Comments on: Producer Static Major Passes Away

By: Dai_Dreamer

Dai_Dreamer — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:50:00 +0000

I remember when Static was a solo artist in Jodeci producer/songwriter/mastermind…Davante Swing’s Basement Crew when he got Swing Mob Records..Timbaland was Davante’s production protege, he helped craft the stronger more funked out sound on “Diary of A Mad Band”…Missy was the lead singer of the group Sista…unfortunately, that whole thing crumbled..Missy and Timberland..worked with 702, Ginuwine, and of course Aaliyah…Static wrote alot of songs with Missy for Aaliyah..”One in A Million”..he was in the video chilling with Playa, who had moderate success…no stand out vocalist but their music was always tight..well written and produced…nowadays, very few artists produce and write..or most producers and writers are being wasted by writing tiresome crap that sounds like everything else..listen to Ginuwine’s “The Bachelor” and Aaliyah’s “One in a Million”..look at the liner note credits…that is his legacy..Grammy nominated and billboard Chart topping material.

By: ~tanya b.~

~tanya b.~ — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:25:00 +0000

I came from a generation of those who have grown up with Aaliyah, Playa, Timbo, Miss E., Mr. Lumpkin, etc. This team of artists showed back then they were here to stay when they were able to shine during the era of the ’36 Chambers’ {WU Tang Clan}..and for the avid music love in me, I must say that this was a hard hit for me….I have always been a fan of good production and support the likes of Mr. Garrett. For him to pass is for music to take a heavy shot in the heart. I love this site because you are free to express yourself whole heartedly and I will go on to say, that I know Static is up there rockin with babygirl again and that gives me great happiness because I know that one day when we get to meet them, we will have even more great music to hear…..rest in peace my brotha.

By: Mike Belgrove

Mike Belgrove — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:17:00 +0000

We have been talking about the death and contributions of Static over at Highbrid Nation. I really am curious as to the reason why such a talented guy died so suddenly.