Nottz
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Dominick Lamb better known by his stage name, Nottz is a music producer, writer
and rapper from Norfolk, Virginia
, U.S.
He sometimes extends his executive name to Nottz Raw.
, Snoop Dogg
, Kanye West
, The Game
, Notorious B.I.G., Scarface
, J Dilla
, and Asher Roth
. Some of his earliest production work was on the Rawkus Records
compilation Lyricist Lounge, Volume One
, in 1998. From there he landed three tracks on Busta Rhymes' Extinction level Event
LP, after Rhymes stumbled across one of his beat tapes.
Like many other hip hop producers to emerge before the 2000s, Nottz samples from old (primarily soul) records and film soundtracks to reconstruct new beats. West Coast hip hop icon, Dr. Dre
, has named Nottz as one of his favourite producers, and has selected him as one of the few guest producers on his much delayed, yet anticipated Detox album.
Nottz also has a group called D.M.P., which stands for "Durte Muzik Prahdukshun". They released an EP in 2004 and a full length album on Koch Records
, titled Nottz Presents D.M.P., in 2005.
On October 26, 2010, Nottz released his first solo album, You Need This Music under Raw Koncept. The album features Nottz as an MC as well as a producer. He is also working on rapper Game upcoming album The R.E.D. Album
, after having 3 of his beats on Game's last two albums Doctor's Advocate and LAX. He has worked with female rapper Rah Digga
on her long-awaited comeback album, Classic
, and it has been released on September 14, 2010. Nottz also worked with rapper Asher Roth
on their collaboration EP entitled Rawth, released for free on the internet, on December 27, 2010. an will tour in the UK and Canada in 2011
Hip hop
producer, Nottz.
Rah Digga
[Entire album] Released: September 14, 2010
Nottz Raw & Asher Roth
Singles are in bold, albums are in bold and italic.
3rd Eye
D.V. Alias Khrist - BlackMask Soundtrack - Movie starring, "Jet Li
D.V. Alias Khrist and Lord Have Mercy
Busta Rhymes
Various - Violator: The Album
The Notorious B.I.G.
Fat Joe
Lord Have Mercy
Busta Rhymes
Rah Digga
Funkmaster Flex
Xzibit
Krumbsnatcha - Training Day
Busta Rhymes
Snoop Dogg
Kardinal Offishall
Black Moon - Total Eclipse
Ghostface
Ghostface Killah and Trife Da God - Put It On The Line
Consequence
Skillz
Canibus - Hip-Hop for Sale
Royce Da 5'9" - Independent's Day
Snoop Dogg
Kanye West
Little Brother - Getback
Scarface
The Game
Kardinal Offishall
Murs - Murs for President
Termanology
Bishop Lamont
Scarface
Asher Roth
Slaughterhouse - Slaughterhouse
Skyzoo
KRS-One
Rakim
Bilal - Airtight's Revenge
Strong Arm Steady
Royce da 5'9" - Success Is Certain
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
and rapper from Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. With a population of 242,803 as of the 2010 Census, it is Virginia's second-largest city behind neighboring Virginia Beach....
, U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
He sometimes extends his executive name to Nottz Raw.
History
Nottz has produced for some of the biggest names in hip hop including Busta RhymesBusta Rhymes
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
, Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
, Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
, The Game
The Game (rapper)
Jayceon Terrell Taylor , better known by his stage name Game, formerly The Game, is an American rapper and actor. As a member of G-Unit, he rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary, which earned him two Grammy Award nominations...
, Notorious B.I.G., Scarface
Scarface (rapper)
Brad Terrence Jordan , better known by his stage name Scarface, is an American rapper, and recording artist from Houston, Texas and a member of the Geto Boys. He is originally from South Park, Houston.-Life and career:...
, J Dilla
J Dilla
James Dewitt Yancey , better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American record producer who emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip hop scene in Detroit, Michigan...
, and Asher Roth
Asher Roth
Asher Paul Roth is an American rapper.-Early life:Asher Roth was born and raised in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, a small town about 20 miles northeast of Philadelphia. His mother, Elizabeth , is a yoga instructor, and his father, David Roth, is the executive director of a design firm...
. Some of his earliest production work was on the Rawkus Records
Rawkus Records
Rawkus Records is an American hip-hop record label known for jump-starting the careers of both Mos Def and Talib Kweli. Rawkus started in 1996 with initial releases ranging from hip-hop to drum and bass...
compilation Lyricist Lounge, Volume One
Lyricist Lounge, Volume One
Lyricist Lounge, Volume One is the first installment of Rawkus Records Lyricist Lounge album series, based on the Lyricist Lounge showcases in New York...
, in 1998. From there he landed three tracks on Busta Rhymes' Extinction level Event
Extinction Level Event (Final World Front)
E.L.E. : The Final World Front is the third studio album by American hip-hop artist Busta Rhymes, released on December 15, 1998 . It is the first album by Busta Rhymes to feature production by Swizz Beatz, as well as no contribution from longtime collaborator Jay Dee...
