Rich Harrison

Richard Christopher Harrison (born 1979) is an American record producer and songwriter from Washington, D.C., specializing in R&B and hip hop music.[1]

Rich Harrison
Background information
Birth nameRichard Christopher Harrison
Born1979 (age 41–42)
OriginWashington, D.C., U.S.
GenresR&B, go-go, hip hop, funk
Occupation(s)Record producer, songwriter
InstrumentsPercussion, piano, trumpet
Years active1999–present
LabelsRichcraft
Associated actsMary J. Blige, Beyoncé, Amerie, Jennifer Lopez

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. 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. 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

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

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

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

2016

Amerie - Drive

  • 06. "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"[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
  1. "BMI | Songview Search". Repertoire.bmi.com. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. "Rich Harrison", Discogs.com.
  3. "Artist Profile - Rich Harrison", EMIMusicPub.com.
  4. (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 2011-04-18.
  7. credits at AllMusic
  8. Ruhlmann, William (2002-07-30). "All I Have - Amerie". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
  9. Vineyard, Jennifer (2005-12-05). "Gwen Stefani Holding Off On That Second Solo LP — For Now, Anyway". MTV News. MTV.com. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  10. "New Songs: Janet Jackson – 'Clap Your Hands' & 'What Can I Say'". ThatGrapeJuice.net. 2008-12-16. Retrieved 2011-07-01.
  11. "POPS UP (BMI Work #8088359)". Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Archived from the original on 2012-07-13. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  12. "Janet Jackson – Speed It Up (Put It On Me)/Love Me". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2011-07-01.
  13. Kee, Li (2007-04-08). "Premature release". Eastern Express. Ecentral.com. Archived from the original on 2013-11-04. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  14. "DAT GIRL RIGHT THERE (BMI Work #10078815)". Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Archived from the original on 2012-07-14. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  15. "GET RIGHT (BMI Work #7217936)". Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  16. "WHATEVER I WANT (BMI Work #6944146)". Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Archived from the original on 2012-07-17. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
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