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Did You Know ‘Not Like Us’ Producer DJ Mustard Also Created These Bangers?

From working with Kendrick Lamart to Rihanna, the Los Angeles producer has created songs with some of the best artists in the music industry.

Photo: Getty Images Michael Buckner/Billboard

Even though Mustard is enjoying the most success he ever has in his life due to the popularity of Kendrick Lamarโ€™s โ€œNot Like Us,โ€ and other songs on โ€œGNX,โ€ heโ€™s been a sought-after producer for a long time.

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If youโ€™re unaware, heโ€™s worked with pop stars like Rihanna, street rappers like YG, and everyone between. With that in mind, letโ€™s take a look back at some of the biggest and best songs Mustard has produced over the years.

Kendrick Lamar - โ€œNot Like Usโ€

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H58vbez_m4E

Itโ€™s only right that we start with Kendrick Lamarโ€™s explosive diss track toward Drake. The record has become an international phenomenon and one of the most popular rap songs in recent memory. It became the most-awarded hip-hop song ever at the 2025 Grammys.

Rihanna - โ€œNeeded Meโ€

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfN4PVaOU5Q

This is why fans have been begging for new Rihanna music, because of records like this. This addictive melody from Rihanna is aided by Mustardโ€™s layered production, making for one of the best tracks from the pop starโ€™s eighth studio album, โ€œANTI.โ€

YG - โ€œMy N***aโ€

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSrTnWDTdwI

This is the song that Mustard on the map for a lot of hip-hop fans. He produced most of YGโ€™s debut studio album, โ€œMy Krazy Life,โ€ and this was one of the albumโ€™s biggest hits. The simplistic production along with YGโ€™s straight-forward delivery resonated with hip-hop fans.

Omarion - โ€œPost To Beโ€

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPxVSCfoYnU

This will forever live in the social media hall of fame. Mustardโ€™s catchy beat made for a fun anthem for young R&B fans to enjoy and thanks to Jhene Aikoโ€™s infamous line, itโ€™ll always be a nostalgic record for a certain generation of Mustard fans.

Ty Dolla $ign - โ€œOr Nahโ€

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUj0otkJEBo

Even though this isnโ€™t a song kids should be listening to, it was a banger on social media and showed Mustardโ€™s versatility to produce for both hip-hop and R&B artists.

2 Chainz - โ€œIโ€™m Differentโ€

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2QKlmMT8II

This song is just simply a banger and one of the songs that helped increase 2 Chainzโ€™s popularity in hip-hop. The signature pianos are almost just as noticeable as the Atlanta rapperโ€™s lyrics.

Mustard - โ€œPerfect Tenโ€

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcpdkenPD2Q

No, this song isnโ€™t nearly as popular as others on this list. But itโ€™s such a touching song due to Nipsey Hussleโ€™s inclusion. This record was released just months after the Los Angeles rapper was tragically killed outside of his Marathon clothing store.

Tyga - โ€œRack Cityโ€

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE3yia1AJeQ

This was one of the first hit records that Mustard produced. Released in 2012, itโ€™s one of Tygaโ€™s most popular songs and was the start of Mustardโ€™s run as one of the most sought-after producers in hip-hop.

Big Sean - โ€œI Donโ€™t F**k With Youโ€

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZaJYDPY-YQ

I wonder if Mustard knew he made one of the best breakup anthems in recent rap history when he sent this beat to Big Sean. The song is a big middle finger for anyone who hates their ex.

YG - โ€œLeft, Rightโ€

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zssWPilTbPk

Mustard always had a knack for making party songs. While not as popular as โ€œMy N***a,โ€ this was a fun track that exploded in LA and other parts of the country.

Ella Mai - โ€œBooโ€™d Upโ€

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YNZlXfW6Ho

Another example of Mustard showing off his versatility as a producer, especially for a young British R&B artist who was looking to make a name for herself in the States.

Kendrick Lamar - โ€œtv offโ€

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8F5G5wR1mk

We had to. One of the most viral songs on โ€œGNX,โ€ was Lamarโ€™s โ€œtv off,โ€ which may have given Mustard a new producer tag. Itโ€™s just a fun energetic song that brings out the best and fun side of Lamar.

Kid Ink - โ€œShow Meโ€

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKkb13IU_DE

Young hip-hop fans may not remember Kid Ink, but he was a popular artist in the blog era that peaked with the release of this 2013 song featuring Chris Brown.

Tinashe - โ€œ2 Onโ€

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s7TCuCpB5c

Before her viral hit โ€œNasty,โ€ Tinasheโ€™s biggest hit was the 2014 song โ€œ2 On,โ€ which launched her into mainstream history.

Mariah Carey - โ€œWith Youโ€

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNy4QGHhoTg

Yup, Mustard has worked with pop legend Mariah Carey. Just further proof Mustard can work with anyone to create a great record.

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