Rodney Jerkins' name runs deep through '90s R&B history. He marked his territory by producing sensitive and nuanced tracks for Mary J. Blige and Joe in '97, before going on to rack up assertive era-defining hits with Brandy, Monica, and Destiny's Child. The '00s saw his influence successfully carry over into the pop world with production for Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and even Michael Jackson.