Honorable C.N.O.T.E.

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Honorable C.N.O.T.E.
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Mays in 2013
Background information
Birth nameCarlton Davis Mays Jr.
Also known as
  • Da Honorable C.N.O.T.E.
  • C-Note
Born (1981-04-08) April 8, 1981 (age 43) [1]
Benton Harbor, Michigan, US
Origin Atlanta, Georgia, US
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
Instruments
Years active2007–present
Labels 1017

Carlton Davis Mays Jr. (born April 8, 1981), known professionally as Honorable C.N.O.T.E., is an American hip hop record producer and songwriter. [2]

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Career

Mays started producing at the age of 15 in the Benton Harbor Area of Michigan, before moving to Atlanta in 2006. He has over 7,000 placements on albums and is best known for producing "New Level" by rapper ASAP Ferg, as well as the song "M'$" by rapper ASAP Rocky. [3] Mays has also produced several tracks for various artists such as 2 Chainz, Migos, Ne-Yo, Flo Rida, Gucci Mane, Travis Scott, Yo Gotti, Future, Meek Mill, Lil Uzi Vert and Trippie Redd among others. [4] [5]

Production discography

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References

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