Music writer/artist/producer Stephen “Static/Major” Garrett died unexpectedly on Monday in his hometown of Louisville, Ky. I have yet to find any official reports about his death, but I have received numerous emails, not to mention, many people are leaving their condolences on his myspace page. This is a major loss for the music industry.
Many of you may not know Static by face, but you definitely know his music. He was signed to the Blackground record label where he found his first breakthrough working with R&B singer Ginuwine. The single “Pony” became a major hit and a milestone in the careers of both Static and Timbaland. He then went on to produce Aaliyah’s “Are You That Somebody?” featured on the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack. Not to mention he produced many tracks for Aaliyah’s self-titled final album. Many of you may also remember him as part of the R&B trio, Playa, who were signed to the Def Jam record label at one point during their career. In recent months he was working on his new album, SUPPERTIME, which was slated to drop this year.
He also worked with artists: Tank, Destiny’s Child, Brandy, JoJo, Jay-Z, and Diddy, just to name a few. Make sure to view the Playa video from “Cheers 2 U” after the cut. He also made a cameo in the “Are You That Somebody?” video as well.
We would like to give our condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.
PLAYA – CHEERS 2 U
Stephen and how
RIP Static,i really didnt know him,just love the song he had with Lil Wayne,and i was like..who is this handsome and talented guy?so i later checked on the end of the song…i saw ‘IN MEMORIES’ so i decided to run a search on him…Such a talented young guy…I pray that may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace,and God bless your family..we miss you and rest in paradise..my regards to Aaliyah….You song lives on..and you,re will forever be remembered…RIP my man
when i first saw him i knew he was a sweet dude.he was amazing at his work,he was so talented and i loved his voice.GOD I MISS HIM!:(.DAMN THOSE DOCTORS.i hope his wife, kids, and his entire doing good.WE MISS U BOBO.
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IMA MISS YUU STATIC, LOVED THA MUSIC. YUR GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
IMA MISS YUU STATIC, LOVED THA MUSIC. YUR GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
I uv you static an u will be missed
me and my family miss him sooooo much tha it is not even fun. my is praying for his family to be strong.
he will always be miss no matter what
Wow… this is such a shock to me. I just saw the music video ‘Lollipop’ Lil Wayne ft. Static Major and my boyfriend told me he died shortly after making the video. I couldn’t believe it so I had to look it up for myself… And I heard it was possibly from a brain aneurysm..
Such a loss to the world of Rap.. A great artist!! RIP Static Major.. YOU WILL BE MISSED!!
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This is so sad i loved him so much as a producer so sad
He was a very good and person and a good producer check out lollipop video with lil wayne