LP, after Rhymes stumbled across one of his beat tapes.
Like many other hip hop producers to emerge before the 2000s, Nottz samples from old (primarily soul) records and film soundtracks to reconstruct new beats. West Coast hip hop icon, Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
, has named Nottz as one of his favourite producers, and has selected him as one of the few guest producers on his much delayed, yet anticipated Detox album.
Nottz also has a group called D.M.P., which stands for "Durte Muzik Prahdukshun". They released an EP in 2004 and a full length album on Koch Records
Koch Records
E1 Music , the primary subsidiary of E1 Entertainment LP, is the largest independent record label in the United States. It is also distributed by the Universal Music Group in Europe under the name E1 Universal...
, titled Nottz Presents D.M.P., in 2005.
On October 26, 2010, Nottz released his first solo album, You Need This Music under Raw Koncept. The album features Nottz as an MC as well as a producer. He is also working on rapper Game upcoming album The R.E.D. Album
The R.E.D. Album
The R.E.D. Album is the fourth studio album by American rapper and West Coast hip hop artist Game, which was released on August 23, 2011 through DGC Records and Interscope Records after almost two years of delays since late 2009 and being rescheduled a total of 10 times...
, after having 3 of his beats on Game's last two albums Doctor's Advocate and LAX. He has worked with female rapper Rah Digga
Rah Digga
Rah Digga is an American rapper. Well known as a long time member of the Flipmode Squad, a hip hop group led by Busta Rhymes, she parted ways amicably with the group in 2007. She has been called "one of rap's most prominent women MCs" by Allmusic and "one of hip-hop's most skilled female MCs" in...
on her long-awaited comeback album, Classic
Classic (Rah Digga album)
-External links: at XXL...
, and it has been released on September 14, 2010. Nottz also worked with rapper Asher Roth
Asher Roth
Asher Paul Roth is an American rapper.-Early life:Asher Roth was born and raised in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, a small town about 20 miles northeast of Philadelphia. His mother, Elizabeth , is a yoga instructor, and his father, David Roth, is the executive director of a design firm...
on their collaboration EP entitled Rawth, released for free on the internet, on December 27, 2010. an will tour in the UK and Canada in 2011
Discography
The following is the discography by AmericanUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Hip hop
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
producer, Nottz.
Studio albums
Year | Title | Chart positions | ||
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U.S. Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
U.K. | U.S. Rap (iTunes) | ||
2010 | You Need This Music
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Nottz - You Need This Music
[Entire album] Released Date: October 19, 2010- 01. "Intro" (feat. Travis BarkerTravis BarkerTravis Landon Barker is an American musician, producer and entrepreneur, most noted as the drummer for the American pop punk band Blink-182, as well as the alternative rock band +44, the rap rock band The Transplants, and the alternative rock band Box Car Racer. He was a frequent collaborator with...
) - 02. "Fair Warning"
- 03. "Blast That" (feat. Black MilkBlack MilkCurtis Cross, better known as Black Milk, is a hip hop producer and MC from Detroit, Michigan.-Biography:In 2004, he formed B.R. Gunna, with Young RJ, and Fat Ray, and together they released Dirty District: Vol. 2, a follow up to a compilation released in 2001 by Slum Village, which he had...
) - 04. "Shine So Brite"
- 05. "You Need This Music" (feat. DweleDweleAndwele Gardner , better known by his stage name Dwele is a soul singer, songwriter and record producer from Detroit, Michigan.-Biography:...
) - 06. "I Do It For Yawl" (feat. Kardinal OffishallKardinal OffishallJason D. Harrow , better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall , is a Canadian rapper and record producer. He is often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.-Life and career:Harrow was born in...
& Little Brother) - 07. "How Long Will It Last?" (feat. Joy DenalaneJoy DenalaneJoy Maureen Denalane , known as Joy Denalane, is a German singer-songwriter, known for her mixture of soul, R&B, and African folk music with lyrics in German and English.-Early life:...
) - 08. "A Dream Come True"
- 09. "I Still Love You" (feat. Mayer HawthorneMayer HawthorneMayer Hawthorne is an American singer, producer, songwriter, arranger, audio engineer, DJ, rapper and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles, California, USA. The stage name "Mayer Hawthorne" is a combination of Cohen's real middle name and the name of the street he grew up on in Michigan...
) - 10. "Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor)" (feat. Asher Roth & Colin MunroeColin MunroeColin Munroe is a Canadian singer-songwriter and record producer originally from North Gower, Ontario, who now resides in Toronto.-Biography:...
) - 11. "No Money Down" (feat. Terese Cook)
- 12. "The Cycle" (feat. Joell OrtizJoell OrtizJoell Ortiz is an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York, and a member of the group Slaughterhouse.-Biography:Joell Ortiz was born to Puerto Rican parents. Ortiz grew up in the Cooper Park Houses in the East Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York formerly signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath...
