Cab Ellis - Suburbia [Review] October 01, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Indie Rock, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “Fun! Truthful! Genre bending! Cab Ellis delivers a track that is all of the above and then some. A high-energy single about escaping ‘Suburbia’ to chase your dreams.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Outsyders - Long Time Coming [Review] September 30, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Commercial, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 “Sometimes you need a track that brings pure energy and attitude. ‘Long Time Coming’ is such a single, and the Outsyders bring it with passion on this the first single off of their upcoming debut album. I Look forward to hearing more. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Huseby - PESOS [Review] September 25, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “ In a world full of autotune it’s good to hear a good flow and lyrics. Dope song. Dope vibe.” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger) "Pesos" Written & Recorded by: Huseby Produced by: Roman Beatz & MVLIK HD Mixed & Mastered by: MVLIK HD
Naya Ali - Get It Right [ Music Video Review] September 23, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “ I love that she isn’t on the regular hot girl/city girl wave. Dope” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
Nabiiou$ - TTG [Review] September 21, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 “Loyalty is a tough thing to find in this world. This single honors loyalty, by dropping a steady beat and sing-song flow that serves as an anthem of trust and confidence. Both hard-earned by surviving tough times with, and because, of those you proudly stand alongside.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
NY Teez - Outer Space [Review] September 17, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Funk Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “Nice Neo-Soul free spirited vibe over a mixture of instruments.” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
Since94 - Times Like This [Review] September 16, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in music, Rap Rating 3.5 out of 5 “The whole song is a vibe. From the production to his lyrical delivery. I felt Since94 energy on this one.” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
Timothy Ross - Smile (Feat. Cvmbie) [Review] September 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “A fun summer vibe carries this beat and the single has an undeniable energy in both the lyrics, and the pair of performances. Entertaining and truthful, the story of this song is one we can all get behind.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Teo Pasquale - Nowadays [Review] September 15, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Autotune Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “The vocal inflections early on hooked me, and the lyrics held me with a realness that is not found often enough in popular music. The beat is steady and the delivery smooth and engaging.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
ED.1T - Lies (feat. Mia Mormino & YSD) [Review] September 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Electro Pop Rating: 4 out of 5 “The hurt and anger comes through in the early vocal performance and the production brings a beat that serves well in adding to those emotions. The Rap flow forms an interesting bridge, but it is the chorus that will stick with you. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Charlie Noiir - Very Scary [Review] September 11, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Conscious, Hip-Hop Rating: 5 out of 5 “This is a banger from the production to the mix to the actual artist. Nice.” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
løenwulf - When We Fight [Review] September 09, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 “Clean breaks are tough with affairs of the heart ,and ‘When We Fight’ captures the despair, desperation, and guarded hope of those emotions with a pair of vocals.The first is sang with a beautiful vulnerability and the second is a flow delivered with more of a stoic indifference. This contrast is part of what captures the emotions of this situation so well.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
DAX - KILLSHOT 2 [Music Video Review] September 08, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 5 out of 5 “This track is meant to make you uncomfortable, because sometimes, that is the only way to shake up the neurons and make you think. The lyrics and video imagery do exactly that, but when you declare something meaningful, in a passionate way it rarely makes others comfortable and through that discomfort new ideas and thoughts are born.That said, this track delivers emotions, entertainment and a punch to the gut that leaves you engrossed. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Nilly - Badder Than Bad - Feat. Maxo Kream [Review] September 06, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “What’s ‘Better than Bad’ .... this offering from Nilly, featuring Maxo Kream for one. Catch a bounce and ride this flow that honers all the bad ass women out there.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Spiffie Da SlumBaby - Flex On My Ex [Music Video Review] September 06, 2019 by Keshia Gass in Music, Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “Spiffie Da SlumBaby delivers a new definition of flexin on your ex; he gathers with all his friends and family and celebrates. In a dripping wet yet fun visual Spiffie hits every bar on this track with a energetic flow. He’s not only a team player but the one that people hit up when they need favors but don’t get him wrong he still is going to get money regardless if you fuck with him or not.” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger) Follow Spiffie Da SlumBaby https://instagram.com/spiffiedaslumbaby https://twitter.com/1SlumBaby https://m.soundcloud.com/slum_baby
Sawyer - Trapped [Review] September 06, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Autotune Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “The lyrics are well-written and the track brings a riveting energy as well as some true passion for what is being said. No easy feat to achieve with a productions this autotune heavy. Kudos for a solid performance, and quality production. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Lil OC - PTO (feat. Swatt Orane) [Review] September 06, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “A funny, energetic single, with a mix of reggae vibes and a humorous rap flow. Short and sweet, this one falls into a groove and stays there making it a quick reprieve when life gets too serious.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Khris Moore - Heartless [Review] September 04, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “A smooth, soft flow unfurls lyrics that that are coiled tight and linear. This track brings a definite pop vibe while rolling out an emotional truth that rings loud with truth. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
E.Lizé - The Arrival (feat. Chris Rivers) [Review] September 04, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “From the first beat, you know this track is bringing something special to the table. Two separate flows, each speaking their own truth in no nonsense way, deliver what feels like a Hip-Hop sermon.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
JO24 - Learn Today [Music Video Review] September 02, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “Tossing out a chill, relaxed flow, JO24 drops these lyrics today that are words of importance. If you don’t take the time to ‘Learn Today,’ the lessons will come at your hard and fast somewhere down the road.The video starts a bit slow, but overall the visuals and vibe of the imagery is a good fit for the track.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)