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Genre:

Urban , World/Other , Pop

Plays:

11043

Seen:

5615

Location:

Bronx, New York,
United States

Photos

Biography

NOT CHur average singer -- Former lead vocalist and creative force behind the Hip-Hop/Reggae riddim machine Born Jamericans the dynamic duo group was one of the pioneers to introduce Reggae to Mainstream American in the early nineties. NOTCH has shared headline billing on sold-out tours around the world with the likes of Destinys Child, Missy Elliot, Snoop Dog, Sean Paul, Sublime, Rabanes, Daddy Yankee, Tego Calderon, Don Omar, Beenie Man, Shaggy, Shabby Ranks, Inner Circle, just to name a few. For over five years, NOTCH fronted this highly innovative and successful musical fusion on its whirlwind international run, until he decided to branch out on his own in 1998.

Now as a solo artist on many different musical ventures, NOTCH IS BACK -- stronger than ever!

Wasting no time, NOTCH has regained his place at the top of the charts with the Reggaeton smash Hay Que Bueno. Notch has reached into his rich heritage, introducing a new generation to Spatoinglish a unique combination of Spanish, English, and Patois. With constant airplay throughout 2004 Hay Que Bueno has perfectly positioned NOTCH on all major Spanish radio stations, building a bridge from Puerto Rico to Jamaica, between BET and Mun2, crossing traditional programming lines and connecting with broad audiences in many diverse markets. Like other international superstars such as Wyclef Jean, Selena, R. Kelly, and Marc Anthony, NOTCHs style of music has evolved into an unstoppable universal sound that transcends language and cultural barriers.

NOTCHs sound is a musical reflection of his own eclectic multi-cultural background. Born to a Black American mother of Portuguese, Native American and Caribbean descent who always encouraged him to pursue his talent to be an entertainer, and a Jamaican father of Afro-Cuban & French Descent, a professional bass player who introduced him to the world of Reggae music, and always encouraged him to tap into his Latin roots.

His artistic evolution, which masterfully fuses genres such as Reggae, R&B, Hip Hop, Latin, Reggaeton, Alternative, and Pop was until recently considered a gamble; but NOTCHs multicultural heritage and his sophisticated ear have enabled him to dominate multiple worlds, taking people by surprise eliciting a Whos that!!!? response. He now owns the common sound between riddim and ritmo and despite not yet releasing his solo album, he has managed to stamp his mark on various Billboard Charting Albums for the last 4 years. A few notable examples of his Spatoinglish fusion is the electrifying Reggaeton songs Hay Que Bueno which is featured on the Chosen Few Compilation- El Documental, on Daddy Yankees Barrio Fino album NOTCH can be heard on the Bandera-Latin Hip-Hop track "San Pedro", and LunyTunes album Mas Flow 2 with a tropical sounding track Verme featured by Baby Ranks. He also digged into his reggae roots with the solo title track Nuttin Nuh Go So on the Buy Out riddim, popularly known as the reggae riddim, Sean Pauls Like Glue was featured on, he can also be heard on Grammy Award winner Beenie Mans previously released album, on the track titled Pure Pretty Gal, produced by Tony Kelly and recently on the Kopa Riddim produced by Black Chiney the smashing infectious V.I.P. Get Back.

Not limited to collaborating with Reggae and Reggaeton artists, NOTCH is featured on the infamous Canadian BMG Hip Hop Recording Artists the Rascal latest album which debuted at ..22 on the Canadian Billboard Charts. From Jazz to Alternative, he worked with Brand New Heavies on their jazzy rare groove Brazilian Portuguese rhythm Carnival and with currently dismembered Alternative Rock group, Sublime on their song Open Road. He was also featured on the acid jazz fusion group Thievery Corporations song The Richest Man in Babylon which was performed NBCs late night talk show Late Night with Conan OBrien and in 2005 he lend his voice once again to their newest album The Cosmic Game with the laid-back Reggae Roots song "Amerimacka". Most Recently NOTCH teamed up with the hot new Colombian group Cyclon and Sergio Sir George who is known for working with Latin vocalist Marc Anthony and the late great Celia Cruz, on the Urban Viallenato (Tropical fused) song Estoy Pegao.

One of NOTCHs soon to be released song Wepa was aired on NBCs hit TV shows Third Watch and ER and he also participated in a charity project from which the proceeds went to the victims of September 11th, collaborating with an all star Reggae Cast on the song Pray for Love.

Offering his works of art to the world, NOTCH draws us closer to him as a multi-dimensional vocalist, taking us on a musical voyage through the limitless universe of music. Not committed to genre, Notch is definitely Notchur average singer and is the answer that mainstream America seeks when it looks to targeting this new multi-cultural generation; while giving his fans worldwide, music they can associate with their lifestyle.

