“Chaz Marcus incorporates a Tropical Dancehall vibe with a laidback Hip-Hop flow to give us ‘All The Way Down.’ Marcus is a versatile artist with a rich background and his roots in Spanish Harlem are present int he exotic mix that will get you in your feels while you feel compelled to move your hips.”
“STK unleashes ‘Be The One’ an upbeat and energetic ode to romantic possibilities. This EDm track has a good energy making it perfectly danceable but also a track to get your blood pumping sp ad dit to your workout list or send it to the one you love and see what happens. Maybe you’ll work up a sweat together.”
“Dating is a treacherous operation and Hayes Warner unleashes her take on finding love in pure Pop glory with ‘Oh!’
The song is the kind of glossy fare you’d expect from any top Pop Diva of the day and Warner is poised to join that party of Pop Princesses with this engaging and energetic track. ”
“Peace and tranquility rule the day on this track from Sehou. ‘Falling Through The Air’ is one of those tracks that could fit the musical landscape over the last twenty years or so.
The Electro/Dance Pop track is smooth and uplifting and will carry you along when you need that pick me up or recharge.”
“Luci began her career as a an EDM producer and that influence is clear on this track, though the vocal side certainly has Pop sensibilities.
’Loner’ is an emotive and vulnerable track in its best moments, though for me the harder drops and production that turned toward a Future Bass/EDM style got in the way of the emotions at times.
For me this track shined the brightest with Luci’s emotive delivery and less production behind it clouding the song. ”
“This track is a classic example of so many submission we receive here at LA on Lock. There is clear and obvious vocal talent, and even the arrangement has musical potential, the overall track lacks a clean production and build.
From a few pauses and skips that at least felt unintentional, to the mix, which left the vocals feeling too distant at times this track just didn’t quite realize its full potential for me. And yet, I can tell the artistry and talent it is simply a matter of getting it all put together in a tidier package.”
“A high energy Pop track with one foot planted in the retro sound of the 80s and the other here in the present to give the song a nice contemporary Commercial vibe.
Rhea Ray delivers a pleasing performance with ‘Wild One.’ The temp and build keep it all interesting though I did crave more lyrical depth overall. Still, this is a fun party time track about the roller coaster ride of infatuation and love and how we all crave another hit soon as the high fades. ”
“The talent and emotion carry this Alt Pop track. Joveth emotes the pian and loneliness on ‘Say My Name,’ and while the repetition of the chorus did carry on a beat longer than I wanted the overall track drips with feeling and passion.
Joveth is just beginning his musical journey and I look forward to seeing how high this talented artist can soar. ”
“C’est La Vie has a very peaceful sound to it. It takes you on a journey full of dreams and lover. The energetic pop song has the potential to be placed in movies that often tell love stories. I like the EDM mix around the 1 mark and as the song continues with its cuteness it gives the listener a little excited shift. ”
“Julia Raye does a good job of straddling he genre line with her latest release, ‘Give You Up.’ There is certainly a Contemporary R&B vibe though this track also has a more Commercial Dance Pop sound.
The track is about nothing someone isn’t good for you but being unable to deny your feelings despite that fact. ”
“Other Gods gives us a reason to get out and dance with ‘GONE,’ and sure walking away from any relationship is tough but sometimes the freedom is exactly what we need most.
The lyrics here offer tangible advice and real word vibes but that doesn’t mean we can’t dance away from that toxic relationship and rediscover ourselves out there under the lights.”
“People sample all the time but the sample usually still sounds like the original. However, Zach Witness puts a good twist on the “Can’t Get It Outta My Head” sample. It is fast yet nostalgic with a dance like vibe. You will find yourself with a burst of energy every time the beat hits.”
“You up?
This the cliche of middle of the nigh wantonness and the idea of John Conlin’s latest single, ‘Love Me Just A Little.’
The track avids the cliche and delves into the emotions of wanting a bit more than a middle of the night booty call. The single builds along the way and the chorus is one that you will be joining in to sing along with especially during the backhalf of the track.”
“CZTRM does a nice job of blending the produced side of this track with emotional and tender, heartfelt vocal delivery. The track has a Dance/Deep House vibe in the beat and overall build. The energy is light, but engaging.
Vocally, the delivery sparkles with life and just calls to the human soul. This is the kind of track that can turn your entire mood around. Uplifting without being too obvious about it.”
“I appreciate Di Ruption incorporating “Problems” as a lyric video. It allows the listener to be more engaged outside of a vibin Reggae beat. Problems gives you a dance tempo over lyrics of pain. As Di Ruption expresses the issues and hurt. To me its like a gospel reggae track. ”
“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* ”
“This record is catchy and tongue in cheek in the way LCD Soundsystem was. The production might not be as infectious but this chorus is made to screamed at a packed show. The CrashMonkey tap into the kind of nostalgia that feels forever cool. The vocals are a little off but I think thats part of the charm and is kinda like LA in a way, its a little off but something about it just keeps you coming back.”
“I’m loving the revival of fun in Hip-Hop. This record just makes you feel good, and makes your shoulders bounce uncontrollably. The bars are dripped in swagger and flair with a host of tongue in cheek one liners. It’s chorus is so infectious you’ll be texting everyone you know to “Ask Around” about Tyte. ”
“Picture the scene. You’re in a swanky bar in London, a rum & coke in one hand, doing gun fingers with the other... and the person of your dreams has their back on your front and your dancing until the early hours. Intoxycated is one of those lowkey club anthems with a chorus you can scream at the top of your lungs riding the wave of the night. The verses are smooth and every melody feels plucked from King Davids harp. ”
“Sometimes a record can be so infectious it can seep in the very fabric of the ether. Lil Boo Thang is everywhere and well its for good reason... it’s fun! Music went through a period of taking it self too seriously and Lil Boo Thang harks back to the funk days of just making you feel good and wanna dance. We need that right now. ”