Didn't have to recatch the beat once. No filler. The only freestyle I've had I rewind Several times just hear a line a couple times to figure out how deep the metaphor is. Crazy
@@straightfacts5575Well no they def don’t all dress like metrosexuals 😂 that will help you get pushed if an entity is behind you with that stupid agenda but it’s like this shit another trend once this trend ends they become irrelevant. Guys like J Cole and Kendrick are here to stay. We can’t just focus on the negative all the time either.
Is this a triple entendre?? "Look how they framed us in a box. Jada's kiss broke his Will, now she beggin Smith to change the Lox. Tryin to eavesdrop, when a woman wants to stray, there's nothing you can say to try to D-Block. Just cut her off, keep movin and weigh it later. Where I'm from, we had to learn to keep it player." 🔥🔥
Let’s play “rapping deconstructed”.. “Framed”= in a box [square] “Jada broke his will”= Fresh Prince humiliated himself front of world cuz Jada “broke his will”= broke non disclosure agreement Jadakiss= member of “The Lox” “Change the lox”= locks of hair (Jada’s alopecia) “When women stray”= Jada bashing August Alsina “Nothing you can say to try to D-Block”= Hancock propensity to allow wife to cheat “D-Block”= Jadakiss member of D-Block “Just cut her off, keep moving and weigh it later” - divorce her and move on “Keep it moving and weigh it later”- copping a sack expeditiously and weighing later”
@@ericgomez9216 Nice. Here's how I break it down. Triple entendre first interpretation: It's about the entanglement The LOX went through with Puff and Bad Boy and how he had them framed in a box wearing shiny suits and dancing. Jadakiss and the rest of the group wanted out of their ironclad contract (which Puff wasn't willing to do so easily) so they could sign with Ruff Ryders and eventually changed the name that Puff gave them (he shortened their original name from The Warlox to The LOX) to D-Block. If Puff had kept it player, cut them off and kept movin, he would've never invited such bad publicity and constant ridicule from them for jerking them off and not paying them or all the other artists on his label. See 🤣 🤣 skit "Jay Jerkin." Second interpretation: How Jada's entanglement with Alsina broke Will Smith's will. Even though he tried every which way to get her to not stray, there was nothing he could do to block her from getting that D. He should've cut her off from that instant he caught her and weigh his options with his lawyer, saved face and kept it player. His life would've been a lot better. He would've never been caught up at the Oscars like he did. Third interpretation: Was just a simple play on his own name Locksmith, mixed in with the entanglements. 😉 Pretty clever wordplay. 💯
Baby boy don't be shining in these streets Before you order your waffles better iron out you beef or any potential theif That's willing to watch and creep Flash a piece Now they mourning you immoratalize you in them tweets It's a sickness People don't wanna see you succeed They follow you just mute you and socially execute you Never let the shroud of the algorithm seduce you Cuz niggas will watch your moves to minimize and reduce you 8:29
Baby boy don't be shining in these streets Before you order your waffles better iron out you beef or any potential theif That's willing to watch and creep Flash a piece Now they mourning you immoratalize you in them tweets It's a sickness People don't wanna see you succeed They follow you just mute you and socially execute you Never let the shroud of the algorithm seduce you Cuz niggas will watch your moves to minimize and reduce you 8:29
Baby boy don't be shining in these streets Before you order your waffles better iron out you beef or any potential theif That's willing to watch and creep Flash a piece Now they mourning you immoratalize you in them tweets It's a sickness People don't wanna see you succeed They follow you just mute you and socially execute you Never let the shroud of the algorithm seduce you Cuz niggas will watch your moves to minimize and reduce you 8:29
I'd say Locksmith is probably in Sways top 3, Sways really put him on more than anyone🤷♂️. Lock is one of dudes that'll never have the numbers...but definitely a top tier MC for the real heads!
ruclips.net/video/TzkJ40ZonAo/видео.htmlsi=ubiQ_4pkRpvKoUm2 Ehh, id say he was more fascinated by the white boys going in and out while actually coming off the top. Not up here just spitting writtens. Black thought was much more prolific with the word play and thought provoking social analysis. This is good, don't get it twisted, but I'd rather hear Tsu Surf or Arsonal spit where you can actually hear the emotion and hunger in their voice. I think Mysonne's latest freestyle was more quote "conscientious".
