10 Songs That Blew My Mind: DJ Mustard

6. Jay Z, “I Just Wanna Love U (Give it 2 Me)” Produced by the Neptunes
“The Neptune’s beat was crazy and so was Jay Z’s rapping. I play that in my set and everyone knows the words, whether they’re 30 or 18. It was ahead of the time. That’s why the Neptunes sound lasted for 10 years. They used sounds other people weren’t using, which is what makes a great producer. When you’re ahead of the time like that, the music stays alive forever.”

7. The Luniz, “I Got 5 On It” Produced by Tone Capone
“It’s a weed song. If you really listen, there’s not a lot of sounds; it’s kind of like a loop. When there’s not so much music involved, it helps the rapper get his point across. Also, ‘I Got 5 On It’ is a West Coast classic out of the Bay Area. When I do shows with YG, I try to take everyone as far back to the West Coast as possible. It shows them where I’m from and what I represent.”

8. Young Jeezy feat. Nas, “My President” Produced by Tha Bizness
“That shit was hard. I’m a big fan of Tha Bizness. They’re real soulful, and I love their chords and leads. They’re underrated. They switched up their style a bit here, and it really caught my attention; it was a sound from them I’d never heard before.”

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