In his last Darkchild Vlog of the year, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins goes back in time to 1998 when Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine” was No. 1 for 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. The producer behind the chart-topper reminisces about the hit that bought him a Bentley and moved him from an apartment into a house. He even addresses the feuding rumors between the two divas (“They didn’t get along”).

Watch what Darkchild has to say on the 10-year anniversary of the historic song and what the future holds.

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Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins talks Kanye West, Auto-Tune, Brandy, and the uncertain state of the music industry in his sixth Darkchild Vlog for Rap-Up.com.

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Is a Michael Jackson comeback in the near future? Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, the producer behind hits such as MJ’s “You Rock My World,” speaks about working on the King of Pop’s new album in his fifth Darkchild Vlog for Rap-Up.com. He also shares his thoughts on how the legendary singer can stage a successful return to music.

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We know Lil Wayne is a martian, but it looks like Beyoncé is also from another planet, according to Rodney Jerkins. The “Say My Name” producer speaks about working with the otherworldly singer in his fourth Darkchild Vlog exclusively for Rap-Up.com.

“She’s not really human. She’s got like a chip in her,” says Rodney, who also drops a hint about the new midtempo track he recorded for B’s third album.

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Previous episodes:
• Darkchild Vlog #1: Big Janet Jackson News!
• Darkchild Vlog #2: Remixing the Pussycat Dolls; A Darkchild Album?
• Darkchild Vlog #3: Reuniting with Brandy

In his third vlog for Rap-Up.com, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins talks about getting back in the studio with Brandy to make another “classic” album with her fifth LP Human (Nov. 11). He discusses her second single, a ballad called “Long Distance,” which he predicts will get nominated for a Grammy. And as far as Brandy straying to work with Timbaland on 2004′s Afrodisiac? “When it ain’t broke, you don’t gotta try to fix it,” says the super producer.

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• Darkchild Vlog #1: Big Janet Jackson News!
• Darkchild Vlog #2: Remixing the Pussycat Dolls; A Darkchild Album?

On Monday, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins launched his first-ever vlog right here on Rap-Up.com where he announced to the world that Janet Jackson had been released from Island Def Jam. The video was so popular that it prompted an official statement from Janet’s camp within hours of hitting the net. Everyone from MTV News to Perez Hilton scooped it up. How’s that for a kick off?

And we’re not about to slow things down. In Darkchild Vlog #2, the producer reveals some exciting news about the Pussycat Dolls. Rodney is in the studio with the Dolls this week remixing their new single “Whatcha Think About That” with Missy Elliott and another elusive rapper. Watch the video to find out who!

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Janet Jackson is officially a free agent. In his first Darkchild video blog for Rap-Up.com, super producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins exclusively reveals that Janet has cut ties with the Island Def Jam Music Group.

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Michael. Janet. Whitney. Britney. Beyoncé. He’s worked with them all. Now Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, the super producer behind music’s biggest chart-toppers, is coming to Rap-Up.com with his new Darkchild Vlog premiering this Monday, September 22nd. He’ll be updating you via video blogs on his latest projects and sharing insider info exclusively for Rap-Up.com readers.

In the first episode, the hitmaker will be breaking some big news on Janet Jackson, which you won’t want to miss! Keep it locked.