Static Major

Career

Garrett started his producing career when he joined DeVante Swing's Swing Mob. He made a breakthrough working with R&B singer Ginuwine, writing and co-producing the 1996 song "Pony" which became a major hit and a milestone in both Garrett and Timbaland's careers. Garrett 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 1998.

After working with Ginuwine, Garrett assisted in producing songs for Nicole Wray for her 1998 debut album, Make It Hot. He would eventually become the lead songwriter for Aaliyah. His songwriting collaborations with Aaliyah include: "Are You That Somebody?", which was featured on the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack, and the Romeo Must Die soundtrack singles "Come Back in One Piece" and "Try Again" (her only Billboard Hot 100 number-one single). The songs "More than a Woman", "We Need a Resolution", "Rock the Boat", "Loose Rap" (which he was also featured on), "Extra Smooth", "I Refuse", "Read Between the Lines", "Those Were the Days", and "Never No More" were all featured on her third and final studio album Aaliyah. The music video for "Lollipop" was dedicated to his memory.

Garrett once reflected on where his inspiration came from, saying "I stay in the streets, that's where I draw my inspiration [...] If it can't be played in the hood, then it just doesn't work for me. And nobody can hold me in harmony. My whole aura is not your typical R&B aura."

Death Garrett died at age 33 at the Baptist Hospital East in Louisville, Kentucky, on February 25, 2008, from complications of a medical procedure. Earlier that day, Garrett had felt extremely sick and went back to his hometown to seek medical attention. According to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office, he went into respiratory arrest and bled to death after the removal of a catheter that was improperly inserted into his neck. After his sudden death, Garrett's wife alleged medical negligence.

Posthumous releases Garrett was featured posthumously on Drake's 2018 song "After Dark", which peaked at number 41 on the Hot 100.

In 2020, Garrett was featured alongside Bryson Tiller on Jack Harlow's "Luv Is Dro", from his debut album Thats What They All Say. The track is largely a reworking of Static's own song "Love Is Dro", which had been previously released in 2018.

On December 17, 2021, a new posthumous single from Aaliyah was released, titled "Poison". The song featured The Weeknd, who was credited as a co-writer alongside Garrett and Belly. "Poison" contains vocals recorded by Aaliyah shortly before her death in 2001. Garrett can be heard delivering background vocals.

Discography Singles As a lead artist TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum USR&B "Bus Stop Breezy" 2006—Suppertime "Your Valentine"2007— "I Got My"98 "Till the Wheels Fall Off"—

As a featured artist + List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumUS USR&B/HH USRap AUS CAN GER IRE NZ SWI UK "Crank It Up"(David Banner featuring Static Major) 2004 — 87 — — — — — — — — MTA2: Baptized in Dirty Water"Lollipop"(Lil Wayne featuring Static Major) 2008 1 1 1 32 10 22 28 3 39 26 RIAA: Diamond RMNZ: 2× Platinum Tha Carter III "After Dark"20184128—6340————— ARIA: Gold Scorpion "Luv Is Dro"2020—————————— RMNZ: Gold Thats What They All Say "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances 1995 "Gin & Juice" (with Da Bassment Crew) 1998 "What Cha Talkin' Bout"; "Put 'Em On" (with Timbaland & Magoo) on Tim's Bio: Life from da Bassment 1999 "Say My Name (Timbaland Remix)" (with Destiny's Child) on Turn It Up: The Remix Collection 2000 "Change the Game" (with Jay-Z) on The Dynasty: Roc La Familia 2001 "Loose Rap" (with Aaliyah) on Aaliyah 2001 "Indian Carpet"; "People Like Myself"; "I Am Music" (with Timbaland & Magoo) on Indecent Proposal 2004 "I Came to Bring the Pain" (with Lil' Flip) on U Gotta Feel Me 2005 "Juicy" (with Pretty Ricky) on Bluestars 2007 "Good Weather Music (Never Thought)" (with T-Hud) on Undrafted 2009 "Gotta Get Me One" (with Twista) on Category F5 2021 "Body Rock" (with 5AM) on You're Going To Be Fine 2023 "Nobody Else" (with EST Gee) on El Toro 2