Grammy-Nominated Super-Producer Rodney Jerkins Hits the Studio with Soul Diva Patti LaBelle for 'We Are Family' Katrina Benefit CD

LOS ANGELES (By Karen Sundell/ Rogers and Cowan) - WHO: Grammy-nominated super-producer Rodney Jerkins is widely renowned as one of the greatest all-time music producers of the last two decades at age 28. He is on an exclusive, short "go to" list of top notch producers whom A-list artists such as Alicia Keys, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Mary J. Blige, Destiny's Child and Patti LaBelle seek out when they're looking for a major hit. He is currently producing an All-star, Hurricane Katrina benefit CD double single with a remake of the classic Sister Sledge hit "We Are Family," due out in the second quarter of 2006.

WHAT: Producer Rodney Jerkins is offering a behind-the-scenes view of his recording process with legendary vocalist Patti LaBelle, who will lay down tracks for "We Are Family" off his forthcoming Hurricane Katrina benefit CD.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 7, 2006
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Studio
413 N. 7th Street
Philadelphia, PA
215-629-5557
Media are invited to cover with RSVP. Rodney Jerkins is available for interviews.

COMMENTS: Jerkins, who was recently honored with a commemoration ceremony in recognition of more than 140 million records sold, has recently taken on a major executive role at Def Jam label group.
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