"You are going to hear a genre-defying record…He raps his a** off on every song." -Support Online Hip Hop 09.16.11 

"It’s only a matter of time before mainstream audiences discover this unique artist."  -Groove Volt 09.21.11

"You'd figure the first emcee signed to a label named Tyrannosaurus Records would have to be a monster. Notar is that monster." -Rap Reviews 09.13.11

"NOTAR has created a record that FEELS like literature. These are important stories." -Katie Darby Recommends 08.24.11

"You know you are in the presence of a rare talent headed for stardom. Notar’s energy is exhilarating whether performing or the first time you engage him in conversation." -Quirky New York Chick 09.01.11

"Aligning himself with an all star group of collaborators and guest musicians including Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional), Adam Duritz and Young Cash, and Grammy Winner Ken Lewis (Kayne West, Beastie Boys) lending a hand producing the disc, Notar walks away with one of the most talked about releases of 2011." -The Byke Rack 09.20.11

"NOTAR is not the average rapper; his new album, Devil’s Playground, is devoid of excessive auto-tune and insulting women, yet strong on powerful messages, lyrical gymnastics, and catchy beats. This rapper is unique, and certainly one worth listening to." -Cutting Edge Culture 09.13.11

"While there are plenty of new faces moving up the ranks in the world of young rappers, few have the diversity, background and seemingly natural talent that NYC via New Haven, Connecticut’s Notar holds." -The Byke Rack 09.20.11

"The "chill factor" is that you will most likely get the chills at some point [while listening to] this album because the emotion is so raw and the storytelling, it is so vivid that you get sucked into the life of this character navigating his way through the Devil's Playground (NYC). You sincerely feel the struggle, the passion, the determination and dedication all mixed in with a little bit of self-deprecation for good measure." -SOHH 09.16.11

“Notar’s Debut Album, “Devil’s Playground” is rich with Emotion, Lyrics and Pure Musical Talent!” –Progressive Pulse 09.15.11

"This record is the perfect marriage of rock, hip-hop, and rap; this album is straight-up literary. Devil’s Playground isn’t “good for a rap record”– it’s a great record." -KDR 08.22.11