Rich Harrison


Richard Christopher Harrison is an American record producer and songwriter from Washington, D.C., specializing in R&B and hip hop music.
The winner of a Grammy Award, Harrison is well known for producing songs such as "Get Right", "1 Thing" and "Crazy in Love". 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, 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.

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", 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. In 2005, The New York Times called him "one of R&B's most exciting producers."
Harrison is currently involved in projects with 50 Cent, Tweet, Missy Elliott, Eve, Brandy, Young Steff and Dawn Robinson. 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.
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. There is a possibility that he may be appearing on Toni Braxton's forthcoming album.
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.

Production discography

1999

Mary J. Blige – Mary
Mary J. Blige – No More Drama
Amerie – All I Have, producer and songwriter
  • 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"
  • 14. "Why Don't We Fall in Love"
  • 15. "Why Don't We Fall in Love "
Kelly Rowland – Simply Deep
Tha' Rayne – Reign Supreme
  • 02. "Didn't You Know"
Beyoncé – Dangerously in Love
Usher – Confessions
  • 11. "Take Your Hand"
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Destiny's Child – Destiny Fulfilled
Jennifer Lopez – Rebirth
  • 01. "Get Right"
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  • 04. "Whatever You Wanna Do"
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Christina Milian – Be Cool soundtrack
Amerie – Touch
  • 01. "1 Thing"
  • 02. "All I Need"
  • 05. "Like It Used to Be"
  • 06. "Talkin' About"
  • 07. "Come with Me"
  • 08. "Rolling Down My Face"
  • 13. "Why Don't We Fall in Love"
Missy Elliott – The Cookbook
Pussycat Dolls – PCD
  • 06. "I Don't Need a Man"
Toni Braxton – Libra
Christina Milian – So Amazin'
  • 11. "Wind You Up"
Christina Aguilera – Back to Basics
Beyoncé – B'Day
  • 03. "Suga Mama"
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  • 07. "Freakum Dress"
  • 11. "Creole"
Diddy – Press Play
Mos Def – Tru3 Magic
Che'Nelle – Things Happen for a Reason
Jean Grae – Jeanius
Marsha Ambrosius – Late Nights & Early Mornings
  • 03. "Late Nights & Early Mornings"
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Jennifer Hudson – I Remember Me
Eric Roberson – Mister Nice Guy
  • 01. "Mister Nice Guy"
RichGirl – RichGirl
RichGirl – Fall in Love with RichGirl
Amerie - Drive
3LW
Amerie
Cynthia Lissette
Gwen Stefani
Janet Jackson
Mary J. Blige
Natasha Ramos
RichGirl
Se7en
Usher
Young Steff