Known to many as the ultimate Grind & Hustler, K-OTIC is the epitome of what striving for success means! Many consider the entrepreneur talented in every sense of the word. K-OTIC has played a vital role in the production of many projects. He has produced hit records such as K-OTIC & Baysiqly’s Throw It Up, 20 Mile’s I'm Free, We Grind’N performed by Da Bomb & Tye Nitty's DJ 101.
Whatever the King of the Jungle has achieved, believe that he’s earned it. The oldest of 2, K-OTIC was born in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY to Panamanian parents. “There is no doubt that the music played in Panama has a direct influence in the type of production I make. The inclusion of Latin & Caribbean percussion not only comes from my parents playing reggae and tipico on a weekly basis, but also during my summer days as a child and as a teenager during my visits to Panama.” It wasn’t until K-OTIC reached the age of 5 that he moved to Miami, Fl. While raised in Miami, this is where he fell in love with music. “Besides my Panamanian heritage, I would say the diversity of Miami by far has the biggest influence in the music I produce. I’m from S.W. Miami Dade county. I’ve been everywhere in my city. My sound is influenced by everything here, from the beautiful women found in Kendall to areas such as the Chocolate City Projects out in Goulds. Two different worlds, only a few minutes away from each other. This is why I can produce a Pop record like We Grind’N. This is the same reason why I can take it to the streets with a record like Layce’s Get Up N Go. This is what contributes to my versatility as a producer!”
K-OTIC’s musical buzz began as an up & coming recording artist with his prior group, DSI Entertainment. After a series of mixtape releases, it wasn’t until the label dropped the Miami street anthem “Buck” which can be found on the legendary Start Em Up mixtape. However, it wasn’t until 2005 with the hit single Throw It Up that K-OTIC’s name as a producer began to surface throughout the underground music scene. “I have been making beats since as early as 2003. It wasn’t until working on Throw It Up where I was taking on the role of an actual producer. Coming up with the right drum patterns, the right sounds for the right melody, the perfect song structure, & the classic Throw It Up chorus where I sampled my own voice & fused Texas’ chopped & screwed sound with Florida’s high pitched vocal style found in Miami Bass & what is now Jook music as the main reason why I consider Throw It Up my first official production. This is the main reason why it was my first song placement on the radio…”
The same year K-OTIC began his studies at Full Sail Real World Education in Winter Park, Fl. During his time at Full Sail Real World Education, K-OTIC was able to gain a further understanding in the creative process of music as a producer & song writer, the technical process of music as a recording and mixing engineer, & the business aspect of music as an entrepreneur. K-OTIC graduated with an Associate of Science degree in Recording Arts in 2006. “My short stay in Orlando expanded my sound tremendously. I was able to interact with different artist and producers from various cities and all walks of life as well as musicians of all ages who played all types of instruments in all of the various genres that exist today. I credit this period of my life as a period where I finally realize that truly the sky is the limit. ”
Fast forward several years later to 2009, the year K-OTIC has launched his official music production company, I Am A Brand Media Group LLC. “I Am A Brand Media Group LLC is what I live for. It represents the uniqueness I bring to the table. It represents the passion and the motivation I have when I work with the talented artist & musician of today. When you work with I Am A Brand Media Group LLC, your getting quality production as well as online marketing from somebody who has been in the artist shoes. I too am an independent artist under an indie label so I do understand your budget concerns, your marketing concerns, as well as your creative concerns. I understand what sounds good & where it sounds good. I understand why certain artist need help in pushing records. I Am A Brand Media Group LLC understands!”
Since the founding of his company, K-OTIC has been credited with the involvement in various projects, projects which range from a documentary trailer in The Real Miami Uncut(currently over 250,000 views on youtube), Layce & Chingo Bling’s 305 - 713 mixtape(which was a featured mixtape on The Miami New Times) L.E.S.G.O. Entertainment’s Da Bomb’s We Grind’N, Tye Nitty DJ 101 and many more. “That’s what hard work and determination gets you. It gets you a lot further than being satisfied with where your currently at. Sometimes we have to make sacrifices and take one step back in order to move two steps forward. Its safe to say that I‘m heading in the right direction.”
With an epitome of loyal fans, loyal supporters, an unfulfilling hunger and a vision light years ahead of the competition, there’s no wonder as to why many consider K-OTIC, Mr. Grind & Hustle. “I am a brand, not just a beat maker, K-OTIC is a brand, something more than a producer.”
