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Rodney Jerkins: music maestro on a mission.(Interview)

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| June 01, 2002 | Norment, Lynn | COPYRIGHT 2002 Johnson Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

DARKCHILD. Over thumping, pumping, techno-funk riffs, that name is lovingly or respectfully uttered by some of the biggest and sexiest voices in the music industry.

Whitney Houston sings it. Toni Braxton purrs it. The name rolls off Brandy's talented tongue like lyrics of a great song. Michael Jackson, in his distinctive style, whispers it. Darkchild.

At first many did not know what this phrase meant, this "darkchild" that so many singers are whispering during the intro to their hit songs. Sometimes it even comes in the form of a little rap. But now, the word is out--and spreading far beyond the music industry--that "darkchild" refers to Rodney ...

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