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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Adrian Marcel Interview: Upcoming Album “2B Honest”, Single “Nowhere”, Raphael Saadiq Memories
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Willie Taylor (Of Day26) Interview: New Single “You Are My Life” & Reflecting On DAY26’s Debut Album
Troy Taylor Interview: Developing Trey Songz, “Sweet Lady” by Tyrese & Vocally Producing The Greats
Treston Irby of Hi-Five Interview – Group History, Tony Thompson Memories, What’s Next for Hi-Five
The Bonfyre Interview: Debut Album “Love, Lust & Letdowns: Chapter One”, Releasing Album In Three Parts
Tamika Scott Interview: Debut EP “Family Affair”, Xscape Memories, Future of the Group
Slim of 112 Interview: New 112 EP, Legacy, Evolution & Future of the Group
Sammie Interview: New Single “Friend Zone”, Millennium Tour & New Album “Such Is Life”
Ruff Endz Interview: “Soul Brothers” Album, Getting Signed, Creation of the Group
Porcelan Interview: Upcoming Debut Album “Mood Ring”, Hit Single “Lois Lane”, Music Journey
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Donell Jones Interview: New Music, Songwriting, “Where I Wanna Be” Memories, Legacy
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