Cory “Knotch” Marks was born Dec. 29th, 1985 in Compton California, This 36-year-old music producer, songwriter, and artist, with his unique writing and vocal abilities, coupled with his hot beats Knotch is guaranteed to catch everyone by ear. Inspired by artists such as The Jacksons, Musiq Soul-child, Jodeci, and Stevie Wonder whose influences has helped shape him into the musical genius he is today.

Knotch never dreamed that his music would be desired by so many known name artists. You can find some of Knotch’s unique style displayed in songs by Chris Brown, Stevie Wonder, New Boyz,  Kurupt, YG, Dawn Richards, Diddy, Cassie, Redman, Rick Ross, Murs, Ludacris, Mario, Ray J, Polow da Don, Nelly, Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz, Brandy, Scarface, and the list goes on….

Knotch wrote the hook for the song entitled “Tie Me Down” which received the 2011 ASCAP Award. Knotch went on to write a song entitled “Sweet Love” which debuted on Chris Brown's album “Fortune” which received a Grammy Award nomination and again for a second time on Chris Brown’s X album for placing “Lost In Ya Love” on that project.

Knotch is helping develop the careers of other producers & songwriters D&D, including producer, songwriter, and artist Tee Flii, Prince Charlez, The New Boyz, Eric Bellinger, and many more ….

Knotch has released a mixtape titled #BreatheMixtape that is slowly on the rise, with great features and wonderful classic hits

When asked, “What does Knotch want people to think about his music?” his response is, “Music is [supposed] to make you feel good, everybody thinks they the best but what do the people really want to hear? They want something they can feel.“