Rich Harrison is a Grammy winning record producer and song writer from Washington, D.C. Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Nickname: DC, The District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D...

Biography

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. Howard University is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research extensive historically black university in Washington, D.C. Affectionately known as Black Harvard, Howard was established in 1867 by congressional order and named after Oliver O. Howard. ...

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). Mary Jane Blige (born January 11, 1971 in The Bronx, New York), is a six-time Grammy Award-winning American R&B, soul, and hip-hop soul singer, songwriter, producer, and actress. ... Amerie Mi Marie Rogers (born January 12, 1978[1]), known professionally as Amerie, is a Grammy Award-nominated American R&B singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and model. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Beyoncé in 2004 with her five Grammys. ... Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978) is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B/pop singer and actor who rose to fame in the mid-late 1990s. ... Confessions is the fourth album by American R&B singer Usher, released on March 23, 2004 via Arista Records. ... Touch is the second album by American R&B singer Amerie, released on April 26, 2005. ... Toni Michelle Braxton (born October 7, 1967 in Severn, Maryland) is a six-time Grammy Award-winning[1] American R&B singer and songwriter who was popular during the 90s. ... Cover of Libra Libra is the fifth studio album (ninth in total) by R&B singer Toni Braxton. ... Go-Go is a subgenre of funk music developed in and around Washington, D.C. in the mid and late 1970s. ...

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.. Kelly Rowland (born Kelendria Trene Rowland on February 11, 1981 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and one of the founding members of the successful musical group Destinys Child. ... Amerie Mi Marie Rogers (born January 12, 1978[1]), known professionally as Amerie, is a Grammy Award-nominated American R&B singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and model. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971 in Portsmouth, Virginia), better known as Missy Elliott, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, MC, and record producer. ... Nicole Wray (born 1981) is an American R&B singer and songwriter. ... Mario ), originally called Jumpman, is a popular video game character created by the company Nintendo, and is also the titular hero of numerous successful video games, many of the platforming genre. ... P. Diddy Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969 aka P. Diddy, Puff Daddy, Sean Puffy Combs) is an African-American record producer, entrepreneur, and rapper. ... Eve (born Eve Jihan Jeffers on November 10, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American rapper, singer, and actress. ... Keri Hilson (born 1982 in Atlanta, Georgia) is American an R&B/Hip-Hop singer and songwriter currently signed to Mosley Music/Geffen Records. ... Dante Terrell Smith (born December 11, 1973), best known by his stage name Mos Def, is a critically acclaimed American rapper and actor. ... Dawn Robinson on her album Dawn Dawn Robinson (born November 28, 1968 in New London, Connecticut) is an African-American R&B/soul/Dance-pop singer mostly best known for her work as a member of hit Urban/Dance-pop group En Vogue. ... Se7en (Korean: 세븐, born Choi, Dong-Wook, 최동욱, Hanja: 崔東昱, November 9, 1984) is a South Korean pop and R&B singer. ... For the currency amount, see 50 cents. ... Natasha Anne Bedingfield (born November 26, 1981) is a Grammy Award-nominated English pop singer. ...

Production Discography

Albums

Mary J. Blige - Mary (1999)

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

Chucky Thompson (born Carl E. Thompson) is an African American hip hop/R&B record producer. ...

Mary J. Blige - No More Drama (2001)

• 15. In The Meantime

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)

Why Dont We Fall in Love is the debut single from American R&B singer Amerie. ... Talkin To Me was the second single from Ameries debut album All I Have. ...

Kelly Rowland - Simply Deep (2002)

• 04. Can't Nobody

Cant Nobody is the second single from Kelly Rowlands first solo album Simply Deep. ...

Beyoncé - Dangerously In Love (2003)

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

Crazy in Love is an R&B song written by singer-songwriter Beyoncé Knowles, producer Rich Harrison, rapper Jay-Z, and Eugene Record. ... Jay-Z (aka the Jigga, HOV and Hova, born Shawn Carter on December 4, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York) is an African American rapper/hip hop artist and record label executive; one of the most popular and successful rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. ...

