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Josh Harris aka DJ Big Feet x Chezidek - Sing & Dance {Music Review]

July 11, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae
“Pure, upbeat positivity and energy!

That’s what ‘Sing &Dance’ brings to the musical landscape. Chezidek delivers a joyful, uplifting ska anthem backed by the Josh Harris Soul Commandos.

This track celebrates life, love, and resilience! All set to a magical Reggae groove.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
July 11, 2025 /Travis Erwin
joshharris, Djbigfeet, chezidek, sing&dance, laonlock
Music, Reggae
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    The Kingston Lions - Pressure Drop [Music Review]

    June 06, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae
    “We rarely feature covers but sometimes you have to make an exception and if any one is deserving of such an anomaly it is the The Kingston Lions.

    This Reggae supergroup utilizes the talent of the best living musicians Jamaica has to offer. Pure bliss, pure Reggae, pure summer vibes. Nothing to critique here so fire one up, grab a Red Strip, and roll in the vibes.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    June 06, 2025 /Travis Erwin
    thekingstonlions, pressuredrop, laonlock
    Music, Reggae
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      Roots of Creation - Move Along [Music Review]

      May 10, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae, Ska, Dance
      “Roots of Creation creates a feel good vibe with ‘Move Along.’ At least musically. Lyrically the track is more about dismissing the haters, the dead weight, the roadblocks in your way. There is certainly a freedom in that and the groove here has an uplifting vibe that makes it easy to believe you can simply shrug away all the negative people. Maybe we can. Let’s give it all a shot and simply let the good times roll over us. ”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      May 10, 2025 /Travis Erwin
      rootsofcreation, movealong, laonlock
      Music, Reggae, Ska, Dance
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        Brinson Swann - Face it Alone [Music Review]

        April 08, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae
        “We’d all like to find that perfect partner so we never have to ‘Face It Alone.’ In this smooth, Reggae track from Brinson Swann we can feel the tranquil vibes and love roll in like the gentle lap of calm seas.

        A love song to share with the one you’d like the walk down the beach hand in hand with.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        April 08, 2025 /Travis Erwin
        brinsonswann, faceitalone, laonlock
        Music, Reggae
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          JWADI - GROUND CONTROL [Music Review]

          February 01, 2025 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae, Alternative, Rock
          “JWADI doesn’t mess around jumping straight right into it on this Reggae heavy Alt Rock fusion. This song is a vibe. I fell in and felt it deep within me. With each subsequent listen I found new lyrical nuances to keep me coming back time and time again.”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          February 01, 2025 /Travis Erwin
          jwadi, groundcontrol, laonlock
          Music, Reggae, Alternative, Rock
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            Ames Harding & the Mirage - The Governor's Dead (Official Music Video) [Music Video Review]

            November 09, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Reggae

            Rating: 4.5 out of 5

            “This track might win the timeliness award, but hey is there ever a bad time for a good Murder Ballad with a nice Caribbean flair? I think not.

            Add in the rising sense of rebellion given this countries current events and I this track is surely to resonate in a powerful, yet fun way. Macabre power at its best!”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            November 09, 2024 /Travis Erwin
            amesharding&themirage, The governor'sdead, laonlock
            Music Videos, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Reggae
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              IzyBeats x Stonebwoy - LOVE [Music Video Review]

              September 26, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Reggae

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “Izybeats and Stonebwoy collaborate here to bring this Afrobeat Reggae track alive. There is a Pop vibe to go with the track making ‘LOVE’ a genre bending success that should resonate with Commercial audience quite well.

              The air of sultry mystery, and an infectious beat are hard to turn away from. This is the kind of track you can hit repeat and listen to over and over again .”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              September 26, 2024 /Travis Erwin
              izybeats, stonebwoy, love, laonlock
              Music Videos, Reggae
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                L'Marco - Jubilant People (feat. AshtnMrtn) [Music Review]

                August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae, Soul, Contemporary R&B

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “L’MArco and AshtnMrtn team to give us ‘Jubilant People,’ a Reggae track that speaks to the times and the strong spirit of people who refuse to be controlled. Rhythmic and with a infectious beat this track is one that lingers in the mind long after that last note. ”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                August 04, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                l'marco, ashtnmrtn, jubilantpeople, laonlock
                Music, Reggae, Soul, Contemporary R&B
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                  I AM SOPHIA - Meet in the Middle [Music Review]

                  June 21, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, R&B, Reggae, Neo-Soul

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “The world is unmistakably fractured and one of the few unifiers is music. I AM SOPHIA address the divided nature of society but offers a plea to ... ‘Meet In The Middle.’

