Static Major美國R&B歌手，Lil’ Wayne和Static Major合作的這首Lollipop，不幸的是，Static Major在參與錄制這首單曲的MTV之后不久，2008年2月25日便在一家小醫(yī)院的手術(shù)事故中喪生。Static Major1974年11月11日生于肯塔基州，他的本名叫Stephen Garrett，去世時不過34歲。 　　Stephen "Static Major" Garrett (November 11, 1974 u2013 February 25, 2008), better known as his stage name, Static Major, was an American R&B singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer from Louisville, Kentucky. A member of the R&B trio Playa, Static wrote extensively for artists such as Aaliyah, Ginuwine, JoJo, Brandy, and Destiny’s Child. 　　Stephen “Static” Garrett is more than a Blackground artist u2013 heu2019s the labelu2019s long-time secret weapon. Having helped create hits for seminal singers like Ginuwine, Brandy and the late Aaliyah, this multi-faceted talent has also lent fortune to newcomers like Pretty Ricky and pop sensation JoJo. In 2008, Static returns to his roots as a performer (with the former group Playa) and introduces “Static/Major,” the alter ego behind his as-yet-untitled solo debut, to be released via OG Music/ Blackground Records. 　　The Louisville, Kentucky native grew up singing solos in his church choir, of which his mother was the director and his sister played piano. He continued to sing throughout high school, eventually teaming with local talent “Smoky” and “Black” to form Playa. The trio caught the ear of Devante Swing, a member of New Jack Swing phenomenon Jodeci, who helped Static hone his skills as songwriter. It was Devante who insisted Static submit the track that would later launch his songwriting career. “Pony,” the debut single from then-up-and-coming Sony artist Ginuwine, reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles track and number-six on the Hot 100. 　　Playa was subsequently singed to Def Jam, which released their first and only disc, Cheers to You, in 1997. After putting out the title track and the single “Donu2019t Stop the Music,” Playa disbanded due to creative differences with the label. Static, however, forged ahead. “Pony” lead to a relationship with Grammy Award-winning producer and artist Timbaland, as well as Blackground founder, Barry Hankerson, and President, Jomo Hankerson. Throughout the dawn of the new millennium, Static continued to pen hits like “Say My Name” (Destinyu2019s Child), the Dr. Dre-helmed “So Addictive” (Truth Hurts) and for Aaliyah, the chart-toppers “Are You That Somebody,” and “Try Again,” as well as “More Than a Woman” and “Rock the Boat.” With three number-oneu2019s under his belt, he also made his presence known in hip-hop, crafting Nasu2019s “You Owe Me” and Jay-Zu2019s “Change the Game.” 　　Solo Album 　　On his solo effort, Static introduces Major, whom he describes as somewhat of a suppressed figure. “Majoru2019s tired of being behind the scenes. Heu2019s ridden Staticu2019s back his whole career, watching everybody else do their thing…h(huán)eu2019s got something to prove.” The collection of incomparable tracks that draw from every possible music genre speak to the musicianu2019s unique ear and penchant for balancing topical familiarity with melodic reinvention. “My album ranges from songs that you play in the u2018hood to the big radio records that Iu2019m known for.” 　　While his sound can be described as futuristic or left, Staticu2019s creative approach is old school. “Back in the day, the producer was the guy who put it all together u2013 he decided what beat to build on, who was gonna play the drums, what guitar to use. Nowadays producers [will] just do a beat. Theyu2019re just instrumentals to me. Every instrumentalu2019s got something itu2019s trying to say and itu2019s up to the songwriter to translate it.” When it comes to making music, Static operates strictly outside of the box. “I donu2019t even listen to R&B music. I actually come from the streets and I hang in the streets. I stay in the streets. Thatu2019s where I draw my inspiration. If it canu2019t be played in the u2018hood, then it just doesnu2019t work for me. And nobody can hold me on harmony. My whole aura is not your typical R&B aura.” 　　Static describes the lead single, “I Got My,” as a “cocky joint” on which heu2019s “poking my chest out and Iu2019m letting the world know, u2018Iu2019m straight. I got this, I got that.u2019 I wanted to come with a song that had a wide range [of topics] and try to show them, all the spectrums I can go through in four minutes.” 　　Other tracks include “Coffee in the Morning,” which he likens to the lyrical structure of u2018Pony.u2019 On “Miracles,” he opines, “I got $20 in my pocket/a quarter tank of gas,” reasoning, “the u2018hood draws to [the subject matter] because in the u2018hood they believe in miracles every day. The light billu2019s getting ready to go out and the something happens and u2013 boom! u2013 they can pay the light bill.” On “Bus-Stop Breezy,” Static relates the joy of spotting that rare dime-piece at the bus stop. “She may have just got off work, she may be on her way somewhere, sheu2019s like a diamond in the ruff u2013 you wouldnu2019t expect to find a girl so pretty at the bus stop.” Tracks like “Easy Come Easy Go” offer Majoru2019s thoughts on love and relationships, of which he says, “You could be madly in love one day but tomorrow, I might not be feeling you any more. So letu2019s make the best out of it while weu2019re together right now because tomorrow you might feel differently about me.” As of late, the project includes collaborations with O-G artist Goodfella and producer Brian Michael Cox, who contributes the ballad “For a Long Time.” 　　Having already made his mark from behind the scenes, Static is prepped to step up to the mic and into the spotlight in a Major way. 　　Death 　　Stephen Garrett died on February 25, 2008 in his hometown of Louisville, KY. The cause is thought to be due to a brain aneurysm, but under accusations, the cause of death was originally stated as being due to complications from a medical procedure. The procedure was performed at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, KY [1]. It was rumored, but not confirmed, to be due to a malpractice for a cure of a non-life-threatening virus. The rumors were started by one of his relatives, and later announced by his former Playa band mate, Smoke E. Digglera, and his very close friend Caleb "CJ" Miske. Chikka Hoot was a witness and a former family member. 　　In May 2008, Garrett became the seventh artist in U.S. chart history to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart posthumously, as a featured singer on Lil Wayne’s Lollipop.