Who is Zaytoven?

Xavier Lamar Dotson, better known by his stage name Zaytoven, is an American hip hop producer and EDM DJ from Atlanta, Georgia. He has achieved multi-platinum success in the music industry and has worked with some of the biggest names in hip hop including Gucci Mane, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Migos, and Young Dolph.

Early Career

Zaytoven began making beats in high school and soon after he graduated he began working with local artists in the Atlanta area, most notably with Gucci Mane. Through their collaboration they released three albums together: Trap House (2005), Hard to Kill (2006) and Trap-A-Thon (2007).

Breakthrough Success

In 2009, Zaytoven released his debut solo album titled “Trap Holizay”. The album included features from some of the biggest names in the game such as Gucci Mane, Ludacris and Young Jeezy. After the success of this project, he gained mainstream recognition and began producing for some of the biggest names in hip hop such as Drake, T.I., Future and many more.

Recent Work

In 2019, Zaytoven released his second solo album titled “Trap Holizay 2”. The album included features from some of the biggest names in the game such as 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, Lil Uzi Vert and many more. His production style has been described as having a “soulful edge” with a “Southern bounce”.

Impact on Hip Hop Music

Zaytoven has had a tremendous influence on hip hop music since his breakthrough success in 2009. He has been credited for helping define the “trap music” genre which has become one of the most popular genres in hip hop today. His production style has been heard on countless hit songs and his influence can be heard in the work of many emerging producers today.