Richard Christopher Harrison (born 1979) is an American

record producer A record producer is a recording project's creative and technical leader, commanding studio time and coaching artists, and in popular genres typically creates the song's very sound and structure.Virgil Moorefield"Introduction" ''The Producer as ...

and

songwriter A songwriter is a musician who professionally composes musical compositions or writes lyrics for songs, or both. The writer of the music for a song can be called a composer, although this term tends to be used mainly in the classical music ...

from Washington, D.C., specializing in R&B and hip hop music. The winner of a

Grammy Award The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by many as the most pr ...

, Harrison is well known for producing songs such as " Get Right" (performed by

Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lynn Affleck (' Lopez; born July 24, 1969), also known as J.Lo, is an American singer, actress and dancer. In 1991, she began appearing as a Fly Girl dancer on the sketch comedy television series '' In Living Color'', where she re ...

), "

1 Thing "1 Thing" is a song by American singer Amerie from her second studio album, ''Touch'' (2005). Written by Amerie and Rich Harrison and produced by the latter, the song is influenced by go-go rhythms and features a prominent sample of the Meters ...

" (performed by

Amerie Amerie Mi Marie Nicholson ( Rogers; born January 12, 1980) is an American singer. Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, she gained an appreciation of the classical arts from her mother Mi Suk Rogers and of music from her father Charles Rogers, and ...

) and "

Crazy in Love "Crazy in Love" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé, featuring a rap verse and ad-libs from her future husband Jay-Z from her debut solo studio album ''Dangerously in Love'' (2003). The song was released as her official debut single a ...

" (performed by

Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Beyoncé's boundary-pushing artistry and vocals have made her the most influential female musician of the 21st century, according to ...

and

Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Manhattan-based conglomerate talent and entertainment agency Roc Nation. He is regarded as one o ...

).Rich Harrison
, ''Discogs.com''. Harrison is the founder of Richcraft Entertainment, a label that housed artists such as singer

, R&B girl group

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, and rapper

Young Steff Stephen Deon Draie Goldsborough (born December 7, 1988), better known by his stage name Young Steff, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. Steff was born in Vineland, New Jersey. His father was a member of the gospel group Spirit, and ...

Early life and education

A classically trained pianist and trumpet player,Artist Profile - Rich Harrison
, ''EMIMusicPub.com''. from an early age Harrison demonstrated the ability to play music he heard on the radio, later attending

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in Washington, D.C., majoring in history and hip-hop music.

Career

Harrison's first big music deal came in 1999 when Harrison worked with Mary J. Blige on "Beautiful Ones" for her album ''

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''. In 2001, he created his own production company, Richcraft Inc., and immediately wrote and produced

's debut album, '' All I Have''. In 2004 he won a

for

's "

", and a nomination for his work on

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'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 ''

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'', known for its infectious breakbeats and Amerie's unconventional vocals. A similar beat was used by Harrison for

Toni Braxton Toni Michele Braxton (born October 7, 1967) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. She has sold over 70 million records worldwide and is one of the best-selling female artists in history. Braxton has won ...

's "

Take This Ring "Take This Ring" is a song by American singer Toni Braxton. It was written and produced by Rich Harrison for her fifth studio album, '' Libra'' (2005). A subdued go go track, it features an uncredited sample from the song "Here Comes the Meter ...

" from her 2005 album '' Libra'' both tracks include elements of

go-go Go-go is a subgenre of funk music with an emphasis on specific rhythmic patterns, and live audience call and response. Go-go was originated by African-American musicians in the Washington, D.C. area during the mid-60s to late-70s. Go-go has l ...

(mainly in the strong,

funk Funk is a music genre that originated in African American communities in the mid-1960s when musicians created a rhythmic, danceable new form of music through a mixture of various music genres that were popular among African Americans in the mi ...

y drumming with added percussion). In 2005, ''

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'' called him "one of R&B's most exciting producers." Harrison is currently involved in projects with

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, Tweet,

Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the earl ...

, Eve,

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and

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. 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.(2007).
Se7en Set to Make U.S. Debut
, ''English.kbs.co.kr''. 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

. There is a possibility that he may be appearing on

's forthcoming album. Other works include tracks for

Claudette Ortiz Claudette Ortiz (born July 21, 1981) is an American singer, model and television personality, best known as a member of the R&B trio City High. Ortiz also was a castmate in TV One's reality series '' R&B Divas: Los Angeles''. Biography Early li ...

's solo album,

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's latest and as yet unreleased album and tracks that may appear on

's next album.

Production discography

1999

Mary J. Blige – ''

'' * 04. "Beautiful Ones"

2001

Mary J. Blige – ''

No More Drama ''No More Drama'' is the fifth studio album by American singer Mary J. Blige, released on August 28, 2001, by MCA Records. Following the critical and commercial success of her fourth studio album, ''Mary'' (1999), ''No More Drama'' was similarly w ...

'' * 15. "In the Meantime", producer

2002

– '' All I Have'', producer and songwriter * 01. " Why Don't We Fall in Love" * 02. "

Talkin' to Me "Talkin' to Me" is a song by American R&B singer Amerie from her debut album, '' All I Have'' (2002). Produced by Rich Harrison, it was released in late 2002 as the album's second and final single solely in the United States, thus not being able ...

