Lockz and Ludeboi both born in Inglewood, look to represent their city to the fullest. While Lude was raised in Inglewood, his counterpart Lockz was raised in what is known as the “outskirts” of Inglewood, on the Inglewood/Los Angeles border line.
Though the two are definitely different in styles there is one thing that remains identical; their love for music. That love for music overcame the clashes of personality that once divided them in high school. But from writing never recorded songs to hallway freestyle battles, they always sought to advance to the next step of making music.
Throughout those battles the two were rarely seen apart, and although they were different their styles seemed to mesh well. And after long contemplation the two decided to “join forces” and make music as a group. The two formed The HomeTeam.
They just wrapped up their debut mixtape “First Swing“, and are actually having a release party for the mixtape March 5th @ The Joint in L.A. along with Glasses Malone’s artist Conflict, who’s celebrating the release of his “2nd Wind” mixtape. To check out the flyer for the release party, click here. Invited guests include Bishop Lamont, Glasses Malone, DJ Warrior and many more.
I have two tracks from the “First Swing” mixtape for ya’ll to check out. The first one is the title track, “First Swing“, featuring Quiz, who is no stranger to dubcnn visitors. Quiz just let me know yesterday that he is now signed under G. Malone’s Blu Division/Sony imprint. Check out the track below:
The HomeTeam – First Swing (ft. Quiz)
The second track features Vino and has a reggae feel to it. It’s called “Welcome 2 Cali“, and Lockz and Lude demonstrate their chemistry once again. Grab it below:
The HomeTeam – Welcome To Cali (ft. Vino)
Enjoy the music, and hit up the forum to leave feedbacj! Make sure to hit up the release party if you get a chance!
