The KNOTZ musical style is best described as the fusion between hard-hitting hip-hop street lyricism and official rude-boy dance hall flavor. Born to Jamaican parents and raised in New Jersey, Megaton (Jelani Parkins), Aswad Mikal the Black Angel (Gyasi Parkins) and Dreadchild (Kareem Parkins) are on a personal mission to revive the true essence of hip-hop through the use of masterfully delivered rhymes, catchy hooks, and intricate instrumentals guaranteed to move the crowd.

Inspired by reggae and dance hall artists Super Cat, Peter Tosh, and Ninja Man and by such hip-hop greats as KRS-1, Rakim, and Public Enemy, KNOTZ brings a new twist to a maturing hip-hop art form by combining elements from both sides of the proverbial music tracks. For example, their single “Black Rain” features live vocals from jazz singer Najwa whose melodic voice could easily be mistaken for a music sample. This is juxtaposed by the pulse-pounding rhythm of “Crime in Da City,” a gritty dance hall track which reveals the group’s musical versatility and showcases their West Indian roots. Both of these songs can be found on the May 1, 2007 KNOTZ EP release The Antidote.

KNOTZ members, however, are not new to creating and promoting music on their own terms. Their first large stage performance was in 1995 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana for a BET sponsored event 'Catch Wreck '95'. This was followed by the Download CD release under the group's independently owned record label Damali Records which sold over 5,000 units and was featured on over 47 underground and college radio stations generating a large fan base known affectionately by KNOTZ members as the “Ruffians.” Ruffians are loyal KNOTZ fans who often travel to see them perform live. In addition to the retail sales and radio success of Download, one particular track on the CD entitled “Move” was also featured on Insomniac Magazine’s EP, Strategic Infiltration.

A more recent performance included the Rock Meets Rap Fest which occurred on May 5, 2007 where KNOTZ performed in front of a capacity crowd as the co-headliner along with rock group Cherry Fix at the Fernwood Resort in the Poconos. This performance marked a return home for KNOTZ as they have spent the last few years honing their craft in the Bushkill, PA area where they now reside. A feature article on KNOTZ appears in the 2007 issue of The Music Phonebook. The group was also named as the Independent Artist Registry's 2007 'IndiE Award' winner for Independent Artist of the Year and they are featured on the IAR website as well.