R.I.P. Static Major

DOR

Not a household name guy. But still did plenty in his life to be proud of."Static Major, a popular music producer of the group Playa, died Monday in his hometown of Louisville, KY.Static Major, whose birth name is Stephen Garrett, has worked with artists like Ginuwine, Aaliyah, Pretty Ricky, Jay-Z and David Banner.He produced Ginuwine's hit song "Pony" and Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody?", which was featured on the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack.The cause of death has not yet been determined, but early speculation says that he might have suffered a brain aneurysm.He leaves behind a wife and four children and will be missed."

troubleman

r.i.p. Dude was super talented

pacman

Pony and Are you that somebody? I could've retired right there....

R.I.P. for sure.

faux_rillz

Not a household name guy. But still did plenty in his life to be proud of.

"Static Major, a popular music producer of the group Playa, died Monday in his hometown of Louisville, KY.

Static Major, whose birth name is Stephen Garrett, has worked with artists like Ginuwine, Aaliyah, Pretty Ricky, Jay-Z and David Banner.

He produced Ginuwine's hit song "Pony" and Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody?", which was featured on the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack.

The cause of death has not yet been determined, but early speculation says that he might have suffered a brain aneurysm.

He leaves behind a wife and four children and will be missed."

Really sad.

I believe he wrote those songs, rather than producing them--he was one of Timbaland's secret weapons for years.

For a long time, I thought Sean Garrett was actually the same dude.

verb606

I believe he wrote those songs, rather than producing them--he was one of Timbaland's secret weapons for years.

I was about to say, I could have sworn Timbaland produced "..Somebody." A great song nonetheless. Classic material. RIP

deej

cant believe i missed this but RIP
this is terrible

deej

Songwriting/production highlights

* 1996: "Pony" for Ginuwine
* 1997: "I Need To Be"-Mase featuring Monifah
* 1997: "Luv 2 Luv U (Remix)"-Timbaland & Magoo featuring Aaliyah and Missy Elliott
* 1997: "Luv 2 Luv U (Original Version)-Timbaland & Magoo
* 1997: "Smoke In Da Air"-Timbaland & Magoo featuring Playa
* 1998: "Intro (Interlude)-Playa Album
* 1998: "All The Way"-Playa
* 1998: "Don't Stop The Music-Playa
* 1998: "Derby City/Interlude"-Playa
* 1998: "Together"-Playa
* 1998: "Top of the World"-Playa
* 1998: "I'll B 2 C U"-Playa
* 1998: "Push"-Playa
* 1998: "Cheers 2 U" for Playa
* 1998: "Are You That Somebody?" for Aaliyah
* 1998: "Same Ol' G"-Ginuwine
* 1999: "Eyes Better Not Wander" for Nicole Wray
* 1999: "So Anxious"-Ginuwine
* 1999: "Final Warning/Interlude"-Ginuwine featuring Aaliyah and Static
* 1999: "No. 1 Fan"-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: "We At It Again"-Timbaland & Magoo featuring Static
* 2000: "Simply Irresistible"-Ginuwine
* 2001: "We Need a Resolution" for Aaliyah
* 2001: "More Than a Woman" for Aaliyah
* 2001: "Rock The Boat"-Aaliyah
* 2001: "Loose Rap"-Aaliyah
* 2001: "Never No More"-Aaliyah
* 2001: "Extra Smooth"-Aaliyah
* 2001: "Read Between The Lines"-Aaliyah
* 2001: "I Refuse"-Aaliyah
* 2001: "It's Whatever"-Aaliyah
* 2001: "I Am Music"-Timbaland featuring Aaliyah and Static
* 2002: "Addictive" for Truth Hurts
* 2002: "Don't Know What to Tell Ya" for Aaliyah
* 2002: "Erica Kane" for Aaliyah
* 2004: "Come as You Are" for Brandy
* 2005: "Juicy" for Pretty Ricky
* 2005: "Can I Take U Home" for Jamie Foxx
* 2006: "Tell Me" for Diddy (featuring Christina Aguilera)
* 2007: "On the Hotline" for Pretty Ricky
* 2007: "Late Night Special"-Pretty Ricky
* 2007: "Leave It All Up To Me"-Pretty Ricky
* 2007: "Peer Pressure"-Pretty Ricky
* 2007: "Make It Like It Was"-Pretty Ricky

jaymack

impressive list.

youngEINSTEIN

awesome songwriter. r.i.p.
peace, stein. . .