Fred Jerkins III facts for kids

Fred Jerkins III, also known as Uncle Freddie, is an American songwriter and record producer. He helps create popular songs for many famous music artists. He writes the words and music, and also helps record and shape the final sound of the songs.

Making Music: Fred Jerkins III's Career

Fred Jerkins III is well-known for his work with his brother, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. Together, they form a powerful music production team. They have written many hit songs that you might have heard on the radio.

Hit Songs and Collaborations

Fred Jerkins III has helped create some really big songs. He co-wrote "The Boy Is Mine" for Brandy and Monica. He also worked on "Say My Name" and "Lose My Breath" for Destiny's Child. Another famous song he helped create is "It's Not Right but It's Okay" by Whitney Houston. He also worked on "He Wasn't Man Enough" for Toni Braxton.

Fred Jerkins III also contributed to Michael Jackson's album Invincible. He produced songs for artists like Brandy, Shola Ama, and JoJo through the Darkchild team.

Gospel Music Production

Besides pop and R&B, Fred Jerkins III is also a respected producer of gospel music. He helps create inspiring songs for many gospel artists. He and his family live in Atlanta, Georgia.

Artists Fred Jerkins III Has Worked With

Fred Jerkins III has written or produced music for a long list of talented artists. These include Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Aaliyah, Mary Mary, Destiny's Child, Spice Girls, TLC, Will Smith, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, and Lionel Richie. He has also worked with gospel artists like Kirk Franklin, Kierra Sheard, and Deitrick Haddon.

Awards and Recognition

Fred Jerkins III has received several important awards for his music. These awards show how much his work is appreciated in the music industry.

• Grammy Award for Best R&B Song – He won this award for "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child. The Grammy Awards are some of the biggest honors in music.
• Dove Award for Urban Album of the Year – He won this for "Church on the Moon" by Deitrick Haddon. The Dove Awards celebrate excellence in Christian music.
• Dove Award for Urban Album of the Year – He also won for "This Is Me" by Kierra "Kiki" Sheard.
• Dove Award for Urban Recorded Song of the Year – This award was for "You Don’t Know" by Kierra "Kiki" Sheard.