) - 13. "Never Caugh Slippin'" (feat. Snoop Dogg & Royce da 5'9")
- 14. "Right Here" (feat. Bilal)
- 00. "Cars"
Rah DiggaRah DiggaRah Digga is an American rapper. Well known as a long time member of the Flipmode Squad, a hip hop group led by Busta Rhymes, she parted ways amicably with the group in 2007. She has been called "one of rap's most prominent women MCs" by Allmusic and "one of hip-hop's most skilled female MCs" in...
- ClassicClassic (Rah Digga album)-External links: at XXL...
[Entire album] Released: September 14, 2010
- 01. "The Book Of Rashia"
- 02. "Who Gonna Check Me Boo"
- 03. "This Ain't No Lil' Kid Rap"
- 04. "Straight Spittin' IV"
- 05. "Classic"
- 06. "Solidified"
- 07. "Feel Good"
- 08. "Viral"
- 09. "Back It Up"
- 10. "You Got It"
- 11. "Look What You Done Started" (iTunesITunesiTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
Bonus Track) - 11. "Smokin' My Life Away" (Amazon MP3Amazon MP3Amazon MP3 is an online music store owned and operated by Amazon.com. Launched in public beta on September 25, 2007, in January 2008 it became the first music store to sell music without digital rights management from the four major music labels , as well as many independents...
Bonus Track) - 00. "Warning Shots"
- 00. "Do Your Numbers"
- 00. "A Few Thoughts" (DJ Booth.net exclusive)
Music Videos
- Shine So Brite (2010)
- Cars (2010)
- Intro (2010)
- Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor) (2010)
Nottz Raw & Asher RothAsher RothAsher Paul Roth is an American rapper.-Early life:Asher Roth was born and raised in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, a small town about 20 miles northeast of Philadelphia. His mother, Elizabeth , is a yoga instructor, and his father, David Roth, is the executive director of a design firm...
- The Rawth EP (released December 27, 2010)
- "Dontcha Wanna Be (My Neighbor)" feat. Colin MunroeColin MunroeColin Munroe is a Canadian singer-songwriter and record producer originally from North Gower, Ontario, who now resides in Toronto.-Biography:...
- "Gotta Get Up" feat. DADADA, da, or dA may refer to:* Da , a Tony-winning play by Hugh Leonard* Da , a movie adaptation of the play by Hugh Leonard* Adi Da, a spiritual leader once known as Da Free John, and Da Love-Ananda...
of Chester FrenchChester FrenchChester French is an American indie pop band consisting of lead vocalist and songwriter David-Andrew 'D.A.' Wallach and multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Maxwell Drummey... - "Enforce The Law"
- "Break Bread"
- "In My Mind"
- "Comin/Going" feat. RhymefestRhymefestChe Smith , known by the stage name of Rhymefest, is an American hip hop artist from Chicago, Illinois whose first official album, Blue Collar, was released on July 11, 2006. He co-wrote Kanye West's "Jesus Walks", which won a Grammy at the 47th Grammy Awards. In October, 2010, Rhymefest announced...
- "Run It Back" feat. Kardinal OffishallKardinal OffishallJason D. Harrow , better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall , is a Canadian rapper and record producer. He is often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.-Life and career:Harrow was born in...
- "Nothing You Can’t Do"
Singles
- 2008: "Can't Hide The Truth" (feat. Kardinal OffishallKardinal OffishallJason D. Harrow , better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall , is a Canadian rapper and record producer. He is often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.-Life and career:Harrow was born in...
& Cory GunzCory GunzPeter Cory Pankey, Jr. is an American rapper, better known by his stage name Cory Gunz. He is the son of rapper Peter Gunz, member of the rap duo Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz, and cousin of fellow rapper Junior. Gunz is currently signed to Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, After Platinum...
)
Guest appearances
- 2001: Ed O.G.Ed O.G.Edward Anderson is a hip-hop artist from Boston, Massachusetts, United States, better known by his stage names Edo G and Ed O.G.. Although not widely known in the mainstream, Edo G has a cult following in Boston, and an international fanbase.-Career:Born in Roxbury—a rough, predominantly black...
- "What U Know" (feat. Nottz) - 2005: CanibusCanibusGermaine Williams , better known by his stage name Canibus, is a Jamaican-born American rapper. He is a part of supergroup The HRSMN. Canibus rose to fame in the mid-nineties...
- "Hip-Hop" (feat. Nottz) - 2005: Diamond DDiamond DDiamond D is a hip hop producer and MC from the Bronx, New York City, and one of the founding members of the legendary D.I.T.C. crew. He started out as a DJ for Jazzy Jay back in the late 1980s and was at the same time perfecting his skills in beat making and turntablism, and together with rhyme...
