DJ Mustard
Dijon Isaiah McFarlane
DJ Mustard is an American producer from Los Angeles, California active since 2011.
- Profession
- Record producer, DJ, Record executive
- Born
- June 5, 1990
- Years active
- 2011–present
Early life
Raised in South Los Angeles, Dijon McFarlane began DJing house parties at age eleven and developed the spare, bouncy "ratchet" production style.
Career
He produced era-defining hits like YG's "My Nigga," Tinashe's "2 On," and Kendrick Lamar's number-one "Not Like Us," founding the label 10 Summers.
Major achievements
He won a Grammy for producing "Not Like Us" and is one of the most influential West Coast producers of the 2010s.
Legacy
DJ Mustard's minimalist sound dominated radio and reshaped the texture of modern West Coast rap.
References
Frequently asked questions about DJ Mustard
- What is DJ Mustard known for?
- DJ Mustard is an American producer from Los Angeles, California active since 2011. DJ Mustard is recognized as a record producer, DJ, and record executive.
- Where is DJ Mustard from?
- DJ Mustard is from Los Angeles, California.
- When was DJ Mustard born?
- DJ Mustard was born on June 5, 1990, in Los Angeles, California.
- What kind of music does DJ Mustard make?
- DJ Mustard's music spans Hip-hop, West Coast hip-hop, and R&B.
- Is DJ Mustard still active?
- Yes — DJ Mustard has been active since 2011 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has DJ Mustard been associated with?
- DJ Mustard has been associated with 10 Summers and Roc Nation.
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