Playa (band)

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Playa, on the cover of their Cheers 2 U LP. From left to right: Static, Black, and Smokey
Playa, on the cover of their Cheers 2 U LP. From left to right: Static, Black, and Smokey

Playa is an American R&B trio. Comprised of members Steve "Static" Garrett, Smokey, and Black, Playa is best known for their 1998 hit single, "Cheers 2 U", produced by longtime collaborator Timbaland. Static is notable for being a successful songwriter of hit singles and album tracks for artists such as Ginuwine, Aaliyah, Truth Hurts, and Brandy.

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[edit] History

[edit] Early years

The three members of Playa all originate from Louisville, Kentucky, and styled their act after R&B stars Jodeci. After impressing Jodeci member DeVante Swing by imprompu a cappella versions of Jodeci songs backstage after a Jodeci concert, Playa was signed to DeVante's Swing Mob label with Elektra Records. Other members of Swing Mob were young hopefuls such as Missy Elliott, Timbaland & Magoo, Ginuwine, Tweet, and Renee Anderson. By 1996, most of the Swing Mob artists--Playa included--had left DeVante for better luck elsewhere. They participated in the production of Jodeci's The Show, The After Party, The Hotel album in 1995

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • 1998: Cheers 2 U

[edit] Singles

  • 1998: "Don’t Stop the Music"
  • 1998: "Cheers 2 U"
  • 1998: "I Gotta Know" (featuring Foxy Brown, from the How to Be a Player soundtrack)
  • 1999: "Your Dress"
  • 2000: "Woozy" (from the Romeo Must Die soundtrack)
  • 2001: "Incense Burning"
  • 2003: "Never Too Late"

[edit] Soundtrack and compilation contributions

  • 1997: "Joy", from Welcome to Our World by Timbaland & Magoo
  • 1997: "Smoke In 'Da Air", from Welcome to Our World by Timbaland & Magoo
  • 1998: "Birthday", from Tim's Bio: From The Motion Picture: Life from Da Bassment by Timbaland
  • 1998: "Your Dress", from the Dr. Doolittle Soundtrack
  • 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

[edit] External links


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Playa
Members
Static Major | Smokey | Black
Albums
Cheers 2 U
Singles
"Don’t Stop the Music" | "Cheers 2 U" | "I Gotta Know" | "Your Dress" | "Woozy" | "Incense Burning" | "Never Too Late"
Languages