Static Major, a popular music producer of the group Playa, died Monday in his hometown of Louisville, KY.
Static Major, whose birth name is Stephen Garrett, has worked with artists like Ginuwine, Aaliyah, Pretty Ricky, Jay-Z and David Banner.
He produced Ginuwine's hit song "Pony" and Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody?", which was featured on the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack.
The cause of death has not yet been determined, but early speculation says that he might have suffered a brain aneurysm.
He leaves behind a wife and four children and will be missed.
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