Fred Jerkins III

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Fred Jerkins III is an American songwriter and record producer, best known for his work with his brother Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. Jerkins has co-written several hit songs with Rodney Jerkins and LaShawn Daniels, among them "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy and Monica, "Say My Name"[1] and "Lose My Breath" by Destiny's Child, "It's Not Right (But It's Okay)" by Whitney Houston and multiple tracks from Michael Jackson's album Invincible. He has also produced a number of songs under the Darkchild imprint for artists such as Brandy, Shola Ama, Men Of Vizion, Keith Washington, & JoJo.

On his own, Jerkins is a noted producer of gospel music. He and his family have been residents of Galloway Township, New Jersey.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Bronson, Fred (1 October 2003). The Billboard book of number 1 hits. Billboard Books. p. 894. ISBN 978-0-8230-7677-2. http://books.google.com/books?id=PgGqNrqfrsoC&pg=PT903. Retrieved 13 June 2010. 
  2. ^ Jackson, Vincent. "JERKINS' ADVENTURES WITH JACKSON / PRODUCER'S WORK ON 'INVINCIBLE' SPANNED AN INCREDIBLE 2 1/2 YEARS", The Press of Atlantic City, November 4, 2001. Accessed July 26, 2011. "Fred Jerkins III, who is married and has children, resides in Galloway Township. He said he will record his Darkchild Gospel acts in the studio here."


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