On this week's episode, we highlight the career of Rodney Jerkins aka Darkchild and his contributions to R&B. We talk about some of Rodney's most memorable productions, his work with Brandy, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston as well as his impact on the industry. We go through his discography in chronological order and discuss some of our favorite records that he's done. We're trying to celebrate all the great creatives that have made great R&B over the years, so check out our Darkchild episode!
0:00:00 – Chicken wings talk
0:01:17 – Rodney Jerkins' underrated legacy
0:05:00 – Revisiting Joe's "Don't Wanna Be A Player" and Mary J. Blige's "Share My World"
0:11:13 – Brandy's "Never Say Never" album
0:16:06 – Rodney Jerkins work with Whitney Houston, Jennifer Lopez, Destiny's Child and Coko
0:26:55 – Darkchild's work in the 2000's for Toni Braxton, Michael Jackson and Brandy
0:37:34 – Rodney Jerkins in the mid 2000's for Ray J, Tamia and Keyshia Cole
0:52:10 – Top 3 R&B records from Darkchild
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Demetria McKinney Interview: “Officially Yours” Album, History in Music, Upcoming Album
Darrell “Delite” Allamby Interview: Creating Biggest Hits, Work With Silk, Production Process, 1st Placement
Damion Hall Interview: History of Guy, Solo Album “Straight to the Point”, New Guy Album
CeeLo Green Interview: New Single “Lead Me”, Singing Demo of TLC’s “Waterfalls”, Upcoming Album
Case Interview: Getting Signed, Album Breakdown, Def Soul, Biggest Hits, Legacy, New Music
Carl Thomas Interview: 20th Anniversary of Debut Album “Emotional”, Story Of How He Signed to Bad Boy, New Music
Camper Interview: Becoming The Go-to R&B Producer, Working With H.E.R. & Brandy, Solo Album
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Bob Robinson (Of Tim & Bob) Interview: Discography Including Boyz II Men, 112 and Monica
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Tank Interview: “While You Wait” EP, Return to Traditional R&B, Evolution of his Sound
Carvin Haggins Interview: Introducing Musiq Soulchild, His Writing Process, Writing His Biggest Hits
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Travis Cherry Interview: Producing for Case, J. Holiday, Demetria McKinney & Producer Challenges
J. Holiday Interview: New Music, B5 Beef & Remembering Debut Album “Back Of My Lac"
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