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Sharp Magazine Feature (Pocono Record)
Knotz to Play Rare Local Show By The Roadie Feb. 22, 2008 OTTER LAKE — Rock music has Van Halen. Pop music has the Bee Gees. Jazz has the Marsalises. But when it comes to family affairs in rap music — short of the limited '90s association between Dr. Dre and step-brother Warren G — there don't seem to be a set of brothers, sisters, cousins or even step-brothers that have come forged their way to the top. What, Puffy's brother can't rhyme? How come Snoop hasn't gotten his kids into the recording studio yet, wouldn't that make a great episode of "Fatherhood"? Maybe that's where Knotz comes in... Jenesis Magazine Interview Knotz: Under the Radar by Thomas Agnew January 2008 Issue Click here to read the article... ![]() An'R Magazine Feature Article KNOTZ By Norman McCourt August 2007 Issue The KNOTZ musical style is best described as the fusion between hard-hitting hip-hop street lyricism and official rude-boy dance hall flavor. Members include Megaton, Dreadchild, and Aswad Mikal. Influenced by such rap greats as KRS-1, Redman, and Public Enemy, Knotz has carved out their own niche in the hip-hop scene by becoming the leaders of the “anti-bling” movement. As Aswad Mikal stated in a recent Music Phone Book article, "We spit for the masses, and the masses will never be able to relate to having big rims, platinum chains and grills, and money that never ends." Knotz offerings include the hardcore mid-tempo track “Black Rain” featuring an eerie hook by Jazz singer Najwa warning the listener that “...the darkness lies in here” and the up-tempo “Up” track which challenges those in the hip-hop game to up their money and up their minds. Knotz is best known for their Download CD (2000) which sold over 5,000 units and was featured on more than 47 underground and college radio stations generating a large fan-base known as the Ruffians. Ruffians are loyal KNOTZ fans who often travel to see them perform live. In addition to the retail sales and radio success of Download, one particular track on the CD entitled “Move” was also featured on Insomniac Magazine’s EP, Strategic Infiltration. They are the 2007 Independent Artist Registry’s "IndiE Award" winners and are featured in the 2007 East Coast Edition of the Music Phone Book. Knotz also inked a deal this year with Turmic Records in Sweden for worldwide digital distribution. The Antidote EP was officially released in August, 2007 and generated more than 1,000 Nielsen Soundscan units sold within the first two weeks following release. Junior's Cave Artist Spotlight Music Spotlight: Knotz By Isaac Joseph Davis Junior June 21, 2007 One of the coolest aspects of this next group is that the three members are all blood brothers. KNOTZ, which is the group’s name, consists of Dreadchild, Megaton, and Aswad Mikal the Black Angel. But don’t let this fool you, the hip hop have been performing for several years now. In fact, one of their biggest breaks came in a large stage performance in 1995 at the RCA Dome... Music PhoneBook Feature Article East Coast 2006 IAR Winner: Knotz Rapping for the love of music, not the bling By Josh Bashara This edition of the Music Phone Book is proud to announce Knotz as winner of the 2006 East Coast Independent Artist Registry. Out of all the entries received this year, dozens of unsigned artists proved themselves highly talented, although Knotz ultimately fought its way to the top. Taking the crown as one of the best indie hip-hop groups we've seen, Knotz exemplify both superior musical talent and the drive it takes to succeed... Music PhoneBook Aswad Mikal Interview Winning Advice Q&A with Knotz's Aswad Mikal on making it in the music business and winning the IAR By Josh Bashara Music Phone Book: So how's it feel to be the winner of the 2006 East Coast IAR? Aswad Mikal: This is big - it will broaden our fan base more than we can imagine. Every credential you earn helps your music career. But it's even better to know that there are people who believe in your music like the IAR did ours. I know there were so many talented musicians whose music passed through that office... and for ours to come... |
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