The Show: DJ Mustard

He put in his 10 summers and 10,000 hours.

"My Hitta" - Produced by DJ Mustard - (YG, f/ Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan) - Undeniably catchy, DJ Mustard's production of "My Hitta" for YG not only gave the Compton MC a No. 1 record, but it also paved the way for a great album, My Krazy Life.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Mustard on the Beat... - DJ Mustard might very well be the hottest DJ/producer in the game right now. His melodic, synth-heavy beats have proved to be an incredible backdrop alongside many of the West Coast's up-and-coming artists. His work with YG, who is far from a newcomer at this point, has filtered through enough stereos in the last four months that one could consider him one of hip hop's current tastemakers.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Poised for Greatness – November 2013 - Last November, it was announced that Mustard would be represented by Roc Nation. Since then, his profile has gone up tremendously, with much of his success coming from touring. Kudos to Roc Nation for embracing Mustard's talents early on.(Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images)

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Poised for Greatness – November 2013 - Last November, it was announced that Mustard would be represented by Roc Nation. Since then, his profile has gone up tremendously, with much of his success coming from touring. Kudos to Roc Nation for embracing Mustard's talents early on.(Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images)

DJ Mustard - From his work with YG and crafting the Compton rhyme slinger's No. 1 "My Hitta" record to becoming the go-to guy for beats, DJ Mustard has definitely made a strong case to win the MVP of the Year award.(Photo: Rahav Segev/Getty Images for BET)

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From the West Coast to the Southwest – March 2014 - DJ Mustard took part in the BET Music Matters Showcase during SXSW 2014. A formidable DJ, he helped get the crowd hyped as talent hit the stage. Notable names at the showcase included ScHoolBoy Q and Mack Wilds.(Photo: Rahav Segev/Getty Images for BET)

Beats and Beef: When Artists Clash With Their Producers - It was all good a week ago, but things hit the fan between DJ Mustard and YG today as the two apparently went at it on Instagram over unpaid services. A now deleted post on Mustard's account read that he never got paid for beats on his album and YG returned the accusation saying that he never got paid for Mustard's.Hopefully the two leaders of the new West can hash out their grievances and as we wait to see how this drama unfolds, let's take a look at more instances when producers and artists went head-to-head. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Things Are Getting Krazy – March 2014 - DJ Mustard was one of the executive producers behind YG's critically accliamed debut album, My Krazy Life. Songs like "My Hitta" and "Who Do You Love?" were released as singles and exposed Mustard's sound to a wider audience.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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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Dear Summer – April 2014 - In April, it was announced that Mustard would release an official compilation titled 10 Summers. As expected, the announcement came via Twitter, however no official date was attached to it, leaving fans to speculate if it would ever really come out. (Photo: ROC Nation)

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Mustard's Superstar Experience – June 2014 - DJ Mustard was all over this year's BET Experience. He held it down during the opening night concert and took part in YG's set during the BET Awards pre-show.(Photo: Jerod Harris/Getty Images for BET)

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Mustard's Superstar Experience – June 2014 - DJ Mustard was all over this year's BET Experience. He held it down during the opening night concert and took part in YG's set during the BET Awards pre-show.(Photo: Jerod Harris/Getty Images for BET)

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Perfect 10 – July 2014 - With his profile now cemented as hip hop's premier producer, Mustard was in the perfect position to drop 10 Summers. The tracklist came out in July and featured the likes of YG, Boosie and Yo Gotti.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Perfect 10 – July 2014 - With his profile now cemented as hip hop's premier producer, Mustard was in the perfect position to drop 10 Summers. The tracklist came out in July and featured the likes of YG, Boosie and Yo Gotti.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

DJ Mustard vs. Mike Free - DJ Mustard has been hit with a lawsuit from fellow beat-maker Mike Free, who, according to TMZ, claims to have written, recorded and composed the soundtrack for Tyga's smash hit "Rack City," and that Mustard's taken all the credit.Free says that he and his one-time childhood friend made a pack to share the wealth because he "had a ton of tracks" and Mustard "had the connections to sell them." Among the other tracks Free says he is due credit and compensation for are "I'm Different" (2 Chainz), "Don't Tell 'Em" (Jeremih), "Party Ain't a Party" (Jamie Foxx) and "I Don't F**k With You" (Big Sean). (Photo: John Sciulli/Getty Images for Electus Digital)

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A Summer to Remember – August 2014 - On August 11, 10 Summers was released through Google Play as a free download for a limited time, which further validated the convergence between online media and music. It was also proof that big name Internet corporations were now ready to provide an outlet for mainstream talent to exclusively sell and promote their work. It was also around this time that a joint tour with him and DJ Skrillex was announced, giving him more shine among the EDM crowd.(Photo: John Sciulli/Getty Images for Electus Digital)

106 Trip – August 2014 - With an album out and his work influencing artists everywhere, Mustard stopped by 106 when he was in New York to talk about his success.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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106 Trip – August 2014 - With an album out and his work influencing artists everywhere, Mustard stopped by 106 when he was in New York to talk about his success.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Producer of the Year: DJ Mustard - Again, what would the year have been without DJ Mustard hits? Well, we're not quite sure since he dominated airwaves, but we know that it wouldn't have been quite the same without his hip hop and R&B production skills. Congrats, Mustard! (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

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Mustard in America – August 2014 - Closing out a monumental month, DJ Mustard spun a set at the Made in America Festival. Looks like the guy who was grinding for 10 summers isn't stopping anytime soon. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

Still Representin' for the Culture – October 2014 - Having had an incredible year, Mustard will take the stage at Hip Hop Awards 2014 ready to drop a beat and represent for the culture that helped him achieve success. Tune in on October 14 at 8P/7C to catch DJ Mustard turn up.(Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)

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Still Representin' for the Culture – October 2014 - Having had an incredible year, Mustard will take the stage at Hip Hop Awards 2014 ready to drop a beat and represent for the culture that helped him achieve success. Tune in on October 14 at 8P/7C to catch DJ Mustard turn up.(Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)