Who is static Major?

Answer 1

Static Major

From Wikipedia, the free EncyclopediaStatic MajorBirth nameStephen Ellis GarrettAlso known asStatic Major, StaticBornNovember 11, 1974(1974-11-11)OriginLouisville, Kentucky, United StatesDiedFebruary 25, 2008 (aged 33)

Louisville, Kentucky, United StatesGenresR&B, Hip-hop, PopOccupationsSinger-songwriter, rapper, record producerInstrumentsVocalsLabelsDef Jam, BlackgroundAssociated actsPlaya, Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Ginuwine, Pleasure P, 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 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".[1] Static Major was 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

• 1 Music career
• 2 Death
• 3 Discography
• 4 References
• 5 External links

Music careerStatic 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","Loose Rap", 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 the hood, then it just doesn't work for me. And nobody can hold me on harmony. My whole aura is not your typical R&B aura."[2] DeathStatic died at the age of 33 on February 25, 2008 in his home town of Louisville, Kentucky. The cause of death was originally stated as being due to complications from a botched medical procedure.[4] It has been speculated by AllHipHop that the cause to Static Major's death to have been a cerebral aneurysm.[1]

Answer 2

static major is the person who sung lollipop with lil Wayne the rapper