Stephen Ellis Garrett (November 11, 1974 – February 25, 2008), better known as his stage name Static Major, was a Grammy Award winning, American singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer from Louisville, Kentucky. He was a member of the R&B; trio Playa. Static Major gained posthumous fame for appearing in Lil Wayne's 2008 hit "Lollipop". Static Major was a producer of songs from several artists. Such artists he has helped produce songs for A...
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Stephen Ellis Garrett (November 11, 1974 – February 25, 2008), better known as his stage name Static Major, was a Grammy Award winning, American singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer from Louisville, Kentucky. He was a member of the R&B; trio Playa. Static Major gained posthumous fame for appearing in Lil Wayne's 2008 hit "Lollipop". Static Major was a producer of songs from several artists. Such artists he has helped produce songs for Aaliyah, Ginuwine and Pretty Ricky. Static Major died suddenly before Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" was released in his album, Tha Carter III in which he was featured.
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. He later became a member of the Def Jam group Playa, who were most known for their hit single "Cheers...
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