static major

Louisville, Kentucky, United States Genre(s) R&B, Hip-hop, Pop Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer Instrument(s) Vocals Label(s) Def Jam, Blackground Associated acts Playa, Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Pretty Ricky, Ginuwine, Lil Wayne

Stephen Ellis Garrett (November 11, 1974 – February 25, 2008), better known as his stage name Static Major, was a Grammy Award winning, American R&B singer, pop singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer from Louisville, Kentucky. He was also a member of the R&B trio Playa. Static Major gained posthumous fame for appearing in Lil Wayne's 2008 hit "Lollipop".[1] Static Major has been a producer of songs from several artists. Such artists he has helped produce songs for Aaliyah, Ginuwine and Pretty Ricky.[2] Static Major died suddenly before Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" was released in his album, Tha Carter III in which he was featured. Contents [hide] 1 Early life 2 Music career 3 Death 4 Personal life 5 Discography 5.1 Writing credits 6 References 7 External links //

Early life

Stephen Ellis Garrett was born on November 11, 1974 to Edith Garrett Raymond. He was the youngest of two children. While growing up he was a singer for his church's choir. After his sister's death in the 1980s he attended a school for underprivileged kids called the Burger King Academy. He soon became involved with singing for the school, and he eventually earned a scholarship to the University of Louisville, which eventually led to his singing career.

Music career

Static started his producing career when he signed with American record label Blackground Records. Major make a breakthrough working working with R&B singer Ginuwine. Major helped produce the song "Pony" which become a major hit and a milestone in both, Major's and Timbaland's careers.[3] He later became a member of the Def Jam group Playa, who were most known for their hit single "Cheers 2 U." Playa released an album of the same name in 1997. After working with Ginuwine, Static assisted producing the songs for Aaliyah called "Are You That Somebody?", which featured in the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack, "More Than a Woman,” “We Need a Resolution,” "Rock the Boat”, and the # 1 single "Try Again" during his time working with late R&B star Aaliyah.[1][3] Static was frequently a collaborator with R&B group Pretty Ricky, working with them on several songs including "Juicy" off their 2005 album Bluestars.[1] His most recent work producing music was Lil Wayne’s “Lollipop” from the album Tha Carter III. Suppertime is the solo album that Static Major was reportedly set to release on OG Music/Blackground this year.[1] "I stay in the streets, that’s where I draw my inspiration," Static Major said describing where he gets his inspiration. "If it can’t be played in