Saynt LA - RUBBABANDz [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Yep, yep, yep... you know shit is about to get serious when she reaches for that rubber band, but Saynt LA is dropping more than stacks on this track. There are surprises to be had from the build and delivery, but the flow and energy are pure fire start to finish on his track ‘RUBBABANDz.’

The lines land with a snap, and one listen is not enough to catch all the lyrical pop making this one a fun listen no matter how many times you play it. The Trap cadence and beat give this track a straight-up banger that will pick you up when you are down or fire you up when you’re already teetering on that edge.

Saynt brings that little but of rasp to his delivery, which adds to the punch of this performance and hooks the listener in. The video is well done and the attitude of the single shines through in the imagery quite well.

Don’t sleep on Saynt LA, or this track. ‘RUBBABANDz’ belongs on any playlists that craves energy and that IDGAF verve that is perfect for the club or partying from home. ”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Jonnie Morris - Squad In Da Field [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Jonnie Morris drops a flow that feels raw and ragged in the best possible ways. The emotion of the writing is present in every word laid down. There is a hint of old school 90’s flavor, but not so much that this track feels dated in anyway. More like a homage with a fresh spin.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Dayway x Mike Jay Take Yo Gang - [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Give a song a hard beat and you can’t help but to like it. Dayway and Mike Jay deliver a song that is full of energy but serious AF. Their latest single ‘Take Yo Gang’ is reassurance of what happens when someone crosses you.”

— Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

Belie Bando - TPE [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Sometimes I take my role as gatekeeper and music reviewer and try to explain what makes a track work for me, and sometimes I find it best to defer to the artist to explain.

TPE — AKA Tight Pussy Energy, is trap queen anthem with a NY vibe and artist Belie Bando calls the track ‘... an anthem for women as I constantly proclaim Tight Pussy Energy. It reminds men and women that TPE is about being sexy and strong.’ ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

TJA x Jay Willy - Woah [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Coming straight out with an energetic Rap flow that will make you go ‘Woah,’ TJA and Jay Willy then transcend into an edgy Electro Trap interlude that owes its existence to their love of the Skrillex and Rock Ross track ‘Purple Lambo.’

The track tailed off just a bit for me in the back half, but is still a talented and interesting production that I will add to several of my playlists.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

YNG ONE - Hold It [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Blending a nice bass track, with a Trap cadence and tempo, YNG ONE drops this flow which hooks and holds the listener start to finish. I did crave a bit more as the track is on the shorter side, but this track is a definite banger that will get you up and moving.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Icon South - Clone (ft. Neko Savvy & Lil Twist) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Icon South teams up with fellow Texas artists Neko Savvy & Lil Twist to lay it down on this crazy Zetra & Sham beat.

The beat and progression make it easy to put a little bounce into your sway as you let this track settle down on your shoulders. The unique vocal tones mesh well and leave the track standing out in a time when a lot of tracks sounds exactly the same.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Ella Collier - Cinderella [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Ella Collier offers a darker and more sinister spin of the fairytale with her version of ‘Cinderella.’

Coming with a Trap beat and Pop style vocals, Collier unfurls her take on the timeless tale with an alluring seduction that feels part Circus Ringmaster and part sexy siren as she lures you to lean in and listen to every last word.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Jokaa Deleon - 99 & 2000s Flow [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Jokaa Deleon drops a bit of the Dirty South sound on you with ‘99 & 2000s Flow.’

There is a hint of that New Orleans bounce to the beat, and the flow comes gritty and hard. Step away from Bourbon Street and capture a bit of the New Orleans beyond the tourists scene with these hard-hitting words of truth. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Devtrax - Vibe Check [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This hard hitting track has an Industrial feel with its fast progression and raucous feel. The build is intriguing, and the beat spoke to me.

Classic Trap EDM grind to this track that feels simple and engaging, which seems like an easy feet to achieve but certainly is not as evidence by the very few submissions within the genre that actually speak to me. This one rises above the fray for sure.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Anthony Sceam - Louder (ft. ATARII) [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“There are a lot of tracks out there claiming to be bangers, but not a one holds an edge on ‘Louder’ when it comes to being a true banger. The team of Anthony Sceam and Atarii deliver Hip-Hop influenced vocals over the top of a thumping production that rises into a series of sick drops.

This is a track to test your speakers and the energy of your party, because if this doesn’t get everyone pumped you need a new crew to hang with. Trap, EDM, Hip-Hop, Bass House. This single is truly a blend of styles and in this case Frankenstein is no monster, but rather a banging bad ass.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Riot Ten & SAYMYNAME - Glocks [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Dark and twisty, the builds are delivered on with razor sharp precision. This track is cocked and loaded with absolutely nothing subtle about ‘Glocks.’ Nor should there be. ”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Kill Paris - Venus Fly Trap [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Nature comes with its own rhythm, and in ‘Venus Fly Trap,’ Kill Paris has tapped into that with a track complete with more changes than a cross-country bus trip.

True to the inspiration, this is a single that catches your attention time and time again.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Riot Ten - Hype Or Die: Sun City EP [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“We need another choice beyond ‘Hype or Die,’ because this banger lives up to any and all hype, and this single is very much alive with an thumping beat and energized groove.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

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.”

— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)

Rizk - "Details" (ft. CAMM) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Smooth vocals on top of solid production. I enjoyed it! 4/5”

— Yung Miss (LA On Lock Blogger)

Shlundee - "Donutz" [Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Glad I waited for the drop. This track is pretty cool. I could imagine dancers having alot of fun creating to this! 4.5/5”

— Yung Miss (LA On Lock Blogger)