A1TheHookGod - Pop Out [Review] August 06, 2023 by Guest User in Hip-Hop, Rap, Trap Rating 3 out of 5 “Sometimes a record has so much energy you wanna flip the the table over and start jumping on the cash register of the coffee shop you’re currently writing from... just me? Well ‘Pop Out’ has so much energy and bounce you can’t help but have a visceral reaction. A1 is really putting on for Alabama and city should be proud. This record reminds me that music is simple, just make something that makes us feel something. Pop Out has me FEELING!” — Andrew Amoah (LA on Lock blogger)
Malcom x Bino - Exhausted [Review] August 06, 2023 by Guest User in Alternative, Hip-Hop, Rap Rating 3 out of 5 “I think we can all agree that life is tiring. Sometimes its so tiring I can’t even find the words to say how I’m feeling, and on those days I’m grateful records like this exist. Malcom & Bino dive into how people and life can be draining and well exhausting and say what we all wanna say when we feel like we keep taking losses I’M EXHAUSTED!” — Andrew Amoah (LA on Lock blogger)
Q.Rock639- Don't You Know!?! [Review] August 06, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “Q.Rock639 gives you that TechNine type of vibe. Not in his delivery or sound, but the darkness of the track while still allowing it to be playful. He also shows skill by mixing up the cadences whenever the production he’s going in over changes that’s also a point of appreciation. The beat changes every so often into an almost completely different beat. Yet Q simply goes from flow to flow never budging or lagging.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
LA from Treemix Ent -Let Go [Remix] [Review] August 06, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap Rating: 3 out of 5 “Samples are always a plus to get the listener engaged from inception. LA has a smooth. laid back flow. At the same token, he’s not wasting a single word or bar. A true power message of just putting the work in and not thinking about the results because they will come. This track gives a drill beat without the normal drill lyrics. A testament of hustle, grind, and perseverance.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
A1 Beanz -Therapy [Music Video Review] August 06, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Hip-Hop Rating: 5 out of 5 “More and more people are introducing themselves and others to therapy, especially among black men. A1 Beanz creates a visual about his thoughts and feeling like he doesn’t have a shoulder to lean on. He admits that throughout his experiences through life it has caused him to need therapy. The visual displays how he expresses everything he has dealt with in his lyrics.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Mark L33 -Sauce [Review] August 05, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “Mark L33 is defiantly the King to having “Sauce”. He cooks up his lyrics and deliver them in a bowl full of verses. The beat is conscious Hip-Hop that allows any listener to rap along even if they don’t know the words. This artist really whipped up a good track.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Luh Bam- “Trim” (feat. KSM JAYBO) [Music Video Review] August 04, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “I like the dynamics. With a vocal tone like Lil Baby the KSM Jaybo gives you more than just a trap song. The beat has a good tempo and the vocal switch up surprises you but keeps you listening. I like how each artist doesn’t over power one another but allow one another to flow. ” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Lance Markeith - Crop August 04, 2023 by Guest User in Hip-Hop, Music, Rap Rating: 3 out of 5 “Rap feels like its entering a new era. Trap doesn’t hit as hard, and fun is coming back to the genre. Lance drops clever bars, bouncy flows over a skipping beat that has groove and fresh pockets. Rap is crying for a new sound and ‘Crop’ is a step in the right direction. ” — Andrew Amoah (LA on Lock blogger)
Wakai - '05 Honda [Review] August 03, 2023 by Guest User in Hip-Hop, Music, Rap Rating 3 out of 5 “Taken from his new album ‘Some people scream, some people talk’ 05 Honda is a serious head bopper. The groove in this record is infections just as is Wakai’s laid back flow. The chorus is catchy and potent and has us feeling like we’re riding shotgun as Wakai shows us his world. ” — Andrew Amoah (LA on lock blogger)
I QUE -Go Hard [Music Video Review] August 02, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “ Imagine giving someone a mic and they just go hard. I QUE, comes in strong with his latest track “I Go Hard”. Whether you don’t feel getting up going to work or working out just turn this track on for motivation. I can defiantly see in a movie sound track like Creed or a viral audio on IG or TikTok. Who needs a hype man when you have this song.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Trapboy JT -Adam22's Wife [Music Video Review] August 02, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap Rating: 5 out of 5 “Trapboy JT delivers a dope flow over a Detroit production.The Cali Artist is not only a lyricists but a marketing genius using famous podcaster Adam 22 to catch and keep our attention. My favorite verse from the track is “Yea, I’m bilingual, I speak dollars and cash”.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Jayy Pesso- Been On [Music Video Review] August 02, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “Jayy Pesso’s “Been On” is classic gangsta rap. The visual lays out a vision of the Godfather and Jayy Pesso turning his disbelievers doubt into a hit song about his own personal triumphs. The beat is suspenseful and keeps you on the edge as if you are watching a movie. ” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Inf Grizzy -Take My Time [Music Video Review] August 01, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “This song breaks down the constant injustices of the justice system. A heart felt look into the mind of this formerly incarcerated artist. Melodic hook. Honest, raw verses. As the song progresses it goes from a story of troubles to a changed mindset of encouragement. A full circle message sure to give any listener the power to go on and be encouraged. Powerful song.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
KAWN - Figure It Out [Review] August 01, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “The song has a smooth flow to it. The beat is entertaining creating a chilled vibe. Kawn doesn’t have a forced delivery but more-so amicable.This track is defiantly a vibe for the summer. ” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger ]
Kid Klutch -Imma Choose Me [Review] July 30, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “This song is a melodic trap hit. Kid Klutch keeps it interesting with his constant changes in cadence. The beat is energetic with a consistence pace. This is defiantly a chilled radio friendly track.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Kayden McCarthy -Delusional [Review] July 30, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “Kayden McCarthy is an artist with different dynamics and lyrical range. Delusional takes you on an emotional roller coster but gives you a clearer perspective. There’s poetic freestyle with a good choice of words and there’s soul.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
$moke -1 95 [Music Video Review] July 30, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “This artist aggressive but distinctive voice makes this song a great listen. The hook is high energy and bouncy. The beat knocks and would keep any speaker jumping. Gangsta rap with an energetic bop to it. The way the artist changes his cadence randomly throughout the delivery of his bars keeps you in tune. Could hear this on a west coast summer playlist. ” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
ChasNbandz -Drop Pin [Music Video Review] July 30, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “The beat smacks you in the face immediately. Once the comes in he doesn’t disappoint with his energy. Street music with witty bars and off beat cadence. ChasNBandz simply gives you a raw view of life in the streets from his vantage point. A real banger. ” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
$moke 1 -Signs [Review] July 30, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “Octobers very own style intro to set the mood. After that $moke 1 goes in on a lyrical tear. He gives you honest bars with an aggressive delivery to make sure he gets his point across. The simplicity of the production allows just enough room for him to take you down a lyrical wormhole that’s sure to keep the listener engaged. ” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Chevy Quis - Big Ben [Review] July 29, 2023 by Guest User in Hip-Hop, Rap, Music Rating: 3 out of 5 “Chevy just made one to send the clubs up all 2023. This record is effortless but still witty. ” — Andrew Amoah (LA on lock blogger)