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Music Producer Static Major Passes Away
Producer Static Major, of the group Playa (Def Jam) died yesterday in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Static Major, born Stephen Garrett, worked with artists like Ginuwine, Aaliyah, Pretty Ricky, Jay-Z, David Banner and others. While the exact cause of death is not known, sources said that Static Major died from a brain aneurism. The 32-year-old producer worked with a number of top artists, including Brandy, Destiny’s Child, Jay-Z, Nicole Wray, David Banner and others. "He was a very talented guy and to be in this game he had a very good spirit," Banner said. "I really wish the world could have seen [more of] his true talent." In a previous interview Static Major revealed what inspired him as a producer. "I stay in the streets, that’s where I draw my inspiration," Static Major said. "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." Static Major most recently worked with Lil Wayne on his singles "Lollipop" and "I Got My," as well as TQ’s new single "Paradise," featuring Krayzie Bone.Here are a list of some of the songs he helped make: 1998: "Cheers 2 U" for Playa 1998: "Are You That Somebody?" for Aaliyah 1998: "Same Ol' G" for Ginuwine 1999: "Eyes Better Not Wander" for Nicole Wray 1999: "So Anxious" for Ginuwine 2000: "Say My Name (Timbaland's Remix)" for Destiny's Child 2000: "Try Again" for Aaliyah 2000: "Come Back In One Piece" for Aaliyah (featuring DMX) 2000: "Change the Game" for Jay-Z (featuring Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, & Static) 2001: "We Need a Resolution" for Aaliyah 2001: "Loose Rap" for Aaliyah 2001: "Rock The Boat" for Aaliyah 2001: "More Than a Woman" for Aaliyah 2001: "Never No More for Aaliyah 2001: "Read Between The Lines" for Aaliyah 2001: "Those Were The Days" for Aaliyah 2002: "Addictive" for Truth Hurts 2002: "Don't Know What to Tell Ya" for Aaliyah 2004: "Come as You Are" for Brandy 2004: "Sirens" for Brandy 2004: "Crank It Up" for David Banner 2006: "Tell Me" for Diddy (featuring Christina Aguilera) 2007: "On the Hotline" for Pretty Ricky 2007: "Juicy" for Pretty Ricky
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