"Whats Up" Magazine Review

Loc (rhymes with poke) Saint mixed himself an immaculate collection. If two is company and three is a crowd, you'd think that 18 would be a brawl, but the Bellingham MC works the diverse sounds of his 17 contributors into his Real Mixtape with skill.


This album is not simply rhymes over beats. Each track is complex, with distinct rhythms and smart hooks, sound rhymes and frequent use of effects and counter melodies that create interest and further involve listeners without being overdone.


The album is riddled with the obligatory hardcore references: dealing drugs to get by, caught in the middle of a drive by battle, and – of course – a couple shout outs to The 360. What's distinctive of Loc Saint is that while most thugs-turned-rappers are saved by their music, Loc praises a different savior. One line from "All Original" tells it all: "Used to be a criminal, now I'm rappin' hymnal." That's right, this is hardcore Christian rap.


It isn't just a casual mention of devotion to Jesus Christ. The entire album is a non-stop declaration of faith and testament of spiritual growth. (Loc's bio on his myspace fan page is worth taking a look at.) For Christians who've always avoided hardcore rap because of its graphic content, The Real Mixtape is a godsend.


Though the goal was definitely to reach out to a much wider audience, this album is likely destined to be confined to its extremely small niche market. Though understandable, it really is too bad. This is a locally produced album of exceptional quality, but it's possible most people will not be able to get over the fervent lyrical content in order to appreciate the music

What the Fans Are Say'n Bout Loc Saint

Man what a flow and right on, great arrangements production sounds amazing, this is hip hop the way it should sounds, but the vocal arragement are the star of this track great job.
-Big Pete

Yo brother!!...this Hip Hop track rocks! Your vox are wicked here! Very well done...tough vocal lines...great stuff!
-Gary of Jackson Hart

Now that's talent! I can't even think that fast, much less talk that fast! Very tight performance with some instrumental work that really is in sync with the vocal message. EXCELLENT!

-DuRod
Amazing job. Nice wide sound, unbelievable vocals. Awesome!!!!!!
-SplitP

Loc Saint Calling All Fans 2 Help Fund The New Album

Help fund the new album "Hard 2 Die". Loc Saint has put together a phenomenal variation of hott tracks. Just when his fans thought he had reached his peak of underground accountability with "REAL"Tha'Mixtape, and expected the next album to be a "sold out" album, Loc has come with his best album to date. After 4 years of working on idea's, dealing with alot of problems including finding his best friend dead in his apartment, the loss of his baby, the death of one of his biggest support system's, his grandmother, and many other bumpz in the road, the album is finally finished. Loc comes just as hard as the struggles he dealth with in the process of the making of this album, and you can feel it throughout every track. Now with all 15 hit tracks finished and the album ready for stores and ready to be released to the world...there is yet again 1 more problem. There is NO MONEY to release the album! This is why we are calling upon the fans to come together behind Loc and his music. We need you to please support and donate to the release of this album. Please visit the link and donate. With a 10$ donation you get to download 3 hitt tracks off his new album before its released!! For your love and support on another level at 50$ you get the free downloads as well as an autographed copy of "REAL"Tha'Mixtape. The music would be nothing without the help, love and support of YOU the fans. Please visit http://www.sellaband.com/locsaint and donate to fund the new album "HARD 2 DIE"