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Producer and rapper Static Major, of the 90s R&B group Playa, died yesterday. He was 32.
Static, real name Stephen Major, is known for his work with artists like Jay-Z, Pretty Ricky, Destiny?s Child, Brandy, Lil Wayne, Ginuwine and Aaliyah. The cause of death is still unknown, but according to AllHipHop, Major possibly passed away due to a brain aneurism.
Static's former Def Jam group Playa, were most known for the hit single "Cheers to You." The group released an album of the same name in 1997.
During his time working with late R&B star Aaliyah, Static helped on the hit songs "Are You That Somebody?" More Than a Woman," "We Need a Resolution," and "Rock the Boat."
Static's most recent work was Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" off Tha Carter III. Major was reportedly set to release his own solo album, Suppertime, on OG Music/Blackground this year.
Static has been responsible for so much music:
1996: "Pony" for Ginuwine
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