"One man's treasure is another man's garbage. One man's leather is another man's carpet. One man's mansion is another man's apartment. Regardless on where you're at we don't rap in the same department. " God Lock never ceases to leave me speechless.
The majority of population don't listen to music in depth.. They hear music with a catchy beat, some audio effects and surface level words and hop on it like the hottest thing out. They don't want real rap with messages. They want twerkin and guns.
Why is this young brotha not fully funded? I have never heard a freestyle more real, factual, smart, truthful and full of cultural nuggets of honesty! Best Freebie I've ever heard!! This young man is the next IT!
Here's the prime example. Why is it they are constantly running a negative campaign usually filled with innuendos, rumors, negative stereotypes and conspiracies against everyone of the super rich and successful entertainers of ours that's making moves. If you don't believe me, look up any of the powerful ones. They have a video for every one of them, usually backed up by some washed up celebrity or other. See if they have any for theirs.The 🦀 in the 🪣 mentality is strong with us and we unwittingly play into their hand.
Lock paints such a vivid picture with his art. Been following him for 10+ from battling to making records. Give this man his true flowers 💐 a true pioneer in the culture
Same bro do you remember the final Locksmith had with Reign Man now known as Rj Payne I think Locksmith got done dirty he won that in a lot of people's opinion most of the judged were from the East Coast yes a couple of the rounds were close but Reign Man won of course he's from Philly what more can I say someone from the West Coast isn't going to win in that situation
How are we starting off 2024 with first Katt Williams, then Coast Contra, and now Locksmith. It's just January and the best stuff this year (or the next 10 years), has already dropped. 🔥
He also not about blowing industry executives or hoopin’ naked at puff’s guys-only slumber parties either…if I saw hov, diddy, or the flesh prince anywhere? My eyes would immediately identify the closest exits
@@timphalen9182For real. These guys getting exposed for who they really are. It amazes me how much shit they’ve done and what scary is that I am sure that’s just the top of the iceberg.
He's not mainstream because most people don't like these lame "spiritual lyrical miracle" type of flow. This is the type of music dudes with headphones and a backpack listen to on the subway while thinking they're on some mentally higher level than the people around them.
He makes me mentally tired, just too much truth, history and realness…it’s hard to digest, he’s one of the artists you have to replay multiple times to catch everything, keep on keepin on Lock!
Truth. I've been rewinding lines 3 and 4 times just to fully grasp how clever the metaphors are. Stupid bars, im so dead. This is the first time I've even heard of this dude. What an introduction!
I promise you that I knew this man was one of the best in the mic for like at least 15 years! He doesn't have the 'greatest quotes like Locksmiths greatest rhymes and lines ' ... it's cuz all his lines are the greatest lines! Pick one! I've always put him in the same category as Vinny Paz, Black Thought, Dead Prez, KRS- One.. And GURU! ... teaching, explaining reality right in front of you so that it's relatable to you... facts upon facts upon facts! Masterful wordplay.. 👏 one of the baddest emceez on the planet! RESPECT 🙏 @iamlocksmith
No producer, no writer, no autotune, no gun bars. Lock makes it so obvious that the mainstream rappers are not the best rappers alive. He makes it so clear that we are being fed garbage.
That fact that it's more folks similar who can actually spit on dope beats also should have puzzled on why they can't get spins when they literally have better music than most artists on mainstream
@Barren-MIND Lol, I feel you on that. This is definitely an elementary bar,especially when coming from Locksmith. I also think that's his drawback. His bars are so dense that most can't digest them.
@@ToniSmith-wj9uf I was a massive locksmith fan back during grind time, loved that he transitioned into music so seamlessly not too long after his debut, I say that to inform onlookers that I am familiar with this mans pen and am proud of his success. However as an honest and critical songwriter myself, what bothers me a lot about his writing is how crammed it is in some parts and how far some syllables and words are spaced out. Structurally almost sound, but the pseudo intellectually driven lines kind of ruin it for me in some instances. I think what music needs right now is something more intimate and heartfelt, not something thought provoking, unless of course it’s introspective or can be applied to the listener. His delivery is always on point though, dude has always rapped with conviction and has had semi unique cadences to pair it with.
