Born Runner - A Long Time [Music Review] August 04, 2024 by Travis Erwin in Downtempo, Jazz, Music, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Alternative, Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “By his own admission Born Runner is surprisingly bad at running, but lucky for all of us he can sing and entertain. ‘A long Time’ is a Indie Rock track that simply feels like the soundtrack for a fun Saturday night out on the town. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Dvalor Ft. Jurdan Bryant, Xiolynn, RIVA - Fallen Angels [Review] September 20, 2023 by Guest User in Downtempo, Hip-Hop, Rap 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)
Øyunn - Blocker [Review] September 18, 2023 by Guest User in Conscious, Downtempo, Electronic Rating: 3 out of 5 “Somewhere between a spoken word rap and a existential meditation, Øyunn hypnotises with the experimental track Blocker. There’s not much to say without ruining it... so just find a moment to be still and let this record take you on a journey. This record is audio poetry. ” — Andrew Amoah (LA on Lock blogger)
2-6 Biggz Ft. Curren$y- Family As F**k [Review] September 08, 2023 by Guest User in Downtempo, Hip-Hop, Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “There’s a funny thing with music sometimes where it’s not always about whats being said but how it makes you feel and this record got me felling myself! Dripping in swagger and the type of cool only your older cousin seems to have, 2-6 and Curren$y trade fly bar after fly bar dripped in southern drawl and audio molasses. I think I just found the new pre-game anthem. ” — Andrew Amoah (LA on lock blogger)
Vent - What It Feels Like [Review] September 08, 2023 by Guest User in Downtempo, Hip-Hop, Rap Rating: 3 out of 5 “The production on this record is so hypnotic and effortless. Vent’s lyrics are equally as effortless as he oozes cool and lyrical prowess. This record feels like 1:13 am driving home after getting that first kiss you’ve been waiting for. Windows down, wind in your face... just cool.” — Andrew Amoah (LA on lock blogger) Embed Block Add an embed URL or code. Learn more
Inna Meth - Nine Time Out Of Ten [Review] August 23, 2023 by Guest User in Downtempo, Hip-Hop, Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “This record is hypnotic and feels like that soothing whoozy feeling of a good s****** trip. The flows are sharp, the lyrics are clever and this hook is made to be rapped back at Inna Meth with the mic pointed at the crowd. I’m loving this new wave of UK hip-hop finding its own unique voice. This record shows you don’t need drums to make ya head nod. Take a night drive and loop this up... trust me its worth the trip.” — Andrew Amoah (La On Lock blogger)
Ramon Binns - Titles [Review] July 29, 2023 by Guest User in Contemporary R&B, Downtempo, Pop, R&B, Soul Rating 3 out of 5 “Ramon delivers a mood thats so easy to live in. ‘Titles’ is soulful, honest and effortlessly cool. ” — Andrew Amoah (LA on Lock blogger)
YTobechi - R.D.P [Review] July 10, 2023 by Guest User in Downtempo, Hip-Hop, Rap Review 4 out of 5 “You ever jump in the car and get lost in the drive itself and before you know it you zoned all the way out and drove to Utah from Brooklyn? Well that’s what this feels like. R.D.P is hypnotic, raw and just good in the type of way you can’t quite explain. ” — Andrew Amoah (LA on lock blogger)
Hannah Bloch - People Pleasing [Review] September 19, 2022 by Kreadiv Kesh in Commercial, Downtempo Rating: 5 out of 5 “I hate when someone is mad at me it gives me anxiety”. I truly felt every word of this song. Hannah Bloch’s single “People Pleasing” is about being exhausted from pleasing everyone. She emphasizes how you need to find moments where you put yourself first. It’s about realizing you are important just as much as they are.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Marian Hill - It Never Ends [Music Video Review] September 16, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Downtempo, Electro Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “We have all found ourselves immersed in such a spectacular night that we hope ‘It Never Ends.’ Marian Hill gives us a track to capture that vibe and mindset. The vocal groove is soft and alluring and the build holds you tight. The video adds imagery making us questioning why those magical moments can’t last forever. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
SITA - Glide [Review] February 04, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Downtempo, Minimal Electronic Rating: 4 out of 5 “The chill Indie Electro Pop vibe here is very relaxing and transcendental . Fitting, given that he lyrics are from the viewpoint of someone that has passed away and is now making a new journey. The vocals are soft and almost siren-like in the way they whisper to you in such compelling force. The production adds dynamics to make the backing sound like a gentle river amid birds and butterflies. The overall effect is very calming and the ethereal while still maintaining Commercial sensibilities to the single.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
SITA - True [Review] October 14, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Downtempo, Minimal Electronic Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “Smooth and sultry, SITA delivers a track full of yearning and want. She captures the tmotions we all feel at times quite well. Nicely produced, this Downtempo track delivers on the needs we all have. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Cyyxc - Taken [Music Video Review] September 12, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Downtempo, Minimal Electronic Rating: 4 out of 5 “Solid production and a engaging beat lead the way on this track which comes with an alluring video that is as teasing and taunting as the music. The last :45 deliver a worthy climax.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
kick & casonka - "created" [Review] January 30, 2018 by Yung Miss in Music, Downtempo Rating: 4 out of 5 “Great record! That bass vocalist really put the icing on top! 4/5”” — Yung Miss (LA On Lock Blogger)
Jamie Light - Lies [Review] May 15, 2017 by Yung Miss in Music, Soul, Downtempo, Electronic Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “Not really my type of track but regardless the track is very well put together vocal and production wise. Gotta give props! 3.5/5” — Yung Miss (LA On Lock Blogger)