Rodney Jerkins is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician with an estimated net worth of $30 million. Rodney Jerkins was born on July 29, 1977 in Pleasantville, New Jersey. Jerkins’ father was an Evangelical pastor; he began playing the piano in church by the age of five. At the age of 14 he was mentored by his idol, Teddy Riley. Riley offered him a contract to work as a producer, but Jerkins turned it down; he wanted to build his empire all on his own.
When Jerkins turned 17 EMI Music Corporation offered him a worldwide publishing deal, he accepted the offer. Jerkins started working with music artists such as Brandy, Mary J, Blige, and Joe. Rodney Jerkins moved his way up the music industry to establish himself as one of the industry’s most sought after producers. He has won four Grammy Awards thus far in his career.
Some other prominent music artists who Rodney Jerkins has worked with include Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Lopez, Toni Braxton, Britney Spears, and Michael Jackson. Popular songs that he has produced include, Lady Gaga’s “Telephone”, Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine”, Destiny’s Child’s “Cater 2 U”, Justin Beiber’s “As Long As You Love Me”, Michael Jackson’s “You Rock My World”, and Beyonce (featuring Jay-Z) “Deja Vu” amongst many more.
Rodney Jerkins is currently starring alongside Johnny Wright on the web series Take The Stage which can be seen on YOBI.tv. He also worked as a music producer and mentor on season 10 of American Idol.
He has been married to singer Joy Enriquez since April 4, 2004. The couple has three children.
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