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YLM Forest. - Swerve [Review]

May 01, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Lyric Video, Trap, Autotune

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Riding a tight production and sneakily tricky lyrics, YLM Forest. drops ‘Swerve’ on us. Short and to the point, the track has an easy groove to settle in and ride.

I did crave more to the track when it was over, but the talent and delivery work very well and I am eager to hear more from this artist. The trap beat is dialed in and perfect for the cadence of this flow.”
— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock
May 01, 2022 /Travis Erwin
ylmforest., swerve, laonlock
Lyric Video, Trap, Autotune
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    Ian J in Ya Mouth - Lipton Freestyle [Music Video Review]

    April 13, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “Ian J in Ya Mouth drops this freestyle vibe and delivers it with a pure shit talking inspired flow full of bombs and witty observations. The track has a light hearted vibe, but still packs a punch when called for.

    Sharp writing, timely delivery, and confident attitude are the earmarks of this track which is simply a fun listen. Like talking trash with your friends, this one simply feels like a good time.”
    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
    April 13, 2022 /Travis Erwin
    ianjinyamouth, liptonfreestyle, laonlock
    Music Videos, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop
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      Ice Meez - Mogul [Music Video Review]

      November 28, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “Repping Nor Cal, Ice Meez delivers his flow over an upbeat tempo that hooks and holds the listener. ‘Mogul’ is about taking the talent you possess, and the drive pushing you and using both to propel yourself beyond what is expected from the merely talented to legendary.

      The flow brings energy and verve and the beat is one that will keep your head bobbing and your body moving. A no frills, no nonsense track that hits home with precision.”
      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
      November 28, 2021 /Travis Erwin
      icemeez, mogul, laonlock
      Music Videos, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop
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        TweezDaSwaggyGod - Trip [Music Video Review]

        November 14, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Trap, Rap, Autotune

        Rating: 4 out of 5

        “Offering a deeply personal take on the world, TweezDaSwaggyGodtakes us on a steady ‘Trip’ that hooks and engages start to finish. The flow is deliberate and impactful in its honest portrayal of his past and intended future. The delivery here has heart and the writing is genuine in its emotion and intent. The beat gets out of the way for the most part, but offers enough punch to help bring out the lyrical blows.”
        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
        November 14, 2021 /Travis Erwin
        tweezdaswaggygod, trip, laonlock, LAReview
        Music Videos, Trap, Rap, Autotune
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          Ottomatick - Wait A Minute (Ft. Wild Hypnotik) [Review]

          November 11, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Hip-Hop

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Ottomatick drops ‘Wait A Minute,’ a track that immediately establishes a mood with haunting vocals that he accentuates with his deliberate flow and writing. A track that speaks in multiple voices to deliver emotion and intrigue. The flow here isn’t fast or furious but it dies come with passion and intent the give and take between the two deliveries adds to the feeling of being swept along. ”
          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
          November 11, 2021 /Travis Erwin
          ottamatick, wildhypnotik, waitaminute, laonlock
          Music, Trap, Hip-Hop
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            J. Oso - drop [Music Video Review]

            October 08, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “Bars for days. J. Oso drops this track which eschews a traditional hook, in favor of a steady barrage of hard hitting lines and each one lands and delivers a punch that fits perfectly with the mood and attitude of the writing. The beat production gets out of the way for the most part, but does add an underlying attitude which helps bring out the verve of the flow.”
            — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
            October 08, 2021 /Travis Erwin
            j.oso, drop, laonlock, lareview
            Music Videos, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop
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              LibFOREIGN - HUNNIT PROOF [Music Video Review]

              October 07, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop, Autotune

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “LibFOREIGN delivers ‘HUNNIT PROOF’ with precision and passion — a combination that is not easy to achieve. The flow hits with emotion and meaning, but stays within itself to establish an easy groove that is varied and deliberate.

              The writing shows confidence as well and comes with a deliberate swagger that sets off the track. I gave the track multiple listens and found new nuances with each go.”
              — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
              October 07, 2021 /Travis Erwin
              libforeign, hunnitproof, laonlock
              Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop, Autotune
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                Ghandiii x John$on - Gang With Me [Music Video Review]

                September 23, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop

                Rating: 4 out of 5

                “Ghandiii lays his thoughts and emotions out there with this banging flow and beat. ‘Gang With Me’ stays on the ragged edge and that passion is what hooked me in and kept me leaning in for the entire build. The verve and attitude come with pop and intent and holds the listener for the ride. ”
                — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                September 23, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                ghandiii, john$on, gangwithme, laonlock
                Music Videos, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop
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                  Jboi YBP - Out tha Mud (feat. Jazze Pha) [Music Video Review]