- "We Gangstas" (feat. J DillaJ DillaJames Dewitt Yancey , better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American record producer who emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip hop scene in Detroit, Michigan...
& Nottz) - 2008: J Dilla – "Fight Club" (feat. Nottz & Boogieman)
- 2008: Jake OneJake OneJacob Dutton, better known as Jake One, is an American hip hop record producer from Seattle, Washington.-Biography:Dutton grew up in Capitol Hill and moved to the North End of Seattle when he was 15. He started making music on a Casio keyboard in 1992. He attended the University of Washington and...
, Nottz & Black MilkBlack MilkCurtis Cross, better known as Black Milk, is a hip hop producer and MC from Detroit, Michigan.-Biography:In 2004, he formed B.R. Gunna, with Young RJ, and Fat Ray, and together they released Dirty District: Vol. 2, a follow up to a compilation released in 2001 by Slum Village, which he had...
- "I'm Coming" - 2009: Edgar Allen FloeEdgar Allen FloeEdgar Allen Floe is a hip hop artist from North Carolina and a member of Justus League and The Undefined. His name is a play on words of famous poet, Edgar Allan Poe.-Biography:...
- "Mighty Floe Young" (feat. Nottz & Royce Da 5'9") - 2010: John ReganJohn ReganJohn Regan is an American rapper from Baltimore, Maryland.-Biography:John Regan has been working with Culture VI Records founder and manager Wil Loesel since the age of 15. He is a husband, father and President of Culture VI Records...
- "Nobody's Somebody" (feat. Nottz)(additional production) - 2010: NefewNefewNefew is a hip hop group from Windisch, Switzerland. It consists of Polemikk and PA-Double . Nefew is an acronym which stands for New Education From Every Word. Q Magazine describes Nefew as one of the most promising hop hop acts from Europe...
- "The Fan" (feat. Nottz)
Production discography
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Singles are in bold, albums are in bold and italic.
3rd EyeJesse WestJesse West, aka 3rd Eye is a producer/rapper. Born Jesse Williams III on December 4, 1967 in the South Bronx, New York, Jesse grew up in the Bronx River Projects, where the Master/Teacher DJ Afrika Bambaataa founded the Universal Zulu Nation.- History :...
- Studio Life (Unreleased)
- 00. "Final Exam"
- 00. "'88 Flashback"
D.V. Alias Khrist - BlackMask Soundtrack - Movie starring, "Jet LiJet LiThe fame gained by his sports winnings led to a career as a martial arts film star, beginning in mainland China and then continuing into Hong Kong. Li acquired his screen name in 1982 in the Philippines when a publicity company thought his real name was too hard to pronounce...
"
- 00. "Thee Attack is on"
D.V. Alias Khrist and Lord Have MercyLord Have Mercy (musician)Wayne Notise , better known by his performing name Lord Have Mercy, is an American rapper and producer from Brooklyn, New York City...
- Lyricist Lounge, Volume OneLyricist Lounge, Volume OneLyricist Lounge, Volume One is the first installment of Rawkus Records Lyricist Lounge album series, based on the Lyricist Lounge showcases in New York...
- 2-08. "Holy Water"
Busta RhymesBusta RhymesTrevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
- E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front
- 02. "Everybody Rise"
- 03. "Where We Are About To Take It"
- 04. "Extinction Level Event (The Song of Salvation)"
Various - Violator: The AlbumViolator: The AlbumViolator: The Album is a hip-hop/R&B compilation album, released on August 10, 1999 by Def Jam Recordings. It was the first release through the imprint Violator Records, a spin-off of Mona Scott & Chris Lighty's Violator Management company...
- 03. "Whatcha Come Around Here For?" - Flipmode SquadFlipmode SquadThe Flipmode Squad is a production crew and musical group, founded and fronted by rapper Busta Rhymes. The first Flipmode album debuted in 1998 with The Imperial, Rampage and Rah Digga went on to record solo efforts...
The Notorious B.I.G.The Notorious B.I.G.Christopher George Latore Wallace , best known as The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper. He was also known as Biggie Smalls , Big Poppa, and The Black Frank White .Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough...
- Born AgainBorn Again (The Notorious B.I.G. album)Born Again is a posthumous album by The Notorious B.I.G.. It was released on December 7, 1999. Unlike the first album released after his death , this album was created with no input from Biggie himself...
- 05. "Dangerous MCs" feat. Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
, Busta Rhymes & Mark Curry
Fat JoeFat JoeJoseph Antonio Cartagena , better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper, CEO of Terror Squad Entertainment, and member of musical groups D.I.T.C. and Terror Squad....
- Thicker Than WaterThicker than Water (soundtrack)Thicker than Water is the soundtrack to the 1999 film, Thicker than Water. It was released on October 5, 1999 by Priority Records and consisted of two discs of West coast and East coast hip hop...
soundtrack
- 05. "Thicker Than Blood" feat. Terror SquadTerror Squad (group)Terror Squad is an American hip hop collective that was first established in 1998. Based in The Bronx borough of New York City, the members of Terror Squad collectively debuted on a song in member Fat Joe's album Don Cartagena...
