The Rundown: DJ Mustard, 10 Summers

A track-by-track review of Cali producer's debut album.

The Rundown: DJ Mustard, 10 Summers - The world has heard five simple words, "Mustard on the beat, h--!" on some of the hottest club anthems, from Trey Songz's "Na Na" to YG's "My N----," Tyga's "Rack City" and 2 Chainz's "I'm Different." Now Dijon McFarlane, better known by his stage name DJ Mustard, is putting his Los Angeles touch on his debut album, 10 Summers. With the assistance of some of the top names in the game like Lil Wayne, Boosie Badazz, Jeezy and a slew of Cali's finest, the 2013 Hip-Hop DX Producer of the Year nominee just might take the 2014 title.10 Summers features 12-tracks of heated West Coast hip hop and R&B collisions like never heard before, showcasing Mustard’s revitalization of the G-funk era. Get ready to bounce, gyrate, question your side ch...

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The Rundown: DJ Mustard, 10 Summers - The world has heard five simple words, "Mustard on the beat, h--!" on some of the hottest club anthems, from Trey Songz's "Na Na" to YG's "My N----," Tyga's "Rack City" and 2 Chainz's "I'm Different." Now Dijon McFarlane, better known by his stage name DJ Mustard, is putting his Los Angeles touch on his debut album, 10 Summers. With the assistance of some of the top names in the game like Lil Wayne, Boosie Badazz, Jeezy and a slew of Cali's finest, the 2013 Hip-Hop DX Producer of the Year nominee just might take the 2014 title.10 Summers features 12-tracks of heated West Coast hip hop and R&B collisions like never heard before, showcasing Mustard’s revitalization of the G-funk era. Get ready to bounce, gyrate, question your side ch...

"Low Low" ft. Nipsey Hussle, TeeCee & RJ - Straight out the gate, Mustard lets you know where his influence comes from. He kicks off the album with his signature bass and synth-heavy motif, ushering in a throwback Cali vibe that immediately takes you back to the '90s, rolling in a candy-painted box Chevy, cruising down Crenshaw. Verses featuring flashbacks from Cali's own Nipsey Hussle, TeeCee and RJ in their tricked-out cars set the scene for "Low Low," making it the perfect summer road trip–ready track.(Photo: Roc Nation, Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic)

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"Low Low" ft. Nipsey Hussle, TeeCee & RJ - Straight out the gate, Mustard lets you know where his influence comes from. He kicks off the album with his signature bass and synth-heavy motif, ushering in a throwback Cali vibe that immediately takes you back to the '90s, rolling in a candy-painted box Chevy, cruising down Crenshaw. Verses featuring flashbacks from Cali's own Nipsey Hussle, TeeCee and RJ in their tricked-out cars set the scene for "Low Low," making it the perfect summer road trip–ready track.(Photo: Roc Nation, Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic)

"Ghetto Tales" ft. Jay305 and TeeCee - DJ Mustard's protégé, speedy spitter TeeCee, formally known as TeeCee4800, makes another appearance on the album with fellow Cali native Jay305. The MCs take you on a walk through the hood on "Ghetto Tales." The story-themed verses fall in line with Mustard's layered use of treble, bass and electronics as each note seemingly coincides with Jay and TeeCee's daily encounters in the ghetto.(Photo: Rahav Segev/Getty Images for BET)

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"Ghetto Tales" ft. Jay305 and TeeCee - DJ Mustard's protégé, speedy spitter TeeCee, formally known as TeeCee4800, makes another appearance on the album with fellow Cali native Jay305. The MCs take you on a walk through the hood on "Ghetto Tales." The story-themed verses fall in line with Mustard's layered use of treble, bass and electronics as each note seemingly coincides with Jay and TeeCee's daily encounters in the ghetto.(Photo: Rahav Segev/Getty Images for BET)

"Throw Ya Hood Up" ft. Dom Kennedy, Royce and RJ - In the West –– and almost everywhere else –– it's all about reppin' yo' hood, and after "Ghetto Tales" it's almost nothing for Mustard to effortlessly bounce into "Throw Ya Hood Up," where everybody is strapped up, has problems and knows someone who's been killed. Underground L.A. rapper Dom Kennedy leads the track repping for Leimart Park with his laid-back flow. But it's not all about the West, as Royce, formally Royce da 5'9', holds it down for Detroit, demanding on the hook that everyone from New York to Baltimore and the Bay put their hands up in honor of their hometowns.(Photos from left: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, Tiffany Rose/WireImage)

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"Throw Ya Hood Up" ft. Dom Kennedy, Royce and RJ - In the West –– and almost everywhere else –– it's all about reppin' yo' hood, and after "Ghetto Tales" it's almost nothing for Mustard to effortlessly bounce into "Throw Ya Hood Up," where everybody is strapped up, has problems and knows someone who's been killed. Underground L.A. rapper Dom Kennedy leads the track repping for Leimart Park with his laid-back flow. But it's not all about the West, as Royce, formally Royce da 5'9', holds it down for Detroit, demanding on the hook that everyone from New York to Baltimore and the Bay put their hands up in honor of their hometowns.(Photos from left: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, Tiffany Rose/WireImage)

