Static Major is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on November 11, 1974 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Stephen Garrett was born Stephen Garrett; Grammy-winning rapper and producer, as well as singer and songwriter, who wrote the hit song by Aaliyah “Try Again”.
He composed the first single that was the number one by He wrote the only number-one single ever released by Aaliyah, “Try Again.”, “Try Again.”
After working with Ginuwine, Static assisted in producing songs for Nicole Wray for her 1998 debut album, Make It Hot. Static Major would eventually become the lead songwriter for the late R&B singer Aaliyah. His songwriting collaborations with Aaliyah include: “Are You That Somebody?”, which was featured in the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack, and the Romeo Must Die soundtrack singles “Come Back in One Piece” and her first and only number-one Billboard Hot 100 single “Try Again”. 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. He earned Aaliyah four top 25 Billboard Hot 100 singles during his time working with the late R&B star.
Static started his producing career when he signed Swing Mob. Major made a breakthrough working with R&B singer Ginuwine. Major helped produce the song “Pony” which became 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 2 U”. Playa released an album of the same name in 1998.
He was married to Avonti Garrett back in the year 1999, to his death in 2008.
