Rich Harrison
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Background information | |
Birth name | Richard Christopher Harrison |
Born | 1979 (age 44–45) |
Origin | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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Years active | 1999–present |
Labels | Richcraft |
Richard Christopher Harrison (born 1979) is an American record producer and songwriter specializing in
Early life and education
A classically trained pianist and trumpet player,[2][3] from an early age Harrison demonstrated the ability to play music he heard on the radio, later attending Howard University in Washington, D.C., majoring in history and hip-hop music.[3]
Career
Harrison's first big music deal came in 1999 when Harrison worked with
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). In 2005, The New York Times called him "one of R&B's most exciting producers."[5]
Harrison is currently involved in projects with
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 RichGirl.[citation needed] There is a possibility that he may be appearing on Toni Braxton's forthcoming album.[citation needed]
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.[citation needed]
Production discography
1999
- 04. "Beautiful Ones"[6] (co-produced along with Chucky Thompson)
2001
- 15. "In the Meantime", producer[7]
2002
Amerie – All I Have, producer and songwriter[8]
- 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)
- 14. "Why Don't We Fall in Love" (Remix) (featuring Ludacris) (Japanese bonus track)
- 15. "Why Don't We Fall in Love (Richcraft Remix)" (Japanese bonus track)
- 04. "Can't Nobody"
2003
Tha' Rayne – Reign Supreme
- 02. "Didn't You Know"
- 01. "Jay Z)
- Sample credit: Are You My Woman (Tell Me So)"
- Sample credit:
- 05. "Be with You"
- Sample credits: Bootsy's Rubber Band– I'd Rather Be with You
- Sample credits:
2004
- 11. "Take Your Hand"
- Sample credit: Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes– "Is There a Place for Me"
- Sample credit:
Destiny's Child – Destiny Fulfilled
2005
- 01. "Get Right"
- Sample credit: Maceo & the Macks – "Soul Power"
- Sample credit:
- 04. "Whatever You Wanna Do"
- Sample credit: The Nite-Liters– "Con-Funk-Shun"
- Sample credit:
Christina Milian – Be Cool soundtrack
- 08. "Ain't No Reason"
- 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"
- 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: Glad"
- Sample credit:
- 03. "Suga Mama"
- Sample credit: Jake Wade and the Soul Searchers – "Searching for Soul"
- 07. "Freakum Dress"
- 11. "Creole" (Japanese bonus track)
3LW - Point of No Return (unreleased) Do Ya & Up To You
- 18. "Making It Hard" (featuring Mary J. Blige)
- 02. "Undeniable"
- Sample credit: Sucker MC's"
- Sample credit:
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"
2016
- 06. "Out Loud"
2020
- "Too Much"
- "Do Our Thing (featuring Snoop Dogg)"
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"
- "Parental Advisory"[9]
- "Outta My Head"
Natasha Ramos
- "Here I Am"
- "Pimp Cup" (featuring Snoop Dogg)
- "Foolish"
- "Treasures"
- "Blowin' Up Phones"
- "Millionaire"
- "
- "Ride"[15]
- "Whatever I Want" (featuring Mike Jones)[16]
- "I Did It" (featuring RichGirl)
- "Dat Gurl Right"
- "Don't Trip"
- "Feeling Myself" (featuring Brave)
- "Put That On Everything"
References
- ^ "BMI | Songview Search". Repertoire.bmi.com. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ a b "Rich Harrison", Discogs.com.
- ^ a b "Artist Profile - Rich Harrison", EMIMusicPub.com.
- ^ a b (2007). "Se7en Set to Make U.S. Debut", English.kbs.co.kr.
- ^ Sanneh, Kelefa (2005). "New R&B Sounds, Emanating From One Source", NYTimes.com.
- Allmusic. Retrieved on April 18, 2011.
- AllMusic
- ^ Ruhlmann, William (July 30, 2002). "All I Have - Amerie". AllMusic. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ^ Vineyard, Jennifer (December 5, 2005). "Gwen Stefani Holding Off On That Second Solo LP — For Now, Anyway". MTV News. MTV.com. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- ^ "New Songs: Janet Jackson – 'Clap Your Hands' & 'What Can I Say'". ThatGrapeJuice.net. December 16, 2008. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
- Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Archived from the originalon July 13, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- ^ "Janet Jackson – Speed It Up (Put It On Me)/Love Me". Discogs.com. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
- ^ Kee, Li (April 8, 2007). "Premature release". Eastern Express. Ecentral.com. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Archived from the originalon July 14, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Archived from the originalon July 21, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
- Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). Archived from the originalon July 17, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
External links
- Rich Harrison at MySpace
- Richgirl at Myspace