Rich Harrison

Rich Harrison
Background information
Born 1979 (age 3637)
Origin Washington, D.C., U.S.
Genres R&B, go-go, hip hop, funk
Occupation(s) Producer, songwriter
Instruments Percussion, piano, trumpet
Years active 1999–present
Labels Richcraft Records
Associated acts Amerie, Beyoncé, Chucky Thompson, Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige

Rich Harrison (born in 1979) is an American record producer and songwriter from Washington, D.C., specializing in R&B and hip hop music.

The winner of a Grammy Award, Harrison is well known for producing songs such as "Get Right" (by Jennifer Lopez), "1 Thing" (by Amerie) and "Crazy in Love", performed by Beyoncé and Jay Z.[1]

Early life and education

A classically trained pianist and trumpet player,[1][2] 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.[2]

Career

Harrison's first big music 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",[3] 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."[4]

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.[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 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. BligeMary

2001

Mary J. BligeNo More Drama

2002

AmerieAll I Have, producer and songwriter[7]

Kelly RowlandSimply Deep

2003

Tha' RayneReign Supreme

BeyoncéDangerously in Love

2004

UsherConfessions

Destiny's ChildDestiny Fulfilled

2005

Jennifer LopezRebirth

Christina MilianBe Cool soundtrack

AmerieTouch

Missy ElliottThe Cookbook

Pussycat DollsPCD

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 RobersonMister 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. 1 2 "Rich Harrison", Discogs.com.
  2. 1 2 "Artist Profile - Rich Harrison", EMIMusicPub.com.
  3. 1 2 (2007). "Se7en Set to Make U.S. Debut", English.kbs.co.kr.
  4. Sanneh, Kelefa (2005). "New R&B Sounds, Emanating From One Source", NYTimes.com.
  5. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (April 1, 2002). "Mary - Mary J. Blige | AllMusic: Review". Allmusic. Retrieved on 2011-04-18.
  6. credits at AllMusic
  7. Ruhlmann, William (2002-07-30). "All I Have - Amerie". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
  8. 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.
  9. "New Songs: Janet Jackson – 'Clap Your Hands' & 'What Can I Say'". ThatGrapeJuice.net. 2008-12-16. Retrieved 2011-07-01.
  10. "POPS UP (BMI Work #8088359)". Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  11. "Janet Jackson – Speed It Up (Put It On Me)/Love Me". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2011-07-01.
  12. Kee, Li (2007-04-08). "Premature release". Eastern Express. Ecentral.com. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  13. "DAT GIRL RIGHT THERE (BMI Work #10078815)". Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  14. "GET RIGHT (BMI Work #7217936)". Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  15. "WHATEVER I WANT (BMI Work #6944146)". Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Retrieved 2011-06-30.
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