Jerome Harmon (born September 25, 1968), better known as J-Roc, is an American songwriter and music producer from
Fort Worth
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,
Texas. He frequently collaborates with
Timbaland. Jerome Harmon has produced for
Beyoncé
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Beyoncé's boundary-pushing artistry and vocals have made her the most influential female musician of the 21st century, according to ...
,
Justin Timberlake
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,
Jay-Z
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,
Chris Brown
Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. According to '' Billboard'', Brown is one of the most successful R&B singers of his generation, having often been referred to by many contempo ...
,
Keri Hilson,
Ashlee Simpson,
Mario,
Nelly Furtado,
Jamie Foxx,
Michael Jackson,
Kat Dahlia and
Chris Cornell.
Early career
J-Roc spent years on the session circuit, where his first credits include playing organ and keyboard on early
Kirk Franklin's albums including ''
Kirk Franklin and the Family'', ''
Whatcha Lookin' 4
''Whatcha Lookin' 4'' is an American Gospel music album released on April 30, 1996 by Kirk Franklin & the Family on GospoCentric Records.
Background
''Whatcha Lookin' 4'' is the third album released by Kirk Franklin and The Family. It also featur ...
'', and ''
Kirk Franklin & the Family Christmas''.
In 1998, J-ROC co-produced five songs on
Wayman Tisdale's critically acclaimed album ''
Decisions''. J-Roc worked with Royal Court productions and then with
Timbaland's production company in 2007, and contributed to
Timbaland's solo album ''
Shock Value'' as well as
Bobby V's album ''
Special Occasion'', co-producing the single "
Anonymous
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* Anonym ...
".
Selected production discography
2018
Justin Timberlake - ''
Man of the Woods
''Man of the Woods'' is the
fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake. It was released on February 2, 2018. The production of the album was handled by Timberlake, The Neptunes, Timbaland, Danja, J-Roc, Eric Hudson, and R ...
''
* "Young Man"
2017
Kat Dahlia
* "Sirens"
* "Friday Night Majic"
2016
Fantasia
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– ''The Definition of...''
* "Crazy"
2014
Jennifer Hudson – ''JHUD''
* "Walk It Out" (featuring.
Timbaland)
Michael Jackson – ''Xscape''
* "Chicago"
* "Loving You"
* "Slave to the Rhythm"
* "Do You Know Where Your Children Are?"
* "Blue Gangsta'"
* "
Love Never Felt So Good" (featuring.
Justin Timberlake
Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with sales of over 88 million records. Timberlake is the recipient of numerous awards and ac ...
)
Missy Elliott
* "
9th Inning
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" (featuring.
Timbaland)
* "
Triple Threat" (featuring.
Timbaland)
2013
Beyoncé – ''Beyonce''
* "
Drunk in Love" (featuring.
JAY-Z
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Manhattan-based conglomerate talent and entertainment agency Roc Nation. He is regarded as one of ...
)
* "
Blow
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* Blew (surname)
* Blow (surname)
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*The Blow, an American electro-pop band
Albums
* ''Blow ...
"
* "
Partition"
* "Rocket"
* “Jealous”
Justin Timberlake – ''The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2''
*
Gimme What I Don't Know (I Want)
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(featuring.
Timbaland)
* True Blood (featuring.
Timbaland)
* Cabaret (featuring.
Drake &
Timbaland)
*
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* Total Knock Out, a professional wrestling move
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* TKO (band), a rock band from Seattle, Washington
* TKO, a pop group led by Katie White
Albums
* ''TKO ...
(featuring.
Timbaland)
*
Take Back the Night (featuring.
Timbaland)
* Murder (featuring.
JAY-Z
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&
Timbaland)
* Drink You Away
* You Got it On
* Amnesia
* Only When I Walk Away (featuring.
Timbaland,
James Fauntleroy II
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&
Brenda Radney
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)
*
Not a Bad Thing
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* Electric Lady (featuring.
Timbaland)
JAY-Z – ''Magna Carta... Holy Grail''
*
Holy Grail (featuring.
Justin Timberlake
Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with sales of over 88 million records. Timberlake is the recipient of numerous awards and ac ...
)
* Tom Ford
*
Picasso Baby (featuring.
The-Dream &
Zofia Borucka Moreno)
*
FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt (featuring.
Rick Ross
William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper.
Prior to releasing his debut single, "Hustlin'", in 2006, Ross was the subject of a bidding war, receiving offers from Sean Combs, D ...