                  The track has a Retro Soul vibe with a little dash of Reggae to spice up the offering. I have to think Bob Marley would be proud of the talent and of the message. ”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  June 21, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                  iamsophia, meetinthemiddle, laonlock
                  Music, Soul, R&B, Reggae, Neo-Soul
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                    Roots of Creation with Matisyahu - Ocean Moon (Live at Sugarshack Sessions - Reggae Rise Up FL) [Music Review]

                    June 21, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Live Performance, Music, Reggae, Singer/Songwriter

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “Recorded live at a Florida Reggae festival this track simply feels alive. Riding a Reggae rock kind of vibe the collaborative effort is born of friendship and respect and decades of honing the craft. A true groove piece that captures the sense of Reggae in a lively and passionate way. The live crowd adds to the atmosphere of the track. ”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    June 21, 2024 /Travis Erwin
                    rootsofcreation, matisyahu, oceanmoon, laonlock
                    Live Performance, Music, Reggae, Singer/Songwriter
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                      Naya Rockers- High Education [Review]

                      April 24, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Reggae

                      Rating: 3 out of 5

                      “This song may not give you much to write about. However, sometimes its more about listening than writing. Higher Education encourages us to learn more. It encourages us to seek more knowledge. We often may not value the importance of education but it should be something that is free and not bought. Naya Rockers sings about change as well as motivate you to want to learn more.”
                      — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                      April 24, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
                      #LAOnLock
                      Reggae
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                        MASSIF -Work Sleep Work [Review]

                        April 08, 2024 by Kreadiv Kesh in Reggae

                        Rating: 2 out of 5

                        “Life can be fun when we aren’t working, sleeping. and working. The reggae beat will make you want to dance to this track even if you are tired. It gives you a burst of energy to get you going and ready for a night of play. ”
                        — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                        April 08, 2024 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                        Reggae
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                          ghost.wav - Right Behind [Music Review]

                          December 02, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Reggae, Indie Rock

                          Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                          “Blending some Reggae vibes with an Indie Rock vibe isn’t new but I hear a lot fo bands try to pull it off an fail. ghost.wave accomplishes it with ease here creating a groove and edge at the same time that hooks and pulls the listener forward. ‘Right Behind’ is the kid of track that often starts as a cult favorite and eventually becomes a true classic to the masses.”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          December 02, 2023 /Travis Erwin
                          ghost.wav, rightbehind, laonlock
                          Music, Reggae, Indie Rock
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                            Melodic Yoza -Where The Love Go [Review]

                            October 18, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Reggae

                            Rating: 2 out of 5

                            “I like the amazing sound of the chorus. It gives you a Caribbean yet Gospel tempo. It also gives you a powerful and uplifting vibe to want to be loved. However, despite the positive energy in the production I didn’t truly grasp the powerful message.”
                            — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                            October 18, 2023 /Kreadiv Kesh
                            #LAOnlock
                            Reggae
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                              Di Ruption -Problems [Music Video Review]

                              October 07, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Dance, Reggae

                              Rating: 4 out of 5

                              “I appreciate Di Ruption incorporating “Problems” as a lyric video. It allows the listener to be more engaged outside of a vibin Reggae beat. Problems gives you a dance tempo over lyrics of pain. As Di Ruption expresses the issues and hurt. To me its like a gospel reggae track. ”
                              — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                              October 07, 2023 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                              Dance, Reggae
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                                The Loving Paupers - Ladder [Review]

                                August 07, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Reggae, Indie Rock

                                Rating: 3 out of 5

                                “The way the percussion blast into. your ears from the first seconds, this song takes you on a tropical ride. If Pop and Reggae ton fused this would be the beautiful love child that it created. Croony, yet soothing vocals. Playful piano solos throughout this free flow of island vibes. Peaceful, vibrant music that soothes the soul. ”
                                — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                August 07, 2023 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                LAOnlock
                                Reggae, Indie Rock
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                                  Momo -Pom Pom [Review]

                                  August 05, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Commercial, Reggae

                                  Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                  “The snares smack you right in your ear drum. This song is fused with instrumental gumbo. From the horns coming in and out. To the symphony style strings that create the melody along with the bass. A playful, easy to learn song. The music along will keep you dancing and jamming. This song is a true party vibe. ”
                                  — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                  August 05, 2023 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                  LAOnlock
                                  Commercial, Reggae
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                                    Ashes 5thborn - Wayo [Review]

                                    July 25, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Reggae, Hip-Hop

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “Powerful bars with a powerful message. Motivation music. The production is big and gives movie soundtrack feels. Ashes 5thborn is the epitome of “Say it with your chest”. The Regge sample in the back adds even more depth to this mentally stimulating jam. ”
                                    — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
                                    July 25, 2023 /Kreadiv Kesh
                                    LaonLock
                                    Reggae, Hip-Hop
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                                      Roots of Creation - Oh Lord [Music Review]

                                      April 24, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Ska, Reggae

                                      Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                      “Cali Reggae at its best!

                                      Roots of Creation are a vibe, and their latest single, ‘Oh Lord’ will take you straight to church. No, not that kind of church. I am talking about the kind of spiritual engagement that goes beyond the walls of any institution and delves into the groove and rhythm of life.

                                      This is the kind of track you jam riding solo, or while stoking an ember on your way to enlightenment. Or you can blast it with friends and all sing along. Either way you will be happy listening. ”
                                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                      April 24, 2023 /Travis Erwin
                                      rootsofcreation, ohlord, laonlock
                                      Music, Ska, Reggae
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                                        Ben Barbic - Social Climber [Music Review]

                                        February 21, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Autotune, Hip-Hop, Reggae

                                        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                        “The writing here and the message of these lyrics easily won me over. I do wish the track had a bit less production as the Autotune got in the way at times, but Ben Barbic overcomes that with his passionate delivery.

                                        The track straddles a Hip Hop, Dancehall Reggae vibe and kept me leaning in for the entire ride.”
                                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                                        February 21, 2023 /Travis Erwin
                                        benbarbic, socialclimber, laonlock
                                        Music, Autotune, Hip-Hop, Reggae
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