Just Blaze facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Just Blaze
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| Birth name | Justin Gregory Smith |
| Born | January 8, 1978 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
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Justin Gregory Smith (born January 8, 1978), known professionally as Just Blaze, is a famous American music producer and DJ. He was born in Paterson, New Jersey. Justin went to Rutgers University for three years. He then decided to leave college to follow his dream of making music.
Just Blaze became well-known in the early 2000s. He worked as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records. During this time, he helped create a special music style called "chipmunk soul". This style used samples of old songs, often speeding them up to sound like a "chipmunk" voice.
He has worked with many big artists. For example, he produced Eminem's song "No Love" in 2010. He even appeared in the music video for that song! Just Blaze has also created music for video games. He was even a character in the game NBA Street Vol. 2. His stage name, Just Blaze, comes from a character named Blaze Fielding in the Streets of Rage video game series.
In 2004, Just Blaze started his own music company called Fort Knocks Entertainment. Through his company, he has signed and helped artists like Saigon and Ms. Jade. In July 2018, his hometown of Paterson gave him a special award. They gave him a key to the city to thank him for his amazing contributions to music and his community.
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Just Blaze's Music
Just Blaze is known for his unique way of making beats and songs. He often uses samples from older songs, giving them a fresh, new sound. This is part of what made his "chipmunk soul" style so popular.
Working with Famous Artists
Just Blaze has produced many hit songs for some of the biggest names in music. He has worked with:
His work has helped these artists create some of their most memorable tracks. He is a very important part of the hip hop music world.
Awards and Recognition
Just Blaze has been recognized for his amazing work in music. He has been nominated for the Grammy Awards many times. The Grammy Awards are very important awards given each year for achievements in the music industry.
Grammy Award Nominations
Just Blaze has been nominated for 8 Grammy Awards.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
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| 2003 | Nellyville (as producer) | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2005 | Confessions (as producer) | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Late Registration (as producer) | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Recovery (as producer) | Nominated | |
| 2012 | "Far Away" (as producer) | Best R&B Song | Nominated |
| 2014 | Good Kid, M.A.A.D City (as producer) | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2017 | Lemonade (as producer) | Nominated | |
| 2022 | "We Win" (as producer) | Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Just Blaze para niños
