Rich Harrison


Richard Christopher Harrison is an American record producer and songwriter specializing in R&B and hip hop music. The winner of a Grammy Award, Harrison is well known for producing songs such as Jennifer Lopez's "Get Right", Amerie's "1 Thing", and Beyoncé and Jay-Z's "Crazy in Love". 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, 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.

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", 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. In 2005, The New York Times called him "one of R&B's most exciting producers."
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.
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
  • 04. "Beautiful Ones"

2001

Mary J. Blige – No More Drama
  • 15. "In the Meantime", producer

2002

Amerie – All I Have, producer and songwriter
  • 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"
  • 14. "Why Don't We Fall in Love"
  • 15. "Why Don't We Fall in Love "
Kelly Rowland – Simply Deep

2003

Tha' Rayne – Reign Supreme
Beyoncé – Dangerously in Love

2004

Usher – Confessions
  • 11. "Take Your Hand"
  • *
Destiny's Child – Destiny Fulfilled

2005

Jennifer Lopez – Rebirth
  • 01. "Get Right"
  • *
  • 04. "Whatever You Wanna Do"
  • *
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 Aguilera – Back to Basics
  • 02. "Makes Me Wanna Pray"
  • *
Beyoncé – B'Day
3LW - Point of No Return
Do Ya & Up To You
Diddy – Press Play
  • 18. "Making It Hard"
Mos Def – Tru3 Magic
  • 02. "Undeniable"
  • *

2007

Che'Nelle – Things Happen for a Reason
  • 10. "Summer Jam"

2008

Jean Grae – Jeanius

2011

Marsha Ambrosius – Late Nights & Early Mornings
  • 03. "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"
  • 04. "Circles"

2016

Amerie - Drive
  • 06. "Out Loud"

2020

Tiffany Haddish

Unreleased

3LW
  • "Do Ya"
  • "Got Me On Lock"
  • "Up to You"
  • "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"
  • "Speed It Up "
  • "What Can I Say"
Mary J. Blige
  • "Outta My Head"
Natasha Ramos
  • "Here I Am"
RichGirl
  • "Pimp Cup"
  • "Foolish"
  • "Treasures"
  • "Blowin' Up Phones"
  • "Millionaire"
Se7en
  • "This is My Year"
Usher
Young Steff
  • "Dat Gurl Right"
  • "Don't Trip"
  • "Feeling Myself"
  • "Put That On Everything"