Just Blaze developed a trademark knack for using old-school soul samples in unique ways for his hooks. Besides the Roc-a-Fella stable of rappers, Just Blaze also produced tracks for big-name east coast rappers such as Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, DMX and Fabolous. By the turn of the century, he’d become one of the rap industry’s leading producers, along with Timbaland, the Neptunes and Swizz Beatz. During his career Justin Smith (aka Just Blaze) has also produced records for Eminem, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Drake and many other Grammy-winning artists, becoming one of the rap world’s most sought-after producers. When not producing, Just Blaze organizes DJ contests, scouts for new talent and performs DJ sets.