This should be required listening for every kid in America who thinks these influencer rappers are worth following. This man has wisdom to share. Spread the word.
Hire you some security now because you have to guard your life with that gift. That freestyle and the one you did on the Kay Slay show are 1&2 best of all time. 🔥
Nah Sway! This the best ever period! My man went in for almost 11 mins straight! No mishaps and fumbles, all on topic, real shit and some dope bars. I mean I rap off the top too so I know how hard it is to remember 4 mins of stuff let alone 11 mins of greatness. Respect
Its been years since I rewinded a track I come here and im like wait what he just say? that was fire!!!!! im learning from this guy he dropping knowledge and exposing fakes at the same time I can only respect the real much love to locksmith
This is corny to say, but I don't care: It made me realize that I've never desribed any other freestyle as if I were a movie critic. This shit was "gripping." Barely even noticed how much time had past until it was nearing its end.
The amount of education and awareness in this 11 minutes could literally change the world if only it was applied! He came to speak at Pendulum Ink and spit just as many gems for the students without even having to rhyme! 💎
Aye , yo ain’t no bigger platform than the clip that we looking at real than the red hat, I’m not talking maga but the righ time and ready hat in front of us,running fresh knowledge on the track that we reminisce. I’m loving free. Style but no other ever set me free… Damn sway built this shit now it turns to truth sorta like Sean strick if he was in the booth. Damn with this old track 24 is doing all this unseen truth that the masses never see at all .
I grew up in a time of real physical encyclopedias, not Wikipedia. Freestyle might have a different definition or multiple definitions that you might not be privy to. Feel free to check.
This is probably the best freestyle of the 21st century. Normally, "the game is to be sold not told". But this man is a hip hop philanthropist and gave you niccas a million dollars worth of game for free.
“The Gospel is the Gospel regardless how you receive it” - TRUTH
WOOOH
The God spell is the truth 😮!
Crazyyy
That one was.. 😮💨. 💯 2024 we sayin what needs to be said this year 🗣️
Great line. This is edutainment.
I’m visiting from the year 2034. This is still the best one on Sway
My brother 😂
that was a good one
You clearly have bumped your head.
Hahahahaha 😂
He wanted 10 year but he got tenure.
The fire in these bars is amazing. The message is what you supposed to feel.
Sways reaction is perfect. No interruption, no gassing; just silence, attention, and respect
My reaction exactly!
Big facts
funk flex could learn a thing or two from sway....dude doesn't stfu 😂
I see what you’re trying to say there, lmao. No hitting the table or going on Snapchat and shit
That's coz sway is THE BEST
That man literally just spit for 11 min straight without a hiccup. Insane.
I was just saying the same thing brah🤦🏾💯💯
Didn't have to recatch the beat once. No filler. The only freestyle I've had I rewind Several times just hear a line a couple times to figure out how deep the metaphor is. Crazy
Because he's well rehearsed
It's because he memorized it dude because he was coming on Sway in the Morning
Id give you a month to memorize this and you wouldn't be able to do this live on the radio@@braddiem4585
“Niggas dont want to be free. They want to be comfortable.” is such a fantastic bar; Locksmith’s flow is insane.
damn. right as he said it i read it 😳
This is up there with Black Thoughts freestyle, A true masterclass 🔥🔥🔥
This verse is why Locksmith is the truth and won't get mainstream play.
BIG FACTS 🔥🔥🔥
Off course
Real rappers cannot get air time only guys that wear female clothing get play
that whole freestyle and thats your take away? ironic
@@straightfacts5575Well no they def don’t all dress like metrosexuals 😂 that will help you get pushed if an entity is behind you with that stupid agenda but it’s like this shit another trend once this trend ends they become irrelevant. Guys like J Cole and Kendrick are here to stay. We can’t just focus on the negative all the time either.
Good Lord he murdered it dug it up and killed it again
This what true Hip-hop sounds like🔥💯
Word
dude..
Facts
Absoluly 😊Bravo to locksmith
Is this a triple entendre??
