Free D/L: Locksmith - I Am Lock (Mixtape) (Prod. by E-A-Ski, Ski Beatz & Left)

[Nima - Dubcnn.com]

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Richmond, CA - Northern California rapper, Locksmith, has made sure to make an impact with his rhymes and will continue to with the release of his free solo album, “I Am Lock” on September 11, 2011 on his official site iamlock.com.

The project features production from some of the finest including E-A-Ski, Ski Beatz (“Dead Presidents”), and Left (of Frontline). With a refreshing take on rap and demonstrating his ability to be more than just a battle rapper, Locksmith is amongst the new leaders of Hip Hop, especially on the West Coast.

Locksmith first turned heads from his appearance on MTV’s Freestyle Battle in 2003 and on the Wake Up Show with Sway and King Tech. He also became a household name as one of the members of the group Frontline. Most notably now, Locksmith is known for his rapport with legendary producer, E-A-Ski.

"There are very few ‘battle’ rappers who get their music played in clubs, but I've been able to blur those lines; that's something that I'm very proud of and it's something that I feel comfortable doing,” Locksmith explains. "This is why I'm putting out this body of music – to quiet those perceptions. When you hear the product, you're gonna be able to judge. Whether you like me or not, you can't put down the quality of music. I'm very proud of what it is."

After releasing free songs here and there, Locksmith has been overwhelmed by the number of positive responses from supporters. Now, he feels the need to give back to those fans, and to demonstrate his own range and diversity capabilities. The album will give listeners “that raw uncut Hip-Hop” sound. Locksmith states, “When you get the full product, you will hear a more diverse landscape of music than what you're usually used to from me, so I'm showing what else we've got in store.”

Standing above 6’0", Locksmith already stands out amongst the crowd. With industry artists and his label IMGMI behind him on his solo endeavor, his future stands as tall. Locksmith continues to work hard in the studio, as he hopes to release another mixtape some time in October 2011.

Following that, he will be releasing his solo album “Embedded” in November, with production done solely by East Coast producer Ski Beatz. To start off the 2012 year, Lock will follow-up with another solo album “Labyrinth”, which will feature production by E-A-Ski. As Lock said, “This is the very tip of the iceberg."

Download the entire "I Am Lock" mixtape for free at iamlock.com or below:

Locksmith - I AM LOCK (Free Download)

Also make sure to check out an insane freestyle Locksmith dropped on DJ Kay Slay's show on Shade 45:

Locksmith - Freestyle With DJ Kay Slay on Shade 45 (Video)

Enjoy "I Am Lock", spread to your homies and keep it locked for more Locksmith in the near future!

[Matty]

[TRG]

E-A-Ski 

should be dope

[Dogg Ly Dogg]

Thanks for the hook up, pretty dope mixtape! Lock really killed it 

[Smackdog]

I will definitely check this out...........hasnt been a good mixtape out in a while.......maybe this is good?

[Laconic]

Downloading now!!

[dameons]

Count me in

[Triple OG Rapsodie]

Thank you Nimagod!

[Smackdog]

I wonder if locksmith is a real locksmith.....maybe he can help me make a set of keys

[Triple OG Rapsodie]

I wonder if locksmith is a real locksmith.....maybe he can help me make a set of keys

he is

[Halu Sination]

i havent browsed these forums or posted in here in 5 months, but i had to login and post when i saw this mixtape posted on the front page lol.

big time props to dubcnn on this one, locksmith is the sickest lyricist in the entire west coast. anyone who listens to this mixtape will probably see what im talkin about. he doesnt drop much material, but i know dubcnn is always gonna be right there when he does 

[Triple OG Rapsodie]

This mixtape is sick. Lock got it on lock

[MOON KNIGHT]

Thanks 

 

[Matty]

locksmith shows some nice diversity on here. not feeling all the beats/music the same amount, but on the whole its fire

[Laconic]

Loving this