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. Playa is best known for their 1998 hit song, " Cheers 2 U", produced by longtime collaborator

Timbaland Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He has received widespread acclaim for his innovative production work and distinc ...

. Static was notable for being a successful songwriter of hit singles and album tracks for artists such as

Ginuwine Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1970), better known by his stage name Ginuwine, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. He began his career as a member of Swing Mob in the early 1990s. Signing to Epic Records as a solo ...

, Aaliyah, Truth Hurts,

Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman (rapper), ...

and

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. In 1995, Playa contributed to Jodeci's album ''

The Show, the After Party, the Hotel ''The Show, the After-Party, the Hotel'' is the third studio album from American R&B group Jodeci, released July 18, 1995, on Uptown Records and distributed through MCA Records. The album was recorded at Dajhelon Studios in Rochester, New York.Jod ...

Discography

Albums

* 1995: ''Untitled Album'' (unreleased) (

Swing Mob Swing Mob (sometimes known as Da Bassment Cru) was an R&B/hip hop collective consisting of artists and record labels first discovered by Jodeci member DeVante Swing. The artists on Swing Mob included: Missy Elliott with the group Sista, Timbala ...

) * 1998: '' Cheers 2 U'' ( Def Jam) * 2001: ''Throwback Legends'' (Unreleased) (

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/Def Jam) * 2003: ''Never Too Late'' (shelved) (

/Def Jam) * 2009:
Unreleased Compilation
'

Singles

* 1995: "Ridin' Around" (feat.

) * 1995: "Gotta Feel Tha Vibe" (feat.

& Sista) * 1995: "Come On Girl" * 1995: "B Funk" (feat.

Timbaland & Magoo Timbaland & Magoo were a rap duo consisting of producer/rapper Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley and rapper Melvin "Magoo" Barcliff, formed in 1989. Hailing from Norfolk, Virginia, the duo first met when they were teenagers. They later paired up as ...

) * 1995: "Pass Da Light" (feat.

) * 1997: "Don't Stop the Music" * 1998: " Cheers 2 U" * 1997: "I Gotta Know" (featuring Foxy Brown, from the ''

How to Be a Player ''Def Jam's How to Be a Player'' is a 1997 sex comedy film, starring Bill Bellamy, Natalie Desselle and Bernie Mac. The film was directed by Lionel C. Martin, and written by Mark Brown and Demetria Johnson. The '' How to Be a Player Soundtrack'' ...

'' soundtrack) * 1998: "Your Dress" (from the ''

Dr. Dolittle Doctor John Dolittle is the central character of a series of children's books by Hugh Lofting starting with the 1920 ''The Story of Doctor Dolittle''. He is a physician who shuns human patients in favour of animals, with whom he can speak in the ...

'' soundtrack) * 1999: "Playboy Like Me" (from the ''

Blue Streak (film) ''Blue Streak'' is a 1999 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Les Mayfield. Inspired by the 1965 film '' The Big Job'', the film stars Martin Lawrence, Luke Wilson, Dave Chappelle, Peter Greene, Nicole Ari Parker and William For ...

'' soundtrack) * 2000: "Woozy" (from the ''

Romeo Must Die ''Romeo Must Die'' is a 2000 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak in his feature film directorial debut, and featuring fight choreography by Corey Yuen. The film stars Jet Li and Aaliyah in her feature film debut, It follows a C ...

'' 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

* 1997: "Joy", from ''Welcome to Our World'' by

* 1997: "Smoke in 'Da Air", from ''Welcome to Our World'' by Timbaland & Magoo * 1998: "Your Dress", from the ''

'' soundtrack * 1998: "Birthday", from '' Tim's Bio, from the Motion Picture: Life from da Bassment'' by Timbaland * 1999: "Playboy Like Me", from the ''

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'' soundtrack * 2000: "Woozy" from the ''

'' soundtrack * 2001: "Incense Burning" from the ''

Exit Wounds ''Exit Wounds'' is a 2001 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak, and starring Steven Seagal and DMX. The film is based on the book of the same name by John Westermann. The book takes place on Long Island, while the film is set in D ...

'' soundtrack

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Playa Def Jam Recordings artists Swing Mob artists American contemporary R&B musical groups American boy bands Musical groups from Louisville, Kentucky African-American musical groups American musical trios Musical groups established in 1990 1990 establishments in Kentucky