• Trailer

  • 07 min

    Part 1

    Song origins, production session, aesthetic, adding “dirt”, sampling, beat-making

  • 13 min

    Part 2

    Bass line, sonic & melodic progression, lead vocal, BV, ad libs, song structure

  • 11 min

    Part 3

    Storytelling, arrangement & production philosophy, transitions, development, mixing

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Rodney Jerkins

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Rodney Jerkins

About Rodney Jerkins

Also known by his stage name ‘Darkchild’, Rodney Jerkins is a Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and musician from New Jersey, USA. Since the late 90’s, he has worked with a top-tier selection of pop and urban artists including Sam Smith, Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Madonna, Brandy, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Kelly Clarkson, Keyshia Cole, Britney Spears, Cher, Janet Jackson, Destiny's Child, N'Sync, Gwen Stefani, Ludacris, Jamie Foxx, Black Eyed Peas, TLC, The...

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