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

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

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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

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2023

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Beyoncé

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2018

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Justin Timberlake - Man of the Woods

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2017

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Kat Dahlia

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2016

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FantasiaThe Definition of...

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Britney SpearsGlory (Britney Spears album)

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2014

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Jennifer Hudson – JHUD

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Michael Jackson – Xscape

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Missy Elliott

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2013

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Beyoncé – Beyonce

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

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JAY-Z – Magna Carta... Holy Grail

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Justin Timberlake – The 20/20 Experience

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Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines

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Cher – Closer to the Truth

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2012

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Chris Brown – Fortune

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2011

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Chris Brown – F.A.M.E.

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Demi Lovato – Unbroken

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Free Sol – No Rules

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Chris Cornell – Songbook

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2010

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Keri Hilson – No Boys Allowed

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Michelle Branch – Getaway

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Keyshia Cole – Calling All Hearts

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2009

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Chris Cornell – Scream

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Ginuwine – A Man's Thoughts

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Jay-Z – The Blueprint 3

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Timbaland – Timbaland Presents Shock Value II

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Shakira – She Wolf

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2008

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The Pussycat Dolls – Doll Domination

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Ashlee Simpson – Bittersweet World

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Jamie Foxx – Intuition

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2007

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Bobby V – Special Occasion

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Mario – Go!

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2006

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Fred Hammond – Free to Worship

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Awards and Accolades

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Composing and Songs in Film

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Composing and Songs in Commercials

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Philanthropy

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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

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  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/
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