T-Shyne- "Bank On Me" [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“‘Bank on Me’ is defiantly a track worth banking on. The flow and melody has an exciting yet bouncy tone to it.”
Sebastian Mikael- "Acid Part II" [Music Video Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“Acid Part II is a blast from the past. Sebastian delivers a Funkadelic vibe in this single and visual. ”
Flynn Ryder - Genesis [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“This well-layered track builds to a perfect crescendo, holding your attention tight to all the way.”
Prime Society- 'Wile E. Coyote' [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“There is always a hook to a song that makes the song catchy, “Run It, Runt It” is the hook that pulls you in and makes you want to vibe to Prime Society”
Instupendo- "Cinderella" [Review]
Rating: 3 out of 5
“ Instupendo takes listeners in a mellow direction with a classical temp over his soft vocals.”
Christiano Can- "Real Honest" [Music Video Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“This song is original and soothing. Christiano has a unique lyrical flow that allows a listener to actually feel his energy through his song. He truly is a musical gem.”
NIGHT TRAVELER - 1984 (Native) [Review]
Rating: 5 out of 5
“This song put me back in a car traveling down a long dark stretch of highway. I could feel the grip of that steering wheel and the longing in my heart. The emotion is carried by strong vocals and the delicately beautiful instrumentation. Perhaps not every listener will have a shared experience, but the artfulness of a well-written song, performed flawlessly, gives you the chance to know how it feels just the same.”
Elodie Rêverie - GoldRush [Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“The hammer of the keyboard is the heartbeat of this melody, but the vocals are drenched with emotion and not store-bought melodrama, but genuine feelings that permeate every line delivered.”
SO4P- "Sickest" [Review]
Rating 3.5 out of 5
“SOAP delivers some bars with this song. His use of Lofi beats are nostalgic. ”
Jam Young- "Stop" [Music Video Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“Jam Young is an example of Retro Hip-Hop. The vibe of ‘Never Stop’ is energetic and catchy as well. ”
SZANDRA MAYER- "NEVER REALLY GOOD ENOUGH" [REVIEW]
Rating: 4 OUT OF 5
“Szandra Mayer has unique vocals with a soft tone. ‘Never Really Good Enough’ is a perfect Girl Power play list song”
Yungeen Ace- ''So Long'' [Music Video Review]
Rating: 5 out of 5
“ Our biggest struggle is the battle of our soul against negative influences. Artist Yungeen Ace fights for his soul in his new visual ‘So Long’ He raps about the different battles he faces but mid point he pauses and conquers the demons that have been after him. ”
Rockstar Telly- 'No Hook' [Video Review]
Rating: 3 out of 5
“No Hook type shit is truly words to describe this song. I like the delivery and whispering tempo. ”
Wish I Was - Ready To Start (feat. Kara Kuper) [Review]
Rating: 5 out of 5
“This smooth, commercial tune could stand on its own merit, but beyond it so-called ‘entertainment legs,’ this track comes with a story of hope and dreams.
All proceeds from ‘Ready To Start’ will go toward assisting the Make-A-Wish foundation fulfill dreams of kids all over the world. Knowing this adds poignancy to the lyrics and takes a nice pop tune and turns it into an emotionally charged ode to the innocent fighters battling their way back. But not even that fact is the best part of this story.
In celebration of World Wish Day, April 29, Los Angeles-via-Australia electronic music producer Wish I Was (aka tyDi) has teamed up with 18-year-old wish kid Kara Kuper on the beautiful and inspiring “Ready To Start.” It was Kara’s wish to record a song. Being a big fan of Make-A-Wish, Wish I Was was happy to make Kara’s wish come true. Wish I Was secured time at Universal Music’s recording studio and enlisted the help of professional songwriters. In February 2019, Kara flew in from Chagrin Falls, Ohio to start work on the song. The completed song was chosen as the soundtrack for the new Make-A-Wish PSA as part of the 2019 World Wish Day campaign. World Wish Day will be celebrated throughout the month of April, kicking off with the launch of the PSA featuring “Ready To Start” on April 3.
World Wish Day helps bring attention to the significant role a wish plays in a child’s medical treatment. Research shows that a wish can help kids build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness– an eye-opening finding in light of the fact that Make-A-Wish is currently only able to reach one out of every two potentially eligible children in the U.S.
The PSA, created by TBWA\Chiat\Day Los Angeles, stars Make-A-Wish kids and alumni whose wishes to be an astronaut, dinosaur, mermaid, football player, cowgirl and firefighter served as a catalyst for hope and healing. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/D3gkXY1dhCo
Wishes are an important part of a child’s medical treatment. They can give kids the strength to fight, to get better. ”
Marcus James - Over U ft. RYYZN [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“This genre bending single carries a universal message without resorting to petty commentary making it stand out in the crowded field of break up songs.
Nice simple emotion carries this track, and a melody that offers several surprises along the way fuels this winning release from Marcus James.”
Parris LaVon - Two-Four [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Artist Parris LaVon is very metaphoric and he releases this energy in his music as he turns his pain into a pot of gold in Two-Four.”
Hamster - Can't Be Drowned [Review]
“Direct vocals that register with the psyche, and an unrelenting beat to keep you emotionally connected to a track that every one of us can relate to.”
#LAOnLockExclusive: Link Lewis - "Beat Down" [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Piano, bass, hi-hats and much more is what you are in for in Link Lewis’s song “Beat Down.” With an eclectic mix of instrumentals, Lewis perfectly tops it off with his soulful and velvety voice. He writes from the heart with lyrics like “I’ve been feeling beat down/ just let it go..” tapping into our insecurities and urging us to take a deep breath and move on. With an increase in mental health issues amongst young adults, songs like these are important. The gyrating tempo and rhythmic beats create a positive sound that matches its uplifting lyrics. This is a good one.”
Benzi - Whatcha Gon Do [Review]
Rating 3.5 out of 5
“From that first beat, Benzi demands your attention.
The question asked in this refrain is simple to answer ... ‘Whatcha Gon Do’ ... is listen to this track over and over.”
CAii - The Carousel [Review]
Rating 4.5 out of 5
“With a decidedly British sound from the first beat ‘The Carousel’ feels like it belongs on the soundtrack to a James Bond movie.
Intriguing and alluring vocals add a mysterious element to this cat and mouse game between a would-be couple.
Production is top notch and just when you think you are settled in for a smooth ride the track surprises in delightful ways.”