Lord Have MercyLord Have Mercy (musician)Wayne Notise , better known by his performing name Lord Have Mercy, is an American rapper and producer from Brooklyn, New York City...
- Thee Ungodly Hour (Unreleased)
- 00. "Paint Ya Face"
- 00. "These Men Don't Cry" feat. Method ManMethod ManClifford Smith , better known by his stage name Method Man is an American hip hop artist, record producer, actor and member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He took his stage name from the 1979 film The Fearless Young Boxer, also known as Method Man. He is one half of the rap duo Method Man...
- 00. "Home Sweet Home" feat. M.O.P.M.O.P.M.O.P., short for Mash Out Posse, is an American hip hop duo. The duo, composed of Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, is known for the aggressive delivery typically employed by both emcees. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song "Ante Up," released on...
Busta RhymesBusta RhymesTrevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
- Anarchy
- 11. "Get Out!!Get Out!!"Get Out!!" is the first single by rapper Busta Rhymes from his fourth album Anarchy. It is produced by Nottz.The song samples from The Richard Wolfe Children's Chorus song "The Ugly Duckling".-Music video:...
" - 13. "A Trip Out Of Town"
- 21. "Anarchy"
Rah DiggaRah DiggaRah Digga is an American rapper. Well known as a long time member of the Flipmode Squad, a hip hop group led by Busta Rhymes, she parted ways amicably with the group in 2007. She has been called "one of rap's most prominent women MCs" by Allmusic and "one of hip-hop's most skilled female MCs" in...
- Dirty HarrietDirty HarrietDirty Harriet is the debut album by Rah Digga released in 1999. The album went on to sell over 396,000 units in the United States and another 321,000 copies sold worldwide.The album reached #18 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and #3 on the R&B albums....
- 08. "Showdown"
- 09. "The Last Word"
- 11. "Straight Spittin' Part II"
- 12. "What's Up Wit' That"
- 14. "Just For You"
Funkmaster FlexFunkmaster FlexAston George Taylor, Jr. better known as Funkmaster Flex is an American hip hop DJ, rapper, musician and producer on New York City's Hot 97 radio station and host of the hit MTV show Funk Flex Full Throttle....
- 60 Minutes Of Funk - The Mix Tape Volume IV
- 19. "Uhhnnh" - The Bad Seed
XzibitXzibitAlvin Nathaniel Joiner , better known by his stage name Xzibit , is an American rapper, actor, and television host. He is known as the host of the MTV show Pimp My Ride, which brought him mainstream success...
- RestlessRestless (Xzibit album)-Track listing:-Album singles:-Album chart positions:-Singles chart positions:...
- 04. "U Know" feat. Dr. DreDr. DreAndre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
(co-producer)
Krumbsnatcha - Long Awaited - Snatcha Season Pt. 2
- 04. "Blaze" feat. Blackndekuh, Nottz & SpoonSpoonA spoon is a utensil consisting of a small shallow bowl, oval or round, at the end of a handle. A type of cutlery , especially as part of a place setting, it is used primarily for serving. Spoons are also used in food preparation to measure, mix, stir and toss ingredients...
- 09. "Do U Wanna" feat. Boogieman & Top Gun
- 11. "Can't Get None" feat. Lord Tariq
- 13. "Hood Turn Hot"
- 14. "Killer In Me"
- 15. "Jungle"
- 16. "Take Your Pain Away"
Krumbsnatcha - Training DayTraining Day (soundtrack)Training Day: The Soundtrack is the soundtrack to the 2001 crime film, Training Day. It was released on September 11, 2001, through Priority Records and contained mostly hip hop music...
Soundtrack
- 02. "W.O.L.V.E.S." feat. M.O.P.M.O.P.M.O.P., short for Mash Out Posse, is an American hip hop duo. The duo, composed of Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, is known for the aggressive delivery typically employed by both emcees. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song "Ante Up," released on...
Busta RhymesBusta RhymesTrevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
- GenesisGenesis (Busta Rhymes album)- Singles :* "What It Is" * "Break Ya Neck"* "As I Come Back"* "Pass the Courvoisier, Part II"...
- 01. "Intro"
- 09. "Pass The Courvoisier"
- 20. "Bad Dreams"
Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
- Snoop Dogg Presents…Doggy Style Allstars Vol. 1
- 13. "Don't Make A Wrong Move" feat. ProdigyProdigy (rapper)Lance Albert Johnson Banks, better known as Prodigy, is an American rapper and one half of the hip-hop and rap duo Mobb Deep....
& Special Ed
Kardinal OffishallKardinal OffishallJason D. Harrow , better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall , is a Canadian rapper and record producer. He is often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.-Life and career:Harrow was born in...