)
* F.U.T.W.
* Versus
*
Heaven
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(featuring. Justin Timberlake)
*
Part II (On the Run) (featuring.
Beyoncé Knowles)
* JAY-Z Blue
* La Familia
Justin Timberlake – ''The 20/20 Experience''
*
Pusher Love Girl
"Pusher Love Girl" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake for his third studio album, ''The 20/20 Experience'' (2013). It was written and produced by Timberlake, Timbaland, Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley, and Jerome "J-Ro ...
*
Suit & Tie
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(featuring.
JAY-Z
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&
Timbaland)
*
Don't Hold the Wall
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(featuring.
Timbaland)
*
Strawberry Bubblegum
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(featuring.
Timbaland)
*
Tunnel Vision (featuring.
Timbaland)
* Spaceship Coupe
* That Girl (featuring.
Timbaland &
The Tennessee Kids)
*
Let the Groove Get In
*
Mirrors
* Blue Ocean Floor
Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines
* Take It Easy on Me
Cher – ''Closer to the Truth''
*"I Don't Have To Sleep To Dream"
2012
Chris Brown – ''Fortune''
*"Trumpet Lights"
*"Tell Somebody"
2011
Chris Brown – ''F.A.M.E.''
*"Paper Scissors Rock" (featuring.
Timbaland &
Big Sean)
Demi Lovato – ''Unbroken''
*"All Night Long" (featuring.
Missy Elliott
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&
Timbaland)
Free Sol – ''No Rules''
*"Fascinated" (featuring.
Justin Timberlake
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&
Timbaland)
Chris Cornell – ''Songbook''
*"As Hope and Promise Fade"
*"Ground Zero"
2010
Keri Hilson – ''No Boys Allowed''
*"
Breaking Point"
*"Beautiful Mistake"
*"Lie to Me" (featuring.
Timbaland)
Michelle Branch – ''Getaway''
*"Getaway" (featuring.
Timbaland)
Keysha Cole – ''Calling All Hearts''
*"Last Hangover"
2009
Chris Cornell – ''Scream''
*"
Part of Me" (featuring.
Timbaland)
*"Time"
*"Sweet Revenge"
*"Get Up"
*"Ground Zero"
*"Never Far Away"
*"Take Me Alive" (featuring.
Justin Timberlake
Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with sales of over 88 million records. Timberlake is the recipient of numerous awards and ac ...
)
*"Long Gone" (featuring. Timbaland)
*"
Scream" (featuring. Timbaland)
*"Enemy"
*"Other Side of Town"
*"Climbing Up The Walls"
*"Watch Out"
*"Two Drink Minimum" (included as a hidden track inside of "Watch Out")
*"Ordinary Girl" (Deluxe Edition)
*"Lost Cause" (UK Deluxe Edition)
*"Do Me Wrong" (Japan Bonus Track)
*"Stop Me" (Used for promotional services by
Verizon Wireless, not included on album)
*"Love Comes Down' (unreleased)
*"Why Do You Follow Me?" (unreleased)
Ginuwine – ''A Man's Thoughts''
*"
Get Involved" (featuring.
Missy Elliott
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&
Timbaland)
Jay-Z – ''The Blueprint 3''
*"Reminder"
*"Off That" (featuring.
Drake)
*"Venus VS. Mars" (featuring.
Beyoncé Knowles)
Timbaland – ''Timbaland Presents Shock Value II''
*"
Carry Out
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" (featuring.
Justin Timberlake
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)
*"Lose Control" (featuring.
JoJo
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)
*"
Say Something" (featuring.
Drake)
*"Tomorrow in the Bottle" (featuring.
Chad Kroeger &
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...
)
*"We Belong to the Music" (featuring.
Miley Cyrus)
*"
Morning After Dark" (featuring.
SoShy &
Nelly Furtado)
*"Can You Feel It?" (featuring.
Esthero)
*"Ease Off the Liquor"
*"Timothy Where You Been" (featuring.
Jet
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)
*"Long Way Down" (featuring.
Daughtry)
*"The One I Love" (featuring.
Keri Hilson & D.O.E.)
*"Symphony" (featuring.
Bran'Nu, D.O.E. & Attitude)
Shakira – ''She Wolf''
*"Give It Up To Me" (featuring.
