Rich Harrison

Rich Harrison is a Grammy winning record producer and song writer from Washington, D.C.

Biograhy

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.

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 Beyonce'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 after used by Harrison for Toni Braxton's "Take This Ring" from her 2005 album Libra.

Currently

His upcoming endeavors include platinum-selling artists like Christina Aguilera, Kelly Rowland, Amerie, Mario, Diddy, Eve, Mos Def, and Dawn Robinson. Rich will also be one of the main contributors to Beyonce's sophomore effort, B-Day. Reportedly she booked time with him, Rodney Jerkins and Sean Garrett simultaneously in order to get a healthy competition going amongst her producers.

Production Discography

Albums

Mary J Blige - Mary (1999)

• 04. Beautiful One

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)

Mary J Blige - No More Drama (2001)

• 15. In The Meantime

Kelly Rowland - Simply Deep (2001)

• 04. Can't Nobody

Beyonce - Dangerously In Love (2003)

• 01. Crazy In Love (featuring Jay-Z) [8 weeks @ number 1]
• 05. Be With You

Alicia Keys - The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003)

• 10. So Simple

Usher - Confessions (2004)

• 11. Take Your Hand

Tha Rayne - Reign Supreme (2003)

• 02. Didn't You Know

Duran Duran - Astronaut (2004)

• 01. Sunrise

Destiny's Child - Destiny Fulfilled (2004)

• 02. Soldier (featuring Lil' Wayne & T.I.)

Jennifer López - Rebirth (2005)

• 01. Get Right
• 04. Whatever Ya Wanna Do
• 12. Get Right (Remix) (featuring Fabolous)

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
• 09. Can We Go
• 12. One 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)

• 06. I Don't Need A Man

Toni Braxton - Libra (2005)

• 04. Take This Ring

3LW - Point Of No Return (2006)

• 00. Do Ya

Christina Milian - So Amazin' (2006)

• 11. Wind You Up (Japan Bonus Track)

Christina Aguilera - Back To Basics (2006)

• 02. Makes Me Wanna Pray

Beyonce - B'Day (2006)

• 03. Suga Mama
• 07. Freakum Dress
• 11. Creole (Japan Bonus Track)

Misc/Unreleased/Remixes

Amerie

• Love's Off The Chain
• Give My Love To You
• Take Control

Usher

• Whatever I Want (featuring Mike Jones)
• Ride

Janet Jackson

• Pops Up
• Put It On Me

Gwen Stefani

• Parental Advisory

Mary J. Blige

• Out My Head
• So Lonely

Nicole Wray

• I'll Take Your Man