Rich Harrison | |
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Born | 1978 |
Origin | Washington, D.C., United States |
Occupations | Producer, songwriter, singer, rapper |
Instruments | R&B, hip hop, funk |
Years active | 1999–present |
Labels | Richcraft Records |
Associated acts | Amerie, Lionell Davis, Lorenzo Lynch , Ron Harrison,Chucky Thompson |
Notable instruments | |
Percussion |
Rich Harrison (born 1978 in Washington, DC) is a Grammy Award-winning record producer and songwriter from Washington, D.C.. He is primarily an R&B/Hip-Hop producer. He is well known for producing hits like "Get Right" (by Jennifer Lopez) and "Crazy in Love" (by Beyoncé Knowles featuring Jay-Z).[1]
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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 2001.[2]
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 Knowles' "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 (mainly in the strong, funky drumming with added percussion). New York Times call him "one of R&B's most exciting producers".[3]
Harrison is currently involved in projects with 50 Cent, Tweet, Missy Elliott, Eve, Brandy, Young Steff and Dawn Robinson, and is still assisting the South Korean pop sensation Seven with his first U.S. album assisted by his producer Lionell Davis.[4]
Harrison has been approched by many artists to assist with album productions, but it appears he is now focusing his time on his own artists, such as Yonug 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. It was reported that Rich Harrison is working once again with Jennifer Lopez.
Mary J. Blige – No More Drama
Tha Rayne – Reign Supreme
Beyoncé Knowles – Dangerously in Love
Destiny's Child – Destiny Fulfilled
Christina Milian – Be Cool soundtrack
Amerie – Touch
Christina Aguilera - Back to Basics
Che'Nelle – Things Happen for a Reason
Marsha Ambrosius – Late Nights & Early Mornings
Jennifer Hudson – I Remember Me
Eric Roberson - Mister Nice Guy
RichGirl – RichGirl
Amerie
Cynthia Lissette
Mary J. Blige
Natasha Ramos
RichGirl
Young Steff