Notch (musician)

Howell grew up in a multicultural neighborhood and learned Spanish because most of his friends at that time were of Hispanic descent.

Notch also spent a short time in Bermuda before moving back to Washington, D.C., where he lived until his early twenties.

Notch has worked with Daddy Yankee, Luny Tunes, Voltio, Baby Ranks, Thievery Corporation, Sublime, Pitbull, T-Weaponz, and Rascalz.

Notch has provided vocals on several Thievery Corporation songs, including the title track of The Richest Man in Babylon, "Amerimacka", "Blasting Through the City" and "Strike the Root".

Four songs also appear on Thievery's Corporation's "The Temple of I & I" including "Strike the Root," "True Sons of Zion," "Weapons of Distraction," and "Drop Your Guns."