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Zali - That Girl [Review]

January 09, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, Soul, Contemporary R&B

Rating: 4 out of 5

“The taste of regret is never an easy one to swallow and Zali conjured the memories of that flavor with ‘That Girl.’ Soulful Pop is the sound here as the track delivers attitude from the perspective of the one you let go, and now find yourself wishing you didn’t.

This is a fun song that should resonate for those on both sides of the emotional spectrum because you relate if you are the one who screwed up, or are the one who can hold your head high in knowing your ex now regrets all of their mistakes. ”
— Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
January 09, 2020 /Travis Erwin
zali, thatgirl, laonlock
Music, Neo-Soul, Soul, Contemporary R&B
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    Kubla - Changes [Review]

    January 05, 2020 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Neo-Soul

    Rating: 4 out of 5

    “There are certain artists that simply know how to capture their audience and Kubla instantly hit me as that kind of artist.

    Musically and vocally this track just feels a bit different somehow. Soulful with smooth guitar throughout, this track feels like Prince and John Mayer came together in one glorious act of musical enlightenment.

    Lyrically, the track did not speak to me quite on that same level and yet I stayed captivated by the performance. And that, is the magic of talent that elevates each song they deliver.”
    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
    January 05, 2020 /Travis Erwin
    kubla, changes, laonlock
    Music, Soul, Neo-Soul
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      Jane McArthur - Old Soul Stuff [Review]

      November 19, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Neo-Soul

      Rating: 4 out of 5

      “Smooth and easy. Old school soul with a hint of R&B. A track to sip a glass of wine and contemplate everything that once was, and what might still be.”
      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
      November 19, 2019 /Travis Erwin
      janemcarthur, oldsoulstuff, laonlock
      Music, Soul, Neo-Soul
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        Alyza - Don't Ya [Review]

        November 01, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul

        Rating: 3.5 out of 5

        “Pure funky fun. A little bit of old school soul, infused with an hint of pop vocals makes ‘Don’t Ya’ an energetic single full of pep and vigor. Hard not to move and sing along with this one.”
        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
        November 01, 2019 /Travis Erwin
        alyza, don'tya, laonlock
        Music, Soul
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          Valeree - Masochist [Music Video Review]

          October 25, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Neo-Soul, Soul, Singer/Songwriter

          Rating: 4 out of 5

          “Vocals that feel raw and vulnerable highlight the impact of the well-written lyrics on this track. But do not dismiss the dark humor of the video which makes its point visually as well. ”
          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
          October 25, 2019 /Travis Erwin
          valeree, masochist, laonlock
          Music Videos, Neo-Soul, Soul, Singer/Songwriter
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            Reva DeVito - "Cali" {Music Video Review]

            October 17, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Soul, Contemporary R&B

            Rating: 4 out of 5

            “This song and video are both as smooth as falling in love.

            ’Cali’ is a single that just feels right and natural.

            Reva Devito delivers a soulful performance in this easy going ode to spending a day with the one you love.”
            — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
            October 17, 2019 /Travis Erwin
            revadevito, cali, laonlock
            Music Videos, Soul, Contemporary R&B
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              The King Dukes - True True Love (ft. April Jackson) [Music Video Review]

              October 14, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Soul

              Rating: 4 out of 5

              “A fun little song and video that brings a Rockabilly kind of vibe. Sure this one is perhaps a bit slow for a jitterbug, but this soulful throwback soulful sound would nonetheless be fun a fun one to hit the dance floor hand in hand with your ‘True True Love.’”
              — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
              October 14, 2019 /Travis Erwin
              thekingdukes, apriljackson, truetruelove, laonlock
              Music Videos, Soul
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                Inbar Starr - Used To Know You Better [Music Video Review]

                October 11, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Contemporary R&B, Commercial

                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                “Inbar Starr has a unique vocal tone that grabs you from the very start, but this track offers so much more. Solid songwriting and an easy infectious groove makes ‘Used To Know You Better’ one of those songs that instantly feels familiar. One of those songs you can’t help but sing to yourself long after the last note has faded.

                The catchy chorus and a memorable melody stick with you in all the best ways. The video is a perfect compliment.”
                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                October 11, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                inbarstarr, usedtoknowyoubetter, laonlock
                Music, Soul, Contemporary R&B, Commercial
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                  Kristopher James - "Didn't Mean To Fall in Love" [Review]

                  September 13, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Singer/Songwriter

                  Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                  “Smooth and soulful, this song moves seductively between Americana and a nice Retro Soul vibe. The edges of James’ voice pull at the emotional reluctance of falling in love and the melody brings the nuances out into a nice calm ride that is perfect for reflective thought.”
                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                  September 13, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                  kristopherjames, didn'tmeantofallinlove, laonlock
                  Music, Soul, Singer/Songwriter
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                    Daugaard - Momento Mori (feat. Riggz The Lord) [Review]

                    September 09, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Hip-Hop, Conscious

                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                    “Written as a tribute to Mac Miller, Nipsy and all the others gone far too soon, this tracks delivers solid lyrics and an apt flow for a memoriam. Listen up and cherish the voices that have paved the way.”
                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                    September 09, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                    Daugaard, riggzthelord, momentomori, laonlock
                    Music, Soul, Hip-Hop, Conscious
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                      Nian Tong - Meet You Right Away [Review]

                      August 26, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Funk

                      Rating: 4 out of 5

                      “A fun and funky ditty about the intrigue of online dating.

