San Diego’s music scene has a new rising hit on its hands with “Locked In,” the latest single from DantBake, Tato Beats, and Sol. The track dropped yesterday, December 17, 2024, and in just over four minutes, these local artists prove they’ve got something special brewing – a perfect mix of their individual styles that just clicks from start to finish.
For those keeping score, this isn’t DantBake and Tato Beats’ first rodeo together – the duo turned heads earlier this year with their San Diego Music Awards nomination. But throwing Sol into the mix? That’s where things get really interesting. The track divides and conquers, with Tato Beats cooking up the instrumental backdrop, DantBake spitting verses, and Sol handling chorus duties with a smoothness that’s hard to ignore.
What’s particularly striking about “Locked In” is how natural it all feels. You’d think these three had been creating together for years, not making their first collaborative effort. The production – which has become something of a Tato Beats calling card – gives both DantBake and Sol plenty of room to shine while maintaining that signature polish we’ve come to expect.
But “Locked In” isn’t just a one-off experiment. It’s actually setting the stage for something bigger – “Lights Out Volume 2,” a full-length collaboration between DantBake and Tato Beats dropping December 27. The project follows up their well-received “Lights Out Volume 1,” and if this single is any indication, we might be in for something special.
The track is already generating buzz on streaming platforms, and it’s not hard to see why. In a genre where collaborations can sometimes feel forced or mechanical, “Locked In” flows with an organic energy that’s definitely worth a listen. You can catch it now on Spotify.
Want to keep up with what’s next? Follow the artists on Instagram: DantBake, Tato Beats, and Sol. With “Lights Out Volume 2” just around the corner and the obvious chemistry between these three, San Diego’s hip-hop scene might have just found its newest power trio.
