Level Up Vol. 3

The strength of Blacked is that, as a brand, it cultivates lavish set pieces where engaging performers come to shine. Lily Bell takes the cover on "Level Up 3," with Ava Koxxx, The Dan Dangler, and Eliza Ibarra joining the solid lineup of female talent. High-end production values are on full display in a release that boasts energetic sex, smooth setups, and sizzling results.

Lily plays a "bad girl" who's a size queen, and her hunger for well-endowed studs is satisfied in a gangbang scene. This climactic moment is her ultimate reward, and Lily rises to the occasion with the prowess needed to juggle all six men. Her face ends up plastered after Jamie Knoxx, Jax Slayher, Don Sudan, Hollywood Cash, King Frank, and Richard Mann take their turns. It's the rawest scene in the release — and Lily is more than deserving of the cover spotlight.

Dan's scene features a unique setup with Isiah Maxwell: They're a Bonnie & Clyde-type couple on the run from the law. But heists aren't their only thrill — their spoils also include a heated sex session on a bed scattered with cash. There, they initiate a 69, and Dan takes control with a bouncy cowgirl ride, showing off her hypnotically swaying rack.

One of my favorite things about Vixen Media scenes is the way blowjobs are shot. Explicit angles offer a front-row seat to the oral action — particularly during Eliza's performances. "A special mouth for a special cock," Eliza says as she fellates Hollywood Cash. The angles, however, not only highlight the oral segments — you'll see their bodies tangle in a variety of sex positions.

Ava Koxxx and Jason Luv play two reality TV stars who can't stop butting heads. This makes for perfect reality TV, and they even have a tabloid nickname to match: "JayVa." The setup is told through voiceover by Ava, whose female narration works well for getting the scene going quickly and plotting the backstories of the characters that are about to have sex on screen. Once Ava and Jason get their hands on each other, you see their sexual fortitude on full display. Exotic backdrops are a Vixen Media staple, and this scene is no exception.

Because the theme of "Level Up 3" is pushing limits, I expected more in terms of anal or double penetration. But the scenes are nonetheless satisfying, and the title deserves high marks for talent, acting, and the lovely locales that house these performances.