R.O.E. - "No Time to Waste"

With “No Time to Waste”, R.O.E. embraces the struggle in the process, replaying moments of sacrifice while building the dream one desires to make a reality. For artists and others on the come up, the relationship to time and accomplishments can be challenging but R.O.E. reminds us all that the effort is worth the struggle. It’s beautiful to witness the product of the hard work and to know that all the time spent and all the sacrifices have purpose. We’re reminded we can’t stop pushing regardless of the adversity because we all have a mission to accomplish both personally and for the sake of those who look to us for guidance.

“No Time to Waste” is motivation to push through life understanding your purpose, realizing your gifts are going to make room for you. On top of that, the soft spine 90s hip-hop reminiscent track sets the perfect tone to make this sort of rap message conversational. A deep bass carrying the melody matched with some soft piano tones follow the wordplay eloquently, making this an easy going tune to replay in any setting. It’d be silly to spend time worrying about why not the enjoy this message and music, when time is our greatest competitor.

Sinario - Third Person | @LitSensation

Keeping It Real @AimForDaHead Drops "Day One"

Atlanta artist A!M is making sure he keeps it real. He will never forget about the ones that held him down. So he releases a new banger called "Day One". Makes you think about the ones you call friends. A!M wastes no time on this one. Gets straight to the point. Make sure you do not overlook this one.

Tota - "20 Shots"

In 20 Shots, Tota touches on the recent police involved shooting of a man named Stephon Clark in Sacramento California. Stephon was shot at 20 times while running away from the officers. 20 shots delve into the systemic oppression that people of color face every single day in America.

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Keenan The First - "Paralegal"

“About a year ago, I was struggling to make headway.. anywhere in my life. I had a college degree but I was working 2 part-time jobs in the food industry. I was sharing a room with my younger brother, in my parent’s apartment, and spending all my disposable cash on music that was going nowhere. I felt stuck.

I knew I had to make changes if I was going to manifest success around me, so I started looking for new ways to make more money, to fund my music.

I spent time researching ways I could become a substitute teacher for the LA Unified School District, and even took the 4-hour CBEST exam to become certified. I passed with flying colors, but never booked a single job. I then took a step back with my English degree and found my way into 2 interviews for writing internships. Long story short, I landed one of them, but they were a start-up that quickly cut their content department - a.k.a me. So, at a loss for what to do, I stumbled on a paralegal program at Pasadena City College. The program looked promising and I went to 2 different information sessions that convinced me it would be a great move. It would be better pay, better hours, and I could support myself and my music with it.

Everything was gravy until I sat down with my mentor Dwayne Colbert, who asked me, “What is your end goal with this?” I couldn’t answer with confidence. I just knew it would help me fund my music easier. He proceeded to tell me it seemed like a roundabout plan to do what I actually wanted to do, which was to make music, and that if I truly wanted to make music, I would do it now. He told me that you can’t be halfway out the door when it comes to art, you have to be all the way in, ready to starve, ready to sacrifice it all, if you want it to pan out.. and that changed my whole perspective on everything.

I almost went right back to school to be a paralegal, and I thank God I didn’t.”

— Keenan The First

Royce 5'9 - "Boblo Boat" featuring J. Cole

On the album’s first single, “Boblo Boat,” Royce warmly looks back at his childhood growing up in the D, a proud, blue collar city that has not always received the most positive of accolades. Royce transports listeners back to a time in the ‘80s when families could take a boat ride to Boblo Island and forget, for just a few hours, the stinging realities of life for black folks in Ronald Reagan’s greed-is-good America

Epoch Failure - "They Ain't Talkin' Now"

NJ's Epoch Failure have debuted their latest single, the bold and fervent "They Ain't Talkin' Now." Recorded in Nashville with Tommee Profitt (producer/composer for Capitol’s #1 Billboard rapper, NF), the song is an anthem about overcoming adversity and rising up in the face of all the doubters and haters. As such, this track is more than just a song, it’s a personal sonic portrait. ESPN got behind the message and the beats early, as they featured the song all last month on their First Take sports talk series.

"This song is a battle cry," says singer Billy Joe Marrero. "It’s letting the world know that you’ve been down at the bottom and through the pits, with people waiting for you to fail. But instead of letting all that break you, it’s what fuels the fire and helps you become the most badass version of yourself that you can. And, in the end, you come out a winner."

This song isn't Epoch Failure's first introduction to the sports world, as their debut single " Champion " was used in the 2016 & 2017 Super Bowls and has also been licensed by The NFL Network, Fox Sports, NASCAR, WWE, NBC Sports, and many sports teams. Capitalizing on that success, their second single was a reinvention of Bon Jovi's " Livin' on a Prayer ” that reached the Top 10 on Spotify's Viral 50 USA chart. The reimagining even garnered the attention of Jon Bon Jovi himself who shared the track across all the band’s online platforms"

Raul Gee - "Special"

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Rainn - "Beauty" feat. Laurie Love

A song dedicated to Women Appreciation. Tune in below!

