Nottz Raw

Producer/ owner at Teamsta ent.

Nottz Raw, whose real name is Dominick J. Lamb, is an American hip hop producer and rapper born on February 21, 1977, in Norfolk, Virginia.1 He is known professionally as Nottz or Nottz Raw and has made a significant impact in the hip hop industry.

Career Highlights

Nottz began his career in the late 1990s, with some of his earliest production work appearing on the Rawkus Records compilation "Lyricist Lounge, Volume One" in 1998.1 He quickly gained recognition for his production skills, landing three tracks on Busta Rhymes' "Extinction Level Event" LP after Rhymes discovered one of his beat tapes.1

Production Style and Collaborations

Nottz is known for his sampling technique, often drawing from old soul records and film soundtracks to create new beats.1 His talent has been recognized by industry giants, with Dr. Dre naming him as one of his favorite producers.1 Nottz has worked with numerous high-profile artists, including:

Busta Rhymes
Snoop Dogg
Kanye West
50 Cent
Pusha T
Kendrick Lamar1 2

Business Ventures

Nottz is not just a producer but also an entrepreneur. He is the co-owner of several music-related businesses:

DMP (Durte Muzik Prahdukshun): A music production group he founded.1 4
TeamstaENT.: A music entertainment company.4
RawKoncept: A record label under which he has released several projects.1 4

Discography and Projects

As a producer, Nottz has an extensive discography spanning over two decades. Some notable projects include:

Production on Rah Digga's album "Classic" (2010), where he produced the entire album.3
His solo album "You Need This Music" (2010).1
Collaborative EP with Asher Roth titled "Rawth EP" (2010).1
Production on various tracks for artists like Pusha T, Royce da 5'9", and Snoop Dogg.3

Recognition in the Industry

Nottz is highly respected in the hip hop community. 9th Wonder, another prominent producer, has referred to Nottz as "the best beat maker on Earth" and "the best producer in the game".1 In 2014, Nottz became part of The Soul Council production team, further cementing his status in the industry.1

Nottz Raw continues to be an active and influential figure in hip hop production, known for his unique sound and ability to work with both underground and mainstream artists.2 4