Lil Wayne)
2008
The Pussycat Dolls – ''Doll Domination''
*"Halo"
*"Whatchamacallit"
*"In Person"
*"Magic"
Ashlee Simpson – ''Bittersweet World''
*"
Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)
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...
"
*"Rule Breaker"
*"Ragdoll"
*"Bittersweet World"
*"What I've Become"
*"Murder"
*"Never Dream Alone"
Jamie Foxx – ''Intuition''
*"
I Don't Need It
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Release a ...
" (featuring.
Timbaland)
2007
Bobby V – ''Special Occasion''
*"
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" (featuring.
Timbaland)
*"Rearview (Ridin')"
Mario – ''Go!''
*"No Definition"
2006
Fred Hammond – ''Free to Worship''
*"Simply Put"
*"More of You"
Awards and Accolades
* 2015 BMI R&B/Hip Hop Award for Most Performed Songs "
Drunk in Love", "
Partition" (by Beyonce), "
Tom Ford", and "
Part II (On the Run)" (by Jay Z)
* 2015 BMI Pop Music Award for "
Holy Grail" by Jay Z featuring Justin Timberlake
* 2015 BMI Pop Music Award for "
Not A Bad Thing
"Not a Bad Thing" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake for his fourth studio album, '' The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2'' (2013). It was written and produced by Timberlake, Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley, and Jerome "J-Roc ...
" by Justin Timberlake
* 57th Grammy Award Winner for Best R&B Song for "Drunk In Love" by
Beyoncé
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* 57th Grammy Award Winner for Best RnB Performance for "Drunk In Love" by
Beyoncé
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* 57th Grammy Award Winner for Best Contemporary RnB Album for "Drunk In Love" by
Beyoncé
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(credited as album personnel) (credited as album personnel)
* 57th Grammy Award Winner for Best Surround Sound Album for "Drunk In Love" by
Beyoncé
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(credited as album personnel) (credited as album personnel)
* 56th Grammy Award Winner for Best R&B Song for "Pusher Love Girl" by
Justin Timberlake
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* 2014 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards – "Top Producers"
* 54th Grammy Award for Best R&B Album for "
FAME" by
Chris Brown
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(credited as album personnel)
* 50th Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Gospel Album for "
Free to Worship
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Track listing
# "My Heart Is for You" (Fred Hammond, R ...
by
Fred Hammond(credited as album personnel) (credited as album personnel)
* 2007 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album "
Free to Worship
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Track listing
# "My Heart Is for You" (Fred Hammond, R ...
" by Fred Hammond(credited as album personnel) (credited as album personnel)
* 2011 BMI Pop Music Award for "
Carry Out
"Carry Out" is a song recorded by American producer and rapper Timbaland for his third studio album ''Shock Value II'' (2009). The song features guest vocals from longtime collaborator, American recording artist Justin Timberlake. Timbaland and Ti ...
" by Timbaland featuring Justin Timberlake
* 2011 BMI Urban Music Awards for "
Say Something" by Timbaland featuring Drake
* Award/Event: 38th GMA Dove Awards for Best Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year for
Free to Worship
''Free to Worship'' is an album from Gospel music, contemporary gospel singer Fred Hammond. The album was recorded on April 14, 2006, and released on October 31, 2006 through Verity Records.
Track listing
# "My Heart Is for You" (Fred Hammond, R ...
by
Fred Hammond
Composing and Songs in Film
* Underscore for "
Real Steel"
* Motion picture trailer use of "Reminder" by
Jay-Z
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from
The Blueprint 3 in the motion picture "
The Hangover Part II"
Composing and Songs in Commercials
* "
Grown Woman" by
Beyoncé
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for Pepsi (2013)
* "Get Away" by
Michelle Branch featuring
Timbaland for BMW Mini (2012)
Philanthropy
On receiving a Grammy award for the song, "Pusher Love Girl" by
Justin Timberlake
Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with sales of over 88 million records. Timberlake is the recipient of numerous awards and ac ...
, J-Roc highlighted the need for funding the arts in education.
"Let's support our school system and the arts programs because we are losing it… we need a lot more people accepting awards like this."
Jerome "J-Roc Tha Ghost" Harmon was also awarded the State's Flag for his work in music by The Texas House of Representatives and in weeks to follow he established five music scholarships in his name while receiving the Keys to the City of Crane, Texas.
References
External links
Jerome Harmon's MySpace PageTimbalandmusic.comJeromeHarmonProductions.com
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1973 births
Living people
People from Dallas
Record producers from Texas