Mustard at Coachella: celebrating the producer behind your favorite beats

The desert air at Coachella 2025 vibrated with energy, and headlining the Sahara stage on the first Friday night was none other than the acclaimed producer and DJ, Mustard. But this wasn’t just an impressive performance – it marked a special NI collaboration, with an exclusive, custom yellow version of the Maschine MK3 and Kontrol S49 MIDI keyboard.

Mustard is a dominant force in hip hop and R&B, with his career trajectory being nothing short of remarkable. He first gained recognition for producing Tyga’s 2011 hit “Rack City.” His signature “Mustard on the beat!” producer tag and his distinct up-tempo, club-oriented sound quickly became influential, shaping the sound of mainstream and West Coast hip hop.

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Over the years, Mustard has amassed an impressive list of achievements, including:

• Producing numerous hit singles for artists like YG, Ty Dolla Sign, 2 Chainz, Kid Ink, and many more
• Founding his own record label, 10 Summers Records, in 2014, through which he has signed artists like Ella Mai
• Winning a Grammy for Record of the Year in 2025 for his role as producer on Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” He also contributed to the production of Lamar’s album GNX, co-producing the tracks “hey now” and “TV Off.”

After handing off his exclusive gear to him at his Los Angeles’ rehearsals, Mustard was excited to break in his new gear at Coachella, telling us — “Maschine and the Kontrol S49 are powerful tools I’ve always respected—they make it easy to get ideas down fast and add real musicality. I just got my custom MK3 in time for Coachella, so I’m looking forward to breaking it in on stage in front of the hundreds of thousands of people there and watching online!”

Mustard delivered a high-energy set that thrilled the massive crowd. Mustard’s groundbreaking performance celebrated his legacy across production and nodded to his roots as a DJ, brought to life by bringing a replica of his own studio. His performance included surprise guest appearances from Tyga, 2 Chainz, YG, Big Sean, Roddy Ricch and Ella Mai.

Seeing Mustard command the stage with the custom gear was a truly proud moment, underscoring the power and musicality that Maschine and Kontrol S-Series offer to top-tier producers.

And the excitement doesn’t end here! You can create music like Mustard with your own Maschine. Check out all of the creative ways to produce with the drum machine and sampler.

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