MoCity Jones - Won't Be Long [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“If you are thirsty for some old school sound, with a modern spin — then MoCity Jones has you covered.

The lyrics are sharp and relevant. The flow definitely has an old soul to it, both in that it shows the influences of the past, and that brings a hint that Soul sound, especially during the chorus.

The track builds in tempo and emotional impact and I can see myself putting this on more than one playlist and listening to it for years to come. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

MB Quaz x WB Trel - Aint The Same [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Rap.. Trap... Eat... Repeat, and this is one song is one that is sure to stay on repeat. ‘Ain’t The Same’ talks about switching lanes and how life switches up on you too causing everything to change. The lyrical flow that these two have is amazing. They talk about hustling but in a intellectual yet smooth way to where it’s relaxing”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

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SLIM MUCHO - YELLOWSTONE MEMOIRS [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“A chill rap vibe that brings truth and emotion through strong writing and observation of the world we live in. Short and sweet and to the point, the track falls in the stream of conscious type of delivery, which works well here because of a talented vocal tone and the passionate delivery.

I did find myself wishing there was more as it ended a bit abruptly but on the other hand it is every artist’s job to leave us wanting more. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Mash Louis - Enlightenment [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A nice stream of conscious track that builds throughout. Starting easy and calm, the vibe intensifies, as does the flow, creating an urgency that held me tight to both the lyrics and the performance.

The track hits a bit of calm in the middle giving us a breather before again launching back into the emotion and verve that hooked me before. Their is both confidence and vulnerability here, and that adds to the intrigue of this track. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Young F.Y.E - 1 Wish [Review]

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)

Magic Seis - Pablo [Review]

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)

Young Trelle - Top 20 [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Confidence and defiance are at the forefront of Young Trelle’s lyrics for ‘Top 20.’

Written in response to the fact his name was left off of a top 20 artists list circulating through his hometown of Augusta, Georgia, Young Trelle upped his game by declaring he should be on that list, and also by calling out some that did not belong.

This is the kind of boldness that only works when you have the talent and energy to convince people you are right as he did with this banger.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Secret - Easy [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A track dripping with attitude, and delivered with lyrics that speak loud with both humor and confidence. This anthem is for the ladies sick of all the expected elements of a dude’s shit. It is for those who decide to be a little bit choosy on who they let in.

’Easy’ is one to blare loud rolling around so you can let the world know where you stand. Don;t sleep on that sick beat either.

Secret has that defiant and sexy edge to her flow that speaks clear and loud and makes this a track that even the fellas can appreciate. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

J Soulstice & NugLife - With You [Review]

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)

Parris LaVon - Iris In Bloom [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Parris LaVon’s drops an emotional track speaking to, and honoring his mother.

Saying goodbye is tough, and the array of emotions that hit us while trying to do so can be overwhelming. The lyrics here reflect all of that in a way that makes us the listener feel his struggles, hope, love, and sadness.

’Iris In Bloom’ is a track that would make any mother proud and all the more so when it comes from a talent like LaVon.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Kosha Dillz - Schmoozin' [Music Video Review]

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)

Dirt Dolla - Blue Dream [Review]

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)

Skuzii - Ha-Bitch-Ual [Review]

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)

Xander P - Friend Zone? [Review]

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)

KOCH x Jet Lee Houdini - Prayers [Review]

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)

Dopenorteria x J. Nolan - New Vision [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A track that builds in both energy and lyrical context until you are totally immersed and hooked. Then it offers a surprisingly chill exit to complete the ride.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Valentino Fame (vltn) X Heemi - Commonwealth Connection [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This track won me over lyrically. The intro kicks it off, but once the flow drops this one truly comes alive with an emotion laden delivery of truth and passion from both voices. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

L. Keys - Slidin [Music Video Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Looking for a fun banger to roll with?

’Slidin’ fills the bill with a set of lyrics you can be spitting out as you cruise, and a nice beat you get bouncing along to as you do. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Samad Savage x Felisha George x Euphony - 75000 [Review]

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)

Adam Dollar$ and Alexis Danielle - Weekends [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A nice blend of vocal styles and voices. A love song delivered with a nice Contemporary Pop groove from Alexis Danielle, and an emotional Rap flow dropped from Adam Dollar$. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)