Noted producer Static Major, real name Stephen Garrett, passed away yesterday in a Louisville, KY hospital.
As a member of Playa, Static 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. No autopsy has been performed, but it is believed he died from a brain aneurysm.
Static’s most successful work was for Aaliyah, whose single “Try Again” from the 2000 film Romeo Must Die, rose to number 1 on the charts. In the mid-2000s, Static worked with R&B group Pretty Ricky, R&B singer Tank, and appeared on David Banner’s 2004 single “Crank It Up”.
Recently, Major Static collaborated with Lil’ Wayne on the single “I Got My.” Click image to listen to single.
Thanks to loyal readers Nicole, Kandis and Stephanie for the tip!
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That’s very sad to hear, he was really a talented individual. Correction Sandra, you called him an up and coming producer, he’s been in the game a minute and has contributed to alot of projects. He especially did some great work on Aaliyah’s last album. I just want to make sure the man get’s his proper mentions, he was very well established in the industry.
Even though Playa only release 1 Album is was good but Sean Garrett was a great writer I especially love all the songs he wrote for Aaliyah and Mary J. Blige, he left behind a wife and four kids so my condelences to his family..
Thats really sad…. I hope his family & friends stay strong
Call Sandra what you want, but without hers and a few other blogs, news like this would not reach us.
Ya done good on this one, Sandra.
Damn this is so sad cause I met those guys, they were with Aaliyah shortly b4 she passed & they were the coolest click u would ever want to be around, wow I feel like I lost a friend even though it has been awhile!! He was really talented too I knew he did alot of work on Aaliyah cd but had no idea he was working wth other artist outside of that circle!! Well at least he’s with his friend in Heaven RIP Stat!!!
Bsoul ur are right on that cause I would not have heard this anywhere else Thanx Sandra, man Im still in shock I remember that slow song they had “Cheers 2 You” Yall better remember that song that was the jam back in the 90’s & he was a nice looking brother too RIP again!!
Cheers 2 U was the cut. I had that cd the day it came out…He did some work on the Nicole Wray album too. You could always tell it was him on the track cause he had a very different sound at that time.
I had the pleasure of working with Static from 96-99, then again in 2003….very talented and a wonderful guy all around. He will truly be missed…thanks Sandra for the post.
damn that’s crazy!! i loved playa… RIP..
This is really saddening. I loved Playa!
Oh my GOD, I am in shock! I can’t believe he’s dead? What is going on in the music world…??? We are losing a lot of respectful vets fast. I’m so hurt right now, after he made the song “Ride til the wheels fall off”, I just knew he was about to do his thing, now this?
Now, who is this?
brain aneurysm…SMH
rest is peace…
MZN u never heard of him?? how old r u (no disrespect) but
Oh wow…I actually got Sandra to change it from “up and coming” to “noted”. Maybe I do matter after all?
Best work: Are You That Somebody (Aaliyah), Come Back In One Piece (Aaliyah/DMX) and Addictive (Truth Hurts)
R.I.P
I think my favorite by him would have to be “Rock the boat” (Aaliyah) and if I’m not mistaken he did “Eyes better not wonder” (Nicole Wray)
WOW I still have that Playa cd!!! I’m sorry to hear we lost another young soul. his family and friends have my condolences.
RIP STATIC!! I followed the Superfriends!!! Ginuwine, Aaliyah Missy Timbaland Magoo Nicole Wray Playa!!! So Ofcourse I knew who is he was, I’m hurt, that’s crazy.
RIP.
My fav song is a song Playa did with GInuwine on Timb and Magoo’s first and only album called Joy!!
mizzdallas,
sweetie his name is Stephen Garrett … not Sean. He’s a songwriter too though.
Static was my dawg and no other group held it down for Louisville except Playa until Nappy Roots and oh keke wyatt but who really wanna count her crazy behind …. He is DEFINITELY gonna be missed!!!!!
We have been talking about the death and contributions of Static over at Highbrid Nation. I really am curious as to the reason why such a talented guy died so suddenly.