"Look how they framed us in a box. Jada's kiss broke his Will, now she beggin Smith to change the Lox. Tryin to eavesdrop, when a woman wants to stray, there's nothing you can say to try to D-Block. Just cut her off, keep movin and weigh it later. Where I'm from, we had to learn to keep it player."
🔥🔥
My Goodnesssss!!!
Let’s play “rapping deconstructed”..
“Framed”= in a box [square]
“Jada broke his will”= Fresh Prince humiliated himself front of world cuz Jada
“broke his will”= broke non disclosure agreement
Jadakiss= member of “The Lox”
“Change the lox”= locks of hair (Jada’s alopecia)
“When women stray”= Jada bashing August Alsina
“Nothing you can say to try to D-Block”= Hancock propensity to allow wife to cheat
“D-Block”= Jadakiss member of D-Block
“Just cut her off, keep moving and weigh it later” - divorce her and move on
“Keep it moving and weigh it later”- copping a sack expeditiously and weighing later”
@@ericgomez9216 Nice. Here's how I break it down.
Triple entendre first interpretation:
It's about the entanglement The LOX went through with Puff and Bad Boy and how he had them framed in a box wearing shiny suits and dancing. Jadakiss and the rest of the group wanted out of their ironclad contract (which Puff wasn't willing to do so easily) so they could sign with Ruff Ryders and eventually changed the name that Puff gave them (he shortened their original name from The Warlox to The LOX) to D-Block. If Puff had kept it player, cut them off and kept movin, he would've never invited such bad publicity and constant ridicule from them for jerking them off and not paying them or all the other artists on his label. See 🤣 🤣 skit "Jay Jerkin."
Second interpretation:
How Jada's entanglement with Alsina broke Will Smith's will. Even though he tried every which way to get her to not stray, there was nothing he could do to block her from getting that D.
He should've cut her off from that instant he caught her and weigh his options with his lawyer, saved face and kept it player. His life would've been a lot better. He would've never been caught up at the Oscars like he did.
Third interpretation:
Was just a simple play on his own name Locksmith, mixed in with the entanglements. 😉
Pretty clever wordplay. 💯
This is a Master Class
Wordplay for sure
One bar alone would need to have three meanings
He said, “they don’t get a criminal record until they get a record deal”
That is a DEEP fact in the game
I mean most of them already come into the game with criminal records, he said so much and best you could pick out was that?
Stop the cap
Baby boy don't be shining in these streets
Before you order your waffles better iron out you beef
or any potential theif
That's willing to watch and creep
Flash a piece
Now they mourning you immoratalize you in them tweets
It's a sickness
People don't wanna see you succeed
They follow you just mute you and socially execute you
Never let the shroud of the algorithm seduce you
Cuz niggas will watch your moves to minimize and reduce you 8:29
Baby boy don't be shining in these streets
Before you order your waffles better iron out you beef
or any potential theif
That's willing to watch and creep
Flash a piece
Now they mourning you immoratalize you in them tweets
It's a sickness
People don't wanna see you succeed
They follow you just mute you and socially execute you
Never let the shroud of the algorithm seduce you
Cuz niggas will watch your moves to minimize and reduce you 8:29
Baby boy don't be shining in these streets
Before you order your waffles better iron out you beef
or any potential theif
That's willing to watch and creep
Flash a piece
Now they mourning you immoratalize you in them tweets
It's a sickness
People don't wanna see you succeed
They follow you just mute you and socially execute you
Never let the shroud of the algorithm seduce you
Cuz niggas will watch your moves to minimize and reduce you 8:29
My guy just freestyled a Ted Talk!!! Holy smokes!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
This is not a freestyle
Hahaha that comment fire bruh
@true_plays_games right, it's a free verse tho.. and some lines might have been in the moment..
Just enjoy that brain gravy baby!!
All day!
@@true_plays_games was there a hook?? No one said it was off the top... y'all need to breathe and relax over the use of terms
More content in 11 minutes than most rappers put in an entire album.
Hell yeah
💯
Career** 😅
Real shit!!!
Classic
ruclips.net/video/Afqyph6fzIw/видео.htmlsi=wM8xeUSU81auB4fm
If you don't understand what he's saying or these words are going over your head...........YOU are exactly who he's talking about
GOD LIKE
Thats a deadly accurate comment!
this is one of the few times on one of the few artists I can agree with what you just said.