                      Swipe right on this high energy groove that captures the excitement of discovering that perfect profile, prompting you to send that message .... I want to ‘Meet You Right Away.’ ”
                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                      August 26, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                      niantong, meetyourightaway, laonlock
                      Music, Soul, Funk
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                        Sydney Ranee' - Drink With You [Review]

                        August 26, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Neo-Soul, Soul, Funk

                        Rating: 4 out of 5

                        “Funky fun soul misic!

                        ’Drink With You’ delivers a gospel of emotion about that one person you can’t really be alone with, much less start sipping those drinks. Because if you allow it to happen ... clothes will hit the floor, and skin will collided.”
                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                        August 26, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                        sydneyranee', drinkwithyou, laonlock
                        Music, Neo-Soul, Soul, Funk
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                          Halia Jack - Threw it Away [Music Video Review]

                          August 23, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Commercial, Soul

                          Rating: 4 out of 5

                          “This one hit me like a throwback from the 80s. Halia Jack has a unique tone that pulled me in deeper with each verse. This single brings a defiant edge that makes it resonate loudly for those emerging on the other side of a relationship full of anger and jaded reproach. ”
                          — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                          August 23, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                          haliajack, threwitaway, laonlock
                          Music Videos, Commercial, Soul
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                            CANTRELL - Gold Roses (Freestyle) [Music Video Review]

                            August 21, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Hip-Hop, Soul, Conscious

                            Rating: 4 out 5

                            “ You have to give people their roses while they are still alive. In ‘Gold Roses’ Cantrell not only talks about his journey but the influences he has passed along the way. In this visual he uses the simple poster board to display a time line that led to his success. ‘Gold Roses’ because good or bad every year was golden. ”
                            — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                            Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1YRb0vKj0YIlbEyuexYlXv?si=8R5J0fTbSDWsvMLmdaHzCw Dir. By Tony Perkins IG: http://instagram.com/iamcantrell Twitter: http://twitter.com/iamcantrell Facebook: http://facebook.com/iamcantrell Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/iamcantrell

                            August 21, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
                            LaonLock
                            Hip-Hop, Soul, Conscious
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                              Xkylar - Second Chances [Review]

                              August 15, 2019 by Kreadiv Kesh in Soul

                              Rating: 4 out 5

                              “Right or wrong we all make mistakes and Xkylar reveals how she wants to keep pushing because Second Chances are sometime worth it.”
                              — Kreadiv Kesh (LA On Lock Blogger)

                              August 15, 2019 /Kreadiv Kesh
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                              Soul
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                                Nama Ray - Summer Breeze [Review]

                                August 09, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Singer/Songwriter, Soul

                                Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                “A beautiful voice over a haunting piano melody brings out lyrics that unfold like a letter from one lover to another. The rawness allows us, the listener, to feel every word.”
                                — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                August 09, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                NamaRay, SummerBreeze, LAonLock
                                Music, Singer/Songwriter, Soul
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                                  Dubkiller - Keep It Moving [Review]

                                  August 02, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Commercial

                                  Rating: 4 out of 5

                                  “Driven by an inescapable beat, and funk melody, ‘Keep It Moving’ will do exactly that. The vocal play is mostly inconsequential here, but it is enough to keep you engaged and grooving along to the ever-changing beats.”
                                  — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                  August 02, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                  Dubkiller, KeepItMoving, LAonLock
                                  Music, Soul, Commercial
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                                    XamVolo - In Love & War [Music Video Review]

                                    July 22, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Soul

                                    Rating: 4 out of 5

                                    “If all is fair in ‘Love And War,’ then XamVolo builds on that by proving all is fair in music production. Soul, funk, jazz, and a splash of EDM. You can hear it all in this track and the groove is downright infectious. ”
                                    — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                    July 22, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                    XamVolo, InLoveAndWar, LAonLock
                                    Music Videos, Soul
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                                      Luke Cyrus Hunter - Old School Jam [Music Video Review]

                                      July 12, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music Videos, Soul

                                      Rating: 3.5 out of 5

                                      “A fun soulful homage to the ‘Old School Jams.’

                                      This is a party song that isn’t exactly reinventing the wheel, but it is a fun spin just the same.”
                                      — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                      July 12, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                      LukeCyrusHunter, OldSchoolJam, LAonLock
                                      Music Videos, Soul
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                                        Dan Hubbard - Ain't No Fountain [Review]

                                        July 11, 2019 by Travis Erwin in Music, Soul, Singer/Songwriter, Funk

                                        Rating: 4.5 out of 5

                                        “A little soul, a little funk, old school rock vocals, and a set of lyrics that speak a truth.

                                        We have all searched for that pot of gold, but ‘There Ain’t No Fountain.’ There is however, good music to get us all by, and this single — is good music.”
                                        — Travis Erwin (LA on Lock Blogger)
                                        July 11, 2019 /Travis Erwin
                                        DanHubbard, Ain'tNoFountain, LAonLock
                                        Music, Soul, Singer/Songwriter, Funk
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