Rich Harrison
Rich Harrison | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Genres | R&B, go-go, hip hop, funk |
Occupations | Producer, songwriter |
Instruments | Percussion, piano, trumpet |
Years active | 1999–present |
Labels | Richcraft Records |
Associated acts | Amerie, Lionell Davis, Lorenzo Lynch, Ron Harrison, Chucky Thompson |
Rich Harrison 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 Knowles and Jay-Z.[1]
Early life and education
A classically-trained pianist and trumpet player, from an early age Harrison demonstrated an liked to play music he heard on the radio. He attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. and graduated with degrees in history and communications in 2001.[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 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 singer Se7en with his first American album, assisted by his producer Lionell Davis.[4]
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 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.
Production discography
1999
- 04. Beautiful Ones (co-produced along with Chucky Thompson)
2001
Mary J. Blige – No More Drama
- 15. In the Meantime
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" (Japanese bonus track)
- 04. "Can't Nobody"
2003
Tha Rayne – Reign Supreme
- 02. "Didn't You Know"
Beyoncé Knowles – Dangerously in Love
- 01. "Crazy in Love" (featuring Jay-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
2004
- 11. "Take Your Hand"
- Sample credit: Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – "Is There a Place for Me"
Destiny's Child – Destiny Fulfilled
2005
- 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)
- 10. "Can't Stop"
Pussycat Dolls - PCD
- 06. "I Don't Need a Man"
- 04. "Take This Ring"
- Sample credit: The Meters – "Here Comes the Meter Man"
2006
- 11. "Wind You Up"
Christina Aguilera - Back to Basics
- 02. "Makes Me Wanna Pray" (featuring Steve Winwood)
- Sample credit: Traffic – "Glad"
- 03. "Suga Mama"
- Sample credit: Jake Wade and the Soul Searchers – "Searching for Soul"
- 07. "Freakum Dress"
- 11. "Creole" (Japanese bonus track)
- 18. "Making It Hard" (featuring Mary J. Blige)
Mos Def – Tru3 Magic
- 02. "Undeniable"
- Sample credit: The Temptations – "Message From a Black Man", Run-DMC – "Sucker MC's"
2007
Che'Nelle – Things Happen for a Reason
- 10. "Summer Jam"
2008
- 15. "That's What's Up Now" (Bonus track)
2011
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 (featuring Chris Brown)
- 04. Circles
Unreleased
- "Do Ya"
- "No Matter What"
- "Senses"
Amerie
- "Love's Off the Chain"
Cynthia Lissette
- "Don't Wanna Go"
- "What U Say"
- "Parental Advisory"[5]
Mary J. Blige
- "Outta My Head"
Natasha Ramos
- "Here I Am"
- "Pimp Cup" (featuring Snoop Dogg)
- "Foolish"
- "Treasures"
- "Blowin' Up Phones"
- "Millionaire"
- "Dat Girl Right There" (featuring Ludacris)[9]
- "Ride"[10]
- "Whatever I Want" (featuring Mike Jones)[11]
- "I Did It" (featuring RichGirl)
Young Steff
- "Dat Gurl Right"
- "Don't Trip"
- "Feeling Myself" (featuring Brave)
- "Put That on Everything"
References
- ↑ Rich Harrison
- ↑ Artist Profile - Rich Harrison
- ↑ New York Times on Rich Harrison
- ↑ English.kbs.co.kr
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "New Songs: Janet Jackson – ‘Clap Your Hands’ & ‘What Can I Say’". ThatGrapeJuice.net. 2008-12-16. Retrieved 2011-07-01.
- ↑ "POPS UP (BMI Work #8088359)". Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ↑ Kee, Li (2007-04-08). "Premature release". Eastern Express. Ecentral.com. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ↑ "DAT GIRL RIGHT THERE (BMI Work #10078815)". Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ↑ "GET RIGHT (BMI Work #7217936)". Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ↑ "WHATEVER I WANT (BMI Work #6944146)". Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Retrieved 2011-06-30.
External links
- Rich Harrison at MySpace
- Richgirl at Myspace
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