💯
This man is the TRUTH!!!!
This dude knows how to articulate a message with complete coherence. No wasted words, and a tasty flow. One of the best.
ZERO wasters words. Agreed
Tasty flow? Ayooo ⏸️ U out of pocket for this 1
AYO
PAUSE
Ayoooooo, Pause 😂 I agreed up until “tasty flow”. You got crazier wording than buddy…
@@Lewopenot😂
He spoke so much truth, no fact checking needed. He’s a real lyricist. One of the best freestyles EVER! 🔥 🎤 🚀
Sir YES sir. I agree …100!
Truth. One of the best ever.
🔥🔥
True Mastermind!
Spitting Fire like a CuttingTorch…
The last of a dying breed... Respect an thank you for spitting this flow Locksmith.
i wouldn’t say the last but he’s one of the best
King iso is keeping lryical rap alive
K-Dino is too
@@superaquatic2853 K-Rino?
Unfortunately can't be the best when your first up lol
Never in my 26 years seen Sway watch someone in silence while in utter awe. This is so beautiful.
I'd say Locksmith is probably in Sways top 3, Sways really put him on more than anyone🤷♂️. Lock is one of dudes that'll never have the numbers...but definitely a top tier MC for the real heads!
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Ehh, id say he was more fascinated by the white boys going in and out while actually coming off the top. Not up here just spitting writtens. Black thought was much more prolific with the word play and thought provoking social analysis. This is good, don't get it twisted, but I'd rather hear Tsu Surf or Arsonal spit where you can actually hear the emotion and hunger in their voice. I think Mysonne's latest freestyle was more quote "conscientious".
@@lyricismlover8345 I get what you're saying. But lock is consistently prolific.
I would say maybe when Token was on.. those were incredible
Agreed but Token is on the same level too!
LOCKSMITH IS THE TRUTH!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Lock, you set the bar VERY high in 2024. Bring the bars back.
Spitting poetry education bruv, literally shivers from some of the bars
"One man's treasure is another man's garbage. One man's leather is another man's carpet. One man's mansion is another man's apartment. Regardless on where you're at we don't rap in the same department. " God Lock never ceases to leave me speechless.
Damn
Finally someone speaking some real real like 2Pac. People forget how smart and educated rappers could be....
Finally someone speaking some real real like 2Pac. People forget how smart and educated rappers could be....
"We're content with content and not art"
Finally, someone said it 🔥🔥🔥
There is so many bars and lines I can’t pick just one. My only question is how is this not everywhere? So powerful. Share share share 🗣️
The majority of population don't listen to music in depth.. They hear music with a catchy beat, some audio effects and surface level words and hop on it like the hottest thing out. They don't want real rap with messages. They want twerkin and guns.
Why is this young brotha not fully funded? I have never heard a freestyle more real, factual, smart, truthful and full of cultural nuggets of honesty! Best Freebie I've ever heard!! This young man is the next IT!
You literally just answered your own question in the next sentence.. hahha
And Locksmiths been killing it for 20 years 🔥🔥
Too positive
They not try inspire men the trying motivate to bring the hate.
He’s been in the game for at least 20 years because I use to go to his shows in the Bay Area. I guess he never blew up.
thats da real shit
They posted this 7 days ago. 7 years from now this will still be legendary.
Richmond California Loves You, Lock!! Nice shout out to Crescent Park!! No Nonsense... Show 'em They Not Like Us!!!! YEEEEE!!!!!!
“Those who don’t believe in anything, believe in everything”
Woooooo 🔥
"You can't put the tribe before the Truth/if you do, then you become what you despise at the roots/"....BARS!!!!!!!!
Deep down what you hate you become
"You can't only expect facts when it's convenient; the gospel is the gospel regardless how you receive it."
Yup. Like whitewashing slavery and God killing children out of the story.
Locksmith is the hip hop Yoda. Genius!
"You can't put tribe before truth and if you do you become what you despise at the roots," Straight facts.
Israel
@@raiolyth Facts.
