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]

J-Roc
Birth nameJerome Harmon
Born (1968-09-25) September 25, 1968 (age 55)
OriginFort Worth, Texas, U.S.
GenresHip hop, R&B, soul, funk
Occupation(s)Record producer, songwriter
Years active1993–present
Websitewww.jeromeharmon.com

Early career edit

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".[3]

Selected production discography edit

2023 edit

Beyoncé edit

2018 edit

Justin Timberlake - Man of the Woods edit

  • "Young Man"

2017 edit

Kat Dahlia edit

  • "Sirens"
  • "Friday Night Majic"

2016 edit

FantasiaThe Definition of... edit

  • "Crazy"

Britney SpearsGlory (Britney Spears album) edit

  • "Don't Tell It" (Unreleased)

2014 edit

Jennifer Hudson – JHUD edit

Michael Jackson – Xscape edit

Missy Elliott edit

2013 edit

Beyoncé – Beyonce edit

Justin Timberlake – The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2 edit

JAY-Z – Magna Carta... Holy Grail edit

Justin Timberlake – The 20/20 Experience edit

Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines edit

  • Take It Easy on Me

Cher – Closer to the Truth edit

  • "I Don't Have To Sleep To Dream"

2012 edit

Chris Brown – Fortune edit

  • "Trumpet Lights"
  • "Tell Somebody"

2011 edit

Chris Brown – F.A.M.E. edit

Demi Lovato – Unbroken edit

Free Sol – No Rules edit

Chris Cornell – Songbook edit

  • "As Hope and Promise Fade"
  • "Ground Zero"

2010 edit

Keri Hilson – No Boys Allowed edit

Michelle Branch – Getaway edit

Keyshia Cole – Calling All Hearts edit

  • "Last Hangover"

2009 edit

Chris Cornell – Scream edit

  • "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 edit

Jay-Z – The Blueprint 3 edit

Timbaland – Timbaland Presents Shock Value II edit

Shakira – She Wolf edit

2008 edit

The Pussycat Dolls – Doll Domination edit

  • "Halo"
  • "Whatchamacallit"
  • "In Person"
  • "Magic"

Ashlee Simpson – Bittersweet World edit

Jamie Foxx – Intuition edit

2007 edit

Bobby V – Special Occasion edit

Mario – Go! edit

  • "No Definition"

2006 edit

Fred Hammond – Free to Worship edit

  • "Simply Put"
  • "More of You"

Awards and Accolades edit

  • 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 edit

Composing and Songs in Commercials edit

Philanthropy edit

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.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon - Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  2. ^ "Decisions - Wayman Tisdale - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.
  3. ^ https://www.billboard.com/artist/bobby-v/chart-history/

External links edit