Alicia Keys - The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003)

• 08. Dragon Days

Usher - Confessions (2004)

• 11. Take Your Hand

Tha Rayne - Reign Supreme (2003)

• 02. Didn't You Know

Duran Duran - Astronaut (2004)

• 01. Sunrise

Destiny's Child - Destiny Fulfilled (2004)

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

Soldier was the second single released from Destinys Childs sixth album, Destiny Fulfilled. ... Lil Wayne was one of the Hot Boys, an American rap group associated with Cash Money Records. ... Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. ...

Jennifer López - Rebirth (2005)

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

Get Right is the first single from Jennifer Lopez fifth album Rebirth. ... Fabolous is a weak artist, slow on releases! John Jackson (born November 18, 1977[1]), better known as Fabolous, is a rapper of African-American and Dominican descent from Brooklyn who became a mainstream star after his debut single Cant Deny It (a remake of Tupac Shakurs Ambitionz...

Christina Milian - Be Cool Soundtrack (2005)

• 08. Ain't No Reason

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)

1 Thing is a 2005 single by American R&B singer Amerie. ... Eve (born Eve Jihan Jeffers on November 10, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American rapper, singer, and actress. ...

Missy Elliott - The Cookbook (2005)

• 10. Can't Stop

Pussycat Dolls - PCD (2005)

• 06. I Don't Need A Man

I Dont Need a Man is the fifth single released from the The Pussycat Dolls debut album PCD (2005). ...

Toni Braxton - Libra (2005)

• 04. Take This Ring

Take This Ring is the third single of Toni Braxtons 2005 album, Libra. ...

3LW - Point Of No Return (2006)

• 00. Do Ya

Christina Milian - So Amazin' (2006)

• 11. Wind You Up (Japan Bonus Track)

Christina Aguilera - Back To Basics (2006)

• 02. Makes Me Wanna Pray

Beyoncé - B'Day (2006)

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

Diddy - Press Play (2006)

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

Mary Jane Blige (born January 11, 1971 in The Bronx, New York), is a six-time Grammy Award-winning American R&B, soul, and hip-hop soul singer, songwriter, producer, and actress. ...

Mos Def - Tru3 Magic (2006)

• 02. Undeniable

Unreleased

3LW

• No Matter What
• Senses

3LW (acronym of 3 Little Women) is an American pop/R&B singing girl group that enjoyed a number of modest hits during the early 2000s. ...

Amerie

• Love's Off The Chain

Amerie Mi Marie Rogers (born January 12, 1978[1]), known professionally as Amerie, is a Grammy Award-nominated American R&B singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and model. ...

Gwen Stefani

• Parental Advisory

Gwen Renée Stefani (born October 3, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, fashion designer and occasional actress. ...

Janet Jackson

• Pops Up
• Put It On Me

Janet Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is a Grammy Award-winning, and Academy Award-nominated American entertainer. ...

Le'Che Martin

• Get Away (featuring Rico Love)

Rico Love (born Richard Butler, Jr. ...

Mary J. Blige

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

Mary Jane Blige (born January 11, 1971 in The Bronx, New York), is a six-time Grammy Award-winning American R&B, soul, and hip-hop soul singer, songwriter, producer, and actress. ...

Se7en

• This is My Year (featuring Fabolous)

Se7en (Korean: 세븐, born Choi, Dong-Wook, 최동욱, Hanja: 崔東昱, November 9, 1984) is a South Korean pop and R&B singer. ... Fabolous is a weak artist, slow on releases! John Jackson (born November 18, 1977[1]), better known as Fabolous, is a rapper of African-American and Dominican descent from Brooklyn who became a mainstream star after his debut single Cant Deny It (a remake of Tupac Shakurs Ambitionz...

Nicole Wray

• I'll Take Your Man

Nicole Wray (born 1981) is an American R&B singer and songwriter. ...

Usher

• Whatever I Want (featuring Mike Jones)
• Ride

Usher may refer to: Look up usher in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For other persons named Michael Jones, see Michael Jones (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Confessions (Usher album). ...

Young Steff

• Don't Trip