘Get It Done,’ and that confidence is infectious as it hold the listener to this groove. The flow here permeates with attitude and verve and the cadence works well with the sultry purr of her tone.

    The world is full of bad ass women and this one comes to you straight out of New Zealand.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    September 24, 2021 /Travis Erwin
    chaii, getitdone, laonlock
    Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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      Karras - Delusional (Jack Lim Mix) [Review]

      September 24, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “I heard a few different mixes of this same track and this one really spoke to me. The keys helped bring this cut to life for me and tied the smooth groove of the flow together for me in a way the others did not. The strength of the timing and delivery worked well with this arrangement. Definitely a track that establishes a mood and vibe easy to ride with.”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      September 24, 2021 /Travis Erwin
      karras, delusional, jacklim, laonlock
      Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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        C'Nyle - Just Do It [Music Video Review]

        September 23, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Truth is a powerful force in all art, and when you can distill it down into a consumable good you have hit your mark. C’Nyle is able to do just that here on this low key flow that allows the writing to land with every single line.

        The beat is mellow and that allows the emotion and message to stick without getting covered up or lost. California vibes with a little mix of Louisiana love.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        September 23, 2021 /Travis Erwin
        c'nyle, justdoit, laonlock, lareview
        Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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          Charlie Curtis-Beard - Anime & Chardonnay ft. Akintoye [Review]

          September 23, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “This collaboration between LA based Charlie Curtis-Beard and Akintoye, is a Tik Tok forged explosion of fun.

          ’Anime & Chardonnay’ sets the vibe right from the start, and the party continues from there. Riding an infectious groove and snappy hook the track has only one flaw — it’s too short. Give it a listen and you too can enjoy the ear candy of a raucous good time.”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          September 23, 2021 /Travis Erwin
          charliecurtis-beard, akintoye, anime&chardonnay, laonlock
          Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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            Ghandiii x John$on - Gang With Me [Music Video Review]

            September 23, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “Ghandiii lays his thoughts and emotions out there with this banging flow and beat. ‘Gang With Me’ stays on the ragged edge and that passion is what hooked me in and kept me leaning in for the entire build. The verve and attitude come with pop and intent and holds the listener for the ride. ”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            September 23, 2021 /Travis Erwin
            ghandiii, john$on, gangwithme, laonlock
            Music Videos, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop
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              Ease The Don - Stay Safe [Music Video Review]

              September 19, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Ease The Don and Jerry West team up to capture the West Coast Vibes on ‘Stay Safe.’ The groove has a definite Pop element to it, and the Cali Hip-Hop aura grabs hold as well as this one unfurls.

              Shot in So Cal, the video matches the mood of the song and both are all about finding your fun no matter what is going on around you. A perfect track for the jacked up world we all live in so add this one to you chill vibes playlist and enjoy the ride. ”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              September 19, 2021 /Travis Erwin
              easethedon, jerrywest, staysafe, laonlock, lareview
              Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                maticulous - Close Range (feat. Kev Brown & J Scienide) [Review]

                September 17, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Rap

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “Give it to maticulous — for creating this beat and producing the track in such a way to maximize the talents of Kev Brown and J Scienide.

                ’Close Range’ has that easy roll that put me in mind of Tupac, and the groove is one you can ride while cruising solo or chilling with your people. An easy rhythm and fall to flow into and feel as it unfurls pulling you along with it. ”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                September 17, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                maticulous, closerange, kevbrown, jscienide
                Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Rap
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                  Alias Molombo x Blahzay Blahzay - Let's Get It [Review]

                  September 10, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “Straight up old school style — with fresh and contemporary lyrics to bring the past forward to knock on today’s door. The flow comes with attitude and confidence and the beat infuses hype and energy the way too few tracks do these days. If you’ve been missing that scratch and boom bap beat, then this is the single you’ve been waiting for. Get it and get in on this track. ”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  September 10, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                  aliasmolombo, blahzayblahzay, let'sgetit, laonlock
                  Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                    Ryan Cassata - Mattress [Review]

                    September 10, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Indie Rock, Hip-Hop, Singer/Songwriter

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “Regualr readers of LA on Lock will realize we have featured several tracks from LA artist Ryan Cassata, but this track certainly has a different vibe than those other songs. Cassata is talented and that fact shows in the diverse sounds and styles we have heard, though one constant is the strong writing and this track again offers that.

                    This track has an Emo Hip-Hop vibe that underscores the Pop sensibilities.”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    September 10, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                    ryancassata, mattress, laonlock
                    Music, Indie Rock, Hip-Hop, Singer/Songwriter
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                      Jboi YBP - Out tha Mud (feat. Jazze Pha) [Music Video Review]

                      September 09, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “The intro to the video really hooked me in, and set of the mood for the flow of this track. The beat production and groove are easy to fall in on and the lyrical flow resonates for anyone that has ever had a hard slog to try and get ‘Out Tha Mud,’ so to speak. The tone of the flow works well with the autotune and production dynamics keeping the listener leaning in and on the hook. ”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      September 09, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                      jboiybp, jazzepha, outthamud, laonlock
                      Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop
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                        Justus Bennetts - Bad Day [Music Video Review]

                        September 09, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Pop, Rock

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “Justus Bennetts offers up this short, but pointed track that pretty much says everything we’ve all thought when truly pissed off. Eventually we all find that shitty person who does us wrong and this is the track for that moment!

