Whereas many individuals are solely within the individuals who sing the songs, we at YouKnowIGotSoul have a large amount of respect for writers and producers who might not get the shine that they deserve for making a music. With these lists, we hope everybody will get a possibility to search out out extra about a few of the individuals who go unnoticed to the general public and whose names are solely discovered within the album credit.
To kick off this function, we are going to checklist our ten favourite songs written by the late Stephen Ellis Garrett aka Static Main. One of many unique members of the R&B group Playa, he’s a person behind so many hits via the years, and deserves the shine. As a rule of thumb, we won’t be itemizing an artist greater than twice on the checklist to make it extra numerous. Nevertheless, we now have included an intensive honorable point out part to shine gentle on most of the different nice songs.
Additionally, this doesnt even embody most of the superb solo songs he wrote for himself. There are some epic ones there too.
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This observe off JoJo’s debut album showcased Static’s versatility. Although Static was nice at writing sensual songs, he additionally had the flexibility to place collectively an amazing observe for JoJo who was 13 on the time.
Folks might not notice this, however Pleasure P’s debut album is definitely the final time Static’s title has been within the writing credit for a mission that was formally launched. This easy joint had the witty lyrics from Static that all of us grew to like.
Earlier than Bruno Mars got here up with “The Lazy Tune”, there was this music. This music appeared on the Exit Wounds soundtrack which primarily consisted of Hip-Hop songs. Nevertheless, this R&B observe match proper in there with the remainder of that soundtrack.
Certainly one of three Static songs that appeared on Nicole Wray’s debut album. This observe ended up being a single off that album, however did not make an affect of the charts. It’s undoubtedly a music individuals slept on as a result of it nonetheless sounds nice to this present day.
You’ll be able to primarily put any music from the “Aaliyah” album on this checklist, however we’re going to go together with “It’s No matter”. Though it doesn’t instantly seize your ear like a few of the different songs, it’s a music that I discover myself listening to time and again due to how easy and soothing it’s.
One other Nicole Wray music finally ends up making the observe. This one simply has a very nice vibe to it. Take a look at Static on the hook with these harmonies.
Sonically the music sounded nice, however what was much more spectacular about this music is the lyrical content material behind it. We’d hear it from rappers, however for an R&B singer to elucidate to everybody that they’re nonetheless the “Identical Ol’ G” was actually one thing particular.
This was by no means formally launched, but when there’s one music that may totally characterize Static’s music, it will be this one. It was R&B, but it surely had a road twist on it.
It’s been over 20 years since this music was launched and there nonetheless hasn’t been something prefer it. The memorable child crying pattern mixed with Static’s witty lyrics and Aaliyah’s candy vocals makes this a kind of songs that will likely be right here for a very long time.
You would in all probability exchange this with “Pony”, however we’re going to go together with “So Anxious” as a result of it’s undoubtedly one in every of our favourite songs. This music, together with “Pony”, have been each songs that have been very dangerous decisions as singles due to how totally different they have been. Sluggish jams have been widespread again within the day, however this music had such an uncommon drum sample that confused individuals as a result of they thought the music was too sluggish. Quickly sufficient although, the music grew on everybody and led to a different hit written by Static.
Honorable Point out:
-Ginuwine – Pony
-Aaliyah – Strive Once more
-Aaliyah – Unfastened Rap
-Aaliyah – Extra Than a Lady
-Aaliyah – Rock the Boat
-Timbaland & Magoo – Pleasure (that includes Playa & Ginuwine)
-Playa – Cheers 2 U
-Ginuwine – Last Warning (that includes Aaliyah)
-Future’s Little one (Timbaland Remix)
-Timbaland & Magoo – I Am Music (that includes Aaliyah & Static)
-Solange – Get Collectively
-Reality Hurts – Addictive
-Aaliyah – Don’t Know What to Inform Ya
-Brandy – Come As You Are
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