Garrett started his producing career when he joined
DeVante Swing's
Swing Mob. He made a breakthrough working with R&B singer
Ginuwine, writing and co-producing the 1996 song "
Pony" which became a major hit and a milestone in both Garrett and
Timbaland's careers. Garrett later became a member of the
Def Jam group Playa, who were most known for their hit single "
Cheers 2 U". Playa released an
album of the same name in 1998. After working with Ginuwine, Garrett assisted in producing songs for
Nicole Wray for her 1998 debut album,
Make It Hot. He would eventually become the lead songwriter for
Aaliyah. His songwriting collaborations with Aaliyah include: "
Are You That Somebody?", which was featured on the
Dr. Dolittle soundtrack, and the
Romeo Must Die soundtrack singles "
Come Back in One Piece" and "
Try Again" (her only
Billboard Hot 100 number-one single). The songs "
More than a Woman", "
We Need a Resolution", "
Rock the Boat", "Loose Rap" (which he was also featured on), "Extra Smooth", "I Refuse", "Read Between the Lines", "Those Were the Days", and "Never No More" were all featured on her third and final studio album
Aaliyah. The music video for "Lollipop" was dedicated to his memory. Garrett once reflected on where his inspiration came from, saying "I stay in the streets, that's where I draw my inspiration [...] If it can't be played in the hood, then it just doesn't work for me. And nobody can hold me in harmony. My whole aura is not your typical R&B aura." == Death ==