“No Reason” ft. YG, Jeezy, RJ and Nipsey Hussle - Beyond producing the perfect sonic union, Mustard had the task of pairing the artistry of various rappers on each track. For “No Reason” he recruited none other than Jeezy, whose flow complements the hyper-energized sounds from the West Coast rappers. Nipsey Hussle, RJ and YG are also right on point, laying down unapologetic punch lines simply because they can.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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“No Reason” ft. YG, Jeezy, RJ and Nipsey Hussle - Beyond producing the perfect sonic union, Mustard had the task of pairing the artistry of various rappers on each track. For “No Reason” he recruited none other than Jeezy, whose flow complements the hyper-energized sounds from the West Coast rappers. Nipsey Hussle, RJ and YG are also right on point, laying down unapologetic punch lines simply because they can.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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“Giuseppe” ft. 2 Chainz, Jeezy and Yo Gotti - It’s almost as if Mustard beats are made for 2 Chainz. Chainz rips into this track as a Giuseppe G, bragging about his price tags, daring anyone to attempt to walk in his designer shoes. This stylish track continues with a casual yet label-dropping verse from Yo Gotti, who takes you on a night on the town to club Toxic while he crushes it in “white-on-white Giuseppes.” Jizzle brings it home as the beat reaches a snap-snared climax. His gritty vocals provide a rugged element to the stunt fest.(Photos from left: Jerod Harris/Getty Images for BET, Moses Robinson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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“Giuseppe” ft. 2 Chainz, Jeezy and Yo Gotti - It’s almost as if Mustard beats are made for 2 Chainz. Chainz rips into this track as a Giuseppe G, bragging about his price tags, daring anyone to attempt to walk in his designer shoes. This stylish track continues with a casual yet label-dropping verse from Yo Gotti, who takes you on a night on the town to club Toxic while he crushes it in “white-on-white Giuseppes.” Jizzle brings it home as the beat reaches a snap-snared climax. His gritty vocals provide a rugged element to the stunt fest.(Photos from left: Jerod Harris/Getty Images for BET, Moses Robinson/BET/Getty Images for BET)

“Face Down” ft. Lil Wayne, Big Sean, YG & Boosie Badazz - Almost all Mustard tracks ignite a sensation to “drop it low,” but this one stands out especially as an ode to exotic dancers, pegged to be in rotation in strip clubs. Boosie leads the track with a provocative catchy hook, “She like her a-- tooted up and her face down, face down,” laced over Mustard’s signature “Hey!” loop. Then Weezy jumps on with a venomous multidimensional verse, draped in punchlines paired strategically with his speedy flow and a mention of Beyoncé’s “surfboard.” Big Sean and YG follow suit with their own top-notch raunchy verses. But just when you think it’s over, Boosie’s back with a lyrical cross-country trip to check his girls and recount their sexual escapades.(Photos from left: Bennett Raglin/GettyImages, Frazer Harrison/BET/Getty Ima...

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“Face Down” ft. Lil Wayne, Big Sean, YG & Boosie Badazz - Almost all Mustard tracks ignite a sensation to “drop it low,” but this one stands out especially as an ode to exotic dancers, pegged to be in rotation in strip clubs. Boosie leads the track with a provocative catchy hook, “She like her a-- tooted up and her face down, face down,” laced over Mustard’s signature “Hey!” loop. Then Weezy jumps on with a venomous multidimensional verse, draped in punchlines paired strategically with his speedy flow and a mention of Beyoncé’s “surfboard.” Big Sean and YG follow suit with their own top-notch raunchy verses. But just when you think it’s over, Boosie’s back with a lyrical cross-country trip to check his girls and recount their sexual escapades.(Photos from left: Bennett Raglin/GettyImages, Frazer Harrison/BET/Getty Ima...

“Down on Me” ft. 2 Chainz & Ty Dolla $ign - The party (still at the strip club, no doubt) continues with “Down on Me.” Ty Dolla $ign harmonizes “I got a b--- to drop it down for a n----.”  Cue the “Hey’s” and snares and he’s is in his zone, detailing how his willing lady not only drops it, but also has friends who are just as willing. 2 Chainz serves yet another hard-hitting verse over the classic DJ Mustard beat. But if you thought it was almost time to turn down, Mustard hops on the track with a special command; calling girls out specifically by name to drop it down for him too.(Photo: Jerod Harris/Getty Images for BET)

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“Down on Me” ft. 2 Chainz & Ty Dolla $ign - The party (still at the strip club, no doubt) continues with “Down on Me.” Ty Dolla $ign harmonizes “I got a b--- to drop it down for a n----.”  Cue the “Hey’s” and snares and he’s is in his zone, detailing how his willing lady not only drops it, but also has friends who are just as willing. 2 Chainz serves yet another hard-hitting verse over the classic DJ Mustard beat. But if you thought it was almost time to turn down, Mustard hops on the track with a special command; calling girls out specifically by name to drop it down for him too.(Photo: Jerod Harris/Getty Images for BET)

