Highkey Ike - Commitments [Review] September 13, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Trap, Pop Rating: 3 out of 5 “Juice WRLD was a pretty dope artist and Highkey Ike displays the same talent. This Pop Rap trap has a love song twist. It is about wanting to commit but still wanting to have fun. The balance of the two worlds are expressed in each lyric allowing you to embrace and understand commitments.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Smooth Water -4AM 30% THC [Music Video Review] August 20, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Trap, Rap Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “Smooth Water puts you into a trance with mystical piano cadences over light trapped out bass. Smooth Water dances over the beat in a chill but catchy cadence acting as the conductor to the mental experience known as “4am”. This song is dark in feeling yet bright in energy. “4am” is song you simply have to experience.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
Double-Eff -Hunnids [Review] August 20, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Rap, Trap Rating: 3 out of 5 “This is the new big money anthem. Double-Eff lets it be known that he is getting big money and not afraid to show it. This song is a jam for all the get money , hustling every day type listeners. If you’re up and getting to it everyday, this is definitely the song for you.” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Lock Blogger]
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)
YGM Phat "Nun Generic" [Review] June 19, 2023 by Guest User in Hip-Hop, Music, Rap, Trap Rating: 3 out of 5 “YGM delivers a menacing hype anthem that lets you into his world of mayhem. It’s fly, its mean and its raw... and sometimes that all you need. ” — Andrew Amoah (LA On Lock Blogger)
Truent - BIG BAND$ [Music Review] May 19, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Trap Rating: 4 out of 5 “This is one of those tracks that just sneaks in and takes over forcing the rest of the world to step back for a couple minutes while you bounce with the beat and chant along with the flow. The timing of Truent’s delivery and the hard beat work together to simply make you feel every line and word. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Kriswitak - MAYBE IM TOO HIGH [Music Review] April 26, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Hip-Hop Rating: 4 out of 5 “Most of us have had to hit pause and wonder out loud ... “Maybe I’m Too High,” ourselves at some point in our life. This track is the soundtrack for all those moments. The delivery hits with solid timing and an emotive tone but this really is like a conversation with a friend when both of you are just a little bit, or maybe a lot of bit, messed up. A fun track for fun times. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
TFM King P - Ouuuu [Music Review] April 22, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop Rating: 4 out of 5 “TFM King P is repping the Midwest with his sound and energy. This St Louis rapper is hitting us with that ‘Ouuuu.’ Inspired by Instagram Influencers on this track, he unleashes this rapid flow with precision and a confident wit that sells the track well. Riding an infectious Trap beat and varying flow the track stays out of the steady staccato cadence that dooms so many Trap tracks to sounding exactly the same. If this track doesn’t get you moving I fear nothing will.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Big Boss Vette - Pretty Girls Walk (Remix) ft. Coi Leray [Music Review] March 05, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 “Pure Trap attitude sets the track off, and the bounce isn’t just an accessory here, but a full-out active part of the vibe. Big Boss Vette unleashes her chorus in conjunction with the talents of Coi Leray to create a remix that hits with force. Lyrical wit and a strong overall verve amps the mood on a track that is one-hundred percent brass.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock BLogger
Riton - Sugar (feat. Soaky Siren) [Music Video Review] February 28, 2023 by Travis Erwin in Music, EDM, Future Bass, Trap, Rap Rating: 4 out of 5 “GRAMMY winner RITON returns with an energetic dancefloor banger that samples 50 Cents ‘Candy Shop’ and offers the vocal talents of rising Rap star Soaky Siren. The beat is infectious and the ‘Sugar’ oh so sweet on this EDM/Hip-Hop blending vibe. A track sure to get listeners moving and singing along by the first chorus, no matter how you want to categorize this genre being single.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Earl Hondo - 16 Summers [Review] February 27, 2023 by Kreadiv Kesh in Trap Rating: 4 out of 5 “The random entry of the horns is a great accent to the production and the big snares and bass hits. The artist rides the beat from start to finish. The cadence is catchy and keeps you moving the full song. ” — Kreadiv Kesh [LA On Blogger]
Nep Jennings - MR [Music Video Review] December 30, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Trap, Rap, Hip-Hop Rating: 4 out of 5 “The combination of attitude and strong writing sold this track for me. Lines like ... ‘I’d rather be paranoid than comfortable ...’ hooked me in and offered big perspectives in few words and that gave the track a powerful impact. The tone of the flow is quiet confidence and a hard edged take on the world that is certainly warranted and accurate. Nep Jennings is a voice worth hearing with words that need to be said. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
YLM Forest. - Swerve [Review] May 01, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Lyric Video, Trap, Autotune Rating: 3.5 out of 5 “Riding a tight production and sneakily tricky lyrics, YLM Forest. drops ‘Swerve’ on us. Short and to the point, the track has an easy groove to settle in and ride. I did crave more to the track when it was over, but the talent and delivery work very well and I am eager to hear more from this artist. The trap beat is dialed in and perfect for the cadence of this flow.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock
Ian J in Ya Mouth - Lipton Freestyle [Music Video Review] April 13, 2022 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop Rating: 4 out of 5 “Ian J in Ya Mouth drops this freestyle vibe and delivers it with a pure shit talking inspired flow full of bombs and witty observations. The track has a light hearted vibe, but still packs a punch when called for. Sharp writing, timely delivery, and confident attitude are the earmarks of this track which is simply a fun listen. Like talking trash with your friends, this one simply feels like a good time.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Ice Meez - Mogul [Music Video Review] November 28, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop Rating: 4 out of 5 “Repping Nor Cal, Ice Meez delivers his flow over an upbeat tempo that hooks and holds the listener. ‘Mogul’ is about taking the talent you possess, and the drive pushing you and using both to propel yourself beyond what is expected from the merely talented to legendary. The flow brings energy and verve and the beat is one that will keep your head bobbing and your body moving. A no frills, no nonsense track that hits home with precision.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
TweezDaSwaggyGod - Trip [Music Video Review] November 14, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Trap, Rap, Autotune Rating: 4 out of 5 “Offering a deeply personal take on the world, TweezDaSwaggyGodtakes us on a steady ‘Trip’ that hooks and engages start to finish. The flow is deliberate and impactful in its honest portrayal of his past and intended future. The delivery here has heart and the writing is genuine in its emotion and intent. The beat gets out of the way for the most part, but offers enough punch to help bring out the lyrical blows.” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
Ottomatick - Wait A Minute (Ft. Wild Hypnotik) [Review] November 11, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music, Trap, Hip-Hop Rating: 4 out of 5 “Ottomatick drops ‘Wait A Minute,’ a track that immediately establishes a mood with haunting vocals that he accentuates with his deliberate flow and writing. A track that speaks in multiple voices to deliver emotion and intrigue. The flow here isn’t fast or furious but it dies come with passion and intent the give and take between the two deliveries adds to the feeling of being swept along. ” — Travis Erwin ~ LA on Lock Blogger
J. Oso - drop [Music Video Review] October 08, 2021 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Rap, Trap, Hip-Hop Rating: 4 out of 5 “Bars for days. J. Oso drops this track which eschews a traditional hook, in favor of a steady barrage of hard hitting lines and each one lands and delivers a punch that fits perfectly with the mood and attitude of the writing. The beat production gets out of the way for the most part, but does add an underlying attitude which helps bring out the verve of the flow.” — 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
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