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College x HeRo - Dojo [Review]

February 07, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Rap

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A chill vibe permeates through this single. The flow has just enough passion behind it to hold your focus, but the biggest strength of this track is the tight lyrical content. Authentic truth fills every line and that elevates the rest of the track. There are no unnecessary embellishments to the production or delivery as College and HeRo straight up deliver this well-written single.”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
February 07, 2020 /Travis Erwin
college, hero, laonlock, dojo
Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Rap
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    MDS Bella x Lil Bling - Pull Up [Review]

    February 07, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “MDS Bella captivated me with her aggressive whisper style of rapping. Far too many rappers, of both genders, seem to believe that volume is the key to expressing themselves, but this track proves that passion and strong writing do not need over the top theatrics to get the point across.

    Delivering lyrics rooted in her Memphis heritage and speaking her mind about injustice and politics, MDS Bella is a voice to keep tabs on. ‘Pull Up’ is a track to engage your mind and spirit. ”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    February 07, 2020 /Travis Erwin
    mdsbella, lilbling, pullup, laonlock
    Music, Rap
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      Jaycreux - Buggy [Review]

      January 31, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “Jaycreux drops a soulful Hip-Hop flow that feels a bit stream of conscious in the mood, but also brings a nice groove in the beat and melody. His voice has just a touch of rasp, and the performance brings emotion and passion which keeps the single interesting, and makes it easy to connect with. The lyrics are complex and layered, making this is the kind of track you will pull new things from every single time you listen. ”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      January 31, 2020 /Travis Erwin
      jaycreux, buggy, laonlock
      Music, Soul, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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        MoCity Jones - Won't Be Long [Review]

        January 24, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

        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)
        January 24, 2020 /Travis Erwin
        mocityjones, won'tbelong, laonlock
        Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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          MB Quaz x WB Trel - Aint The Same [Review]

          January 24, 2020 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap

          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)
          January 24, 2020 /Kreadiv Kesh
          LaonLock
          Rap
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            SLIM MUCHO - YELLOWSTONE MEMOIRS [Review]

            January 20, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

            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)
            January 20, 2020 /Travis Erwin
            slimmucho, yellowstonememoirs, laonlock
            Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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              Mash Louis - Enlightenment [Review]

              January 16, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap

              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)
              January 16, 2020 /Travis Erwin
              mashlouis, enlightenment, laonlock
              Music, Rap
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                Young F.Y.E - 1 Wish [Review]

                January 07, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop

                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)
                January 07, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                youngf.y.e, 1wish, laonlock
                Music, Rap, Hip-Hop
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                  Magic Seis - Pablo [Review]

                  January 06, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                  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)
                  January 06, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                  magicseis, pablo, LaonLock
                  Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                    Young Trelle - Top 20 [Music Video Review]

                    January 04, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Autotune

                    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)
                    January 04, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                    youngtrelle, top20, laonlock
                    Music Videos, Rap, Autotune
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                      Secret - Easy [Review]

                      January 03, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap

                      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)
                      January 03, 2020 /Travis Erwin
                      secret, easy, laonlock
                      Music, Rap
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                        J Soulstice & NugLife - With You [Review]

                        December 27, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                        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)
                        December 27, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        jsoulstice, nuglife, withyou, laonlock
                        Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                          Parris LaVon - Iris In Bloom [Review]

                          December 27, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Contemporary R&B

                          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)
                          December 27, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                          parrislavon, irisinbloom, laonlock
                          Music, Rap, Contemporary R&B
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                            Kosha Dillz - Schmoozin' [Music Video Review]

                            December 21, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                            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)
                            December 21, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                            koshadillz, schmoozin', laonlock
                            Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                              Dirt Dolla - Blue Dream [Review]

                              December 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Contemporary R&B, Conscious, Hip-Hop

                              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)
                              December 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                              dirt dolla, bluedream, laonlock, deeroze, kristallyn
                              Music, Rap, Contemporary R&B, Conscious, Hip-Hop
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                                Skuzii - Ha-Bitch-Ual [Review]

                                December 20, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                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)
                                December 20, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                skuzii, ha-bitch-ual, laonlock
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                                  Xander P - Friend Zone? [Review]

                                  December 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                  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)
                                  December 15, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                  xanderp, friendzone?, laonlock
                                  Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                    KOCH x Jet Lee Houdini - Prayers [Review]

                                    December 14, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                    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)
                                    December 14, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                    koch, jetleehoudini, prayers, laonlock
                                    Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                                      Dopenorteria x J. Nolan - New Vision [Review]

                                      December 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap

                                      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)
                                      December 13, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                      dopenorteria, j.nolan, newvision
                                      Music, Rap
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                                        Valentino Fame (vltn) X Heemi - Commonwealth Connection [Music Video Review]

                                        December 10, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap

                                        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)
                                        December 10, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                        valentinofame, heemi, commonwealthconnection, laonlock
                                        Music Videos, Rap
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