Dai Burger - Naomi Walk [Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Have you seen the new Naomi photo spread? If not, I am sure this was being played during the photo-shoot.

Call me crazy if you want but Dai Burger has delivered the 2020 catwalk anthem. Whether a virtual fashion show, sitting at home watching a Pose episode... it is time to walk on them hxes. ‘Naomi Walk’ has a dope beat assisted by the snaps of a camera. When you press play it makes you want to flip your hair, strike a pose and walk like Naomi.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Ollie Wade -Hero [Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“Even though Father’s Day has passed, it is a day we are reminded of the strength and power a man has. He is a ‘Hero’ to his kids. Artist Ollie Wade expresses that in his new single ‘Hero’. His father started suffering from anxiety but didn’t want his son to see him as weak so he hid it. Ollie Wade is reaching out to his father in this new single to tell him that regardless of what he suffers from he is still strong and that his son will always be there.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

OuterSpaceAce - Money Dance [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Coming at you with a Hip-Hop ‘Hokey Pokey,’ vibe, OuterSpaceAce makes this track work with stellar wordplay and a progression I simply could not escape from.

’Money Dance’ is infectious without a doubt, though the production did not feel as smooth to me as it could have been if played a bit more straight. That opinion aside, I found myself singing along and moving as this one unfolded.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

E-Los - Detached [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“E-Los drops this soulful blend of Hip-Hop and R&B. that just grabs hold of you. The groove is smooth and steady, and the emotion shines through in the performance making the well-written lyrics fell alive. The pace is slow, but that works here because it give you time to feel every word being laid down. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Bad Flamingo - Butter [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We have featured Bad Flamingo before and I’ve long been a fan. The diverseness of their sound is especially impressive in a time when many artists sound the same on every track they release.

’Butter’ is not an easy song to categorize, but it is an Indie Rock vibe with a trippy and meandering melody that sort of mesmerizes and comes across as smooth as butter on warm toast. Intriguing vocals add to the dynamic.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

ymblacksea - reggae love [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“‘Reggae Love’ is one of those track that some people might refer to as an ear worm because it settles in your mind and refuses to leave. YOU can;t help but move and sign along to the steady beat and the chorus that comes with it. Somewhat reminiscent of UB40 and ‘Red, Red Wine’ in that aspect. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

A.Meazy-I Can’t Breathe (Again) (Ft. Wil Guice, Chy Reco, Ramond) [Review]

Rating: 5 out of 5

“In light of everything that is going on in the world A. Meazy’s new single ‘ I Can’t Breathe (Again)’ is a reminder that people are still fighting, people are still scared, and many just want to be able to breathe freely. The single’s arrangement is lyrical with a soulful old school church melody to it. He recants situations that occur everyday but some just don’t always have good endings.You can feel the emotions in their vocals and their hope for equality.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

GATTÜSO & Laidback Luke - Heart On My Sleeve feat. Sarah Reeves [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Offering everything you want out of a big bold dance number, ‘Heart On My Sleeve’ is guaranteed to get people out on the dance floor. Hopefully we can all return to dance floors soon and find our groove to these soaring vocals, infectious beat, and tantalizing drops. Until then, I say crank this one up and dance by yourself or with the ones you keep close, because this track is too sweet to let sit idle until the world rights itself.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Gab De La Vega - Phoenix From The Flames [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is a high-energy track comes at you with one foot in the Alternative sound of the 90s, and another in more of a contemporary Folk Rock stratosphere.

Delivering a solid Rock and Roll vibe, ‘Phoenix From The Flames’ is about taking the hard punches life comes at you with, and not only surviving, but thriving to fight another day.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Eon MC Etc. & The Libra ft. DSloaner - Drank in Hand [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A vivacious track about trying to have a night, and survive the drama or trouble while doing it. Get in the club, stoke a good buzz up, find a sweet little bit of company for the rest of the night, and get out before trouble finds you.

