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
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
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
DxBoY - Lit Again [Review] August 26, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop, Commercial Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “DxBoy makes the most of this Trap beat and flow. ‘Lit Again’ is an ode to escaping lockdown and getting out there in the world alongside people and finding your vibe. The track comes with an easy beat to fall in on the groove and the lyrical flow hooks and holds the listener as well. Short but no so short that the flow doesn’t grab you and make its point. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
J. Epps - APF [Music Video Review] August 08, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Trap Rating: 4 out of 5 “J. Epps reps H-town on this track and if you’ve spent anytime in or around Texas’s biggest city, you will definitely dig on this lyrical flow. This track comes with a no frills flow and beat that is brought to life by Epps’ passion and talent. In other words this one track simply hits with the truth and a genuine realness that is often attempted but rarely created. If you want a bunch of shiny bells and whistles in your production this might not be the single for you, but if you can get down to the bare truth and a genuine flow — then this is one of the realest singles you will find.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Shayan Valaie - FØURDAYS (feat. Yan P) [Review] August 06, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Hip-Hop, Adult Contemporary, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 “You ever been up for ‘FØURDAYS’ and realize you can longer feel your face? Then Shayan Valaie and Yan P are speaking your language on this track. We’ve all been there at one time or another and this easy progression brings out all the vibes from such prolonged adventures. So fire one up, or pour that stiff drink and keep the good times rolling with the rhythm of this infectious performance and hook-filled build. The smile on your face might even bring some of those lost sensations back.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Yung Jewelz - Price 2 Pay [Review] August 02, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop Rating: 4 out of 5 “Once the flow drops in — this track is a solid banger. The intro is intriguing as well, but it is her flow that truly brings the this one to life. Full of attitude, and that Southern Rap vibe that is often attempted, but rarely landed this single simply pops. Hard bars and a thumping cadence allow the punches to land with force. Don’t sleep on this one — this is a talented artist with plenty to say. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Yung Honcho -Same 24 [Music Video Review] July 01, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Trap, Music Videos, Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “Yung Honcho’s delivery is straight forward in his new single “Same 24”. In a collection of visuals he talks on his experience and highlights his talents. “Same 24” is not just a song but his testimony.” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)
Saynt LA - RUBBABANDz [Music Video Review] May 02, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Yep, yep, yep... you know shit is about to get serious when she reaches for that rubber band, but Saynt LA is dropping more than stacks on this track. There are surprises to be had from the build and delivery, but the flow and energy are pure fire start to finish on his track ‘RUBBABANDz.’The lines land with a snap, and one listen is not enough to catch all the lyrical pop making this one a fun listen no matter how many times you play it. The Trap cadence and beat give this track a straight-up banger that will pick you up when you are down or fire you up when you’re already teetering on that edge.Saynt brings that little but of rasp to his delivery, which adds to the punch of this performance and hooks the listener in. The video is well done and the attitude of the single shines through in the imagery quite well. Don’t sleep on Saynt LA, or this track. ‘RUBBABANDz’ belongs on any playlists that craves energy and that IDGAF verve that is perfect for the club or partying from home. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Jonnie Morris - Squad In Da Field [Review] April 04, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop, Conscious Rating: 4 out of 5 “Jonnie Morris drops a flow that feels raw and ragged in the best possible ways. The emotion of the writing is present in every word laid down. There is a hint of old school 90’s flavor, but not so much that this track feels dated in anyway. More like a homage with a fresh spin.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Dayway x Mike Jay Take Yo Gang - [Music Video Review] February 18, 2021 by Kreadiv Kesh in Music Videos, Rap, Trap Rating: 4 out of 5 “Give a song a hard beat and you can’t help but to like it. Dayway and Mike Jay deliver a song that is full of energy but serious AF. Their latest single ‘Take Yo Gang’ is reassurance of what happens when someone crosses you.” — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger) Follow Dayway on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daywayofficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/daywayofficialBooking email: biz4dayway@gmail.com
