Rodney Darkchild Jerkins
ABOUT RODNEY DARKCHILD JERKINS
American songwriter and record producer known for his work with pop and r&b artists like Brandy and Mariah Carey . He has won eight Grammy Awards, including one in 2000 for 'Say My Name' by Destiny's Child.
He began playing music when he was five, and put out his first record, a gospel-rap album, when he was seventeen.
He was a producer and mentor on season 10 of American Idol.
He married Joy Enriquez in 2004, and they had four children.
He produced a number of songs for iconic artist Mary J. Blige , including "Enough Cryin'" in 2005.
