Rich Harrison

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Rich Harrison
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Background information
Born 1979 (age 44–45)
Origin Washington, D.C., U.S.
Genres R&B, go-go, hip hop, funk
Occupation(s) Producer, songwriter
Instruments Percussion, piano, trumpet
Years active 1999–present
Labels Richcraft Records
Associated acts Amerie, Chucky Thompson, Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige

Rich Harrison (born in 1979) 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" (by Jennifer Lopez), "1 Thing" (by Amerie) and "Crazy in Love", performed by Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z.[1]

Early life and education

A classically trained pianist and trumpet player, from an early age Harrison demonstrated an liked to play music he heard on the radio. He attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. and graduated with degrees in history and communications in 2001.[2]

Career

Harrison's first big music deal came in 1999 when Harrison worked with Mary J. Blige on "Beautiful One" 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 Knowles' "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 (mainly in the strong, funky drumming with added percussion). New York Times call him "one of R&B's most exciting producers".[3]

Harrison is currently involved in projects with 50 Cent, Tweet, Missy Elliott, Eve, Brandy, Young Steff and Dawn Robinson, 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 Yonug 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. It was reported that Rich Harrison is working once again with Jennifer Lopez[citation needed].

Production discography

1999

Mary J. Blige – Mary

2001

Mary J. Blige – No More Drama

  • 15. In the Meantime

2002

Amerie – All I Have

  • 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 Feat. 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 Knowles – Dangerously in Love

2004

Usher – Confessions

Destiny's Child – Destiny Fulfilled

2005

Jennifer Lopez – Rebirth

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

2006

Christina Milian - So Amazin'

  • 11. "Wind You Up"

Christina Aguilera - Back to Basics

Beyoncé - B'Day

Diddy – Press Play

Mos Def – Tru3 Magic

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

Jennifer Hudson – I Remember Me

Eric Roberson - Mister Nice Guy

  • 01. Mister Nice Guy

RichGirl – RichGirl

RichGirl – Fall in Love with RichGirl

2015

Ameriie - Cymatika Vol. 1 or BILI

  • "Out Loud"

Unreleased

3LW

  • "Do Ya"
  • "No Matter What"
  • "Senses"

Amerie

  • "Love's Off the Chain"

Cynthia Lissette

  • "Don't Wanna Go"
  • "What U Say"

Gwen Stefani

  • "Parental Advisory"[5]

Janet Jackson

  • "Clap Your Hands"[6]
  • "Pops Up"[7]
  • "Speed It Up (Put It On Me)"[6]
  • "What Can I Say"[6]

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

  1. ↑ Rich Harrison
  2. ↑ Artist Profile - Rich Harrison
  3. ↑ New York Times on Rich Harrison
  4. ↑ English.kbs.co.kr
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