NOTCH says it best I am an artist that is committed to become one of the many musical bridges, connecting cultures of the world together through my musical fusions derived from my diverse cultural backgrounds.

Members

NOTCH

Voice

NOTCH -Urban Latin/Reggaeton-Reggae-R

About  Notch

Record Label - Type

- Independent


Artist's website

www.cyloop.com/Notch


Influential Artist

Bob Marley

Grand Combo

El Debarge

Mark Anthony


Multimedia

Music
Video

Wall

VERME : Baby Ranks featuring NOTCH

News

2007-08-08 - 

WHO'S LIVE NEXT: NOTCH

August 8, 2007 - Miami, Florida - Since the release of Notch's first solo album - Raised by The People - in May, the eclectic artist has been non-stop. The first single - Dale Pa' Tra' - has become a favorite, not only in the reggae/dance scene, but also in the Latin world (currently playing heavily on Mun2 and MTV Tr3s). It has also been in high rotation in the top radio stations in the country (became the most requested song in the New York market during the month of June!) Tonight he will headline Hot 97's Who's Next Live Concert Series at the famed New York Club S.O.B.'s. (past performers include Kanye West and Queen Latifah). Immediately after, he will fly to the West Coast for the album release party at Rumba Room where he will perform songs from "Raised by The People". Notch recently participated in the Latin Film Festival in New York City where he opened the festivities at the China Club and was the opening act for the mega concert "Bling Blineo" at Shea Stadium where he brought the house down and raised the bar for the rest of the performers. In September, he is scheduled to perform at the Pepsi Blue Carpet Bash for the MTV VMAs in New York. Notch's "Raised by People" debuted #12 in Billboard's Latin Rhythm Album Chart. Vibe Magazine chose Notch to be part of the "New Power List" in their September "Juice" issue. For more information visit www.machetemusic.com ******************************************* *********** 8 de agosto de 2007- Miami, Florida - Desde el lanzamiento en mayo del primer album como solista de Notch - Raised by The People - este artista ecléctico no ha parado de deleitar a sus fans. El primer sencillo - Dale Pa' Tra' - se ha convertido un favorito en estaciones de radio y TV alrededor del país, incluyendo Mun2 y MTV Tr3s. Esta noche encabezará el Hot 97's Who's Next Live Concert Series en el popular club S.O.B.'s de Nueva York (otros artistas que han sido parte de esta serie incluyen a Kanye West y Queen Latifah). Inmediatamente de finalizar el show, partirá a Los Angeles para la fiesta de lanzamiento de su álbum en el Rumba Room de dicha ciudad. Recientemente, Notch abrió las celebraciones del Festival de Cine Latino en Nueva York y formó parte del histórico concierto "El Blin Blineo" en Shea Stadium donde se robó el show y puso a todos a bailar y sudar con su música. En Septiembre, formará parte del Pepsi Blue Carpet Bash durante los MTV/VMA's en Nueva York. "Raised by People" debutó en la posición #12 en la lista de Billboard "Latin Rhythm Album". Notch ha sido elogiado tanto por la prensa americana como la Latina, Vibe lo incluyó en la lista "New Power List" en su edición de Septiembre. Para más información, visita www.machetemusic.com

2007-08-08 - 

WHO'S LIVE NEXT: NOTCH***AHORA EN VIVO:NOTCH!

