Rich Harrison

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

Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Early life 1.2 Career 1.3 Currently 2 Production Discography 2.1 Albums 2.1.1 Mary J. Blige - Mary (1999) 2.1.2 Mary J. Blige - No More Drama (2001) 2.1.3 Amerie - All I Have (2002) 2.1.4 Kelly Rowland - Simply Deep (2002) 2.1.5 Beyoncé - Dangerously In Love (2003) 2.1.6 Alicia Keys - The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003) 2.1.7 Usher - Confessions (2004) 2.1.8 Tha Rayne - Reign Supreme (2003) 2.1.9 Duran Duran - Astronaut (2004) 2.1.10 Destiny's Child - Destiny Fulfilled (2004) 2.1.11 Jennifer López - Rebirth (2005) 2.1.12 Christina Milian - Be Cool Soundtrack (2005) 2.1.13 Amerie - Touch (2005) 2.1.14 Missy Elliott - The Cookbook (2005) 2.1.15 Pussycat Dolls - PCD (2005) 2.1.16 Toni Braxton - Libra (2005) 2.1.17 3LW - Point Of No Return (2006) 2.1.18 Christina Milian - So Amazin' (2006) 2.1.19 Christina Aguilera - Back To Basics (2006) 2.1.20 Beyoncé - B'Day (2006) 2.1.21 Diddy - Press Play (2006) 2.1.22 Mos Def - Tru3 Magic (2006) 2.1.23 Amerie - Because I Love It (2007) 3 Unreleased 3.1 Amerie 3.2 Usher 3.3 Janet Jackson 3.4 Gwen Stefani 3.5 Mary J. Blige 3.6 Nicole Wray 3.7 Le'Che Martin 3.8 3LW 3.9 Young Steff

[edit] Biography

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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 Beyoncé'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 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).

[edit] Currently

His upcoming endeavors include platinum-selling artists like Kelly Rowland, Amerie, Tweet, Missy Elliott, Nicole Wray, Mario, P. Diddy, Eve, Keri Hilson, Mos Def, and Dawn Robinson. Also he is in the studio with popular South Korean singer SE7EN (singer) making his first single for his U.S debut. Rich is also one of the main contributors to Beyoncé'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. Rich also is producing 6 songs on Usher's new album. G-Unit has also called Harrison to produce a few tracks for 50 Cent's upcoming album. In 2007 Harrison will also be producing for British pop singer Natasha Bedingfield's new album titled N.B..

[edit] Production Discography

[edit] Albums

[edit] Mary J. Blige - Mary (1999)

• 04. Beautiful One (co-produced along with Chucky Thompson)

[edit] Mary J. Blige - No More Drama (2001)

• 15. In The Meantime

[edit] 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)

[edit] Kelly Rowland - Simply Deep (2002)

• 04. Can't Nobody

[edit] Beyoncé - Dangerously In Love (2003)

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

[edit] Alicia Keys - The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003)

• 08. Dragon Days

[edit] Usher - Confessions (2004)

• 11. Take Your Hand

[edit] Tha Rayne - Reign Supreme (2003)

• 02. Didn't You Know

[edit] Duran Duran - Astronaut (2004)

• 01. Sunrise

[edit] Destiny's Child - Destiny Fulfilled (2004)

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

[edit] Jennifer López - Rebirth (2005)

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

[edit] Christina Milian - Be Cool Soundtrack (2005)

• 08. Ain't No Reason

[edit] 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
• 12. One Thing (Remix) (featuring Eve)
• 13. Why Don't We Fall In Love (Richcraft Remix)

[edit] Missy Elliott - The Cookbook (2005)

• 10. Can't Stop

[edit] Pussycat Dolls - PCD (2005)

• 06. I Don't Need A Man

[edit] Toni Braxton - Libra (2005)

• 04. Take This Ring

[edit] 3LW - Point Of No Return (2006)

• 00. Do Ya

[edit] Christina Milian - So Amazin' (2006)

• 11. Wind You Up (Japan Bonus Track)

[edit] Christina Aguilera - Back To Basics (2006)

• 02. Makes Me Wanna Pray

[edit] Beyoncé - B'Day (2006)

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

[edit] Diddy - Press Play (2006)

• 18. Making It Hard (featuring Mary J. Blige)

[edit] Mos Def - Tru3 Magic (2006)

• 02. Undeniable

[edit] Amerie - Because I Love It (2007)

• 01. Gotta Work

[edit] Unreleased

[edit] Amerie

• Love's Off The Chain

[edit] Usher

• Whatever I Want (featuring Mike Jones)
• Ride

[edit] Janet Jackson

• Pops Up
• Put It On Me

[edit] Gwen Stefani

• Parental Advisory

[edit] Mary J. Blige

• Out My Head
• Many Others
• Girl Dnot Cry sample James Brown ( Cold Sweat)

[edit] Nicole Wray

• I'll Take Your Man

[edit] Le'Che Martin

• Get Away (featuring Rico Love)

[edit] 3LW

• No Matter What
• Senses

[edit] Young Steff

• Don't Trip