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Darkchild Vlog #7: ‘The Boy Is Mine’ – 10 Years Later

Rap-Up — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:00:58 +0000

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.

Make sure you subscribe to the Darkchild Vlog via Rap-Up TV to get all the exclusives first.

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
• Darkchild Vlog #4: Superhuman Beyoncé
• Darkchild Vlog #5: Can Michael Jackson Make a Comeback?
• Darkchild Vlog #6: The State of the Industry

Darkchild Vlog #6: The State of the Industry

Rap-Up — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:00:25 +0000

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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Darkchild Vlog #5: Can Michael Jackson Make a Comeback?

Rap-Up — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:00:29 +0000

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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Darkchild Vlog #4: Superhuman Beyoncé

Rap-Up — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:00:42 +0000

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.

Check back each week for a Darkchild update and make sure you subscribe to the Darkchild Vlog via Rap-Up TV to get all the exclusives first.

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

Darkchild Vlog #3: Reuniting with Brandy

Rap-Up — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:49:06 +0000

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.

Check back each week for a Darkchild update and make sure you subscribe to the Darkchild Vlog via Rap-Up TV to get all the exclusives first.

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

Darkchild Vlog #2: Remixing the Pussycat Dolls; A Darkchild Album?

Rap-Up — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:00:53 +0000

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!

He also shares why Lil Wayne did not end up on PCD’s final “When I Grow Up (Remix)” and discusses the possibility of his own Darkchild album.

Rodney opens up about Britney, Beyoncé, Brandy, and all your favorites in upcoming vlog episodes. Check back each week for an update and make sure you subscribe to the Darkchild Vlog via Rap-Up TV to get all the exclusives first.

Darkchild Vlog #1: Janet Jackson Leaves Island Def Jam

Rap-Up — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:00:11 +0000

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.

There had been speculation that the youngest Jackson was having issues with the label, but we now have confirmation that she has been released from her contract. Janet signed to Island Def Jam in 2007 and released Discipline, her first album on the label, in February of this year. It debuted at No. 1, but sold less in its first week than Janet’s last two albums, 2006′s 20 Y.O. and 2004′s Damita Jo. Jerkins produced the album’s first single “Feedback” and follow-up “Luv.”

“We didn’t get the support from the record company,” he discloses. “[Janet] felt like it wasn’t pushed. I felt like it wasn’t pushed correctly. She just didn’t get her just due as an artist of that magnitude.”

Jerkins also shares his thoughts on Janet’s Rock Witchu Tour and looks to the future. “I could make an album with her, possibly me, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis. Keep it real simple. They focus on what they’re great at, I focus on what I’m great at. We come together and make a classic Janet record.”

The beatmaster breaks some exciting news about the Pussycat Dolls later this week. To get this update and more, make sure you subscribe to the Darkchild Vlog via Rap-Up TV.

Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins Comes to Rap-Up

Rap-Up — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:54:47 +0000

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.