" * 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) (featuring

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

Kelly Rowland Kelendria Trene Rowland (born February 11, 1981) is an American singer, actress, and television personality. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. During the g ...

– ''

Simply Deep ''Simply Deep'' is the debut solo studio album by American singer Kelly Rowland. It was first released through Columbia Records and Music World Entertainment on October 22, 2002, in North America, and on February 3, 2003, in other areas. Recorded ...

'' * 04. "

Can't Nobody "Can't Nobody" is a song performed by American recording artist Kelly Rowland. It was written and produced by Rich Harrison for Rowland's solo debut album ''Simply Deep'' (2002). The song is built around a sample of "Let's Get Small" (1982) by A ...

2003

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– ''Reign Supreme'' * 02. " Didn't You Know"

– ''

Dangerously in Love ''Dangerously in Love'' is the debut solo studio album by American singer Beyoncé. It was released on June 20, 2003, by Columbia Records and Music World Entertainment. During the recording of Destiny's Child's third studio album '' Survivor'' ...

'' * 01. "

" (featuring

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) ** * 05. "Be with You" **

2004

– '' Confessions'' * 11. "Take Your Hand" **

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– ''

Destiny Fulfilled ''Destiny Fulfilled'' is the fifth and final studio album by American R&B trio Destiny's Child. It was released on November 16, 2004, by Columbia Records and Sony Urban Music. A comeback release, it marked the return of Destiny's Child after th ...

'' * 02. "

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" (featuring T.I. and

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)

2005

– ''

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'' * 01. " Get Right" ** * 04. "Whatever You Wanna Do" **

Christina Milian Christine Marie Flores (born September 26, 1981), better known as Christina Milian (), is an American actress and singer. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, but raised in Maryland, she signed a contract with Murder Inc. Records at the age of 19 ...

– ''

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'' soundtrack * 08. "Ain't No Reason"

– ''

'' * 01. "

" * 02. "All I Need" * 05. "Like It Used to Be" * 06. "

Talkin' About "Talkin' About" is a song by American recording artist Amerie. It was co-written and produced by Rich Harrison for her second album, ''Touch'' (2005). According to Amerie, it is one of her "really personal" songs and may be her favorite track on ...

" * 07. "Come with Me" * 08. "Rolling Down My Face" * 13. " Why Don't We Fall in Love" (Richcraft Remix)

– ''

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'' * 10. "Can't Stop"

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– '' PCD'' * 06. " I Don't Need a Man"

– '' Libra'' * 04. "

" **

2006

– ''

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'' * 11. "Wind You Up"

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– '' Back to Basics'' * 02. "Makes Me Wanna Pray" (featuring

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) **

– ''

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'' * 03. "

Suga Mama "Suga Mama" is a song by American singer Beyoncé Knowles for her second studio album, ''B'Day (Beyoncé album), B'Day'' (2006). It was written by Knowles, Rich Harrison, and Makeba Riddick, and produced by Harrison and Knowles. "Suga Mama" is i ...

" ** * 07. " Freakum Dress" * 11. "Creole" (Japanese bonus track) Diddy – '' Press Play'' * 18. "Making It Hard" (featuring Mary J. Blige)

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– '' Tru3 Magic'' * 02. "Undeniable" **

2007

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– '' Things Happen for a Reason'' * 10. "Summer Jam"

2008

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– ''

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

2011

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– '' Late Nights & Early Mornings'' * 03. "Late Nights & Early Mornings" **

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– ''

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'' * 01. "

No One Gonna Love You "No One Gonna Love You" is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Hudson. It was written by Rich Harrison who also produced the song. It is the second US single from her second album '' I Remember Me''. It impacted radio in the United States ...

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– ''Mister Nice Guy'' * 01. "Mister Nice Guy"

– ''RichGirl'' * " 24's" * "Itty Bitty" * "

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– '' Fall in Love with RichGirl'' * 02. "Smile & Wave" (featuring

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) * 04. "Circles"

2016

- ''

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'' *06. "Out Loud"

Unreleased

* "Do Ya" * "Got Me On Lock" * "Up to You" * "No Matter What" * "Senses"

* "Love's Off the Chain" Cynthia Lissette * "Don't Wanna Go" * "What U Say"

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* "Parental Advisory"

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* "Clap Your Hands" * "Pops Up" * "Speed It Up (Put It On Me)" * "What Can I Say" Mary J. Blige * "Outta My Head" Natasha Ramos * "Here I Am"

* "Pimp Cup" (featuring

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) * "Foolish" * "Treasures" * "Blowin' Up Phones" * "Millionaire" Se7en * "This is My Year" (featuring

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)

* " Dat Girl Right There" (featuring

) * "Ride" * "Whatever I Want" (featuring Mike Jones) * "I Did It" (featuring

)

* "Dat Gurl Right" * "Don't Trip" * "Feeling Myself" (featuring Brave) * "Put That On Everything"

References

External links

Rich Harrison
at ''MySpace''
Richgirl
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