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Stargate (Music Producers)

“Billboard” (May 5, 2014) (archived)

Jackson had wanted to work with the Norwegian production duo Stargate — Mikkel Eriksen and Tor Hermansen, both 41 — known for their hits with Rihanna and Perry. The singer was a fan of their songs for Ne-Yo, and he met with them at the Midtown Manhattan Chinese restaurant Mr. K's to discuss future projects. "Just the two of us, and managers, and Blanket was there as well," says Eriksen. "Down in the basement."

"Did he eat?" asks Reid.

"He ate — he brought his own chopsticks," says Hermansen.