Playa (band)

Playa
OriginLouisville, Kentucky, U.S.
GenresR&B, hip hop
Years active1990–2003 (trio), 2007–2018 (duo)
LabelsDef Jam
Past membersSmoke E. Digglera
Digital Black
Static Major (deceased)
Websitewww.playamusiconline.com

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.

In 1995, Playa contributed to Jodeci's album The Show, the After Party, the Hotel[2]

  1. ^ "Multi-talented artist Static Major dead at 32". www.djbooth.net. 12 February 2018.
  2. ^ "What ever happened to R&B group Playa". SoulInStereo.com. 5 November 2012. Retrieved 2016-04-13.