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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
Harrison in 2012
Background information
Birth nameRichard Christopher Harrison
Born1979 (age 4243)
OriginWashington, D.C., U.S.
Genres
  • R&B
  • go-go
  • hip hop
  • funk
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
Years active1999–present
LabelsRichcraft

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.[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]


Production discography



1999


Mary J. BligeMary


2001


Mary J. BligeNo More Drama


2002


AmerieAll I Have, producer and songwriter[8]

Kelly RowlandSimply Deep


2003


Tha' Rayne – Reign Supreme

BeyoncéDangerously in Love


2004


Usher – Confessions

Destiny's Child – Destiny Fulfilled


2005


Jennifer LopezRebirth

Christina MilianBe Cool soundtrack

AmerieTouch

Missy ElliottThe Cookbook

Pussycat Dolls – PCD

Toni BraxtonLibra


2006


Christina MilianSo Amazin'

Christina AguileraBack to Basics

BeyoncéB'Day

DiddyPress Play

Mos DefTru3 Magic


2007


Che'NelleThings Happen for a Reason


2008


Jean GraeJeanius


2011


Marsha AmbrosiusLate Nights & Early Mornings

Jennifer HudsonI Remember Me

Eric Roberson – Mister Nice Guy

RichGirlRichGirl

RichGirlFall in Love with RichGirl


2016


Amerie - Drive


Unreleased


3LW

Amerie

Cynthia Lissette

Gwen Stefani

Janet Jackson

Mary J. Blige

Natasha Ramos

RichGirl

Se7en

Usher

Young Steff


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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