Whenever anyone says “hip hop is dead” or “conscious rap is corny” send them this…❤️🖤💚🔥🔥🔥🔥
Whoever says conscious rap is corny is room temp IQ anyways, so fuck em. They don’t have the ability for their mind to be changed.
hip hop isn't dead, it just lives underground
💯 agree with @@maxfieldnelson
Or..
Lupe Fiasco, "Murial" (visual lyric breakdown) ruclips.net/video/aFrylm94xdI/видео.htmlsi=l7rT0npjhc4duJvU
Hiphop ain't dead just seems the culture was dying...above our heads the voltures are flying...no lying
"They don't even write their shit, ChatGPT." 😂
Locksmith and Black Thought need to put out an album!! They are in their own lane!!
So funny because as this ended I said he just gave black thoughts freestyle a run for it's money 🔥🔥
I’ve been saying the same in the past year. Hip hop is a two-horse race between Locksmith and Black Thought.
Super fuggin facts 🫡🫡🫡🫡
He ain’t black thought level
@@markgravell4557I said the same thing.
Entire room stayed quiet pretty much throughout! That’s dope! 🫡
a day ago
Locksmith is a modern day activist for exposing all deception layed upon our people, A Modern day hero.
I discovered him when he battled on grind time and killed dizaster been a fan since. Wish he'd come back to battling at least one more time lol
@@HigherKaijuyeah, and he ain’t going out like Canibus.
Here's the prime example. Why is it they are constantly running a negative campaign usually filled with innuendos, rumors, negative stereotypes and conspiracies against everyone of the super rich and successful entertainers of ours that's making moves. If you don't believe me, look up any of the powerful ones. They have a video for every one of them, usually backed up by some washed up celebrity or other. See if they have any for theirs.The 🦀 in the 🪣 mentality is strong with us and we unwittingly play into their hand.
Lock paints such a vivid picture with his art. Been following him for 10+ from battling to making records. Give this man his true flowers 💐 a true pioneer in the culture
what picture did you see lool
I still remember that car freestyle when he was nobody man .. hes so dope
Same bro do you remember the final Locksmith had with Reign Man now known as Rj Payne I think Locksmith got done dirty he won that in a lot of people's opinion most of the judged were from the East Coast yes a couple of the rounds were close but Reign Man won of course he's from Philly what more can I say someone from the West Coast isn't going to win in that situation
@@jordanolafson80 and then Diz brought it up in his battle with Lock before getting chopped in half
Ai bars was 🔥 I’m a bay guy…
It’s all flaming. I’m a have to put this on repeat to soak it all in.
He's one of the kings of multisyllabic rhyming and one of the kings of alliteration. Straight up..
How are we starting off 2024 with first Katt Williams, then Coast Contra, and now Locksmith. It's just January and the best stuff this year (or the next 10 years), has already dropped. 🔥
Damn son. Been watching freestyles on every platform for years on end. This was the smoothest one I’ve ever heard and it ain’t even close.
I love that he has kept true to him and the message he wants to put out there. He's not on mainstream because truth is what they fear.
He also not about blowing industry executives or hoopin’ naked at puff’s guys-only slumber parties either…if I saw hov, diddy, or the flesh prince anywhere? My eyes would immediately identify the closest exits
@@timphalen9182For real. These guys getting exposed for who they really are. It amazes me how much shit they’ve done and what scary is that I am sure that’s just the top of the iceberg.
He's not mainstream because most people don't like these lame "spiritual lyrical miracle" type of flow. This is the type of music dudes with headphones and a backpack listen to on the subway while thinking they're on some mentally higher level than the people around them.
He makes me mentally tired, just too much truth, history and realness…it’s hard to digest, he’s one of the artists you have to replay multiple times to catch everything, keep on keepin on Lock!
Truth. I've been rewinding lines 3 and 4 times just to fully grasp how clever the metaphors are. Stupid bars, im so dead. This is the first time I've even heard of this dude. What an introduction!
It’s called hip hop - it died years ago and was really nice to listen to
naaa it still there. Listen to the real onez Black thought just dropped a whole album in a record amount of time with content like this@@kmiiican6914
This might be the best freestyle I've personally heard
Locksmith been killin freestyles since forever! 💯 Richmond what up!
Yeeeeeeeee!
