Rich Harrison
Harrison in 2012
Background information
Born	Richard Christopher Harrison 1979 (age 46–47)
Origin	Washington, D.C., U.S.
Genres	R&B go-go hip hop funk
Occupations	Record producer songwriter
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Richcraft

Richard Christopher Harrison (born 1979) is an American record producer and songwriter specializing inR&B andhip hop music.^[1] The winner of aGrammy Award, Harrison is well known for producing songs such asJennifer Lopez's "Get Right" (2005),Amerie's "1 Thing" (2005), andBeyoncé andJay-Z's "Crazy in Love" (2003). Harrison is the founder of Richcraft Entertainment, a label that housed artists such as singerAmerie, R&B girl groupRichGirl, and rapperYoung Steff.

A classically trained pianist and trumpet player,^[2] from an early age Harrison demonstrated the ability to play music he heard on the radio, later attendingHoward University in Washington, D.C., majoring in history and hip-hop music.^[2]

Harrison's first big music deal came in 1999 when Harrison worked withMary J. Blige on "Beautiful Ones" for her albumMary. In 2001, he created his own production company, Richcraft Inc., and immediately wrote and producedAmerie's debut album,All I Have. In 2004 he won aGrammy Award forBeyoncé's "Crazy in Love",^[3] and a nomination for his work onUsher'sConfessions album.

Harrison was back in the spotlight early in 2005 to work with Amerie, and produced Amerie's "1 Thing", from her albumTouch, known for its infectious breakbeats and Amerie's unconventional vocals. A similar beat was used by Harrison forToni Braxton's "Take This Ring" from her 2005 albumLibra both tracks include elements ofgo-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."^[4]

Harrison is currently involved in projects with50 Cent,Tweet,Missy Elliott,Eve,Brandy,Young Steff andDawn Robinson.^{[citation needed]} Harrison has worked with Janet Jackson, Usher, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Lopez, and is still assisting the South Korean pop singerSe7en with his first American album, assisted by his producer Lionell Davis.^[3]

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 groupRichGirl.^{[citation needed]} There is a possibility that he may be appearing onToni Braxton's forthcoming album.^{[citation needed]}

Other works include tracks forClaudette Ortiz's solo album,3LW's latest and as yet unreleased album and tracks that may appear on50 Cent's next album.^{[citation needed]}

Mary J. Blige –Mary

• 04. "Beautiful Ones"^[5](co-produced along withChucky Thompson)

Mary J. Blige –No More Drama

• 15. "In the Meantime", producer^[6]

Amerie –All I Have, producer and songwriter^[7]

• 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) (featuringLudacris) (Japanese bonus track)
• 15. "Why Don't We Fall in Love (Richcraft Remix)" (Japanese bonus track)

Kelly Rowland –Simply Deep

• 04. "Can't Nobody"

Tha' Rayne –Reign Supreme

• 02. "Didn't You Know"

Beyoncé –Dangerously in Love

• 01. "Crazy in Love" (featuringJay Z)
  • Sample credit:The Chi-Lites – "Are You My Woman (Tell Me So)"
• 05. "Be with You"
  • Sample credits:The Brothers Johnson – "Strawberry Letter 23",Bootsy's Rubber Band – I'd Rather Be with You

Usher –Confessions

• 11. "Take Your Hand"
  • Sample credit:Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – "Is There a Place for Me"

Destiny's Child –Destiny Fulfilled

• 02. "Soldier" (featuringT.I. andLil Wayne)

Jennifer Lopez –Rebirth

• 01. "Get Right"
  • Sample credit:Maceo & the Macks – "Soul Power"
• 04. "Whatever You Wanna Do"
  • Sample credit:The Nite-Liters – "Con-Funk-Shun"

Christina Milian –Be Cool soundtrack

• 08. "Ain't No Reason"

Amerie –Touch

• 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"
• 13. "Why Don't We Fall in Love" (Richcraft Remix)

Missy Elliott –The Cookbook

• 10. "Can't Stop"

Pussycat Dolls –PCD

• 06. "I Don't Need a Man"

Toni Braxton –Libra

• 04. "Take This Ring"
  • Sample credit:The Meters – "Here Comes the Meter Man"

Christina Aguilera –Back to Basics

• 02. "Makes Me Wanna Pray" (featuringSteve Winwood)
  • Sample credit:Traffic – "Glad"

Beyoncé –B'Day

• 03. "Suga Mama"
  • Sample credit:Jake Wade and the Soul Searchers – "Searching for Soul"
• 07. "Freakum Dress"
• 11. "Creole" (Japanese bonus track)

3LW - Point of No Return (unreleased) Do Ya & Up To You

Diddy –Press Play

• 18. "Making It Hard" (featuringMary J. Blige)

Mos Def –Tru3 Magic

• 02. "Undeniable"
  • Sample credit:The Temptations – "Message From a Black Man",Run-DMC – "Sucker MC's"

Che'Nelle –Things Happen for a Reason

• 10. "Summer Jam"

Jean Grae –Jeanius

• 15. "That's What's Up Now" (Bonus track)

Marsha Ambrosius –Late Nights & Early Mornings

• 03. "Late Nights & Early Mornings"
  • Sample credit:Prince – "The Beautiful Ones"

Jennifer Hudson –I Remember Me

• 01. "No One Gonna Love You"

Eric Roberson –Mister Nice Guy

• 01. "Mister Nice Guy"

RichGirl –RichGirl

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

RichGirl –Fall in Love with RichGirl

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

Amerie -Drive

• 06. "Out Loud"

Tiffany Haddish

• "Too Much"
• "Do Our Thing (featuringSnoop Dogg)"

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"^[8]

Janet Jackson

• "Clap Your Hands"^[9]
• "Pops Up"^[10]
• "Speed It Up (Put It On Me)"^[11]
• "What Can I Say"

Mary J. Blige

• "Outta My Head"

Natasha Ramos

• "Here I Am"

RichGirl

• "Pimp Cup" (featuringSnoop Dogg)
• "Foolish"
• "Treasures"
• "Blowin' Up Phones"
• "Millionaire"

Se7en

• "This is My Year" (featuringFabolous)^[12]

Usher

• "Dat Girl Right There" (featuringLudacris)^[13]
• "Ride"^[14]
• "Whatever I Want" (featuringMike Jones)^[15]
• "I Did It" (featuringRichGirl)

Young Steff

• "Dat Gurl Right"
• "Don't Trip"
• "Feeling Myself" (featuringBrave)
• "Put That On Everything"

• Rich Harrison atMySpace
• Richgirl atMyspace

• 1979 births
• African-American record producers
• African-American songwriters
• American funk keyboardists
• American hip-hop record producers
• American male songwriters
• Grammy Award winners
• Howard University alumni
• Living people
• Songwriters from Washington, D.C.
• Record producers from Washington, D.C.
• 21st-century African-American people
• 20th-century African-American people

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