                  September 09, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop

                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                  “The intro to the video really hooked me in, and set of the mood for the flow of this track. The beat production and groove are easy to fall in on and the lyrical flow resonates for anyone that has ever had a hard slog to try and get ‘Out Tha Mud,’ so to speak. The tone of the flow works well with the autotune and production dynamics keeping the listener leaning in and on the hook. ”
                  — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                  September 09, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                  jboiybp, jazzepha, outthamud, laonlock
                  Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop
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                    DxBoY - Lit Again [Review]

                    August 26, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop, Commercial

                    Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                    “DxBoy makes the most of this Trap beat and flow. ‘Lit Again’ is an ode to escaping lockdown and getting out there in the world alongside people and finding your vibe. The track comes with an easy beat to fall in on the groove and the lyrical flow hooks and holds the listener as well. Short but no so short that the flow doesn’t grab you and make its point. ”
                    — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                    August 26, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                    dxboy, litagain, laonlock
                    Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop, Commercial
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                      J. Epps - APF [Music Video Review]

                      August 08, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Trap

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “J. Epps reps H-town on this track and if you’ve spent anytime in or around Texas’s biggest city, you will definitely dig on this lyrical flow. This track comes with a no frills flow and beat that is brought to life by Epps’ passion and talent. In other words this one track simply hits with the truth and a genuine realness that is often attempted but rarely created. If you want a bunch of shiny bells and whistles in your production this might not be the single for you, but if you can get down to the bare truth and a genuine flow — then this is one of the realest singles you will find.”
                      — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                      August 08, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                      j.epps, apf, laonlock
                      Music Videos, Rap, Trap
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                        Shayan Valaie - FØURDAYS (feat. Yan P) [Review]

                        August 06, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Hip-Hop, Adult Contemporary, Autotune

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “You ever been up for ‘FØURDAYS’ and realize you can longer feel your face? Then Shayan Valaie and Yan P are speaking your language on this track.

                        We’ve all been there at one time or another and this easy progression brings out all the vibes from such prolonged adventures. So fire one up, or pour that stiff drink and keep the good times rolling with the rhythm of this infectious performance and hook-filled build. The smile on your face might even bring some of those lost sensations back.”
                        — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                        August 06, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                        shayanvalaie, FØURDAYS, yanp, laonlock
                        Music, Trap, Hip-Hop, Adult Contemporary, Autotune
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                          Yung Jewelz - Price 2 Pay [Review]

                          August 02, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “Once the flow drops in — this track is a solid banger. The intro is intriguing as well, but it is her flow that truly brings the this one to life.

                          Full of attitude, and that Southern Rap vibe that is often attempted, but rarely landed this single simply pops. Hard bars and a thumping cadence allow the punches to land with force. Don’t sleep on this one — this is a talented artist with plenty to say. ”
                          — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
                          August 02, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                          yungjewelz, price2pay, laonlock
                          Music, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop
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                            Yung Honcho -Same 24 [Music Video Review]

                            July 01, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Trap, Music Videos, Rap

                            Rating: 4 out of 5

                            “Yung Honcho’s delivery is straight forward in his new single “Same 24”. In a collection of visuals he talks on his experience and highlights his talents. “Same 24” is not just a song but his testimony.”
                            — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
                            July 01, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
                            LaonLock
                            Trap, Music Videos, Rap
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                              Saynt LA - RUBBABANDz [Music Video Review]

                              May 02, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop

                              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
                              May 02, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                              sayntla, rubbabandz, laonlock
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                                Jonnie Morris - Squad In Da Field [Review]

                                April 04, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                                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)
                                April 04, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                jonniemorris, squadindafield, laonlock
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                                  Dayway x Mike Jay Take Yo Gang - [Music Video Review]

                                  February 18, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Rap, Trap

                                  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)

                                  Follow Dayway on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daywayofficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/daywayofficialBooking email: biz4dayway@gmail.com

                                  February 18, 2021 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                                  Music Videos, Rap, Trap
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                                    Belie Bando - TPE [Review]

                                    February 13, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Trap, Contemporary R&B

                                    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)
                                    February 13, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                    beliebando, tpe, laonlock
                                    Music, Rap, Trap, Contemporary R&B
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                                      TJA x Jay Willy - Woah [Review]

                                      January 20, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Dubstep

                                      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)
                                      January 20, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                      tja, jaywilly, woah, laonlock
                                      Music, Trap, Rap, Dubstep
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                                        YNG ONE - Hold It [Review]

                                        January 17, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap

                                        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)
                                        January 17, 2021 /Travis Erwin
                                        yngone, holdit, laonlock
                                        Music, Trap, Rap
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