Rich Harrison

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Richard Christopher Harrison (born 1979) is an American record producer and songwriter specializing in R&B and hip hop music.[1] The winner of a Grammy Award, Harrison is well known for producing songs such as "Get Right" (performed by Jennifer Lopez), "1 Thing" (performed by Amerie) and "Crazy in Love" (performed by Beyoncé and Jay-Z).[2] Harrison is the founder of Richcraft Entertainment, a label that housed artists such as singer Amerie, R&B girl group RichGirl, and rapper Young Steff.

Early life and education

A classically trained pianist and trumpet player,[2][3] from an early age Harrison demonstrated the ability to play music he heard on the radio, later attending Howard University in Washington, D.C., majoring in history and hip-hop music.[3]

Career

Harrison's first big music deal came in 1999 when Harrison worked with Mary J. Blige on "Beautiful Ones" for her album Mary. In 2001, he created his own production company, Richcraft Inc., and immediately wrote and produced Amerie's debut album, All I Have. In 2004 he won a Grammy Award for Beyoncé's "Crazy in Love",[4] and a nomination for his work on Usher's Confessions album.

Harrison was back in the spotlight early in 2005 to work with Amerie, and produced Amerie's "1 Thing", from her album Touch, known for its infectious breakbeats and Amerie's unconventional vocals. A similar beat was used by Harrison for Toni Braxton's "Take This Ring" from her 2005 album Libra both tracks include elements of go-go (mainly in the strong, funky drumming with added percussion). In 2005, The New York Times called him "one of R&B's most exciting producers."[5]

Harrison is currently involved in projects with 50 Cent, Tweet, Missy Elliott, Eve, Brandy, Young Steff and Dawn Robinson.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Harrison has worked with Janet Jackson, Usher, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Lopez, and is still assisting the South Korean pop singer Se7en with his first American album, assisted by his producer Lionell Davis.[4]

Harrison has been approached by many artists to assist with album productions, but it appears he is now focusing his time on his own artists, such as Young Steff and girl group RichGirl.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". There is a possibility that he may be appearing on Toni Braxton's forthcoming album.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Other works include tracks for Claudette Ortiz's solo album, 3LW's latest and as yet unreleased album and tracks that may appear on 50 Cent's next album.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Production discography

1999

Mary J. Blige – Mary

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2001

Mary J. Blige – No More Drama

  • 15. "In the Meantime", producer[7]

2002

Amerie – All I Have, producer and songwriter[8]

  • 01. "Why Don't We Fall in Love"
  • 02. "Talkin' to Me"
  • 03. "Nothing Like Loving You"
  • 04. "Can't Let Go"
  • 05. "Need You Tonight"
  • 06. "Got to Be There"
  • 07. "I Just Died"
  • 08. "Hatin' On You"
  • 09. "Float"
  • 10. "Show Me"
  • 11. "All I Have"
  • 12. "Outro"
  • 13. "Just What I Needed to See" (Japanese bonus track)
  • 14. "Why Don't We Fall in Love" (Remix) (featuring Ludacris) (Japanese bonus track)
  • 15. "Why Don't We Fall in Love (Richcraft Remix)" (Japanese bonus track)

Kelly Rowland – Simply Deep

2003

Tha' Rayne – Reign Supreme

Beyoncé – Dangerously in Love

2004

Usher – Confessions

  • 11. "Take Your Hand"

Destiny's Child – Destiny Fulfilled

2005

Jennifer Lopez – Rebirth

  • 01. "Get Right"
  • 04. "Whatever You Wanna Do"
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Christina Milian – Be Cool soundtrack

  • 08. "Ain't No Reason"

Amerie – Touch

Missy Elliott – The Cookbook

  • 10. "Can't Stop"

Pussycat Dolls – PCD

Toni Braxton – Libra

  • 04. "Take This Ring"
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2006

Christina Aguilera – Back to Basics

  • 02. "Makes Me Wanna Pray" (featuring Steve Winwood)
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Beyoncé – B'Day

3LW - Point of No Return (unreleased) Do Ya & Up To You

Diddy – Press Play

Mos Def – Tru3 Magic

  • 02. "Undeniable"

2007

Che'Nelle – Things Happen for a Reason

  • 10. "Summer Jam"

2008

Jean Grae – Jeanius

  • 15. "That's What's Up Now" (Bonus track)

2011

Marsha Ambrosius – Late Nights & Early Mornings

  • 03. "Late Nights & Early Mornings"

Jennifer Hudson – I Remember Me

Eric Roberson – Mister Nice Guy

  • 01. "Mister Nice Guy"

RichGirl – RichGirl

RichGirl – Fall in Love with RichGirl

  • 02. "Smile & Wave" (featuring Chris Brown)
  • 04. "Circles"

2016

Amerie - Drive

  • 06. "Out Loud"

2020

Tiffany Haddish

Unreleased

3LW

  • "Do Ya"
  • "Got Me On Lock"
  • "Up to You"
  • "No Matter What"
  • "Senses"

Amerie

  • "Love's Off the Chain"

Cynthia Lissette

  • "Don't Wanna Go"
  • "What U Say"

Gwen Stefani

  • "Parental Advisory"[9]

Janet Jackson

  • "Clap Your Hands"[10]
  • "Pops Up"[11]
  • "Speed It Up (Put It On Me)"[12]
  • "What Can I Say"

Mary J. Blige

  • "Outta My Head"

Natasha Ramos

  • "Here I Am"

RichGirl

  • "Pimp Cup" (featuring Snoop Dogg)
  • "Foolish"
  • "Treasures"
  • "Blowin' Up Phones"
  • "Millionaire"

Se7en

Usher

Young Steff

  • "Dat Gurl Right"
  • "Don't Trip"
  • "Feeling Myself" (featuring Brave)
  • "Put That On Everything"

References

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  2. ↑ a b "Rich Harrison", Discogs.com.
  3. ↑ a b "Artist Profile - Rich Harrison", EMIMusicPub.com.
  4. ↑ a b (2007). "Se7en Set to Make U.S. Debut", English.kbs.co.kr.
  5. ↑ Sanneh, Kelefa (2005). "New R&B Sounds, Emanating From One Source", NYTimes.com.
  6. ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (April 1, 2002). "Mary - Mary J. Blige | AllMusic: Review". Allmusic. Retrieved on April 18, 2011.
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