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Playa was an American R&B/hip hop group, formed in 1990. The original lineup consisted of Jawaan "Smoke E. Digglera" Peacock, Benjamin "Digital Black" Bush and Stephen "Static Major" Garrett.[1] Playa is best known for their 1998 hit song, "Cheers 2 U", produced by longtime collaborator Timbaland. Static was notable for being a successful songwriter of hit singles and album tracks for artists such as Ginuwine, Aaliyah, Truth Hurts, Lil Wayne and Brandy.
Playa | |
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| Origin | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, hip hop |
| Years active | 1990–2003 (trio), 2007–2018 (duo) |
| Labels | Def Jam |
| Past members | Smoke E. Digglera Digital Black Static Major (deceased) |
| Website | www |
In 1995, Playa contributed to Jodeci's album The Show, the After Party, the Hotel[2]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- 1995: Boss Playa (unreleased) (Swing Mob)
- 1998: Cheers 2 U (Def Jam)
- 2001: Throwback Legends (Unreleased) (Blackground/Def Jam)
- 2003: Never Too Late (shelved) (Blackground/Def Jam)
- 2009: Unreleased Compilation
Singles
edit- 1994:"Ain't Nothing But A B Party" (feat.Timbaland & Magoo
- 1995: "Ridin' Around" (feat. Timbaland)
- 1995: "Gotta Feel Tha Vibe" (feat. Timbaland & Sista)
- 1995: "Come On Girl"
- 1995: "Dat Funk" (feat. Timbaland & Magoo)
- 1995:"Gin & Juice" (feat. Timbaland & Magoo Mr.Brendall & Boogie)
- 1995: "Pass Da Light" (feat. Timbaland)
- 1997: "Don't Stop the Music"
- 1998: "Cheers 2 U"
- 1997: "I Gotta Know" (featuring Foxy Brown, from the How to Be a Player soundtrack)
- 1998: "Your Dress" (from the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack)
- 1999: "Playboy Like Me" (from the Blue Streak soundtrack)
- 2000: "Woozy" (from the Romeo Must Die soundtrack)
- 2001: "Incense Burning"
- 2002: "Wrong Side of tha Bed"
- 2002: "Lust"
- 2003: "Island Girl" (feat. Timbaland)
- 2003: "I'm Available"
- 2003: "Never Too Late"
- 2003: "Weekend" (feat. Lil' Flip)
- 2009: "On the Downside" (Smoke E. Digglera feat. Static Major)
- 2009: "The Luv That I Bring" (feat. BlackFace)
Soundtrack and compilation contributions
edit- 1997: "Joy", from Welcome to Our World by Timbaland & Magoo & Ginuwine
- 1997: "Smoke in 'Da Air", from Welcome to Our World by Timbaland & Magoo
- 1998: "Your Dress", from the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack
- 1998: "Birthday", from Tim's Bio, from the Motion Picture: Life from da Bassment by Timbaland
- 1999: "Playboy Like Me", from the Blue Streak soundtrack
- 2000: "Woozy" from the Romeo Must Die soundtrack
- 2001: "Incense Burning" from the Exit Wounds soundtrack
References
edit- ^ "Multi-talented artist Static Major dead at 32". www.djbooth.net. 12 February 2018.
- ^ "What ever happened to R&B group Playa". SoulInStereo.com. 5 November 2012. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
External links
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