Music writer/artist/producer Stephen “Static/Major” Garrett died unexpectedly this past Monday in his hometown of Louisville, KY. Static was a member of the group R&B Group “Playa”. He began his musical career under the tutelage of Jodeci’s DeVante Swing, and formed kinships with fellow members of DeVante’s Swing Mob such as Missy Elliott, Timbaland, and Ginuwine. Although no autopsy has been performed, reporters say he may have died from a brain aneurysm. So Sad.
Static, whose real name is Stephen Garret was a very talented producer who worked with the likes of artists such as Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Destiny’s Child, Brandy, and JoJo. Static’s most highly recognized work was for Aaliyah, whose single “Try Again” from the 2000 film Romeo Must Die. The single rose to number 1 on the charts. He recently worked with Pretty Ricky, Diddy for “Tell Me”, Brandy, and many other artist…
Here’s a list of songs Static was responsible for producing…He will be greatly missed:
1996: “Pony” for Ginuwine
1998: “Cheers 2 U” for Playa
1998: “Are You That Somebody?” for Aaliyah
1998: “Same Ol’ G” for Ginuwine
1999: “Eyes Better Not Wander” for Nicole Wray
1999: “So Anxious” for Ginuwine
2000: “Say My Name (Timbaland’s Remix)” for Destiny’s Child
2000: “Try Again” for Aaliyah
2000: “Come Back In One Piece” for Aaliyah (featuring DMX)
2000: “Change the Game” for Jay-Z (featuring Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, & Static)
2001: “We Need a Resolution” for Aaliyah
2001: “Loose Rap” for Aaliyah
2001: “Rock The Boat” for Aaliyah
2001: “More Than a Woman” for Aaliyah
2001: “Never No More for Aaliyah
2001: “Read Between The Lines” for Aaliyah
2001: “Those Were The Days” for Aaliyah
2002: “Addictive” for Truth Hurts
2002: “Don’t Know What to Tell Ya” for Aaliyah
2004: “Come as You Are” for Brandy
2004: “Sirens” for Brandy
2004: “Crank It Up” for David Banner
2006: “Tell Me” for Diddy (featuring Christina Aguilera)
2007: “On the Hotline” for Pretty Ricky
2007: “Juicy” for Pretty Ricky
Recently, Major Static collaborated with Lil’ Wayne on the single “I Got My.” Check out the single on his Myspace Page:
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/292401823
R.I.P STATIC! I FIRST REMEMBER SEEING HIS CUTE SELF W/PLAYA IN THE “CHEERS 2 U” VIDEO! MY FAM STILL BUMPS THAT SONG ON THE IPOD!! HE PRODUCED THE MAJORITY OF AALIYAH’S BEST AND FINAL ALBUM. NOT TO MENTION “ON THE HOTLINE” FROM PRETTY RICKY WHICH IS MY JAM!! OH, AND HE GOT LIL WAYNE SINGING NOW WITH THAT “LOLLIPOP” BANGER!! U WENT OUT IN A MAJOR WAY BABY!! R.I.P
OMG Static! I am soo sad that he passed but we should all keep his soul alive by saying what an awesome writer,artist, and producer he was! But above all he was sooo fine! Showin love to Stat’s Wife, and kids. Yall hold ur heads up!!!!!!!! Luv U STATIC MAJOR!
RIP STATIC
Man static major had a good voice,cheers 2 you was a good song he did with playa.He’s new song I got my is really good.R.I.P man you would have been R&B new hot diamond.
Awww <3 Miss Him <3
WE MISS U STATIC MAJOR
RIP u was hot in lollipop no lie but yo i cant belive u gone we love u bro
he so sexi 2 me im sad he’s gone 2 love you baby
hurts when a young black man dies, or anyone. Blessed-love