Rodney Jerkins

With his distinctive "Darkchild" tag introducing his presence on the track, prolific American producer, rapper, and songwriter Rodney Jerkins amassed decades of hits with a who's-who of talent from the worlds of R&B, rap, gospel, pop, and more. In the late '90s, he gained a foothold in the industry, penning songs for the likes of Mary J. Blige, Aaliyah, and Whitney Houston before crashing the mainstream with the chart-topping 1998 single "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy and Monica. From there, subsequent Hot 100 number ones followed, including Monica's "Angel of Mine," Jennifer Lop...