Fred Jerkins III facts for kids

Fred Jerkins III, also known as Uncle Freddie, is an American songwriter and record producer. He is well-known for writing and producing hit songs for many famous music artists.

Fred Jerkins III's Music Career

Fred Jerkins III is a talented songwriter and producer. He often worked with his brother, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. Together with LaShawn Daniels, they helped create many popular songs.

Creating Hit Songs

Fred Jerkins III co-wrote several big hits. These include "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy and Monica. He also worked on "Say My Name" and "Lose My Breath" for Destiny's Child. Other famous songs he helped write are "It's Not Right but It's Okay" by Whitney Houston and "He Wasn't Man Enough" by Toni Braxton. He also contributed to many songs on Michael Jackson's album Invincible.

Fred Jerkins III also produced songs on his own. He worked under the Darkchild music label. Some artists he produced for include Brandy, Shola Ama, Men of Vizion, Keith Washington, and JoJo.

Producing Gospel Music

Besides pop and R&B music, Fred Jerkins III is also a well-known producer of gospel music. Gospel music is a type of Christian music. He and his family live in Atlanta, Georgia.

Artists Fred Jerkins III Has Produced For

Fred Jerkins III has written or produced music for many artists, including:

• 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
• Deitrick Haddon

Awards and Recognition

Fred Jerkins III has received several important awards for his work in music.

• Grammy Award: He won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child. The Grammy Awards are very famous awards for achievements in the music industry.
• Dove Award: He won a Dove Award for Urban Album of the Year for "Church on the Moon" by Deitrick Haddon. The Dove Awards celebrate excellence in Christian music.
• Dove Award: He also won a Dove Award for Urban Album of the Year for "This Is Me" by Kierra "Kiki" Sheard.
• Dove Award: He received another Dove Award for Urban Recorded Song of the Year for "You Don’t Know" by Kierra "Kiki" Sheard.