Burrowing through the path laid by studious producers turned emcees like Diamond D, RZA and some guy named Kanye West, the Atlantic Coast is the next region to boast a studio virtuoso in Nottz. Coming straight outta Virginia, the self-proclaimed “raw” vanguard had a jumpstart on his younger competition, scoring hits from legends such as Ghostface Killah, Busta Rhymes and Scarface back when it still paid to be heard, not seen. Read the rest of this entry »

Grab your best indoor cardigan and throw two fingers up, then throw ‘em back down because Nottz has a video that you need to see. And if your sign language skills go beyond the first few letters of the alphabet go ahead and throw a P or C before the A because Asher & Colin are getting in on the fun as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Look at Asher, why don’t ya? Left college, dropped a respectable debut album and signed a lease on his own place. Given his profession, he couldn’t have had better luck in choosing a producer for his next door neighbor. It’s a win-win situation for both. All Asher has to do is slap some deodarant on, find the nearest pair of flip flops and walk next door whenever a 16 comes to mind. Read the rest of this entry »

What happens when two dope producers who dabble on the microphone break bread and collaborate for a track? Well, when it’s the man with the Album Of The Year and VA’s most consistent producer (we see you, Pharrell), expect the response to be simply, “Blast That.” Fresh from Nottz’ long-awaited October release, You Need This Music, this musical mishmash molds together a playful lead melody and guitar riffs that way a ton. Leaving room for two well-rounded musicians to show what happens when you refuse to limit yourself. Read the rest of this entry »

You can’t really blame Nottz & Al for this one. With everyone and their little brother making their own beats nowadays, someone has to rap over this. Read the rest of this entry »

Nottz drops in from Planet VA to show how you he shines, opposed to just telling you. Nifty little clip from Raw Koncept (who supports an impressive roster of prospective talent) which features some animated dedications to J Dilla.

Real producers stick together ya know. Beatmakers bicker and babble.

It’s official. Nottz has been responsible for so many fantastic beats that being behind the boards just breeds boredom to the man. (Peep the alliteration!). So like any accomplished musician, he’s expanding his horizons and putting ___ turnt rappa on his résumé. Read the rest of this entry »