James Elbert Phillips, known professionally as LRoc, is an American record producer who has served as in-house talent for

Jermaine Dupri Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972) is an American rapper and record producer. Raised in Atlanta, Georgia as the son of Columbia Records executive Michael Mauldin, he began his career in music at the age of nine. He discovered th ...

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since 1997. His credits include the singles " Call on Me" by

Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreogr ...

, " Everytime Tha Beat Drop" by Monica, " Get Your Number" by

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, " Yeah!" by Usher, "

Grillz "Grillz" is a song by American rapper Nelly featuring fellow American rappers Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp, and uncredited vocals from American singer Brandi Williams (of the group Blaque). The song was written by Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Paul Wall, A ...

" by

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, and " Sponsor" by

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External links

*Starpoynt Magazine
"LRoc-in' To The Top!"
*Atlanta Daily World (July 9, 2006)
"Atlanta's LROC Creates Beats For Top-Selling CDs, Works On Project To Benefit AIDS Research"
*EMI Music Publishing

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