Lex Ether - No Way [Music Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“A dark foreboding vibe makes this track perfect for spooky season. Lex Ether delivers some sharp writing, and the lines hit with a punch not every performer can deliver.

Though I did crave a bit more variation to help hold my attention, and the sinister laugh in the backing might have been overdone a time or two. Overall this track spoke to me and I have a feeling it is one of those songs that I will grow to love more with multiple listens as the lyrical power settles in my psyche.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Cole Parker - doing too much [Music Review]

Rating: 2.5 out of 5

“I like the word play and tone here, though I did crave more passion driving the flow and pushing it forward. At times, the flow settled into a monotone delivery style that would have better taken off for me had it expressed some nuance and emotion to truly make the track come alive. ‘doing too much’ is one of those tracks that is really close to shining, but just needed a few delivery tweaks to truly catch fire and hit that next level for me.”

— Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger

Moneysignev - Miss Me [Music Video Review]

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

“This chorus is infectious and the beat is made to get sturdy to. Money has so much swagger and charm in his delivery you can’t help but caught in the wave of the record. He makes you believe every word and just handed us the anthem for that in-coming winter break up. This is one of those ones. ”

— Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)

Que K - Yaself (Reason LLC) [Review]

Rating: 2.5 out of 5

“Que sounds like a young man with something to say but he hasn’t quite found his voice yet. Yaself is filled with passion and some sharp lines but its not quite a smooth ride... quite yet. Having something to say is the hardest part of being an artist and Que has that in spades this record is just missing a little finesse and fine tuning. Give it time and we’re gonna be talking about Que. ”

— Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)

Bad Flamingo - White T-Shirt [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Bad Flamingo are so masterful at making you see a moment through their eyes. They make you smell the room, ear the background noise and most importantly feel that exact feeling they were feeling. This song is dripping in fresh country swagger with production that never overpowers the sultry vocals. With lyrics like “you still fit me like the best damn blue jeans”, this record is poetic in the best ways. Now excuse me whilst I order a pack of white tees.”

— Andrew Amoah (LA on lock blogger)

Michael Isaak - Okay With This [Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“Michael Isaak lays himself bare with an honesty that would make most uncomfortable. With lyrics that feel like Michael is trying to convince himself as well as his lover that they’ll be ok, I don’t know who needs to believe it more. With blue tape acting like a totem from inception, Michael is fixated on that safe space this brother made for him all those years ago. ”

— Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)

Slum Boy -Pray To God [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This song gives me Vince Staples vibes. Slum Boy delivers a bass heavy, uptempo jam where he simple lets everyone know what he’s all about in his own words. His own lyrical introduction to the world. Letting you know that he’s God fearing while also letting you know that he’s still human and makes mistakes. This song would make a dope intro to an album.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Orions Belte -When You're Gone I'll Be Gone (feat. Louien) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Orions whispery vocal delivery draws you in-in an almost hypnotic type way. Slow, chill bass guitar strums complimented by soft pats on the snare and kick. This song is a psychedelic trip reminiscent of days when festivals like WoodStock were prevalent. Then the off hanged electric guitar solo to bring the song to its climate. This song is simply a mental but masterful trip and something you just have to experience. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Jake Minch - Strip Mall [Music Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This song is both comical and thought provoking. The songwriter takes you through his experiences of losing his loser and both dealing with seeing her after the breakup. This song is a story that most all can relate to. A tale of young love gained and lost. Simple acoustic guitar riffs and smooth vocals. Well written. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Dvalor Ft. Jurdan Bryant, Xiolynn, RIVA - Fallen Angels [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This is head nod music at its finest. This has that hypnotic yet effortless cool of a certain iconic New Jersey rap group with its slick yet heady bars and psychedelic looping beat. The sung moment of “I ain’t gon let you fall” is hits you in feelings you didn’t even know you had. *Chefs Kiss*”

— Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)

LION - Not Your Fetish [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“This record is FIERCE. It pulses in a way that its impossible to not move your body and its lyrics are razor sharp and to the point. The amount of times I’ve had someone be like “OMG i love your hair, can I touch it”... NO!!! ‘I don’t care if you’re curious’ is a line I think a lot of people will resonate. What this record does so well is still keep its swagger and sexiness whilist talking about issues we all face i this world. I expect to hear this on every dance floor *I’m looking at you DJ’s* ”

— Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)

Kevian Kraemer - Restart [Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“Restart is a slice of innocence that only comes from that pain of your first love. Kevian’s lyrics and delivery are so conversational you almost feel a part of their love story. Kevian is truly a storyteller and paints a truly vivid picture of what it feels like when you ground beneath you crumbles when you thought it was solid ground. ”

— Andrew Amoah (LA on lock blogger)

Mariposa4x Ft. Fluke - New Contra [Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“This beat could play for 8 hours straight and my head would still nod just as hard. The hypnotic chopped & screwed hook is infectious and each rapper brings their A game on the verses. The record is far from polished which I think is part of the charm. It feels raw but smooth, untamed but never out of control. It sits in that rare space of turn up, chill house party & long drive... thats hard to do!”

— Andrew Amoah (LA on lock blogger)

JamesBetaMax - Mystical [Review]

Rating: 2.5 out of 5

“Skipping experimental production, a catchy chopped & screwed hook and laid back rap... Jamesbetamax is cooking. The raps let this one down a little but this artist is onto something fresh. Far from perfect there is enough to hear (more importantly, feel) in this record to know when he really dials into the sound he wants to create he’s gonna take the world by storm. Watch this space. ”

— Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)

Bill Waves x Billy Hoyle -Don't Lose Your Balls [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Bill and Billy take you down their own memory’s lanes. Showcasing the art of storytelling by visually and verbally walking the listener through their own life experiences. A tales of childhood to teenage life experiences and lessons learned while masterfully delivering bars over a nostalgic sample beat. This song is just a groovy jam.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Bxdhi -Dangerous [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“Trapped out, bass heavy banger. Bxdhi delivers melodic, rock and roll style vocals that bring the energy and the swag. Bxdhi really pops his stuff on this one. In a world short on Young Thug influenced bangers, Bxdhi could be one of those artist to sleep into the void and really deliver.”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

First NLR Worship - Hope (feat. Tim Hill) [Review]

Rating: 4 out of 5

“A song of pure inspiration. First NLR Worship delivered a spiritually chilling song that gives exactly what the title suggest “Hope”. Simple but powerful drums that weight in as the heart beat of the production which angelic vocals being delivered by Tim Hill. This is the type of song you listen to when you need that extra boost to go on with life and all its’s worries and sorrows. Masterful, powerful, music. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Heitech -Monterey [Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“For the one’s that have trouble sleeping or just want to relax this song is for you. Monterey has a relaxing sound to it that will have you feeling like you are sitting near the ocean. This is a chill yet study beat that switches toward the end while still staying keeping the same mood, ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

KOTO? x Soft Eyez -StrongBlackHair [Review]

Rating: 3 out of 5

“This is pure poetry over an interesting beat. Strong Black Hair acknowledges all hair types that women have. He describes each woman in her element whether as a mother, an auntie, a sister or a teacher. He captivates our attention by describing the texture and the smell of pure coco butter. I also like the inserted audio that allows us to capture the power of black hair. ”

— Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]

Cortright -My Two Cents [Review]

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

“My Two Cents is a romantic yet commercial track. In a song dedicate to his wife, Cortright tells the story of how he became a cat person because of her cat. The cover art also reveals this. However, listening to the track you will find your self engaged and acknowledging this is a romantic track while never realizing it is about pets until the end. ”

— Kreadiv [LA On Lock Blogger]