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Over the weekend, my friend Katrina and I had lunch with singer/songwriter Sean Garrett whose latest penned hit “Papers” for Usher is #1 on the Billboard R&B charts.
Sean was such a gentleman, treating us to lobster and seafood at Atlanta’s famed Fish Market restaurant. I learned a lot about the man who Jay Z nicknamed “The Pen”. Did you know that Sean wrote Chris Brown’s first hit “Run It” or that he penned one of two hits that Kelis will always be known for, “Bossy”? I also didn’t know that Sean started his career as a singer at age 15.
He also wrote “Goodies” for Ciara, “Lose My Breath”, “Check On It” and Soldier” for Destiny’s Child, “Gimme That!” for Chris Brown, “London Bridge” for Fergie, “Ring the Alarm” and “Upgrade U” for Beyonce, and the stellar list of hits goes on and on.
I had a great conversation with Sean about his childhood growing up in Europe. We also talked about the music industry, his son Chris, 11, and industry skanks who try to take him for his paper.
Speaking of which, Sean Garrett is a millionaire which makes him probably the most eligible bachelor in Atlanta! I told Sean that my female readers (as well as a few industry execs who I spoke with) find him very sexy!
Sean is a sharp dresser and his love for everything Louis Vuitton is quite evident. He was dressed fly in Louis from head to toe. Sean told us that while on a college tour last year, he gave away a new Louis Vuitton bag at every show. How many artists can do that?
He also spoke very highly of Beyonce, saying that she was a better singer than most studio artists. He bigged up Bey over the objections of my friend and I who begged to differ! Sean said that while Monica’s voice is “retarded”, Beyonce was the greatest entertainer. He was very impressed with her overall work ethic. At one point he said, “It takes a lot to sing and dance at the same time. I have to tell Beyonce to dumb it down in the studio. Beyonce is the sh*t!”
After lunch, as we were leaving the restaurant, Sean invited me to the studio to see how he creates a #1 hit. Then he handed me $40 cash to tip the valet for both his Porsche 911 Turbo and my vehicle. He’s such a gentleman!
Updated:
In response to questions about my friend’s boots, loyal reader Mesha writes:
Hey Sandra let the readers know those Gucci’s are def real. I tried to buy them at the Gucci store in Las Vegas but they won’t fit my legs
Oh, please let me join your community.
Please let me know if I may be of further assistance.
Thanks,
Mesha
Photos by Sandra Rose taken on my Sidekick
Damn his face is big :surprised:
gentlemen…maybe….sexy? NOT! Next! ——->
Sounds like you had a great time-I bet you can’t guess what I’m about to say next-Suga anyone?
Just how tall is dude? Why is he holding his mouth like that? Why doesn’t his skull cap fit his head. Who the hell finds this sexy? So many questions…not enough time….
Sean is very talented.
Oh okay. I didn’t know all of this. Good for him. And he’s a gentlemen, that’s nice. He don’t have a choice though.
I’ve been lurking all morning but this I had to comment one… WHY oh WHY is that hat sitting on top of his head like that? Did someone tell him that was cute?? That mess is horrendous!!! It makes his head look even bigger SMH
Who is the woman with him? Your “friend” Sandra?
Sandra glad you had a nice time and he may be talented but seems like you had to sell him to us. Sorry but he looks
to me.
I meant on not one… typing too fast again
good for sean but sandra he aint good looking at all..i need to tell bey and ciara to take you out for lunch so they can get a nice write up like this..lol…
Sandra, is that you in the picture with Sean Garett?
I can’t believe you put all that about Bey lol God for you Sandra;)
Somebody lyin’. I personally sat and watched a Bey documentary some time ago, and she said she wrote Check Up On It – isn’t that the song from the Pink Panther? She even went in to say how she was singing it playing around with her girls or her cousin or something like that when the idea for the song came up. I’m going home to find that!
And if in fact he wrote that, she should have gave him credit.
OK Sandra but yo girlfriend Louie is sick to death!!!! I love the shoes/boots wateva they are is cute….
