Cliff Savage - Keep Trippin' [Music Video Review] October 08, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “Cliff Savage wanted to rep So Cal and his East Long Beach home with this track and the track drips with West Coast influence. The beat is smooth and establishes a mood that Savage further brings out with his steady tempo and delivery. This is a track that will stick in your head and keep you settled in a mood all day long. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
LibFOREIGN - HUNNIT PROOF [Music Video Review] October 07, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 “LibFOREIGN delivers ‘HUNNIT PROOF’ with precision and passion — a combination that is not easy to achieve. The flow hits with emotion and meaning, but stays within itself to establish an easy groove that is varied and deliberate. The writing shows confidence as well and comes with a deliberate swagger that sets off the track. I gave the track multiple listens and found new nuances with each go.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Nazzy the Mic - Tired [Review] September 24, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “Sixteen year old rapper, Nazzy the Mic comes with a smooth honesty that brings her flow to life. This Philly native is about the catch fire and ‘Tired’ could be the very track that lights the flame for this young rapper. The writing is strong and her delivery sells the words very well. There is no substitute for real genuine emotion pushing a flow, and this track boasts that very thing. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Chaii - Get It Done [Music Video Review] September 24, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “Chaii is clearly feeling it on her new track, ‘Get It Done,’ and that confidence is infectious as it hold the listener to this groove. The flow here permeates with attitude and verve and the cadence works well with the sultry purr of her tone. The world is full of bad ass women and this one comes to you straight out of New Zealand.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Cassie Rytz - Made It [Music Video Review] September 24, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “Cassie Rytz is coming with a bit of British attitude and a true Grime vibe that hooks and holds. The flow is delivered with speed and precision and the writing is sharp enough that you will need to give this one a few listens to catch all the bombs being dropped right into your lap. The accent could make it tougher for some to dial in, but trust me the effort is worthwhile and the voice is unique enough you won’t be sorry.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Karras - Delusional (Jack Lim Mix) [Review] September 24, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “I heard a few different mixes of this same track and this one really spoke to me. The keys helped bring this cut to life for me and tied the smooth groove of the flow together for me in a way the others did not. The strength of the timing and delivery worked well with this arrangement. Definitely a track that establishes a mood and vibe easy to ride with.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
C'Nyle - Just Do It [Music Video Review] September 23, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “Truth is a powerful force in all art, and when you can distill it down into a consumable good you have hit your mark. C’Nyle is able to do just that here on this low key flow that allows the writing to land with every single line. The beat is mellow and that allows the emotion and message to stick without getting covered up or lost. California vibes with a little mix of Louisiana love.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Yung Gravy - Steppin On The Beat [Review] September 23, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “Yung Gravy always brings the verve and energy and ‘Steppin On The Beats’ is no exception. Gravy hits me like a cross of Macklemore, and Timberlake because he has that goofy side yet still manages to come off as cool and engaging in an original way. The beat here grabs and holds you and you can’t help but smile and move along. This track is simply pure fun.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Charlie Curtis-Beard - Anime & Chardonnay ft. Akintoye [Review] September 23, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “This collaboration between LA based Charlie Curtis-Beard and Akintoye, is a Tik Tok forged explosion of fun. ’Anime & Chardonnay’ sets the vibe right from the start, and the party continues from there. Riding an infectious groove and snappy hook the track has only one flaw — it’s too short. Give it a listen and you too can enjoy the ear candy of a raucous good time.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Ghandiii x John$on - Gang With Me [Music Video Review] September 23, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop Rating: 4 out of 5 “Ghandiii lays his thoughts and emotions out there with this banging flow and beat. ‘Gang With Me’ stays on the ragged edge and that passion is what hooked me in and kept me leaning in for the entire build. The verve and attitude come with pop and intent and holds the listener for the ride. