Noztra

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Martin Riviera (born October 20, 1983), better known as Noztra, is a reggaeton musician. Born in San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic, his family moved to New York City looking for work when he was seven. At the age of 16, Noztra began composing his own lyrics and music.

Biography

In June 2005, Martin Riviera better known as Noztra made history by being the first Dominican Reggaeton artist in the United States to be signed to a major record label;

After two successful mixtapes; Conteo Regresivo 1 & 2, Noztra released his first full-length 19-track album entitled “Ya’ Ain’t Ready.” The album was produced by Luny Tunes, Nesty, Monserrate & DJ Urba, Notty-Mekka, DJ Sonic, Myztiko and A&X. The album covered many different sound experimentations including sandungueo, bolero, hip hop and malianteo. His videos off of the album received solid airplay on television networks like MTV en Español, Mun2, HTV, Mas Musica and many others.

The release of his album did not stop Noztra from advancing his career. He also appeared on a slew of compilation albums including Sangre Nueva, El Draft 2005 and Da Fuxion: Mas Que Perreo to name a few.

After all of Noztra’s accomplishments, he decided to take a hiatus from the music and become a successful businessman as well as a family man. Now Noztra is ready to return to the spotlight in more than the genre he paved the way for. The first release from his new body of work “La Funda” is already on heavy rotation in the Dominican Republic and is making its way to his hometown of New York City.

Fast forward to now, Noztra returns much wiser, with a new focus. His music now has a sexy and grown undertone to it. Being able to do both street records as well as pop records is a natural thing for a natural artist. Noztra is currently working on his new album “Dinero, Poder y Respeto”.

Wait and see what Noztra has in store soon!!

History

In 2002 he conducted one of the first reggaeton radio shows to air in New York City.^{[citation needed]} Shortly after, Noztra opened shows that featured reggaeton stars.^{[citation needed]}

Noztra entered the scene with his single "Damelo Duro", which was distributed on

Noztra was the first reggaeton artist to sign with a major label.^[citation needed]

Discography

Albums

• Ya' Aint Ready (2005)

Mixtapes

• Conteo Regresivo Vol. 1 (2005)
• Conteo Regresivo Vol. 2 (2006)

Compilation appearances

• Sangre Nueva
  (2005)
• The Draft (2005)
• The Fuxion: Mas Que Perreo (2005)
• Los Dueños del Flow (2006)

References

External links

• Interview at CorrienteLatina.com
• Bio at CorrienteLatina.com