Carlton Davis Mays Jr., known as Honorable C.N.O.T.E., is a pivotal force in hip-hop production, hailing from Benton Harbor, Michigan. With over 7,000 production credits, he's crafted hits like A$AP Ferg's "New Level" and collaborated with icons including Travis Scott and Gucci Mane. Renowned for his dark orchestral sound, C.N.O.T.E. has helped shape the genre's landscape.