Just Blaze: A Hip-Hop Record Producer with a Net Worth of $20 Million
Justin Smith, better known as Just Blaze, is a hip-hop record producer and CEO of Fort Knocks Entertainment. He was born on January 8, 1978, in Paterson, New Jersey. Just Blaze worked with Roc-a-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing hits like Cam’ron’s Oh Boy, Jay-Z’s Girls, Girls, Girls and Beanie Sigel and Freeway’s Rock the Mic. He collaborated with Kanye West on the label’s many albums released during this same period, using old-school soul samples in unique ways for his hooks.
Aside from Roc-a-Fella, Just Blaze produced tracks for Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, DMX, and Fabolous. He 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.
Justin Smith’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million. When he’s not producing, Just Blaze organizes DJ contests, scouts for new talent, and performs DJ sets.
