Just Blaze

Just Blaze (born Justin Smith) is a Grammy-nominated producer and DJ who became one of hip-hop’s most influential architects in the 2000s. Hailing from Paterson, New Jersey, he rose to fame as a cornerstone of Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records, crafting iconic beats for hits like “Public Service Announcement” and “Song Cry.” His signature style—layering soulful samples with neck-snapping drums—shaped classics for artists from Kanye West to Eminem. Recently, he’s kept the energy high with tracks like “Most High” (featuring Takeoff) and “Higher,” blending nostalgic boom-bap with modern flair. When he’s not in the studio, Just Blaze geeks out over video games and DJ battles, proving his beats are always powered by pure passion.