2 (Mic Doc)" and briefly worked with his cousin DJ Magic Mike[6][7] after EPMD broke up.

[8] By 2003 DJ Scratch became a well distinguished and revered hip-hop producer after working with 50 Cent, LL Cool J, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, DMX, The Roots, Q-Tip and other notable acts.

[9][10] Scratch was the resident DJ for three nationally aired TV Shows: Hip Hop Hold Em', Fox 5's Uptown Comedy Club and B.E.T.

In addition, Coca-Cola commissioned Scratch to produce & feature in their first DJ commercial, "3 DJs".

Thank You 4 Your Service due to Ali producing the soundtrack for the Luke Cage TV series with Adrian Younge at the time.