Michael Laroy - Stuck on You [Music Video Review] August 05, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Conscious, Hip-Hop, Music Videos Rating: 4 out 5 “Just like Michaels’ heart shaped shades we are loving the simple yet relaxed visual for “Stuck On You”. Accompanied by infused guitar strings Michael secludes himself as he talks about a love he once had.”
Hermitude- "OneFourThree Feat. Buddy & BJ The Chicago Kid" [Review] August 05, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “If you are looking to get in the groove then this song is for you. With a upbeat sound followed by a hand clap “One Four Three” will keep you on your feet. ” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
Chuuwee - September's Very Own [Review] August 02, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “Straight spittin’ flow with life!Sometimes it’s nice to hear a flow that drops true and direct without unnecessary smoke and mirrors. Layer in lyrics that say it and vocals that deliver and the result is pure entertainment. I am on board! ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
The 485s - Lovesick [Review] August 01, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “Smooth and easy ... all the way through. R&B vocals and a steady flow give ‘Lovesick’ a timeless feel. A track you will never get tired of hearing.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
LiL MC - Young Blood [music Video Review] August 01, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “The talent of Lil MC is obvious whether she is singing her vocals, or delivering them in a rapid steady flow. This song and video carry a dark, but honest tone that had me leaning forward to fully comprehend and digest the lyrics. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Pell - Skyfall (feat. Ambré & Malik Ninety Five) [Music Video Review] August 01, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “A nice blend of pop vocals and a steady stream-of-consciousness flow that mixes humor and truth to keep me hooked. The video captures the easy going vibe and this is a single to sing along with while you think about life.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Ceschi (Feat. Yoni Wolf)- Yoni's Electrocardiographs [Review] July 31, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 5 out of 5 “Powerful and entertaining ... Enlightening and evoking ... this is conscious Hip-Hop at its best! Words of passion, anger, heart, and drive are delivered atop a soothing melody which stands in contrast with the world we live in. And yet, there are always moments of hope and light and good. This song captures it all. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Hannah V ft Shystie and Pepper Rose - No Limit [Music video Review] July 29, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Lyric Video, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “Bold and defiant ‘No Limit’ deploys a fast flow and a direct set of lyrics that challenge and enlighten. The accent adds to the attitude of the single and the chorus is sung with emotion and intrigue. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
BRBRCK - WAVES (ft. Phil Street) [Music Video Review] July 29, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Autotune Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “The video is the perfect compliment to this track. Without it I am unsure the lyrics would resonate as well as they do, but the beat is steady and the performance engaging enough to hold my focus start to finish.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Dougie Allen - On Me [Review] July 26, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out 5 “Nate dogg would be proud. This song has a west coast vibe over jamming lyrics that will sure to have you two stepping with a bottle in your hand” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
Jae Himself - Vennom Passion Sociiety [Review] July 23, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “Lyrics that hooked me early, and a flow that hits hard with the beat, makes this track one that I could not escape from through multiple listens. ’Vennom Passion Sociiety’ is the kind of single that leaves you pondering and thinking long after the last beat. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Clay-Doh the World Destroyer - Part of Myself Died (feat. Big Mic & K-Rino) [Review] July 23, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “A self-reflective and honest track that delivers powerful words in a direct style. This is a track that feels like part confession, but they are also words and sentiments that serve us all. Truly Conscious Hip Hop.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
RMXKNZ - CANVAS [Review] July 19, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “A jazzed-up banger with attitude! Pop in the earbuds, hit play, and stroll through the city streets with some cocksure swagger as this one pumps up your every step.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Anonymous XI - Ghost [Review] July 16, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Straight up. When you’re talking top shelf — be it liquor or music — you don’t need a bunch of unnecessary stuff tossed into the mix. ‘Ghost’ is the kind of track that proves that with a straight-up beat, and a steady linear flow that hits with truth and passion and an underlying wisdom. All without any fancy embellishments.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Mike SB - Time to Go [Review] July 16, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “Tight songwriting and a steady flow propel this ode to self forward with each beat. The melody is lifted up by guitar licks giving this one a mainstream vibe without sacrificing its edge.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Loss Cozz - Mamba [Review] July 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 “Slithering up on you, ‘Mamba’ is a track that sort of bites you unexpectedly. Some tracks wow you instantly and some are more of a slow burn that leaves you surprised how drawn into the song you got. Varying vocals styles persist in this one from Loss Cozz, but still the track builds and builds both musically and lyrically until it wraps up with an almost carnival like sound, leaving you to wonder how exactly the sound got to that point. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
PuffHost - The Way [Review] July 15, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Hip-Hop, Conscious, Music Rating: 5 out 5 “Take your time to listen to this track because I can assure you PuffHost delivers a 90s vibe in this digital age. They give their ideology supported with their own experience on how to take your time” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
My_Kayla ft. Dre Walton - Right There [Music Video Review] July 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “Love, lust, and affairs of the heart are complicated, no matter the genetic makeup of those involved. This is a soulful infused modern rap story about those complications delivered in a stripped down flow by My_Kayla and sung to R&B perfection by Dre Walton. The contrast between the two voices is perfection and adds a level of intrigue to this single.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Sean Stacks - That Realism (#FactsOnly) [Review] July 12, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “I dig the writing and the vocal tone of this track, but I do wish the mix had been tweaked. The backing chant often seems louder than the flow, and for me that was an unnecessary distraction. The message here is tight and meaningful, which is why I wish the vocals were brought forward and featured harder. However, these lyrics are so worth hearing that this track makes my worthwhile list just the same.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Sampa The Great - OMG [Music Video Review] July 10, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Conscious, Hip-Hop Rating: 4 out of 5 “Sampa is the type of entertainer that is simply hard to look away from and ‘OMG’ is a high energy track that will get you moving and singing along from the very first listen” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)