AKS - "Real Deal" (feat. Obenewa)

South London Hip-Hop artist, AKS, teams up with the soulful songbird, Obenewa (Huxley, Walter Ego), for the soul-stirring new single, “Real Deal” taken from his critically acclaimed sophomore EP, Train of Thought, which earned the rapper two nominations at the inaugural Unsigned Music Awards and has been supported by BBC 1xtra, The Source, Earmilk, DJ Booth and Radar Radio amongst others.

Produced by frequent collaborator DemDrums (PartyNextDoor, EA Games, Joe Grind), Real Deal paints a vivid image of AKS’ thoughts on the landscape of music and his longing for honesty and authenticity from his artistic counterparts. Rapping eloquently over a medley of melancholy keys and muted saxophone riffs, the track infuses a modern day bounce with the traditional Jazz, oozing soul in a way that is fast becoming a hallmark for the South London native.

Obenewa’s beautifully lush vocals on the chorus really caps off this passionate track as she softly interprets AKS’ penmanship and the main theme of the song.

“You know our lights don’t stop here? No! They’ll shine far beyond our years will / And though fantasies appeal…it’s better when it’s real!”

Stream + Purchase AKS - “Real Deal” here:

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KLK Beats - "Quiet Storm" (feat. Daniel SkyHigh McClain & Regal)

In promotion of the Tokyo-based beatsmith’s compilation LP, Cruising, the burgeoning producer is pleased to share, “Quiet Storm.” The soothing track showcases KLK’s knack for layering sounds, blending jazzy instrumentation with well suited percussion, all while delegating the appropriate guest features to complement his style. Setting off the track we find singer/songwriter Danny “SkyHigh” McClain delivering a soulful hook, while Regal comes through with the bars. Both ATL by way of Boston artists are just two of the talented guests to shine on Cruising, which also includes guest features from the likes of Skyzoo, Termanology, REKS, Edo. G and more. The 12 track LP is now available through all digital retailers and streaming platforms , courtesy of Beantown Bullies Music.

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Abrax Phaeton & Jeff Kush - "Watch Me" (Prod. Mr. Carmack)

“When we played this for the first time in the studio everybody went crazy! & that’s all I have to say. Tune in!”

— N3 On The Track (LA On Lock Blogger)

C-TROX - "Coastin" Ft. Sammy Adams

DuPont Brass - "I.L.M."

"I.L.M." (I Love Music) is a well put together ode to all the true music lovers out there. Tune in below & comment your feedback.

Focus The Truth - "Tales Of Trilliam Shakespeare"

Focus The Truth delivers once again with that orginal + flavorful boom bap! Tune in below & comment what you think!

#LAOnLockExclusive: Nipsey Hussle x Bino Rideaux - "No Pressure" [Mixtape]

The hype continues to build for Nipsey Hussle's "Victory Lap" project. We bring you a suprise collaborative 8 track mixtape from Nipsey x Bino Rideaux. Well crafted from beginning to end.

P.S: Make sure you tune into track #7 for a special announcement!

Flawless Tha Don - Sober | @TheFavoriteFlaw

Flawless Tha Don is back with a new banger called “Sober”. This is a big record for Flawless and the video looks like a movie. He has a real video treatment for this one. Bossing up after Hurricane Harvey. Flawless Tha Don has created a radio banger with a video to match it. Stepping his flows up and delivering a true banger. Hit play now and vibe out with Flaw. Everybody can relate to this one easy. Play this one right before the party

A new visual from the upcoming artist Flawless Tha Don that walks you through the struggles of making it in the music industry and maintaining day to day life

Samad Savage - "OMG"

Samad Savage is the artist who's going to either the world or change your world. His thumping new single 'OMG' proves he's bound to do something that's never been done before and if it has, not in this way.

Sir Jon Lee - "Finn: The Human"

With a soulful backdrop, Sir Jon invites you into the brain of an Emcee who deals with being unsure of his journey. Fear of failure, success, and death.

Maino - "Bag Talk" (feat. Dave East & Jaquae)

Rising Harlem rapper Dave East continues to make waves in 2017 as he teams up with Jaque and Brooklyn icon Maino in “Bag Talk”. The trio offer a glimpse into their dedication to the hustle, from coming up on the streets of New York and partying to making music that touches the lives of millions. East’s fiery vocal delivery, along with Maino’s smooth musings, are complimented by a vibey, yet hard-hitting beat.