Playa (band)

Playa is an American R&B trio. Comprised of members , Smoke E. Digglera, Black, and the late Static Major, Playa is best known for their 1998 hit album, "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.

History

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

Discography

Albums

*1998: "Cheers 2 U"

ingles

*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"

oundtrack 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

External links

* [http://www.playamusiconline.com/ Official Website]
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* [http://youtube.com/user/smokedigglera Smoke's Youtube Channel]
*YouTube|0DrhPErAbfY|Cheers 2 U (Video)