Jerkins is 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" and "
Lose My Breath" by
Destiny's Child, "
It's Not Right but It's Okay" by
Whitney Houston, "
He Wasn't Man Enough" by
Toni Braxton, 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, and
JoJo. On his own, Jerkins is a noted producer of
gospel music. He and his family are residents of
Atlanta, Georgia.
Production Jerkins has written or produced for
Brandy,
Michael Jackson,
Beyoncé,
Toni Braxton,
Jessica Simpson,
Jennifer Lopez,
Aaliyah,
Mary Mary,
Destiny's Child,
Spice Girls,
Mel B,
Shola Ama,
TLC,
Will Smith,
Janet Jackson,
Whitney Houston,
Mary J. Blige,
Men of Vizion,
Keith Washington,
Lionel Richie,
Kirk Franklin,
Kierra Sheard,
Virtue,
Papa San,
Trin-i-tee 5:7 and
Deitrick Haddon. == Awards ==