(CANCELED) Darkchild On the Record: Music, Legacy, and Change

Event ID: PP1148561

Sun, Mar 15, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Venue: Capitol Ballroom ABCD (Downright Austin)

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Summary

Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins has shaped pop music for 25+ years, producing hits for icons like Brandy, Beyoncé, MJ, and SZA. Now leading his indie label Alienz Alive, he joins The MLC’s Jamie Dominguez for a candid fireside chat on legacy, ownership, and building a sustainable career with purpose. Jerkins shares lessons learned, what the industry gets wrong, and how transparency, mentorship, and community can help creators thrive in today’s ever-evolving, Wild West-like music economy.

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