Rich Harrison

Rich Harrison
Background information
Born	1970
Origin	Washington, D.C., United States
Occupations	Producer, songwriter, singer, rapper
Instruments	R&B, hip hop, funk
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Richcraft Records
Associated acts	Amerie, Lionell Davis, Lorenzo Lynch , Ron Harrison,Chucky Thompson
Notable instruments
Percussion

Rich Harrison (born 1975 in Washington, DC) is a Grammy Award-winning record producer and songwriter from Washington, D.C.. He is primarily an R&B/Hip-Hop producer. He is well-known for producing hits like "1 Thing" (by Amerie) and "Crazy in Love" (by Beyoncé Knowles featuring Jay-Z).^[1]

Biography

A classically trained pianist and trumpet player, from an early age Harrison demonstrated an exceptional ability to play anything he heard on the radio. He attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. and graduated with degrees in history and communications in 1997 ^[2].

Harrison has always been quiet about what's going on in his personal life.

Career

His first big 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 with 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] .

Current activities

Harrison is currently involved in projects with 50 Cent, Tweet, Missy Elliott, Eve, Young Steff and Dawn Robinson, and is still assisting the South Korean pop sensation Se7en with his first U.S. album assisted by his producer Lionell Davis ^[1].

Harrison has been approched 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 posibility that he may be appearing on Toni Braxton's forthcoming album.

Other works include tracks for Claudette Ortiz's long-awaited solo album, 3LW's latest and as yet unreleased album and tracks that may appear on 50 Cent's next album.

Production Discography

Albums

Mary J. Blige - Mary (album) (1999)

• 04. Beautiful One (co-produced along with Chucky Thompson)

Mary J. Blige - No More Drama (2001)

• 15. In The Meantime

Amerie - All I Have (2002)

• 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 (Japan Bonus Track)

Kelly Rowland - Simply Deep (2002)

• 04. Can't Nobody

Tha Rayne - Reign Supreme (2003)

• 02. Didn't You Know

Beyoncé Knowles - Dangerously In Love (2003)

• 01. Crazy In Love (featuring Jay-Z)
• 05. Be With You

Alicia Keys - The Diary Of Alicia Keys (2003)

• 10. So Simple

Usher - Confessions (2004)

• 11. Take Your Hand

Destiny's Child - Destiny Fulfilled (2004)

• 02. Soldier (featuring T.I. and Lil Wayne)

Jennifer Lopez - Rebirth (2005)

• 01. Get Right
• 04. Whatever You Wanna Do
• 12. Get Right (Remix) (featuring Fabolous)

Christina Milian - Be Cool Soundtrack (2005)

• 08. Ain't No Reason

Amerie - Touch (2005)

• 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
• 12. 1 Thing (Remix) (featuring Eve)
• 13. Why Don't We Fall In Love (Richcraft Remix)

Missy Elliott - The Cookbook (2005)

• 10. Can't Stop

Pussycat Dolls - PCD (2005)

• 06. I Don't Need A Man

Toni Braxton - Libra (2005)

• 04. Take This Ring

3LW - Point Of No Return (2006)

• 00. Do Ya

Christina Aguilera - Back To Basics (2006)

• 02. Makes Me Wanna Pray

Beyoncé - B'Day (2006)

• 03. Suga Mama
• 07. Freakum Dress
• 11. Creole (Japan Bonus Track)

Diddy - Press Play (2006)

• 18. Making It Hard (featuring Mary J. Blige)

Mos Def - Tru3 Magic (2006)

• 02. Undeniable

Che'Nelle - Things Happen For a Reason (2007)

• 10. Summer Jam

RichGirl - TBA (2008)

• 24's

RichGirl - TBA (2009)

• Itty Bitty
• He Ain't Wit Me Now (Tho)

Unreleased

50 Cent

• Then Days Went By

3LW

• No Matter What
• Senses

Amerie

• Love's Off The Chain

Cynthia Lissette

• Don't Wanna Go
• What U Say

Gwen Stefani

• Parental Advisory

Janet Jackson

• Clap Your Hands
• Pops Up
• Put It On You
• What Can I Say

Mary J. Blige

• Outta My Head

Se7en

• This is My Year (featuring Fabolous)^[2][3]

Usher

• Whatever I Want (featuring Mike Jones)
• Ride
• Dat Girl Right There (ft. Ludacris)

Young Steff

• Don't Trip
• Dat Gurl Right
• Put That on Everything

References

1. ^ Rich Harrison
2. ^ Artist Profile - Rich Harrison
3. ^ New York Times on Rich Harrison

External links

• Official Myspace
• Richgirl Myspace