Notch

<p>NOTCH'ur average singer -- Former lead vocalist and creative force behind the Hip-Hop/Reggae riddim machine Born Jamericans, the dynamic duo group that 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 Destiny's Child, Missy Elliot, Snoop Dog, Sean Paul, Sublime, Ravanes, Tego Calderon, 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 a different musically venture, NOTCH IS BACK -- stronger than ever!</p>
<p>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, NOTCH's style of music has evolved into an unstoppable universal sound that transcends language and cultural barriers.</p>
<p>NOTCH's 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 dream, but it was his Jamaican father of Afro-Cuban & French Descent, a professional bass player who introduced him to the world of Reggae music, and reinforce to NOTCH  to tap into his Latin roots.  His artistic evolution, which masterfully fuses genres such as Reggae, Latin, Alternative, Pop, Reggaeton, and R&B, until recently considered a gamble; but NOTCH's multicultural heritage and his sophisticated ear have enabled him to dominate multiple worlds, taking people by surprise eliciting a "Who's that!!!?" response.  He now owns the common sound between riddim and ritmo. </p>
<p>A few notable examples of his "Spatoinglish" fusion is the electricfying Reggaeton songs "Hay Que Bueno" Reggae, the Latin Hip-Hop track "Bad Boys From PR" featuring rising Reggaeton star Voltio, and the soon to be released song "Wepa" which was aired on NBC's hit TV show "Third Watch."  He also digged into his reggae roots the with the solo title track "Nuthin Nuh Go So" on the Buy Out riddim, popularly known as the  reggae riddim, Sean Paul's "Like Glue,"  he can also be heard on Grammy Award winner Beenie Man's previously released album, on the track titled "Pure Pretty Gal," produced by Tony Kelly.</p>
<p>Not limited to collaborating with Reggae and Reggaeton artists, NOTCH is featured on the famous Canadian BMG Hip Hop Recording Artists the "Rascalz" 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 Alternative Rock group, Sublime on their song "Open Road."  Most recently he was featured on the acid jazz fusion group Thievery Corporation's song "The Richest Man in Babylon" which was performed NBC's late night talk show "Late Night with Conan O'Brien."  NOTCH also recently participated in a charity project from which proceeds went to victims of September 11th, collaborating with an all star Reggae Cast.</p>
<p>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 "Notch'ur 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 that they can associates their own lifestyle with. 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 and diverse cultural background.  </p>