- Firestarter Vol. 2: The F-Word Theory (Unreleased)
- 00. "Sick!" feat. Bounty KillerBounty KillerBounty Killer is a Grammy nominated Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay. He is the founder of a dancehall collective known as The Alliance.-Early life and career:...
Black Moon - Total EclipseTotal Eclipse (Black Moon album)Total Eclipse is the third album from Hip Hop group Black Moon, their first since 1999's War Zone. Released one year after the Boot Camp Clik's return, the album received strong reviews and humble sales...
- 06. "Why We Act This Way?"
Krumbsnatcha - Let The Truth Be Told
- 03. "Do Me"
- 04. "Boston To VA" feat. Fam-LayFAM-LAYNathaniel Johnson, also known as Fam-Lay is an American rapper from Norfolk, Virginia. Signed to The Neptunes' Star Trak imprint, he first gained notoriety through several guest appearances he made on various Neptunes-related projects, including the Clipse's debut album Lord Willin in 2002...
- 06. "Thorough" feat. Ghostface KillahGhostface KillahDennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
& Solomon Childs - 14. "Get Live" feat. DMP
- 00. "Never Grow Up"
Cassidy - Split Personality
- 12. "Real Talk"
GhostfaceGhostface KillahDennis Coles , better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang , the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success...
- The Pretty Toney AlbumThe Pretty Toney AlbumThe Pretty Toney Album is the fourth studio album by American hip hop artist Ghostface, a member of the Wu-Tang Clan.It is the only album from the artist to be released solely under the title of "Ghostface", ; however, it is otherwise a normal Ghostface Killah release in line with the rest of his...
- 14. "Be This Way"
- 16. "Tooken Back" feat. Jacki-OJacki-OAngela Kohn , better known as Jacki-O, is a Haitian American rapper from Miami, Florida, who is currently signed to her own label Jack Movement Entertainment. She got her first break in 2003 with the bawdy sex rap "Nookie" which garnered the MC comparisons to fellow Southern rappers Mia X and Trina...
Ghostface Killah and Trife Da God - Put It On The LinePut It on the LinePut It on the Line is an album by Ghostface Killah & Trife Da God, released on Ghostface's own Starks Enterprises label on November 18, 2005 . According to Trife's Myspace profile, the album has sold over 100,000 copies independently. Trife's former T.M.F...
- 03. "Struggle" - Ghostface Killah
ConsequenceConsequence (rapper)Dexter Mills , better known as Consequence, is an American rapper. He is the cousin of rapper Q-Tip of the hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest, and was formerly an affiliate of Kanye West's GOOD Music family. Consequence debuted in 1996 on A Tribe Called Quest's album Beats, Rhymes, and Life...
- Caught Up in the Hype (Single 12')
- "Caught Up in the Hype"
SkillzSkillz Shaquan Lewis, also known as Mad Skillz, Skillz, is an American rapper known for his acclaimed 1996 album From Where???, a reference to his origins in Virginia, not the stereotypical New York City or Los Angeles rapper, and he's also known for his yearly "Rap Ups", which he has done since...
- Confessions Of A Ghostwriter
- 06. "Wave Ya Hands" feat. Musiq Soulchild
- 07. "Imagine"
- 08. "S.K.I.L.L.Z."
Canibus - Hip-Hop for SaleHip-Hop for SaleHip-Hop for Sale is the seventh studio album by rapper Canibus, released on November 1, 2005 through his own label Mic Club Music in conjunction with Babygrande Records and Koch Entertainment. The album was originally produced entirely by Nottz, but other up-and-coming producers were included on...
- 01. "It's No Other Than"
- 02. "Back Wit Heat"
- 04. "Show 'Em How"
- 05. "Dear Academy"
- 06. "I Gotcha"
Royce Da 5'9" - Independent's DayIndependent's DayIndependent's Day is the third studio album by Detroit rapper Royce da 5'9", released through Trouble Records on June 28, 2005.-Track listing:...
- 05. "Politics" feat. Cee-Lo Green
- 09. "Blow Dat..."
Little Brother - Soldiers of Fortune (Hall of Justus album)
- 07. "Life of The Party" feat. Carlitta Durand
Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
- Tha Blue Carpet TreatmentTha Blue Carpet TreatmentTha Blue Carpet Treatment is the eighth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg; released by Geffen Records on November 21, 2006. The album debuted at number five on the Billboard charts.- Album information :...
- 05. "That's That Shit" feat. R. KellyR. KellyRobert Sylvester Kelly , better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play...
Kanye WestKanye WestKanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
- GraduationGraduation (album)Graduation is the third studio album by American hip hop artist Kanye West, released September 11, 2007 on Roc-A-Fella Records. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2005 to 2007 at Chung King Studios and Sony Music Studios in New York City and at Chalice Studios and The Record Plant...
