We’re excited to deliver our debut series with Rodney Jerkins! Also known by his stage name ‘Darkchild’, the urban music producer extraordinaire garnered two Grammy nominations for the featured record of this series – ‘Hard Place’ by H.E.R. Join Rodney at his Calabasas home studio for a walkthrough of how the soulful and gritty record was created. He recounts the origins of the song and how the artist wanted a dirtier aesthetic to her acoustic guitar-based piece. Jerkins reveals how he infused h
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We’re excited to deliver our debut series with Rodney Jerkins! Also known by his stage name ‘Darkchild’, the urban music producer extraordinaire garnered two Grammy nominations for the featured record of this series – ‘Hard Place’ by H.E.R. Join Rodney at his Calabasas home studio for a walkthrough of how the soulful and gritty record was created. He recounts the origins of the song and how the artist wanted a dirtier aesthetic to her acoustic guitar-based piece. Jerkins reveals how he infused h
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Rodney Jerkins Calls Out Today's Artists! 🔥⁣ ⁣ Legendary producer reveals how he used to keep Brandy & Michael Jackson in the studio for DAYS perfecting their craft, while today's rappers tap out after 2 hours! 😤⁣ ⁣ "We ain't done yet!" - That's the mentality that created CLASSICS⁣ ⁣ Is the instant gratification era killing great music? Rodney thinks so and he's not holding back!⁣ ⁣ Breakfast Club⁣ ⁣ #RodneyJerkins #MusicProducer #HipHop #MichaelJackson #Brandy | The Breakfast Club Rewind
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Rodney Jerkins Calls Out Today's Artists! 🔥⁣ ⁣ Legendary producer reveals how he used to keep Brandy & Michael Jackson in the studio for DAYS perfecting their craft, while today's rappers tap out after 2 hours! 😤⁣ ⁣ "We ain't done yet!" - That's the mentality that created CLASSICS⁣ ⁣ Is the instant gratification era killing great music? Rodney thinks so and he's not holding back!⁣ ⁣ Breakfast Club⁣ ⁣ #RodneyJerkins #MusicProducer #HipHop #MichaelJackson #Brandy | The Breakfast Club Rewind
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Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins Reveals Why He Turns Down Artists 🎵⁣ ⁣ The legendary producer behind hits for Beyoncé, Michael Jackson & more gets REAL about his spiritual standards in the studio. "I can't work with you if your spirit isn't right" 💯⁣ ⁣ From wrestling with his "Darkchild" name to hosting worship sessions at his studio - this conversation hits different. He's looking for artists who want REAL change, not just hits.⁣ ⁣ "Every two weeks we do worship alive at my studio - it's really re
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Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins Reveals Why He Turns Down Artists 🎵⁣ ⁣ The legendary producer behind hits for Beyoncé, Michael Jackson & more gets REAL about his spiritual standards in the studio. "I can't work with you if your spirit isn't right" 💯⁣ ⁣ From wrestling with his "Darkchild" name to hosting worship sessions at his studio - this conversation hits different. He's looking for artists who want REAL change, not just hits.⁣ ⁣ "Every two weeks we do worship alive at my studio - it's really re
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Tag someone who has some lyrics and melodies for this 😎 #studiovibes #darkchild #producer | Rodney Jerkins
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Tag someone who has some lyrics and melodies for this 😎 #studiovibes #darkchild #producer | Rodney Jerkins
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🔊 Super Producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins in the Studio: Behind the Hits 🎶
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🔊 Super Producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins in the Studio: Behind the Hits 🎶
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Rodney Jerkins Had a PROPHETIC DREAM About Michael Jackson! 🔥⁣ ⁣ Producer Rodney Jerkins reveals the INSANE story of how a dream led him straight to working with the King of Pop! He literally dreamed of seeing MJ in a red shirt through studio windows - then got the call from Carol Bayer Sager 10 minutes later! 😱⁣ ⁣ When he pulled up to the Bel Air studio, there was Michael Jackson in the EXACT red shirt from his dream, staring out the window! MJ's response? "That's how it was supposed to happe
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Rodney Jerkins Had a PROPHETIC DREAM About Michael Jackson! 🔥⁣ ⁣ Producer Rodney Jerkins reveals the INSANE story of how a dream led him straight to working with the King of Pop! He literally dreamed of seeing MJ in a red shirt through studio windows - then got the call from Carol Bayer Sager 10 minutes later! 😱⁣ ⁣ When he pulled up to the Bel Air studio, there was Michael Jackson in the EXACT red shirt from his dream, staring out the window! MJ's response? "That's how it was supposed to happe
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Grammy award winning producer, Rodney Jerkins aka Darkchild, climbed the ranks of his craft at a young age, leading to a career at the helm of some widely recognised releases. From Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Black Eyed Peas and Maroon 5, Rodney’s dynamic skill and touch as a producer is responsible for over 170 million in record sales worldwide. A studio pro backed by the diverse sounds of V Collection X. Read the full story → https://bit.ly/48lDUyy | Arturia
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Grammy award winning producer, Rodney Jerkins aka Darkchild, climbed the ranks of his craft at a young age, leading to a career at the helm of some widely recognised releases. From Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Black Eyed Peas and Maroon 5, Rodney’s dynamic skill and touch as a producer is responsible for over 170 million in record sales worldwide. A studio pro backed by the diverse sounds of V Collection X. Read the full story → https://bit.ly/48lDUyy | Arturia
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🔥 Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins was DISRESPECTED in the studio! ⁣ ⁣ After producing 9 tracks, the label told him "we need JD and Wyclef for a SINGLE" 😤⁣ ⁣ So he packed his bags and LEFT LA! ⁣ ⁣ "Y'all figure it out" - then they called him back BEGGING 📞⁣ ⁣ Turns out he already had "The Boy Is Mine" sitting there... the track that stayed #1 for 14 WEEKS and sold 16 MILLION albums! 💿⁣ ⁣ Never let them underestimate your genius 💯⁣ ⁣ Breakfast Club⁣ ⁣ #DarkChild #TheBoyIsMine #Brandy #Monica #HipH
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Revisit the Darkchild Sessions on Apple Music, live from Nashville 🎻 🎹 My top picks? “Eyes On Us” & “Heavenly Medley”. #darkchild30 #rodneyjerkins #producer #applemusic | Rodney Jerkins
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🎶✨Behind the hit! 🔥 Darkchild in the studio! Rodney Jerkins (@rodneyjerkins) shares the behind-the-scenes journey of how “Telephone” came to life. A smash hit that connected Beyoncé & Lady Gaga 👑🎤. From flipping the beat in minutes to getting Beyoncé on board, this is music history in the making. This clip comes courtesy of @andthewriteris 🎙️, hosted by @rossgolan 🙌🏽 🎥@heyjad #RodneyJerkins #Darkchild #Telephone #Beyonce #LadyGaga #RossGolan #AndTheWriterIs #MusicLegends #Songwriting | C
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