Madelin - CREW [Review]
“This is different. I like that! It has that pop sound with hip hop undertones. I think a visual would take this track to the next level! 4/5”
Oski - Bad ft. Anuka [Review]
“This has that hit quality that I love hearing! Perfect for the times. DJs could have fun with this one! 4.5/5”
Marc Haize - Juice [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Marc Haize has that sound that I can imagine hearing on Music Choice and not muting! Dope 4/5”
Big Hookz - Pull Out Cash ft. Kevin Gates [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“Gotta show love to an artist with a budget! Video was dope & Kevin Gates feature was all well! 3.5/5”
Cosgrove - J83 [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“We don’t get too many jazz pieces flaoting through here. I highly enjoyed this. Hope you guys do too! 4/5”
Caz Gardiner - Yes I Do [Review]
“Though I enjoy the chill vibe of this track it’s a little too lackluster for my liking. Vocalist is great tho. Would love to see this performed live”
Bune - Vs. [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“I really liked the track and visual. Different. Looking forward to seeing parts 2 through 5 of the visuals! 4/5”
little.house - WarpStar 2099 [Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“Swag! Okay little.house.. I see you! She has that sound that’s perfect for the time! I’m assuming this is a female though lol Nowadays with pitched up artist like 24hrs it gets hard to tell but regardless. Love the bounce on this record! 4.5/5”
Kyoka - Fall In Love [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“Nice to hear some r&b for a chance! Solid track from Kyoka 3.5/5”
Javon Merrixx - Alchemy [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“I feel like Javon Merrixx could be an artist to watch! Seems like he has all this talent in a box and is only giving listeners a peek! Looking forward to hearing more from him 4/5”
Ciggie - Perspective [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Reminds me of Outkast! Got that smooth groovy vibe to it. I like that 4/5”
Zolo (feat. Tory Lanez) - Need Somebody [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Very well put together. Ready for summer pool party playlist. A Tory Lanez feature doesn’t ever hurt a track either! 4/5”
Groovy Trill - Foggy Reminiscence [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“Really liked the hook and concept on this joint. Autotune was a little off on some places but I like what the artist were trying to do! Definitely points for trying. Would like to hear more. 3.5/5”
jarradcleofé - satori [Instrumental Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Nice instrumental track to vibe out too. Love how it slightly switched up midway through. 4/5”
Kidd Ray x Cory Jones & Big Choo - Fader
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Dope track for such a young artist! 14 years old?! Impressive! 4/5”
Èpique - Coachella / The Lobby [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Love the vibe of this. Found myself bobbing my head to it. Epique definitely reminds me of Travis Scott and love how he switched his cadence up every nbow and then. Would love for him to find something to make him stick out as an individual more. 4/5”
Hans Glader - Live Like This (feat. Salem Davern & Matt Giella) [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“I usually don’t accept two tracks by an artist in the same sitting but Hans Glader just totally surprised me by going from reggae to funky soul “Live Like This”. What a talented drummer/producer! 4/5”
Hans Glader - Starting Anew (feat. General Steel) [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“We don’t get too many reggae music submissions here at LAONLOCK so “Starting Anew” by Hans Glader is definitely a breathe of fresh air! 4/5”
Radio Base - '5 Album' [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Its been awhile since I’ve had a chance to review an album by artist Radio Base but nice to be back!
Here we go; The album starts with “That Yack”, a track introducing new listeners and welcoming back old supporters to the digital party Radio Base has been throwing for years. Liquor. Women. and That bounce!
Next we have “Water” & we’re back to the party! The concept is perfect for what’s popular now but Radio has always been a trendsetter from what I’ve seen .. Even listening to this track reminds me of a dance I’ve seen him and members of his entourage do during love performances!
”A Whole Lot Of It” is solid. There’s something about Radio’s lyrics that I love. Genius without being extra and hippity hoppy about it. I think people might be sleeping on his lyrical ability because of the type of music he creates!
A skit follows that remind me of concepts in Radio’s older mixtapes but let’s get back to the music.
On “Don’t Matter” Radio Base gives the first verse torch to artist King Tyfollows hing I’ve noticed that Radio Base does is periodically feature New artist on his popular records introducing them to his core fan base. I can salute that. But sidenote. I woulda faded that track out in the end. Outro too long!
Now “Chase the Cat”?! Yea.. Definitely love this concept and the beat is knocking!! * turns record up* Yup! Classic Radio Base! Straight like that... Why must I chase the cat?!
”Back Up” brings that bounce back! Definitely something you can play at any party on the West Coast. Nice to hear the Stevianna collab too!
”Big Worm” changes the tempo of things providing a laid back sound track for listeners who might not necessarily feel like turning up too much before the function!.
Back to the party tracks ..”Nothing Major” & “Magic” follow adding to the collection of new tracks for house party DJs
There is a certain bounce to his music that reminds me of the Bay and the hyphy music but with that New West feel to it. With that being said “ Name On It” doesn’t differ to much from that description and definitely showcases Radio’s rap style and cadence. Ending the song off is “Karaoke” ...Got that Justin Bieber instrumental for it. Nice vibe. Dope skit.
From there comes “OTW”, a bass and kick heavy track that keeps the tempo slower, something a little surprising since I’m used to Radio Base coming with uptempo bangers back to back. This change is nice tho! Shows diversity! Oh and word to the producer!
”Serious” speeds things up again but honestly reminds me of a handful of tracks I’ve already heard on the album!
”Hair Tie” has a dope concept. Nothing on but a hair tie?! Okay! Definitely something different from Radio Base.. Tryna get the vocals popping huh? Lol I think the engineer coulda hit him with that autotune a lil bit more. But the track is clean.
Next is “OhGod”, but that was his single and you already know it slaps!
The album ends with “Again”, a track definitely left of the rest of the album. Sounds experimental for Radio Base. But still highlights his ability to do something different. Like pop music? Lol
Overall,
5 is another solid Radio Base project! He has a little something for everyone! The party tracks for the party throwers and goers. Some slower tracks for the ladies. I like the diversity he tried to try while keeping his “sound” prevalent. I would like to see him experiment even more. Maybe even touch on the old school West Coast reminiscent of the sound of his mentor Too Short. If I had to point out a negative I would say that sometimes I feel like even though he is giving new artist a chance, the skill level of his collabs becomes somewhat of a seesaw of talent. I would like to see him work with people who are more on his level. Regardless, I enjoyed the project. Definitely have a couple favorites I’ll be adding to playlist I roll around too and I also have some tracks I’ll be adding to the list of tracks I play when I DJ lil shindigs! I look forward to seeing more visuals for this project and seeing what Radio Base will do next!”
Lola - Way to Your Heart [Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“Beautiful release. I am a hip-hop head but his song made me feel good inside! I like it! 4.5/5”