August 8, 2007 - Miami, Florida - Since the release of Notch's first solo album - Raised by The People - in May, the eclectic artist has been non-stop. The first single - Dale Pa' Tra' - has become a favorite, not only in the reggae/dance scene, but also in the Latin world (currently playing heavily on Mun2 and MTV Tr3s). It has also been in high rotation in the top radio stations in the country (became the most requested song in the New York market during the month of June!) Tonight he will headline Hot 97's Who's Next Live Concert Series at the famed New York Club S.O.B.'s. (past performers include Kanye West and Queen Latifah). Immediately after, he will fly to the West Coast for the album release party at Rumba Room where he will perform songs from "Raised by The People". Notch recently participated in the Latin Film Festival in New York City where he opened the festivities at the China Club and was the opening act for the mega concert "Bling Blineo" at Shea Stadium where he brought the house down and raised the bar for the rest of the performers. In September, he is scheduled to perform at the Pepsi Blue Carpet Bash for the MTV VMAs in New York. Notch's "Raised by People" debuted #12 in Billboard's Latin Rhythm Album Chart. Vibe Magazine chose Notch to be part of the "New Power List" in their September "Juice" issue. To RSVP for the event or to obtain media credentials for Friday, please contact ximena.acosta@machetemusic.com *********** ********************************************* ****** 8 de agosto de 2007- Miami, Florida - Desde el lanzamiento en mayo del primer album como solista de Notch - Raised by The People - este artista ecléctico no ha parado de deleitar a sus fans. El primer sencillo - Dale Pa' Tra' - se ha convertido un favorito en estaciones de radio y TV alrededor del país, incluyendo Mun2 y MTV Tr3s. Esta noche encabezará el Hot 97's Who's Next Live Concert Series en el popular club S.O.B.'s de Nueva York (otros artistas que han sido parte de esta serie incluyen a Kanye West y Queen Latifah). Inmediatamente de finalizar el show, partirá a Los Angeles para la fiesta de lanzamiento de su álbum en el Rumba Room de dicha ciudad. Recientemente, Notch abrió las celebraciones del Festival de Cine Latino en Nueva York y formó parte del histórico concierto "El Blin Blineo" en Shea Stadium donde se robó el show y puso a todos a bailar y sudar con su música. En Septiembre, formará parte del Pepsi Blue Carpet Bash durante los MTV/VMA's en Nueva York. "Raised by People" debutó en la posición #12 en la lista de Billboard "Latin Rhythm Album". Notch ha sido elogiado tanto por la prensa americana como la Latina, Vibe lo incluyó en la lista "New Power List" en su edición de Septiembre. Para asistir al evento del viernes o para pases de prensa por favor contactar a: ximena.acosta@machetemusic.com Para más información, visita www.machetemusic.com

Comments

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MR.PHILLIPS | 

10/13/2008

HEY BOSS ITS BEEN A WHILE SENSE I LOG IN HERE .. LOL BLESSINGS

Rykar | 

09/10/2008

Hola Notch ¡!. Te invito para que escuches mis temas en http://www.cyloop.com/Rykar Si algún tema te gusta y crees que pueda adaptarse en la grabación de tu disco, puedes contactar conmigo en esa Web o en mi correo rykarjb@yahoo.es Saludos y suerte, Rykar

Santaflow | 

02/13/2008

Hola: Es un placer tenerte en mi lista de amigos del Cyloop. Te mando un enlace para que descargues mi disco con temas extras completamente gratis. Espero de corazón que lo disfrutes. http://www.megaupload.com/? d=BOVW2APZ

LIL'LIZZY | 

12/08/2007

Hey que la que hay Notch? gracias por el add request... dale sigue pa'lante... *LIZ JULIAN* A.K.A LIL'LIZZY-ONE

elizerox | 

12/06/2007

I love your music!

ladymex78 | 

10/22/2007

i love ur music thanks for the request keep doing ur thing dale patras that song is hot

la_sexi_mexi | 

10/18/2007

hey notch!!gracias por querer ser mi amigo!!!me encanta mucho tu musica, y hasta tengo la cancion de dale pa tras como mi ringtone principal y como cancion en mi myspace. y tambien espero k quieras ser mi amigo en myspace tambien. soy la sexi mexi!!y otra ves eres mas que chevere!!!!Perla

Lakambra | 

08/29/2007

Dale Pa' Tras..... I love that song... and nice album art...

KO | 

08/26/2007

supp nocth gracias por el request ...sigue pa lante mano...

zaidita | 

08/23/2007

Sangre Azul Productions | 

08/19/2007

Hola NotchThanks for the request. Dale pa' tras, Sweeeeeeeeet tune, todavia lo sigo bailando. Muchas felicidades y éxitos de tus colegas de Sangre Azul Productions USA/Records.

PANARICO | 

08/17/2007

Gracias por el add. Paz...

Crabeats | 

08/13/2007

Hey Bothe rgracias por el add Te deseo exitos en tu carrera artistica. y recuerda que solo Jesus puede perdonar nuestros pecados y darnos vida eterna si le seguimos.

Tercera Vizion | 

08/01/2007

Gracias por la amistad.. Pa'lante!

Iosu Bravo | 

08/01/2007

Aupa, un saludo desde España. Me encontrar amigos al otro lado del Atlántico. Mucho éxito.

lizza | 

07/30/2007

thx for the req. luv ur music!!!

Zekinash | 

07/30/2007

Gracias por el Req. Pero el reggeton...

Aíd | 

07/28/2007

Graciaaaaas por el request!Thanks 4 the request! <b> ¡¡ NEW TRACK "Jugando" !!</b> www.elho od.com/aid Aíd

L.CKARIO | 

07/23/2007

THANK YOU FOR THE REQUEST

kHz | 

07/22/2007

Thanks for stopping by and checking us out! You Kick Ass!!  "Your Frequency Has Been Changed" Now infect the others...... KHZ