J-Roc Explained
| J-Roc |
| Birth Name: | Jerome Harmon |
| Birth Date: | 1968 9, mf=yes |
| Origin: | Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Genre: | Hip hop, R&B, soul, funk |
| Occupation: | Record producer, songwriter |
| Years Active: | 1993–present |
| Associated Acts: | Rihanna, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Chris Cornell, Chris Brown, Keri Hilson, Waymon Tisdale, Ashlee Simpson, Jamie Foxx, Fred Hammond, Nelly Furtado, Mario, The Royal Court, Michael Jackson, Kat Dahlia |
Jerome Harmon (born September 25, 1968), better known as J-Roc, is an American songwriter and music producer from Fort Worth, Texas. He frequently collaborates with Timbaland. Jerome Harmon has produced for Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Chris Brown, Keri Hilson, Ashlee Simpson, Mario, Nelly Furtado, Jamie Foxx, Michael Jackson, Kat Dahlia and Chris Cornell.[1]
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, and Kirk Franklin & the Family Christmas.[1] In 1998, J-ROC co-produced five songs on Wayman Tisdale's critically acclaimed album Decisions.[2] 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".
Selected production discography
2023
Beyoncé
2018
2017
- "Sirens"
- "Friday Night Majic"
2016
Fantasia – The Definition of...
- "Don't Tell It" (Unreleased)
2014
Jennifer Hudson – JHUD
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)
Missy Elliott
2013
Beyoncé – Beyonce
Justin Timberlake – The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2
JAY-Z – Magna Carta... Holy Grail
Justin Timberlake – The 20/20 Experience
Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines
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.
Demi Lovato – Unbroken
Free Sol – No Rules
- "Fascinated" (featuring. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland)
Chris Cornell – Songbook
- "As Hope and Promise Fade"
- "Ground Zero"
2010
Keri Hilson – No Boys Allowed
Michelle Branch – Getaway
Keyshia Cole – Calling All Hearts
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)
- "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
Jay-Z – The Blueprint 3
- "Reminder"
- "Off That" (featuring. Drake)
- "Venus VS. Mars" (featuring. Beyoncé Knowles)
Timbaland – Timbaland Presents Shock Value II
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
Jamie Foxx – Intuition
2007
Bobby V – Special Occasion
Mario – Go!
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" by Justin Timberlake
- 57th Grammy Award Winner for Best R&B Song for "Drunk In Love" by Beyoncé
- 57th Grammy Award Winner for Best RnB Performance for "Drunk In Love" by Beyoncé
- 57th Grammy Award Winner for Best Contemporary RnB Album for "Drunk In Love" by Beyoncé(credited as album personnel) (credited as album personnel)
- 57th Grammy Award Winner for Best Surround Sound Album for "Drunk In Love" by Beyoncé(credited as album personnel) (credited as album personnel)
- 56th Grammy Award Winner for Best R&B Song for "Pusher Love Girl" by Justin Timberlake
- 2014 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards – "Top Producers"
- 54th Grammy Award for Best R&B Album for "FAME" by Chris Brown (credited as album personnel)
- 50th Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Gospel Album for "Free to Worship by Fred Hammond(credited as album personnel) (credited as album personnel)
- 2007 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album "Free to Worship" by Fred Hammond(credited as album personnel) (credited as album personnel)
- 2011 BMI Pop Music Award for "Carry Out" 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 by Fred Hammond
Composing and Songs in Film
Composing and Songs in Commercials
Philanthropy
On receiving a Grammy award for the song, "Pusher Love Girl" by Justin Timberlake, 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.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon - Credits - AllMusic. AllMusic.
- Web site: Decisions - Wayman Tisdale - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic. AllMusic.