- 07. "Barry Bonds" feat. Lil' Wayne (co-prodced by Nottz)
Little Brother - GetbackGetbackGetback is the third studio album from Little Brother, released on October 23, 2007. On October 12, Phonte leaked the album himself to Okayplayer.com-Details:...
- 08. "Two-Step Blues" feat. Darien BrockingtonDarien BrockingtonDarien Brockington is an American singer, songwriter, vocal arranger and actor. Born in Washington, DC and raised in Durham, NC, Brockington was exposed to music early on in life and began singing at the age of 2. He was brought up in a Seventh-Day Adventist Church and sang his first solo at 6...
ScarfaceScarface (rapper)Brad Terrence Jordan , better known by his stage name Scarface, is an American rapper, and recording artist from Houston, Texas and a member of the Geto Boys. He is originally from South Park, Houston.-Life and career:...
- MadeMade (album)Made is the tenth studio album released by rapper Scarface. It was released on December 4, 2007 and was both critically and commercially successful, making it to 17 on the Billboard 200 and 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums....
- 04. "Girl You Know" feat. Trey SongzTrey SongzTremaine "Trey" Aldon Neverson , better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005, while his second album, Trey Day, was released in 2007...
Cassidy - B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story
- 11. "I Get My Paper"
The GameThe Game (rapper)Jayceon Terrell Taylor , better known by his stage name Game, formerly The Game, is an American rapper and actor. As a member of G-Unit, he rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary, which earned him two Grammy Award nominations...
- L.A.X.
- 07. "Cali Sunshine" feat. Bilal
- 08. "Ya Heard" feat. LudacrisLudacrisChristopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
Kardinal OffishallKardinal OffishallJason D. Harrow , better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall , is a Canadian rapper and record producer. He is often credited as Canada's "hip-hop ambassador", and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip-hop.-Life and career:Harrow was born in...
- Not 4 SaleNot 4 Sale (Kardinal Offishall album)- Samples and interpolations :* "Numba 1 " – Contains an interpolation of "The Tide Is High" by The Paragons* "Ill Eagle Alien" – Contains an interpolation of "Englishman in New York" by Sting...
- 08. "Ill Eagle Alien"
Murs - Murs for PresidentMurs for President- Additional credits :- Charts :- Music videos :* Better Than the Best* Lookin' Fly* Can It Be * Me and This Jawn* A Part of Me* Break Up * The Science* Road Is My Religion- MURS Administration :...
- 10. "Me and This Jawn"
- 11. "Think You Know Me"
- 00. "Better Than The Best" (Leftover)
TermanologyTermanologyDaniel Carrillo , better known as Termanology is a rapper from Lawrence, Massachusetts. He first came to wide attention with the 2006 single "Watch How It Go Down". A solo album, Politics As Usual, was released in 2008...
- Politics As UsualPolitics As Usual- Bonus track :- External links :* * Mosi Reeves. "", Spin, October 2008.* Chris Faroaone. "", Boston Phoenix, October 1, 2008.* Michele Centeno. "", URB, October, 2008.* Felicia J. Barclay. "", AllHipHop, October 3, 2008....
- 05. "Please Don't Go"
- 06. "Float"
- 08. "Drugs Crimes Gorillaz" feat. FreewayFreeway (rapper)Leslie Edward Pridgen , better known by his stage name Freeway, is an American rapper. Best known for his tenure on Roc-A-Fella Records and his affiliation with Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel, he is recognized by his high-pitched delivery and for the long beard he keeps due to his Muslim faith...
& Sheek LouchSheek LouchSean Divine Jacobs, better known as Sheek Louch , is an African American rapper and member of The LOX , along with Styles P and Jadakiss.-Personal life and career:...
Bishop LamontBishop LamontPhilip Martin , better known as Bishop Lamont is an American rapper from Carson, California. He was signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment record label but left in 2010.-Biography:...
- The Confessional (unrelease)
- "Ghetto Song" feat. YM
- "What People Do"
- "Why U Wanna Piss Me Off"
ScarfaceScarface (rapper)Brad Terrence Jordan , better known by his stage name Scarface, is an American rapper, and recording artist from Houston, Texas and a member of the Geto Boys. He is originally from South Park, Houston.-Life and career:...
- EmeritusEmeritus (Scarface album)Emeritus is the eleventh studio album by American rapper Scarface, released December 2, 2008 on Rap-a-Lot Records in the United States. He has stated that it is his final studio album. The album debuted at number 24 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 42,000 copies in its first week...
- 04. "Can't Get Right" feat. Bilal
- 05. "Still Here" feat. Shateish
Asher RothAsher RothAsher Paul Roth is an American rapper.-Early life:Asher Roth was born and raised in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, a small town about 20 miles northeast of Philadelphia. His mother, Elizabeth , is a yoga instructor, and his father, David Roth, is the executive director of a design firm...