It’s crazy how I was going to clubs when I was 18 just to watch him and his partner perform. Dam that was 20 years ago.
Locksmith and Coast Contra are keeping rap alive. This is straight fire.
I'm glad u mentioned coast
I promise you that I knew this man was one of the best in the mic for like at least 15 years! He doesn't have the 'greatest quotes like Locksmiths greatest rhymes and lines ' ... it's cuz all his lines are the greatest lines! Pick one! I've always put him in the same category as Vinny Paz, Black Thought, Dead Prez, KRS- One.. And GURU! ... teaching, explaining reality right in front of you so that it's relatable to you... facts upon facts upon facts! Masterful wordplay.. 👏 one of the baddest emceez on the planet! RESPECT 🙏 @iamlocksmith
No producer, no writer, no autotune, no gun bars.
Lock makes it so obvious that the mainstream rappers are not the best rappers alive. He makes it so clear that we are being fed garbage.
Exactly 💯
That fact that it's more folks similar who can actually spit on dope beats also should have puzzled on why they can't get spins when they literally have better music than most artists on mainstream
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Lock. One of the best ever. Yay Area stand up for one of our Legends!
Yeeee!!!
Straight fuego 🔥 🔥 🔥
“ I self critique that’s why I excel and I exhale while your yet to breathe “🔥🔥🔥
“Entire budgets are spent to inspire lower desires”🔥
Don't recall ever waiting with bated breath until the end of 10min straight of bars... Next. Level. Shit. right here.
"Those that dont believe in NOTHING believe EVERYTHING "
#Facts 💯
Thats a slight twist on a long standing quote from alexander hamilton fam. Not hating just letting you know, it’s not that crazy lol
@@Barren-MIND Never said it was crazy or complex. I quoted the bar because I liked it. Simple
@@ToniSmith-wj9uf you’re right, that’s totally fair. When I heard it though, it brought me back to third grade and I cringed a bit lol
@Barren-MIND Lol, I feel you on that. This is definitely an elementary bar,especially when coming from Locksmith. I also think that's his drawback. His bars are so dense that most can't digest them.
@@ToniSmith-wj9uf I was a massive locksmith fan back during grind time, loved that he transitioned into music so seamlessly not too long after his debut, I say that to inform onlookers that I am familiar with this mans pen and am proud of his success. However as an honest and critical songwriter myself, what bothers me a lot about his writing is how crammed it is in some parts and how far some syllables and words are spaced out. Structurally almost sound, but the pseudo intellectually driven lines kind of ruin it for me in some instances. I think what music needs right now is something more intimate and heartfelt, not something thought provoking, unless of course it’s introspective or can be applied to the listener. His delivery is always on point though, dude has always rapped with conviction and has had semi unique cadences to pair it with.
Its mind boggling to see the skill, pace, word play, alliteration, punchlines you do it masterfully & are actually worth listening to. Salute.
Facts💯
This is as dope as Lowkey on spittin 200 bars on SBTV. Real rap, clever and meaningful bars.
This should be required listening for every kid in America who thinks these influencer rappers are worth following. This man has wisdom to share. Spread the word.
Forget 2024 this might one of the top 10 best verses of all time
That jada to kiss to d block connection bar was 🔥
This man don’t need the mainstream he’s allways going to be top lyricist master
Glad to be your fan for more than 10plus years bro
Mad love and respect fo the warrior of truth the wordsmith Lock 🫡
Its a gift to have clarity , cadence, and a critical thinking message. Hands Down Hip Hop Royalty.
Locksmith should open a Record Label and all other artists still alive should Sign with the KING
Damn!!! Thats the type of HipHop I've been missing for a long time!!!!!
“Those who don’t believe in nothing, believe everything” 🔥🔥
Never In my life would understand why true lyrics like this isn't on everyones wish list. Real RAP... BTW GET THOSE DAMN THUMBS UP👍👍👍
You cant dance to it. Lol😂
@@jaysolo237 good shit 😂😂
Locksmith for PRESIDENT! Philadelphia stand up.
Some make sidewalks others build skyscrapers. This guy has the mind of an audible architect, perfect lines.
An absolute genius. The pure embodiment of earthly angelic teachings.