“Can’t Tell Me” ft. IamSu! & AKAFrank - The club-Cali version of Kanye West’s “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” this track is all about self-confidence and owning it, whatever "it" may be. Mustard sets it off with a loopy synthesized rhythm intertwined with his hype-man like ad-libs, with IamSu! admitting that he is full of himself. AKAFrank and IamSu! each offer brag-full verses as Mustard makes an appearance on the outro to reiterate the track's main point, "Can’t nobody tell me sh-t, about sh-t/ Cause I’m the sh-t.”(Photos from left: ROC Nation, Roger Kisby/Getty Images)

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“Can’t Tell Me” ft. IamSu! & AKAFrank - The club-Cali version of Kanye West’s “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” this track is all about self-confidence and owning it, whatever "it" may be. Mustard sets it off with a loopy synthesized rhythm intertwined with his hype-man like ad-libs, with IamSu! admitting that he is full of himself. AKAFrank and IamSu! each offer brag-full verses as Mustard makes an appearance on the outro to reiterate the track's main point, "Can’t nobody tell me sh-t, about sh-t/ Cause I’m the sh-t.”(Photos from left: ROC Nation, Roger Kisby/Getty Images)

“Tinashe Checks In” (Interlude) ft. Tinashe - Now its time to turn down. Mustard changes the pace with a late interlude skit set inside a car. A woman distracts her boyfriend by tuning into Mustard’s 92.3 radio. A medley of his air-wave bangers later, L.A. songstress Tinashe is airing out her man for “letting other b---s have it.” Tinashe’s serenade puts the man to sleep while his girlfriend attempts to crack into his phone.(Photos from left: Jerod Harris/Getty Images,Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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“Tinashe Checks In” (Interlude) ft. Tinashe - Now its time to turn down. Mustard changes the pace with a late interlude skit set inside a car. A woman distracts her boyfriend by tuning into Mustard’s 92.3 radio. A medley of his air-wave bangers later, L.A. songstress Tinashe is airing out her man for “letting other b---s have it.” Tinashe’s serenade puts the man to sleep while his girlfriend attempts to crack into his phone.(Photos from left: Jerod Harris/Getty Images,Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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“4 Digits” ft. Fabolous & Eric Bellinger - Tinashe’s interlude leads right into the Fabolous- and Eric Bellinger–assisted “4 Digits,” dedicated to securing one’s mobile password. Bellinger sings, “she will never get them four digits/ she about to lock my phone/ trying to unlock my phone” in between an auto-tuned verse from Fab. This track may be simplistic when it comes to lyricism, but it maintains the genius behind Mustard’s production skills as it proves to be yet another guilty pleasure sing-along.(Photos from left: Rahav Segev/Getty Images for BET, Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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“4 Digits” ft. Fabolous & Eric Bellinger - Tinashe’s interlude leads right into the Fabolous- and Eric Bellinger–assisted “4 Digits,” dedicated to securing one’s mobile password. Bellinger sings, “she will never get them four digits/ she about to lock my phone/ trying to unlock my phone” in between an auto-tuned verse from Fab. This track may be simplistic when it comes to lyricism, but it maintains the genius behind Mustard’s production skills as it proves to be yet another guilty pleasure sing-along.(Photos from left: Rahav Segev/Getty Images for BET, Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

“Ty Dolla $ign Checks In” (Interlude) - We are back in the car tuned into Mustard's station. The Roc-Nation signee poses a question to his listeners about having a side-piece. Ty Dolla $ign responds with a brief R-rated lullaby about his side chick’s yearning to be his main chick.(Photos from left: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images, Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for BET)

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“Ty Dolla $ign Checks In” (Interlude) - We are back in the car tuned into Mustard's station. The Roc-Nation signee poses a question to his listeners about having a side-piece. Ty Dolla $ign responds with a brief R-rated lullaby about his side chick’s yearning to be his main chick.(Photos from left: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images, Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for BET)

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“Deep” ft. Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa & TeeFlii - Mustard brings it home showcasing his production chops in full circle on the R&B tip. TeeFlii opens the track with hypnotic vocals in which he gets personal with his girl by going “deep, deep, deep, deep" and deeper. Ross, who is known to do his thing on a slow jam or two, offers up a quick verse that seems to be more about the hood and cars than women. But Wiz pays homage to his favorite chronic-puffing lady with a delivery that is just as mesmerizing as TeeFlli's.(Photos from left: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images, Brian Ach/Getty Images for Art For Life Gala)

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“Deep” ft. Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa & TeeFlii - Mustard brings it home showcasing his production chops in full circle on the R&B tip. TeeFlii opens the track with hypnotic vocals in which he gets personal with his girl by going “deep, deep, deep, deep" and deeper. Ross, who is known to do his thing on a slow jam or two, offers up a quick verse that seems to be more about the hood and cars than women. But Wiz pays homage to his favorite chronic-puffing lady with a delivery that is just as mesmerizing as TeeFlli's.(Photos from left: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images, Brian Ach/Getty Images for Art For Life Gala)