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Ice Meez - Huh [Music Video Review] September 19, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “Simplicity is not a bad thing when done right, but so many artists today go over the top trying to create something new that they lose the message and meaning of their work. Ice Meez avoided that trap and gives us a straight forward, and yes simple, flow while bring his track, ‘Huh,’ to life. But don’t confuse simple for easy or shallow, because Ice Meez packs a lot of emotion into his words and delivery. The video is the perfect patch to his delivery and this Northern Californian artist is one to keep tabs on.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Ease The Don - Stay Safe [Music Video Review] September 19, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “Ease The Don and Jerry West team up to capture the West Coast Vibes on ‘Stay Safe.’ The groove has a definite Pop element to it, and the Cali Hip-Hop aura grabs hold as well as this one unfurls. Shot in So Cal, the video matches the mood of the song and both are all about finding your fun no matter what is going on around you. A perfect track for the jacked up world we all live in so add this one to you chill vibes playlist and enjoy the ride. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
maticulous - Close Range (feat. Kev Brown & J Scienide) [Review] September 17, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Hip-Hop, Conscious, Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “Give it to maticulous — for creating this beat and producing the track in such a way to maximize the talents of Kev Brown and J Scienide. ’Close Range’ has that easy roll that put me in mind of Tupac, and the groove is one you can ride while cruising solo or chilling with your people. An easy rhythm and fall to flow into and feel as it unfurls pulling you along with it. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
NOGXNRE x $kaggs WIDE AWAKE [Review] September 14, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music, Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “The mix is out of this world which is sure to keep you “Wide Awake” Nogxnre and $kaggs deliver a smooth track that is about finding what relaxes you from whatever you have going on. Even if this was just an instrumental it will still have you vibing to the sky.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
FCG Heem "Hood Story" - ft. NoCap [Music Video Review] September 14, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Music Videos, Music Rating: 5 out of 5 “Every hood has a story to tell. FCG Heem starts off with his in his new single “Hood Story” .He takes us down a time line of having to grow up faster than he expected but using his story to build him into the star that he is today. From counting money to counting blessings he speaks on how the biggest struggle and triumph was waking up every morning despite what was going on. He found success and survived.” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
Alias Molombo x Blahzay Blahzay - Let's Get It [Review] September 10, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “Straight up old school style — with fresh and contemporary lyrics to bring the past forward to knock on today’s door. The flow comes with attitude and confidence and the beat infuses hype and energy the way too few tracks do these days. If you’ve been missing that scratch and boom bap beat, then this is the single you’ve been waiting for. Get it and get in on this track. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Cuttaman 100Gran - Rich Porter [Review] September 09, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music, Rap Review: 3.5 out of 5 “Cuttaman 100Gram reminds me of Kevin Gates with his deep and direct vocals that you just can’t stop listening to. His new single “Rich Porter” references his hustle to the late harlemite Rich Porter. Cuttaman speaks on how hard the grind is and everyone wants you but he also keeps a girl next to him with no issue.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Jboi YBP - Out tha Mud (feat. Jazze Pha) [Music Video Review] September 09, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop Rating: 4 out of 5 “The intro to the video really hooked me in, and set of the mood for the flow of this track. The beat production and groove are easy to fall in on and the lyrical flow resonates for anyone that has ever had a hard slog to try and get ‘Out Tha Mud,’ so to speak. The tone of the flow works well with the autotune and production dynamics keeping the listener leaning in and on the hook. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
IAMJYOUNGIN - Choppa [Music Video Review] September 08, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Rap Rating: 5 out of 5 “Choppa” is cutting sound with this hard beat and a strong dominant lyrical delivery. IAMJYOUNGIN new single “Choppa” is about being ready when your enemies come for you. Visually shot in a theatrical house location the video manages to give a stereotypical location symbolism. ” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
DJ Zenas x Ramond - The Spot [Review] September 03, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 “Labor Day brings both party vibes, and a subtle brand of sadness as you realize summer is coming to an end. This track from DJ Zenas captures both of those vibes. ’The Spot’ comes with a groove and rhythm that feels like sipping a cold drink beside a warm pool, but the party is coming to an end and with that limited time this single feels like a Sunday afternoon as another long weeks looms ahead. The dynamics here gives you all the feels.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger