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Thomas Iannucci x Foggieraw - Back Home [Review]

January 14, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Riding a nostalgic, jazzy hip hop vibe, this track by a Hawaiian Grammy winner, and a rapper from the DMV by way of Ghana, is about the neighborhoods they grew up in ‘Back Home.’

The flows are laidback but passionate and genuine and the lyrics feel a bit like a freestyle with genuine emotion backing it all. ”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
January 14, 2022 /Travis Erwin
thomasiannucci, foggieraw, backhome, laonlock
Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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    Bshortt - Daydreamin’ Freestyle [Review]

    January 11, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “A freestyle type track with a nice arrangement behind it, giving the song that extra edge to truly stand out. Bshortt delivers a flow that emotes the passion behind the lyrics and the Jazz infused backing adds an extra verve putting ‘Daydreamin’’ into that next level of tracks for me. The writing is strong as well. and keeps you leaning in in anticipation of the next line.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    January 11, 2022 /Travis Erwin
    bshortt, daydreamin'freestyle, laonlock
    Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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      Sonny Hendrixx - Poison [Review]

      January 11, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “Love is something we all crave and yet there are times we think we’ve found it only to discover the relationship is ‘Poison.’ Sonny Hendrixx deliver a passionate flow that emotes the anger, resentment, and even vulnerability of putting yourself out there and discovering you are in the midst of a toxic relationship that is killing your spirit and resolve.”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      January 11, 2022 /Travis Erwin
      sonnyhendrixx, poison, laonlock
      Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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        Cam Blair - RAIN DANCE [Review]

        January 03, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Delivering a melodic flow that hooks and holds, Cam Blair, drops ‘Rain Dance’ on us. The track hits us with an easy groove and build and this infectious rhythm and delivery lends the single an easy to stay on vibe. That construction instills a strong instant connection, but that is not to say the lyrical flow is not intricate and evolved in a way that keeps the song intriguing long past the first listen.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        January 03, 2022 /Travis Erwin
        camblair, raindance, laonlock
        Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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          Dax x Snow Tha Product - A Lot At Stake [Music Video Review]

          January 01, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Autotune

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Dax never fails to bring the passion and intensity and here, clever wordplay accentuates that given a a strongly written flow that lands its punches. The addition of Snow Tha Product adds some variation to the build and worked to bring this one to life for me. ‘A Lot At Stake’ is a hard hitting track that gives you nuance to think over with each listen.”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          January 01, 2022 /Travis Erwin
          dax, snowthaproduct, alotatstake, laonlock
          Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Autotune
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            Dami x Messenger - All I Know [Review]

            December 13, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Contemporary R&B, Conscious, Hip-Hop, Rap

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “In the face of haters and naysayers, sometimes all we have to hang onto is our our own stubborn determination and personal belief that we can get there. ‘All I Know’ is all about having the confidence and stamina to persevere when others say — give it up.

            Dami and Messenger team up here to deliver this chilled vibe and laidback flow and in doing so they have proved any and all naysayers wrong, because they clearly have the talent and resolve to rise above the fray.”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            December 13, 2021 /Travis Erwin
            dami, messenger, alliknow, laonlock
            Music, Contemporary R&B, Conscious, Hip-Hop, Rap
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              Ice Meez - Mogul [Music Video Review]

              November 28, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Repping Nor Cal, Ice Meez delivers his flow over an upbeat tempo that hooks and holds the listener. ‘Mogul’ is about taking the talent you possess, and the drive pushing you and using both to propel yourself beyond what is expected from the merely talented to legendary.

              The flow brings energy and verve and the beat is one that will keep your head bobbing and your body moving. A no frills, no nonsense track that hits home with precision.”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              November 28, 2021 /Travis Erwin
              icemeez, mogul, laonlock
              Music Videos, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop
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                MiQ The Burb Boy - B.O.M.B.S [Review]

                November 28, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Autotune

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “MiQ The Burb Boy comes in with clear purpose and deliberate, slower flow that burns with steady passion before the arrangement takes a harder edge and builds into a fiery and emotional take. The earnest performance and strong writing make for an engaging track.

                Add in a sneaky hook to the beat which helps tie the track together in a tangible way, and this single has everything you could want from a song with true punching power.”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                November 28, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                miqtheburbboy, b.o.m.b.s, laonlock
                Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Autotune
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                  Tyson Trill - Harmony (feat. I.J.) [Music Video Review]

                  November 24, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Hip-Hop, Adult Contemporary

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “Tyson Trill convey a chill easy going vibe on his latest track, ‘Harmony.’ The track walks a line between Acoustic Pop and a Hip-Hop. The build and delivery are smooth and tranquil and the groove is an easy one to fall in and lose yourself. The peaceful vibes we need just in time for a hectic weekend for most of us.”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  November 24, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                  tysontrill, i.j., harmony, laonlock
                  Music, Pop, Hip-Hop, Adult Contemporary
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                    Frank D - Mad [Review]

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

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “Frank D taps into so much on this track. There is a bit of old school to the flow and delivery, but not so much the track truly feels retro. What it does feel is ... real.

                    ’Mad’ is a track we can all relate to. The world has a way of beating us down and sometimes we have an exact reason for being mad while other we simply wake up that way from the pressure of the world we live in. This flow makes you feel like you are not alone in these struggles and that is what the best music does no matter the emotion being explored.”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    November 23, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                    frankd, mad, laonlock
                    Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                      Chadster - Sin (ft. 6LACK) [MUSIC VIDEO]

                      November 19, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop

                      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                      “Love is contagious and addicting but in Chadster’s new single with 6LACK it is sinful. The two explain how it can be wrong to love the wrong person but also feel good at the same time. It leaves you on a high and takes you away as if you are hypnotized.”
                      — Kreadiv Kesh - [LA On Lock Blogger]
                      “Always aiming to make “music of the future,” Chadster’s sound is fresh, innovative, and out of this world. His alter ego is even the self-proclaimed “president of the universe.” Chadster is quickly rising and has sights set on world domination. Stay tuned-in on this promising young artist.”
                      November 19, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
                      LAOnlock, 6Lack
                      Music, Rap, Hip-Hop
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                        Ottomatick - Wait A Minute (Ft. Wild Hypnotik) [Review]

                        November 11, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Hip-Hop

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “Ottomatick drops ‘Wait A Minute,’ a track that immediately establishes a mood with haunting vocals that he accentuates with his deliberate flow and writing. A track that speaks in multiple voices to deliver emotion and intrigue. The flow here isn’t fast or furious but it dies come with passion and intent the give and take between the two deliveries adds to the feeling of being swept along. ”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        November 11, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                        ottamatick, wildhypnotik, waitaminute, laonlock
                        Music, Trap, Hip-Hop
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                          Kellen Joseph - Shade of Blue [Review]

                          November 05, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Alternative, Hip-Hop

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “LA artist, Kellen Joseph offers up this emotive and vulnerable Rock track dealing with grief. The emotive vocal talent brings to life the well-written track that instills the sense of loss and confusion when the entire world seems to be moving on and you are still stuck in that place of sorrow.

                          This track has just a hint of Hip-Hop vibe, but really is more in line with the Alternative Rock sound of the late 90s or early 2000’s.”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          November 05, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                          kellenjoseph, shadeofblue, laonlock
                          Music, Alternative, Hip-Hop
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                            Ronnie Rage - MazeRunner [Music Video Review]

                            November 04, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop

                            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                            “Ronnie Rage has the talent to pull off a soulful delivery that is both vulnerable and defiant at the same time. Conveying complex emotions is tough, even if you tackle one, but ‘MazeRunner’ is the rare track that brings a varied nuance that comes through in every listen in a slightly different way. The flow is clean and pure and borders on an RB type groove at times, but still instills a modern Hip-Hop vibe that makes Rage stand out from the crowd. ”
                            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                            November 04, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                            ronnierage, mazerunner, laonlock
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                              Karras - Owls - (42BUZZ Remix #1) [Review]

                              October 15, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “Karras drops this track which conveys a nice October vibe both in its lyrical content and the brooding enchanted vibe of the beat and build. The tension is palpable and while this track might feel wrong for a sunny June day it is perfect for establishing those Halloween thoughts.

                              The construction has an old school vibe at times, but overall this one still feels contemporary and timed well for its release.”
                              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                              October 15, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                              karras, owls, laonlock
                              Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                CHIBI LoyaltyOverLove - Trap Boo [Review]

                                October 08, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Autotune

                                Rating: 4 out of 5

                                “The energy of this track caught me straight off, and then the vocal flow came with enough emotion to carry the day once that initial energy settled in. The confidence in the delivery, and the fact he’s clearly having fun dropping this flow makes it a pleasure to listen to.

                                This is one I’ll be adding to several playlists to have at the ready when I need that pick me up groove or to settle in and let the music wash away the day. ”
                                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                October 08, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                chibiloyaltyoverlove, trapboo, laonlock
                                Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Autotune
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                                  J. Oso - drop [Music Video Review]

                                  October 08, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “Bars for days. J. Oso drops this track which eschews a traditional hook, in favor of a steady barrage of hard hitting lines and each one lands and delivers a punch that fits perfectly with the mood and attitude of the writing. The beat production gets out of the way for the most part, but does add an underlying attitude which helps bring out the verve of the flow.”
                                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                  October 08, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                  j.oso, drop, laonlock, lareview
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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
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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
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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
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