Rodney Jerkins, also known by his stage name Darkchild, is an American record producer and songwriter.
He has helmed a broad range of popular singles including “What About Us?” (Brandy), “Angel of Mine” (Monica), “Make Me” (Janet Jackson), “Déjà vu” (Beyonce), “It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay” (Whitney Houston), “If You Had My Love” (Jennifer Lopez), “He Wasn’t Man Enough” (Toni Braxton), “Say My Name” (Destiny’s Child) and “Telephone” (Lady Gaga).
Jerkins’s extensive resume boasts further works with Aaliyah (“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright”), Chante Moore (“If I Gave Love”), Britney Spears (“Don’t Keep Me Waiting”), Christina Milian (“Get Loose”), Teairra Mari (“Stay in Ya Lane”), Megan Rochelle (“The One You Need”), Kelly Clarkson (“I Forgive You”), Natasha Bedingfield (“Again”) and Rihanna (“As Real As You And Me”).
Amongst the songwriters he has collaborated with are LaShawn Daniels, Makeba Riddick, Claude Kelly, Emeli Sande, Nasri Atweh, Victoria Horn, Rico Love, Delisha Thomas, Sam Romans, Ina Wroldsen, Jimmy Napes, Priscilla Renea, Gordon Chambers, Ester Dean, Mischke Butler, Kandi Burruss, August Rigo, Crystal Nicole, Bruno Mars, Sia Furler, John Legend, and Diane Warren.
On the production front, Darkchild has helmed songs with Fred Jerkins, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Dallas Austin, Cory Rooney, Harvey Mason Jr., Sean “Diddy” Combs, Chuckii Booker, Benny Blanco, Andre Lindal, D’Mile, Francis “Eg” White, William “Tourist” Phillips, Stephen Fitzmaurice, Tommy Brown, Paul “Hot Sauce” Dawson, Rock Mafia, and The Stereotypes.
Hope you enjoy the following playlist dedicated to Jerkins’s work!
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