CAN YOU WEAR GUCCI SHOES WITH A LOUIS VUITTON BAG?
Wow. I see we all had a little Haterade with our morning cup of joe. Please remember these pics were taken on a cell phone. The man is gorgeous in person. I guarantee you if you meet him you won’t be talking smack.
Well ladies, one of the best things I heard this morning (or maybe yesterday) was, “your ideal perfect man may not come in your ideal perfect package”. So as all of you critique, let’s be honest he’s a gentlemen with paper (that’s somewhat rare). He grew up in Europein London, and for me that’s a turn on in itself – he has a different approach than most Americans.
So Sandra, let Sean know I’m available. And although I do like nice things, that’s not my motivation. I reside in the DMV so maybe you could hook something up or I can come out to the A (on my own dime). Me & Sean can hang out, have lunch, site see, maybe show me how he makes those hits, and just and overall good time.
Yeah, Sandra you should hook that up.
AGESINADIARY Says:
CAN YOU WEAR GUCCI SHOES WITH A LOUIS VUITTON BAG?
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If you got it like that you can. I don’t think there’s a rule that says you have to wear Gucci shoes with Gucci bags or Louis shoes with Louis bags.
Myth Candor Says:
Well ladies, one of the best things I heard this morning (or maybe yesterday) was, “your ideal perfect man may not come in your ideal perfect package”. So as all of you critique, let’s be honest he’s a gentlemen with paper (that’s somewhat rare). He grew up in Europein London, and for me that’s a turn on in itself – he has a different approach than most Americans.
So Sandra, let Sean know I’m available.
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Thanks for keeping it real hon. Sean will be at Velvet Room next week and these same chicks dissing him will be trying to smash.
Sandra…hook me up. I don’t want his money because I have my own I just think he is very sexy and seems down to earth.
Leesa Says:
Sandra…hook me up. I don’t want his money because I have my own I just think he is very sexy and seems down to earth.
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I got you.
He seems like a nice guy. But I don’t recall Gucci ever making those shoes ole’ girl is wearing.
I am glad that you enjoyed yourself Sandra with Sean
!!!
I like his writing skills and I love them even more now that I know he wrote all my favorite jams
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Wishing him much success in this industry and continue to keep it real Sean
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If I wasn’t already taken…maybe
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Myth Candor Says:
“your ideal perfect man may not come in your ideal perfect package”. So as all of you critique, let’s be honest he’s a gentlemen with paper (that’s somewhat rare).
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I agree however is it TOO much to ask for the dude to be easy on the eyes? Not tryin to be funny but I just don’t see how he’s attractive. And for some reason, I don’t think seeing him in person would change a thing. Maybe I’m biased because I have my eyes set on my special someone (smile). Anyway, to each its own…
Matchmakin Auntie! LOL You did say that the guys in ATL have to “import” from other states if they want a good woman.
Since you know him, and you got a lot of nieces on here, you can hook him up….
I got an idea…..get him on here as a “guest” blogger, and let’s play The Dating Game!
SANDRA, I AGREE, HOMIE IT CUUTEE! I LIKEY! HI SEAN BOO ****WAVING****
Yvonne WHO your eyes set on
I told Sean that my female readers (as well as a few industry execs who I spoke with) find him very sexy!
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I must be one of the female readers who does not fit in this statment…because SEXY he is not!!!
He looks like a duckbill Platopus (sp?) to me.
@ Read the Blog :lolol:
Well the pics do him no justice Sandra. About him being a gentleman, I applaud
cause it’s rare today. I’m not shallow but I don’t want anyone hurtful to the eyes either.
Oh, yeah, he’s not that good looking, btw. But charm usually superceeds that, in most cases.
Ummm his chick is tacky mixing Gucci and Louis Vuitton is a no-no. But Sean Garret is not cute to me AT ALL especially when he had that little strip of pubic hair running across the top of his head last year. I’m glad somebody finally pulled him to the side and told him that was a no-no.
He writes great songs though
LMAO @ Readtheblog.
I had some last night with the works.
