Bio

Locksmith is a West Coast artist/producer born and raised in Richmond, California. Lock first gained notoriety in the underground hip hop scene through MTV’s MC Freestyle Championship, then built a regional following as one half of the duo Frontline, whose songs, including the hit “Bang It,” earned commercial radio play and video rotation on MTV.

In 2011, Lock embarked on a solo career that has earned him a loyal fan base.

Locksmith’s music has been featured on MTV, BET, Revolt TV, Shade 45, TeamBackpack, New York radio station Hot 97’s “Who’s Next?” concert series and numerous national media outlets, including XXL, HipHopDX, Rap Radar and 2DopeBoyz. He’s toured alongside Joe Budden, Murs, R.A. the Rugged Man, Jedi Mind Tricks, and Zion I. In 2016 Lock appeared in the BET Hip Hop Awards “Live Cypher” presented by Sway Calloway.

Lock’s mixtapes and albums have included collaborations with Hopsin, Jarren Benton, and Chris Webby as well as production from 9th Wonder (“Stand It”), Ski Beatz (“Lock”), Kato The Producer (“Grime” & “Black Hole”) and West Coast hit maker Nic Nac (“American Beauty”).

His official debut album, A Thousand Cuts, was released in 2014, followed by Lofty Goals (2015).  His latest album, Olive Branch, will arrive March 31, 2017.