Xavier L. Dotson, known professionally as Zaytoven, is an Atlanta-based rap/trap producer who played a significant role in popularizing trap music, particularly in the mid-2000s. Born in 1980 on an army base in Frankfurt, Germany, Dotson later moved to San Francisco and eventually settled in Atlanta. Prior to his rap career, he was a church musician skilled in playing the drums, organ, and piano. Dotson gained recognition for his work with artists such as Gucci Mane, Migos, and Future, and won a Grammy in 2011 for his production on Usher's album "Raymond v. Raymond."
Throughout his career, Dotson's piano-driven productions became a hallmark of his sound. By the mid-2010s, he was among a group of prominent producers, including Mike WiLL Made-It and Metro Boomin, who were gaining individual recognition. Dotson began touring with the artists he produced for, showcasing his musical talents on stage. In 2018, he released his debut album "Trapholizay," featuring collaborations with notable artists like Gucci Mane, Future, and Migos. Continuing his prolific output, Dotson collaborated with Christian rapper Lecrae on "Let the Trap Say Amen" in 2018 and teamed up with Chief Keef for the mixtape "Glotoven" in 2019.
