Rich Harrison
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Rich Harrison is a Grammy Award-winning record producer and songwriter from Washington, D.C.. He is primarily an R&B/Hip-Hop producer and is well-known for producing hits like "1 Thing" (by Amerie) and "Crazy in Love" (by Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z).[1]
Biography
Early life
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]
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's "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]
Currently
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Harrison is currently involved in projects with Kelly Rowland, Amerie, Tweet, Missy Elliott, Nicole Wray, Mario, Eve, Keri Hilson, Mos Def, Young Steff and Dawn Robinson, and is assisting the South Korean pop sensation Se7en with his first U.S. album[1].
Harrison was asked to work with the artist listed above but nothing has come from it nor is that his main priority he is more focused on releasing his two artist Young Steff and RICHGIRL Harrison Produced and wrote one song for USHER's cd Here I Stand but it did not make the cut.
After much speculation, it was confirmed that Harrison did not work on Amerie's latest album Because I Love It. Se7en is also featured on the song "Take Control" from Amerie's latest album "Because I Love It".
Production Discography
Albums
Mary J. Blige - Mary (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
Beyoncé - Dangerously In Love (2003)
- 01. Crazy In Love (featuring Jay-Z) [6 weeks @ number 1]
- 05. Be With You
Usher - Confessions (2004)
- 11. Take Your Hand
Tha Rayne - Reign Supreme (2003)
- 02. Didn't You Know
Destiny's Child - Destiny Fulfilled (2004)
Jennifer Lopez - Rebirth (2005)
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)
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
Coco Lee - Just Want You (2006)
- 01. Hip-Hop Tonight
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
Usher - Here I Stand (2008)
- 01. Dat Girl Right There feat Ludacris
Keyshia Cole - The Love Album (2009)
- 04. I Love You feat Lil Wayne (Re-make of Mary J. Blige's song off the album My Life)
Unreleased
- No Matter What
- Senses
- Love's Off The Chain
- Don't Wanna Go
- What U Say
- Parental Advisory
- When Kids Grow Up
- Not My Style
- Love Killer
- Pops Up
- Put It On You
- Get Away (featuring Rico Love)
- Out My Head
- Take Your Man
- 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