American record producer
Richard Christopher Harrison (born 1979) is an American record producer and songwriter specializing in R&amp;B and hip hop music. The winner of a Grammy Award, Harrison is well known for producing songs such as "Get Right" (performed by Jennifer Lopez), "1 Thing" (performed by Amerie) and "Crazy in Love" (performed by Beyoncé and Jay-Z). Harrison is the founder of Richcraft Entertainment, a label that housed artists such as singer Amerie, R&amp;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.
Career.
Harrison's first big music deal came in 1999 when Harrison worked with Mary J. Blige on "Beautiful Ones" 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 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&amp;B's most exciting producers."
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"
2001.
Mary J. Blige – "No More Drama"
2002.
Amerie – "All I Have", producer and songwriter
Kelly Rowland – "Simply Deep" 
2003.
Tha' Rayne – "Reign Supreme"
Beyoncé – "Dangerously in Love"
2004.
Usher – "Confessions"
Destiny's Child – "Destiny Fulfilled"
2005.
Jennifer Lopez – "Rebirth"
Christina Milian – "Be Cool" soundtrack
Amerie – "Touch"
Missy Elliott – "The Cookbook" 
Pussycat Dolls – "PCD"
Toni Braxton – "Libra" 
2006.
Christina Milian – "So Amazin"'
Christina Aguilera – "Back to Basics"
Beyoncé – "B'Day"
3LW - Point of No Return (unreleased) 
Do Ya &amp; Up To You 
Diddy – "Press Play"
Mos Def – "Tru3 Magic" 
2007.
Che'Nelle – "Things Happen for a Reason"
2008.
Jean Grae – "Jeanius"
2011.
Marsha Ambrosius – "Late Nights &amp; Early Mornings"
Jennifer Hudson – "I Remember Me"
Eric Roberson – "Mister Nice Guy"
RichGirl – "RichGirl"
RichGirl – "Fall in Love with RichGirl"
2016.
Amerie - Drive
2020.
Tiffany Haddish
Unreleased.
3LW
Amerie
Cynthia Lissette
Gwen Stefani
Janet Jackson
Mary J. Blige
Natasha Ramos
RichGirl
Se7en
Usher
Young Steff
References.
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