Sounds like a simply concept, but it ain’t always easy to pull off. The flow here has a nice bit of verve and swagger, and the beat production makes the track come alive. This is both a groove and a mood.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Maja Kristina - "The Idea Of Me" [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The complicated dance that is love comes with all manner of missteps before you find the right partner. Maja Kristina takes on the person that only thinks they want to dance with you. The sort that goes in with the minimal amount of emotions and engagement, without truly feeling being swept up and present in the endeavor.

The Electro Pop groove comes with engaging vocals and an uptempo beat that propels ‘The Idea Of Me’ forward to the end.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

The Dutchess - Haterz [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“All Hail ... The Dutchess!

Yeah, you’ve heard tracks calling out the haters before, but the letter Z ain’t the only thing different about The Dutchess’s take on ‘Haterz.’

Straight up flow coming with unflinching confidence delivered with a tone that lands square. The attitude and verve coming out of this Portland rapper are what make her stand out.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Raye Zaragoza - The It Girl [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The lyrics catch your attention right away. ‘The It Girl,’ is a track about the notion and idea of feminine perfection and how sadly the Western world has Barbie-ized the concept.

This track offers razor sharp lyrics, talented vocals, and a nice little funky groove to drive it all forward. Raye Zaragoaza comes at you with a confident attitude and a hint of defiance to prove she is indeed — an It Girl.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

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Julian Marley & Junior Reid - Mother Nature [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Stalwarts of Reggae, Julian Marley and Junior Reid team to deliver this soulful cry for ‘Mother Nature.’ You can feel the scars we’ve inflicted int he tone and emotion of the track which is about performance and the sound, more than it is about clever wordplay or intricate writing.

Close your eyes and let the spirit of the piece come to you. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Shiva - Views [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track just hits different. With a swagger and a bit of fold school vibe laid over the top of a subtle funk that pulls you along.

Much like every album Shiva has released, K.A.L.A. delivers a story. This particular song, ‘Views,’ is the beginning stages of the story where the main characters observes the lack of soul within the world around him. His veil is lifted and he can see people for who they are and he just goes with it. Coasting among the injustice as a part of his process.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Sofi Bonde - Angels Above [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is retro rock tune with a bit of electronic flair and a just an ever so slight hint of hip-hop flow that combines to make this track feel contemporary and nostalgic at the sometime.

Like a pin up from the 50’s, Sofi Bonde’s vocal are sultry in a shy unassuming way, whereas lyrically, the track is surprisingly clairvoyant, giving the track another set of oddly joined, but cohesive qualities. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Rapta - Invitation [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The beat backing this track is deceptively funky and really drives this flow without overpowering it. Rapta also infuses a bit of funk into this flow in select spots which really drives that hook home and adds an energy that breathes life into the otherwise smooth steady delivery.

’Invitation’ is a single that builds and pulls at you until you have no choice to wrap it all the way around your body and move.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Gorden - Bittersweet Kiss [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The melody captured my attention first ,and then the vocal tone came in with its strong emotive quality to further hook me. The lyrics are also poignant and honest and the elements are well-balanced and complimentary of each other giving this single a well rounded emotional appeal that fits the singer/songwriter genre quite well.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Gina Naomi Baez - Blow the Roof [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Coming with a twisty, exotic snake charmer kind of vibe, ‘Blow The Roof’ is a Pop track with a soaring spirit behind it that just sort of pulls you along. There are hints of Gwen Stefani and a bit of Katie Perry there as well. The melody and arrangement could have used a touch more variation to the mix , but the talent here is such that I can’t wait to hear what Gina Naomi Baez comes with next.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Liz Longley - Finally High [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Liz Longley drops one of those highly personal tracks that feels like as much confession, or at least expression as it does entertainment. That is not to say the vocals and performance is any less entertaining because of that intimate nature. Longley raised more than $150,000 to buy the album back from her former label so it is a labor of love and passion from not only herself, but her fans and that spirit of determination shines through. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)