Richard Christopher Harrison (born 1979) is an American record producer and songwriter specializing in R&B and hip hop music. The winner of a Grammy Award, Harrison is well known for producing songs such as Jennifer Lopez's "Get Right" (2005), Amerie's "1 Thing" (2005), and Beyoncé and Jay-Z's "Crazy in Love" (2003). Harrison is the founder of Richcraft Entertainment, a label that housed artists such as singer Amerie, R&B girl group RichGirl, and rapper Young Steff.

Early life and education

A classically trained pianist and trumpet player, 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.

Harrison is currently involved in projects with 50 Cent, Tweet, Missy Elliott, Eve, Brandy, Young Steff and Dawn Robinson. 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.

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. 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.

Production discography

1999

Mary J. Blige – Mary

  • 04. "Beautiful Ones"

2001

Mary J. Blige – No More Drama

  • 15. "In the Meantime", producer

2002

Amerie – All I Have, producer and songwriter

  • 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)

Kelly Rowland – Simply Deep

  • 04. "Can't Nobody"

2003

Tha' Rayne – Reign Supreme

  • 02. "Didn't You Know"

Beyoncé – Dangerously in Love

  • 01. "Crazy in Love" (featuring Jay Z)
  • 05. "Be with You"

2004

Usher – Confessions

  • 11. "Take Your Hand"

Destiny's Child – Destiny Fulfilled

  • 02. "Soldier" (featuring T.I. and Lil Wayne)

2005

Jennifer Lopez – Rebirth

  • 01. "Get Right"
  • 04. "Whatever You Wanna Do"

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)

Missy Elliott – The Cookbook

  • 10. "Can't Stop"

Pussycat Dolls – PCD

  • 06. "I Don't Need a Man"

Toni Braxton – Libra

  • 04. "Take This Ring"

2006

Christina Aguilera – Back to Basics

  • 02. "Makes Me Wanna Pray" (featuring Steve Winwood)

Beyoncé – B'Day

  • 03. "Suga Mama"
  • 07. "Freakum Dress"
  • 11. "Creole" (Japanese bonus track)

3LW - Point of No Return (unreleased)

Do Ya & Up To You

Diddy – Press Play

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

Mos Def – Tru3 Magic

  • 02. "Undeniable"

2007

Che'Nelle – Things Happen for a Reason

  • 10. "Summer Jam"

2008

Jean Grae – Jeanius

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

2011

Marsha Ambrosius – Late Nights & Early Mornings

  • 03. "Late Nights & Early Mornings"

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

Amerie - Drive

  • 06. "Out Loud"

2020

Tiffany Haddish

  • "Too Much"
  • "Do Our Thing (featuring Snoop Dogg)"

2026

Kehlani - Kehlani

  • "Anotha Luva (featuring Lil Wayne)"

Unreleased

3LW

  • "Do Ya"
  • "Got Me On Lock"
  • "Up 2 You"

Amerie

  • "Love's Off the Chain"

Cynthia Lissette

  • "Don't Wanna Go"
  • "What U Say"

Gwen Stefani

  • "Parental Advisory"

Janet Jackson

  • "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"

RichGirl

  • "Pimp Cup" (featuring Snoop Dogg)
  • "Foolish"
  • "Treasures"
  • "Blowin' Up Phones"
  • "Millionaire"

Se7en

  • "This is My Year" (featuring Fabolous)

Usher

  • "Dat Girl Right There" (featuring Ludacris)
  • "Ride"
  • "Whatever I Want" (featuring Mike Jones)
  • "I Did It" (featuring RichGirl)

Young Steff

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

References

  • Rich Harrison at MySpace
  • Richgirl at Myspace