Belie Bando - TPE [Review] February 13, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Trap, Contemporary R&B Rating: 4 out of 5 “Sometimes I take my role as gatekeeper and music reviewer and try to explain what makes a track work for me, and sometimes I find it best to defer to the artist to explain. TPE — AKA Tight Pussy Energy, is trap queen anthem with a NY vibe and artist Belie Bando calls the track ‘... an anthem for women as I constantly proclaim Tight Pussy Energy. It reminds men and women that TPE is about being sexy and strong.’ ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
TJA x Jay Willy - Woah [Review] January 20, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Dubstep Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “Coming straight out with an energetic Rap flow that will make you go ‘Woah,’ TJA and Jay Willy then transcend into an edgy Electro Trap interlude that owes its existence to their love of the Skrillex and Rock Ross track ‘Purple Lambo.’ The track tailed off just a bit for me in the back half, but is still a talented and interesting production that I will add to several of my playlists.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
YNG ONE - Hold It [Review] January 17, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “Blending a nice bass track, with a Trap cadence and tempo, YNG ONE drops this flow which hooks and holds the listener start to finish. I did crave a bit more as the track is on the shorter side, but this track is a definite banger that will get you up and moving.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Icon South - Clone (ft. Neko Savvy & Lil Twist) [Review] December 04, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop Rating: 4 out of 5 “Icon South teams up with fellow Texas artists Neko Savvy & Lil Twist to lay it down on this crazy Zetra & Sham beat.The beat and progression make it easy to put a little bounce into your sway as you let this track settle down on your shoulders. The unique vocal tones mesh well and leave the track standing out in a time when a lot of tracks sounds exactly the same.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Ella Collier - Cinderella [Review] October 30, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Pop, Trap, Commercial Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “Ella Collier offers a darker and more sinister spin of the fairytale with her version of ‘Cinderella.’ Coming with a Trap beat and Pop style vocals, Collier unfurls her take on the timeless tale with an alluring seduction that feels part Circus Ringmaster and part sexy siren as she lures you to lean in and listen to every last word.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Jokaa Deleon - 99 & 2000s Flow [Review] July 14, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Trap Rating: 4 out of 5 “Jokaa Deleon drops a bit of the Dirty South sound on you with ‘99 & 2000s Flow.’ There is a hint of that New Orleans bounce to the beat, and the flow comes gritty and hard. Step away from Bourbon Street and capture a bit of the New Orleans beyond the tourists scene with these hard-hitting words of truth. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Devtrax - Vibe Check [Review] April 26, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, EDM Rating: 4 out of 5 “This hard hitting track has an Industrial feel with its fast progression and raucous feel. The build is intriguing, and the beat spoke to me. Classic Trap EDM grind to this track that feels simple and engaging, which seems like an easy feet to achieve but certainly is not as evidence by the very few submissions within the genre that actually speak to me. This one rises above the fray for sure.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Anthony Sceam - Louder (ft. ATARII) [Review] January 20, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, EDM, Future House Rating: 4.5 out of 5 “There are a lot of tracks out there claiming to be bangers, but not a one holds an edge on ‘Louder’ when it comes to being a true banger. The team of Anthony Sceam and Atarii deliver Hip-Hop influenced vocals over the top of a thumping production that rises into a series of sick drops. This is a track to test your speakers and the energy of your party, because if this doesn’t get everyone pumped you need a new crew to hang with. Trap, EDM, Hip-Hop, Bass House. This single is truly a blend of styles and in this case Frankenstein is no monster, but rather a banging bad ass.” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
Riot Ten & SAYMYNAME - Glocks [Review] September 02, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Dubstep Rating: 4 out of 5 “Dark and twisty, the builds are delivered on with razor sharp precision. This track is cocked and loaded with absolutely nothing subtle about ‘Glocks.’ Nor should there be. ” — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)