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… (more…)