Daisy Says:
Yvonne WHO your eyes set on
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Can’t tell just yet. Don’t want to jinx it
Sandra’s “friend” is pretty…
I have to agree with Myth Candor ““your ideal perfect man may not come in your ideal perfect package”
When I met my now husband I dismissed him in 2 seconds in my head as “not my type” but in the minute that it took him to introduce himself and ask me if I wanted to dance he became “my type” and has been such for 5 years now. (Damn I love my man and his confidence
)
Nice Piece on Sean, Sandra…reminds me of a guy I know….
With his shirt off he has that “straight from cell block d” look to me.
Melle Mel called and said you should be receiving his workout dvd soon “HOT TO LOOK LIKE YOU’RE FRESH FROM THE PEN in 60 days”
Yeah i’ve see way better pics of him and most men r yummier in person…he can get it
I told Sean that my female readers (as well as a few industry execs who I spoke with) find him very sexy!
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I’m sure he was like, “this woman is lyin her butt off.” Which of course you were. But that is not even important. The fact is he is beyond talented and blessed to make a great living doing what he loves to do even if he has not been blessed with a singing career.
So was he able to sell you on B?
Mr. Garret is NOT physically attractive AT ALL, but I’m sure with all that money, LOVE is not hard to find. Love his music but that is about all. Maybe if he got with a Beyonce type, he might start looking sexy (like Jay Z, hee hee :yea: )!
Just IMO, the above picture, NO he doesnt turn me on. But then I did a quick search and it seems he has some of the cutest chocolate dimples, that peeked my interest.
Thanks for giving insight Texirican. I’m all for easy on the eyes, but when you fall for the soul, the eyes become blind. (And I rather have less stress on the brain than easy on the eyes any day) Give me substance before superficial allure.
A girlfriend of mine once said, “looks are overrated, personality is underestimated”. Keep seeking the one who looks only to eventually lack – not saying it’s not possible, but I’m just saying
Sandra, you didn’t get some morbid news from your doctor this weekend did you? Did anybody get the memo that JESUS would be breaking through the clouds tommorow!! Wow!!! S.R I am impressed that you did not take your usual swipes at Bey, but instead lacing the post with something positive instead. Does Sean know how you normally hate on bey?
Monica or Tiny would never mix Louis Vuitton & Gucci…..most woman who own either of these high end items would hve the accessories to match …Gucci shoes & gucci Bag …louis Vuitton shoes & Louis Vuitton bag …they compliment each other …but this is just a mess
Sandra Rose Says:
I got you.
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Thanks Sandra! You know where I work and I post on here ever so often.
I’m definitely NOT an eye sore. Foreal!
You know, I agree with all of you that say to go for personality and such. But IMO, because men are visual creatures, don’t think this way. The woman, to him, has to “look good” then everything else falls in place. They have it easy when it comes to finding a woman, cause woman mostly have that whole package the looks, personality, body, intelligence, and etc. So what’s wrong with a woman wanting the same. Why we gotta settle with someone that’s not all of that in the looks department?
Sandra, I’m songrwriter trying to break thru in the ATL, can u ask him about internships? something? this is what I really want to do, but its all about who you know….I don’t know anyone…just need a shot…can hook me up with some info?
@Quitta Let “Why we gotta settle with someone that’s not all of that in the looks department?”
Hear me out, Quitta, to your question I reply with a question:
Why we gotta settle with someone thats “hot” when most likely there is someone out there that our eyes dismissed but our hearts never got the chance to know and love?
i had to google the man because yall know yall are too mean.
well, after viewing the images, all taken on various days, some professional and some not, under various types of lighting…ummm, well, uh, i’m sure he has a great personality!
Lord.Ham.Mercy…lol and that’s all I’m gonna say
I’m sure Trey Song’s wished he’d have known that all it took was a lobster dinner
His body is like got damn!!!!!!!
he gave a great interview on ryan cameron friday seems really cool
@free :lolol:
he looks like spit up
in Louis Vuitton…
@ texarican
Okay I understand you. I’m not saying the unattractive guy gets the boot if you see that hot guy. I’m all for getting to know a person first. Hey, I’ve been down that road before. I usta be very shallow, his looks was ALL that mattered to me a while back.