- Asleep in the Bread AisleAsleep in the Bread Aisle-Chart positions:-Samples:*"As I Em"**"Geraldine and John" by Joe Jackson*"Fallin"**"Falling" by Ben Kweller**"Kissing My Love" by Bill Withers*"I Love College"**"Say It Ain't So" by Weezer **"Impeach the President" by the Honey Drippers...
- 15. "Y.O.U." (UK Bonus Track) feat. Slick RickSlick RickRichard Walters , better known by his stage name Slick Rick is a Grammy-nominated English-American rapper...
Slaughterhouse - SlaughterhouseSlaughterhouse (album)Slaughterhouse is the self-titled debut album of hip hop supergroup, Slaughterhouse, consisting of members Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, Royce Da 5'9" and Crooked I. The album was released on August 11, 2009 on E1 Music. Their debut album sold 18,600 copies in its first week...
- 00. "Woodstock (Hood Hop)" feat. M.O.P
SkyzooSkyzooSkyzoo is a New York hip hop emcee.-Biography:Born Gregory Skyler Taylor in 1982 in Crown Heights, he grew up in Bedford-Stuyvesant. He was nicknamed Skyzoo by his parents after the Skyy disco song...
- The Salvation
- 05. "Popularity"
- 16. "Maintain"
KRS-OneKRS-OneLawrence Krisna Parker , better known by his stage names KRS-One , and Teacha, is an American rapper...
& Buckshot - Survival SkillsSurvival SkillsSurvival Skills is the collaborative album from MC KRS-One and Buckshot. The album was released on September 15, 2009 on Duck Down Records. It is the 18th album for KRS-One, and the fourth for Buckshot.The first single, ROBOT, was released on May 5, 2009...
- 09. "One Shot" feat. Pharoahe MonchPharoahe MonchPharoahe Monch is an American hip hop artist. He is known for his complex lyrics, complex delivery, and internal and multisyllabic rhyme schemes.-Biography:...
Shafiq Husayn - Shafiq En' A-Free-Ka (Nottz Remix)
- 03. "Cheeba" feat. Bilal
RakimRakimWilliam Michael Griffin Jr. , known by his stage names Rakim , Rakim Allah, R.A.K.I.M., and The Master, is an American rapper. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and most skilled emcees of all time. Eric B...
- The Seventh SealThe Seventh Seal (Rakim album)The Seventh Seal is the third solo studio album by American emcee Rakim. Released November 17, 2009 after several delays on Rakim's own Ra Records, TVM, and SMC Recordings and distributed through Fontana and Universal Music Group...
- 04. "Man Above" feat. Tracey Horton
Bilal - Airtight's RevengeAirtight's RevengeAirtight's Revenge is the second studio album by American recording artist Bilal, released September 6, 2010, on independent record label Plug Research. Production for the album took place during 2007 to 2010 and was handled by Bilal, Steve McKie, Nottz, Shafiq Husayn, Conley "Tone" Whitfield, and...
- 04. "Flying"
- 12. "Lost My Mind" (Bonus)
- 00. "Free"
Strong Arm SteadyStrong Arm SteadyStrong Arm Steady, often referred to as SAS, is a rap/hip hop group in California's underground hip hop scene. As of December 2009, the act consists of members Mitchy Slick of San Diego, California, and Phil Da Agony and probably the most visually distinct member, Krondon, who is albinistic...
- Arms & HammersArms & HammersArms & Hammers is the third studio album by the American hip hop group Strong Arm Steady, released in February 22, 2011, on Blacksmith Records/Element 9. The production was handled by many names, like DJ Khalil, Nottz, Jelly Roll, Blaqthoven and Terrace Martin...
- 06. "All the Brothers" feat. Chace Infinite, Talib KweliTalib KweliTalib Kweli Greene , better known as Talib Kweli, is an American hip-hop artist and poet from Brooklyn, New York. His first name in Arabic means "student" or "seeker" ; his in Swahili means "true"...
, KRS-OneKRS-OneLawrence Krisna Parker , better known by his stage names KRS-One , and Teacha, is an American rapper...
& Planet AsiaPlanet AsiaPlanet Asia aka King Medallions is an underground hip hop MC from Fresno, California who is a member of hiphop groups the Cali Agents, and Skhool Yard...
Reks - R.E.K.S. (Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme)
- 03. "Limelight"
Royce da 5'9" - Success Is CertainSuccess Is Certain- Charts :-External links:* at Metacritic...
- 03. "Merry Go Round"
- 06. "On The Boulevard f. Nottz & Adonis"
External links
- Nottz at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- Nottz at DiscogsDiscogsDiscogs, short for discographies, is a website and database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. The Discogs servers, currently hosted under the domain name discogs.com, are owned by Zink Media, Inc., and are...
- http://www.rawkoncept.com
Interviews links
- Nottz at HipHopGame
- http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/features/id.1400/title.producers-corner-nottz
- Interview, HitQuarters Aug 04
- Collabos and Bullets (2003)