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

Hard Place

543

H.E.R

(13 min / 32 min)

Rodney Jerkins

Production

Subtitles in English, Spanish

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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...