                        The flow is light and fun despite the dark tone of the words being delivered and that is what makes this track a fun one. So go ahead and save this one back until the next time you need to ‘dedicate’ it to that someone special.”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        September 09, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                        justusbennetts, badday, laonlock
                        Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Pop, Rock
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                          Revalation x GoD iLLa x Mayhem (of EMS) - A Game prod. by Gajos [Music Video Review]

                          September 08, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Hip-Hop, Commercial

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “Revalation x GoD iLLa x Mayhem (of EMS) bring their “A Game” with their latest single. The single has a hardcore beat with lyrics that not only empower you but push you to accomplish anything that you set out to do. Each verse has a Hip-Hop yet poetic feel that is sure to keep you hyped.”
                          — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                          September 08, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
                          LaonLock
                          Hip-Hop, Commercial
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                            DxBoY - Lit Again [Review]

                            August 26, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop, Commercial

                            Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                            “DxBoy makes the most of this Trap beat and flow. ‘Lit Again’ is an ode to escaping lockdown and getting out there in the world alongside people and finding your vibe. The track comes with an easy beat to fall in on the groove and the lyrical flow hooks and holds the listener as well. Short but no so short that the flow doesn’t grab you and make its point. ”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            August 26, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                            dxboy, litagain, laonlock
                            Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop, Commercial
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                              Lil Bean - Mob Ties feat. Jackboy (Prod. Einer Bankz) [Review]

                              August 22, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “Lil Bean is joined by Jackboy on this smooth build and flow. ‘Mob Ties’ delivers an easy groove to ride with its strong writing and emotive flow. The combination hooks and holds the listener and keeps you leaning in on both the lyrical progression and beat.

                              The Bay Area rapper has a new album that is already gaining national attention so jump on board with this talented artist and be one of the first to buy in and recognize this rising talent.”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              August 22, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                              lilbean, jackboy, mobties, laonlock
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                                Most Wanted - Hood Anime [Review]

                                August 19, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Neo-Soul, Adult Contemporary

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “Most Wanted offers up this track that simply hits different. The build and progression is a departure from the norm, and the construction here works well thanks to the energy and beat production. I did struggle a times to stay with the lyrical flow, but the groove and energy made it come to life for me despite that fact.

                                I appreciate the raw talent and willingness to put something out in the world that doesn’t feel derivative of every other track on the radio.”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                August 19, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                mostwanted, hoodanime, laonlock
                                Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Neo-Soul, Adult Contemporary
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                                  Too Many T's - So Nice [Music Video Review]

                                  August 13, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “This track from Too Many T’s hits like a British Beastie Boys. That old school construction and beat felt nostalgic, without coming across as dated and the verve behind the flows flashes both confidence and talent.

                                  This is simply a track that will get you moving and bouncing along as you fall in line with the build. The video is just as fun on this party anthem that truly is ... ‘So Nice.’”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  August 13, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                  toomnayt's, sonice, laonlock
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                                    #LAOnLockExclusive: Chriz Gabriel- "Potluck" [Music Video Review]

                                    August 09, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Music, Hip-Hop, Jazz

                                    Rating: 5 out of 5

                                    “Nowadays people tend to run when they hear the word “potluck”. It usually means their job is encouraging them and their coworkers to contribute a food item to a work office dinner. We all know everyone can’t cook and everything isn’t safe.

                                    However, Chriz Gabriel is cooking up a different vibe in his new single “Potluck” that you are sure to want more of after one listener.

                                    Chriz fuses bay vibes and London life with a Hip -Hop and Jazz melody that allows you to dance all the way through. Initially one would expect to see a bunch of adults cluttered around but “Potluck” visually creates a vibe that displays the talent of kids and a universal track that anyone can ride too.”
                                    — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                                    August 09, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                    LaonLock, #laonlockexclusive
                                    Music Videos, Music, Hip-Hop, Jazz
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                                      Shayan Valaie - FØURDAYS (feat. Yan P) [Review]

                                      August 06, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Hip-Hop, Adult Contemporary, Autotune

                                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                                      “You ever been up for ‘FØURDAYS’ and realize you can longer feel your face? Then Shayan Valaie and Yan P are speaking your language on this track.

                                      We’ve all been there at one time or another and this easy progression brings out all the vibes from such prolonged adventures. So fire one up, or pour that stiff drink and keep the good times rolling with the rhythm of this infectious performance and hook-filled build. The smile on your face might even bring some of those lost sensations back.”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      August 06, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                      shayanvalaie, FØURDAYS, yanp, laonlock
                                      Music, Trap, Hip-Hop, Adult Contemporary, Autotune
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                                        Viktor Harter - Jerome ft. lunajoep [Review]

                                        August 05, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                                        “We’ve all known a ‘Jerome,’ though the name might be different — the mindset they bring with them isn’t. The groove here on this track is funky and the beat urges you to nod and move along. This single offers a good balance between old school and new vibes.

                                        This is one of those tracks that simply worms its way into your ears and sticks for a long long time.”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        August 05, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                        viktorharter, lunajoep, jerome, laonlock
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