Professor Green x R.A x K Koke - Nervous [Music Video Review]

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Rating: 4 out of 5

“This record sounds like the most stressful moments of Top Boy rolled into one. Its mean, aggressive and scariest of all witty. Can you imagine a debt collector coming to take your knee caps off with a smile on this face? That’s what Nervous sounds like and I lot it. The UK is really having a strong moment in Hip-Hop and those familiar will know Pro Green isn’t a new kid on the block but a corner stone of modern UK Hip-Hop, and to hear him sound this inspired and sharp is exciting for everything UK.”
— Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)

Rins4 - Aim For The Stars [Review]

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Rating: 3 out of 5

“Rins4 is carrying Australia on this back. For a long time when you think Australian hip-hop you think Iggy... Rins4 is about to be at the front of your mind. The production is mean yet emotional, and Rins floats across it like a trap figure skater with poise and swagger. You can hear the hunger not only in the sharp bars but his tone. He’s rapping like not only he needs this, but his family needs this, his country needs this. ”
— Andrew Amoah (LA on lock blogger)

Talibando - Celebrity Status [Music Video Review]

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Rating: 3 out of 5

“Talibando flips Twista smooth romantic Overnight Celebrity in a gritty, street anthem filled with braggadocios lyrics and Detroit street ethics. “I ain’t Virgil but I really got it offa white” I MEAN!”
— Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)

2-6 Biggz Ft. Curren$y- Family As F**k [Review]

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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]

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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)
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NappyHigh x Raekwon x Westside Gunn - From The Projects [Review]

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Rating: 4 out of 5

“An ice-cold soul sample, gritty drums, Raekwon AND Westside on the same record what more could you ask for? Both Emcees bars are razor sharp and NappyHigh chopped the **** out of that sample. If this is any indication Nappy’s LP ‘Menace’ is about to be a masterpiece. ”
— Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)

Guami x 95 Goldie - Mickey's Nightclub [Review]

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Rating: 4 out of 5

“Mickey’s Nightclub feels like riding in old school Impala but at the same time you’re wading through molasses. The sample is so syrupy and just pulls you under. The flows are laidback but still have fire and passion. ”
— Andrew Amoah (LA on lock blogger)

BOŸBAND GKFAM - On Purpose [Review]

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Rating: 3 out of 5

“Sometimes you just wanna ride around with your homies and feel like the s*** and nobody can tell you a thing. On Purpose reminds me of feeling invincible with your homies... feeling like the world is still your oyster. It doesn’t sound jaded. Its mean yes but still optimistic. Now excuse me while I cruise around LA to this with the homies. ”
— Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)

MEL. The 8th - SHOVE!

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Rating: 4 out of 5

“Is there such a thing a melancholy mosh pit?...
This chorus is infectious and raw. The whole record is raw AF. The beautiful strings juxtaposed over IGNORANT drums is glorious. Excuse me while I go yell ‘SHE WILL NEVER LOVE ME BACK’ while a make more morning coffee and think about the one that got away. ”
— Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)

Sycosis - Peoples & Folks [Review]

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Review: 4 out of 5

“THIS HOOK! Thats it that thanks guys *drops mic*. But seriously some times a hook is so catchy yet venomous it makes you wanna get reckless and amped. The record does everything I want a rap song to do. Paint a vivid picture of your perspective, hit hard AF and give me something so catchy I wanna say it without warning mid conversation. Next time someone asks me what I’m tryna do they’re getting “I just wanna hoop, I just wanna ball” rapped at em. I’m calling it now Sycosis is one to watch. Be sure to check out his LP Pre-Approved.”
— Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)

Inna Meth - Nine Time Out Of Ten [Review]

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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)