My last BF wasn’t cute to me at all. I think about it right now and I know I wouldn’t have given him a chance if I didn’t take the time to get to know him and it took him 2 ½ years. But I’m a cute girl, why not have a cute guy by your side.
:surprised: positivity about Bey!! Did you guys talk about any other singers he’s worked with? Or did he specifically bring Bey up because he knows you go oh so hard on her? Or did you bring her up?
He doesn’t have to look godd just decent enough to pass. That jacket is Fiyah.
((in my best Color Purple impression))
HE SHO IS UGLY!!!!!!!!!!!!
However I do strongly agree with the statement someone made above: “your ideal perfect man may not come in your ideal perfect package”.
Im sure where he lacks in looks his personality makes up for it
I wander how big his Johnson is???
@ Leesa, guess it’s all about who you know. :;):
If the opportunity is given, take advantage. Hope it works out – everyone should have a good man/woman in their life.
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FloridaChick813 Says: I wander how big his Johnson is???
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there ya go!!
:;):
Is he Lil’ Burger on twitter?
Wow, he’s written everything.
LOL@ whoever above said Beyonce “wrote” something. She has a history of getting writing credit$ for a couple of adlibs and making it seem as if she penned the entire record. Those boots are so new money.
That’s right, BEY IS THE SHIAT…
From someone who KNOWS WHAT THEYRE TALKING ABOUT.
Not a hater praying for her downfall because they simply don’t “get” her…..
She has enough fans to counter that…
Peace and love FOLKS!!!
@laterthannever
you’re right! New money.
Them boots are just tawrrible! I mean, if ole girl had rocked them with black plants, and a black turtle neck, I might have been iight with the decision.
However, Louis and gucci together = FAIL.
Logos alone are tacky as hell. I was taught that you only need people to know where your ish is from if its the most you’ve ever spent, bought. Therefore ole girl may have the boots/bag but how is her 401k really doiiin?
Ummmm, yall talking bout shoes and looks? I’m trying to get my career on….c’mon Sandram give something I can use to realize my dreams, not a hand out…a leg up! I’m willing to work and learn, ask that brotha about how he got started, some advice, internships…something I can use….I’ts my B-day friday!!!! I need a change in life!!!!
KayCeiSoul Says:
Somebody lyin’. I personally sat and watched a Bey documentary some time ago, and she said she wrote Check Up On It – isn’t that the song from the Pink Panther? She even went in to say how she was singing it playing around with her girls or her cousin or something like that when the idea for the song came up. I’m going home to find that!
And if in fact he wrote that, she should have gave him credit
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I CAN’T REMEMBER WHERE EXACTLY YOU SAW THIS BUT, THERE IS FOOTAGE OF BEYONCE AND SEAN IN THE STUDIO, AS WELL AS ANGIE BEYINCE, MAKEBA, SOLANGE, JAY-Z AND A FEW OTHER PEOPLE. THEY WERE IN THE PROCESS OF WRITING UPGRADE U, AND I PROMISE YOU HE WASN’T THE ONLY PERSON GIVING INPUT INTO THE LYRICS OF THE SONG. IF YOU READ THE WRITING CREDITS FOR THE SONG THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS…BEYONCE KNOWLES, MK, MAKEBA, SEAN GARRETT, SOLANGE KNOWLES, ANGELA BEYINCE, JAY-Z, WILLIE CLARK, CLARANCE REID. SOME TIME A ARTISTS GIVES THEIR CONCEPT OF A SONG TO A WRITER AND THEY CO-WRITE SONGS WITH THE SONG WRITER.
I really don’t know what he looks like, so I’m not going to comment.
(LOL) He looks okay to me. Yall just picky as hell. (LOL) And Beyonce is one of the best entertainers. There are countless other greats out there that exhibit essence in the art of music and performance. Good night!
I’m late on this one don’s know how I missed it but he is HAWT! I thought he was cute the 1st time I saw him with that nose and that sexy BOD! Sandra u wasn’t lying