This is a producer that I've been listening to for so long. He's worked with everyone from Michael Jackson on "Jam" to Method Man & Red Man on "Blackout" to Mary Mary on "Shackles" to Kirk Franklin on "Stomp."
I don't know what he uses, but his sound seamlessly integrates the analog & digital realms. I would nick nam him "Master if the Stab" because when a DarkChild beat comes on, whether it be a piano loop or a horn blast... It just seams to stop u in your tracks & slide you into a groove. Thanks for all the good music, DarkChild!