The VIBRATIONS & FREQUENCY is high with this one
Yes sir !
If you listen closely, he's ripping on that new age nonsense.
Best appearance on sway.... EVER!! that Boy went in on em!!
Every time I listen to it I catch new bars. Straight fire!!
Locksmith is a dope emcee one of the illest on the West Coast
Mic skills, unmatched. Thank you for keeping Hip Hop alive, truely.
Every time Locksmith kills it!!! He’s always up the game!!! Can’t no one hand with this man!!!
"Until we fix Us, we remain corruptable" 💯🔥
I aint never met a black dude named dylan 😂😂😅😅
"Each pen stroke is cardiac arrest"🧨
That was 🔥 asf
I shook my head when I heard that one, had to relisten that 5 times
Hire you some security now because you have to guard your life with that gift. That freestyle and the one you did on the Kay Slay show are 1&2 best of all time. 🔥
Nah Sway! This the best ever period! My man went in for almost 11 mins straight! No mishaps and fumbles, all on topic, real shit and some dope bars. I mean I rap off the top too so I know how hard it is to remember 4 mins of stuff let alone 11 mins of greatness. Respect
Locksmith = click immediately!! HOW BOUT WE MAKE THIS GO VIRAL!!
Its been years since I rewinded a track I come here and im like wait what he just say? that was fire!!!!! im learning from this guy he dropping knowledge and exposing fakes at the same time I can only respect the real much love to locksmith
Goes to show you the true essence of Hip Hop can never be compromised.
I know I'm not the only one here that was hanging on every word. 11 minutes of dropping knowledge, no filler. Much respect.
This is corny to say, but I don't care: It made me realize that I've never desribed any other freestyle as if I were a movie critic. This shit was "gripping." Barely even noticed how much time had past until it was nearing its end.
Straight Fire 🔥 🔥🔥💯
Not since Black Thoughts freestyle have I been this hyped or inspired. One love 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Will listen to this on repeat all day at work today. 🔥🔥🔥
Locksmith is the best lyricist I’ve ever heard on Shay 45. Amazing talent we need more of this please. Real music please
The amount of education and awareness in this 11 minutes could literally change the world if only it was applied! He came to speak at Pendulum Ink and spit just as many gems for the students without even having to rhyme! 💎
This was crazy! Pure bars!!
This man needs a bigger platform!
Aye , yo ain’t no bigger platform than the clip that we looking at real than the red hat, I’m not talking maga but the righ time and ready hat in front of us,running fresh knowledge on the track that we reminisce. I’m loving free. Style but no other ever set me free…
Damn sway built this shit now it turns to truth sorta like Sean strick if he was in the booth. Damn with this old track 24 is doing all this unseen truth that the masses never see at all .
This man's been doing this for years
Look up team backpack and this man
He speaks out against the people that would let him get a big platform so unfortunately not gonna happen
These bars restore my faith in the future of rap
Then so will Coast Contra! 🔥 trust 🤜
A mic and a beat is all Locksmith needs to speak his mind.
Right!? Lol really he don't even need that. Lol just let this man speak, ears perk up, and attention is spent !!
And written verses cuz this aint a real freestyle..
@@tes2bebe115 He doesn't write anything. He said he stopped writing years ago
You mean 'all locksmith needs to do is speak his mind'
I grew up in a time of real physical encyclopedias, not Wikipedia. Freestyle might have a different definition or multiple definitions that you might not be privy to. Feel free to check.
A moment of silence for those listening to LS for the first time, and mostly those who don't know him.
Fan from Zambia 🇿🇲🙏😊
That might be the best shade 45 freestyle I’ve ever heard. Crazy good!
This is probably the best freestyle of the 21st century. Normally, "the game is to be sold not told". But this man is a hip hop philanthropist and gave you niccas a million dollars worth of game for free.
😮 he just taught more in 10 minutes that most can teach in 10 years
When a Emcee spits something that he feels in his heart... theres nothing like it. This aint 'Rap' ... this is HIP HOP!
💯 Straight up
Locksmith just has his own flow and his own level. It's cold in our house but I'm turning off the heating after listening to this fire.
🔥🔥🔥🔥!!!! Top 5💯💯