One, his mixing and cutting skills are impeccable. Secondly, he's such an accomplished producer that he can hold down an entire set playing nothing but his own music. Hit after hit he dropped off songs he produced for rap powerhouses Jay-Z, Freeway, Beenie Sigel, Joe Buddens-- and the list goes on. Just Blaze's supercool demeanor wasn't hurt any by the 80 grand (give or take) in jewelry hanging from his neck and wrist. He's rich for a reason.