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Rich Harrison
American record producer
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.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard Christopher Harrison |
| Born | 1979 (age 44–45) |
| Origin | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Richcraft |
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]
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.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed] There is a possibility that he may be appearing on Toni Braxton's forthcoming album.[citation needed]
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.[citation needed]
1999
- 04. "Beautiful Ones"[6] (co-produced along with Chucky Thompson)
2001
- 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)
- 04. "Can't Nobody"
2003
Tha' Rayne – Reign Supreme
- 02. "Didn't You Know"
- 01. "Crazy in Love" (featuring Jay Z)
- Sample credit: The Chi-Lites – "Are You My Woman (Tell Me So)"
- 05. "Be with You"
- Sample credits: The Brothers Johnson – "Strawberry Letter 23", Bootsy's Rubber Band – I'd Rather Be with You
2004
- 11. "Take Your Hand"
- Sample credit: Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – "Is There a Place for Me"
2005
- 01. "Get Right"
- Sample credit: Maceo & the Macks – "Soul Power"
- 04. "Whatever You Wanna Do"
- Sample credit: The Nite-Liters – "Con-Funk-Shun"
Christina Milian – Be Cool soundtrack
- 08. "Ain't No Reason"
- 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" (Richcraft Remix)
- 10. "Can't Stop"
- 06. "I Don't Need a Man"
- 04. "Take This Ring"
- Sample credit: The Meters – "Here Comes the Meter Man"
2006
- 11. "Wind You Up"
Christina Aguilera – Back to Basics
- 02. "Makes Me Wanna Pray" (featuring Steve Winwood)
- 03. "Suga Mama"
- Sample credit: Jake Wade and the Soul Searchers – "Searching for Soul"
- 07. "Freakum Dress"
- 11. "Creole" (Japanese bonus track)
3LW - Point of No Return (unreleased) Do Ya & Up To You
- 18. "Making It Hard" (featuring Mary J. Blige)
- 02. "Undeniable"
- Sample credit: The Temptations – "Message From a Black Man", Run-DMC – "Sucker MC's"
2007
Che'Nelle – Things Happen for a Reason
- 10. "Summer Jam"
2008
- 15. "That's What's Up Now" (Bonus track)
2011
Marsha Ambrosius – Late Nights & Early Mornings
- 03. "Late Nights & Early Mornings"
- Sample credit: Prince – "The Beautiful Ones"
Jennifer Hudson – I Remember Me
- 01. "No One Gonna Love You"
Eric Roberson – Mister Nice Guy
- 01. "Mister Nice Guy"
RichGirl – RichGirl
- "24's"
- "Itty Bitty"
- "He Ain't Wit Me Now (Tho)"
RichGirl – Fall in Love with RichGirl
- 02. "Smile & Wave" (featuring Chris Brown)
- 04. "Circles"
2016
- 06. "Out Loud"
2020
- "Too Much"
- "Do Our Thing (featuring Snoop Dogg)"
Unreleased
- "Do Ya"
- "Got Me On Lock"
- "Up to You"
- "No Matter What"
- "Senses"
- "Love's Off the Chain"
Cynthia Lissette
- "Don't Wanna Go"
- "What U Say"
- "Parental Advisory"[9]
- "Outta My Head"
Natasha Ramos
- "Here I Am"
- "Pimp Cup" (featuring Snoop Dogg)
- "Foolish"
- "Treasures"
- "Blowin' Up Phones"
- "Millionaire"
- "Dat Girl Right There" (featuring Ludacris)[14]
- "Ride"[15]
- "Whatever I Want" (featuring Mike Jones)[16]
- "I Did It" (featuring RichGirl)
- "Dat Gurl Right"
- "Don't Trip"
- "Feeling Myself" (featuring Brave)
- "Put That On Everything"
- "BMI | Songview Search". Repertoire.bmi.com. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- "Rich Harrison", Discogs.com.
- "Artist Profile - Rich Harrison", EMIMusicPub.com.
- (2007). "Se7en Set to Make U.S. Debut", English.kbs.co.kr.
- Sanneh, Kelefa (2005). "New R&B Sounds, Emanating From One Source", NYTimes.com.
- Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (April 1, 2002). "Mary - Mary J. Blige | AllMusic: Review". Allmusic. Retrieved on April 18, 2011.
- Ruhlmann, William (July 30, 2002). "All I Have - Amerie". AllMusic. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- Vineyard, Jennifer (December 5, 2005). "Gwen Stefani Holding Off On That Second Solo LP — For Now, Anyway". MTV News. MTV.com. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- "New Songs: Janet Jackson – 'Clap Your Hands' & 'What Can I Say'". ThatGrapeJuice.net. December 16, 2008. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
- "POPS UP (BMI Work #8088359)". Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Archived from the original on July 13, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- "Janet Jackson – Speed It Up (Put It On Me)/Love Me". Discogs.com. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
- Kee, Li (April 8, 2007). "Premature release". Eastern Express. Ecentral.com. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- "DAT GIRL RIGHT THERE (BMI Work #10078815)". Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- "GET RIGHT (BMI Work #7217936)". Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Archived from the original on July 21, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- "WHATEVER I WANT (BMI Work #6944146)". Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Archived from the original on July 17, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- Rich Harrison at MySpace
- Richgirl at Myspace