Garrett Robin Hamler, known professionally as Sean Garrett, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is responsible for a series of chart-topping compositions, most notably Usher's " Yeah!" which ranks second on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 Songs of the Decade for 2000–2009, and other songs written by him which include

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's breakout track " Goodies",

Teairra Marí Teairra Marí Thomas (born December 2, 1987) is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress. At the age of 16, Jay-Z signed her to Def Jam and she released her first album, '' Roc-A-Fella Records Presents Teairra Marí''. After disappoi ...

's debut single "Make Her Feel Good",

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's single "

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's first single "

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", and

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' single "

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". Garrett has produced eighteen number-one singles in seven years of producing music, putting him in fifth place on the ''

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'' list of producers with the most number-one hits. Garrett is the first producer to achieve this measure of success in under a decade since

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, who produced 20 number-one hits for

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in years from 1964 to 1970. He is also the only active hip hop producer that is mentioned on the ''Billboard'' list of producers with the most number-one hits. Garrett is in a production duo with

Swizz Beatz Kasseem Daoud Dean (born September 13, 1978), known professionally as Swizz Beatz, is an American record producer, rapper, disc jockey (DJ) and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, Dean embarked on his musical career as a DJ. At the ag ...

, and together they produced several

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singles: "

Ring the Alarm "Ring the Alarm" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her second studio album, ''B'Day'' (2006). It was written by Knowles, Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean, and Sean Garrett. Columbia Records released "Ring the Alarm" as the second si ...

", "

Get Me Bodied "Get Me Bodied" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her second solo studio album ''B'Day'' (2006). It was written by Beyoncé, Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean, Sean Garrett, Makeba Riddick, Angela Beyince, and Solange Knowles, while ...

", "

Upgrade U "Upgrade U" is a song by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé from her second studio album ''B'Day'' (2006). The song features additional vocals from American rapper Jay-Z. It was composed by Swizz Beatz, Cameron Wallace, Beyoncé, MK, Makeba, ...

", "

Check on It "Check on It" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé. It was written by her, Swizz Beatz, Sean Garrett, Angela Beyincé and Slim Thug, and produced by Swizz Beatz. Initially recorded solely by Beyoncé, the song was supposed to be featu ...

", "

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", and " Video Phone". He also writes often over productions by

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and has been nominated for four

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Early life

Born in

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, he moved with his family to Europe when he was four. His father was in the U.S. military and they never stayed long in one place. He transferred between army bases across Germany and England. He performed in talent shows that led to a recording contract with Ariola or BMG when he was 17. A few years later when he returned to the U.S. and began writing and recording songs. Garrett insisted he was an artist, not a songwriter but went back to school, graduated from college with an A.A. degree in business from the

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's program in Germany. He then took a job as a mortgage broker in

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Career

Garrett embarked on a career as a performer. His debut album, ''

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'', was released June 21, 2008, on his Bet I Penned It Music imprint, through

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. Garrett's catchphrase, which is featured in multiple songs he has produced, is "Smash on the radio, bet I penned it". Ludacris appeared on Garrett's debut single, "Grippin'". In return, Garrett was featured on Ludacris's " What Them Girls Like", alongside

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. He also wrote and produced a song called "

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" for South Korean pop singer

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for her first eponymous English album. Garrett is featured and appears in the music video. In March 2010, Garrett released the first single from his mixtape ''

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'', " Get It All", which features

. The lead single for Garrett's 2011 album previously titled ''Courtesy Of'', was released February 4, 2011, featuring

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entitled "

Feel Love "Feel Love" is a song by American singer-songwriter Sean Garrett featuring American rapper J. Cole. The song was released as the lead single from Garrett's upcoming second studio album on February 4, 2011. The song was originally included on h ...

". In April 2011 the single entitled "In da Box" featuring

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was released.

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Other charted songs

Guest appearances

Songwriting

* Usher – ** " Yeah!" ** " Papers" *

– " Goodies" *

"Make Her Feel Good" *

– "

" *

Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (, homophonous with 'ludicrous' in American English), is an American rapper, actor, record producer and record executive. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludac ...

– " What Them Girls Like" *

– ** "

" ** " Get It All" *

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– ** " Put It Down" feat.

** " Wildest Dreams" *

Enrique Iglesias Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler (; (born 8 May 1975) is a Spanish singer and songwriter. He started his recording career in the mid-1990s on the Mexican indie label Fonovisa and became the bestselling Spanish-language act of the decade. By the ...

– " Away" *

Kelis Kelis Rogers-Mora (; born August 21, 1979), known mononymously as Kelis, is an American singer, songwriter and a professionally trained chef. At age 14, she was admitted to New York's Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Perform ...

– " Bossy" *

Trey Songz Tremaine Aldon Neverson (born November 28, 1984), known professionally as Trey Songz, is an American R&B singer and rapper. His debut album, '' I Gotta Make It'', was released in 2005 through Atlantic Records. His follow-up album, ''Trey Day'', ...

– "Does He Do It" *

Nelly Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper, singer, actor and entrepreneur. He embarked on his music career with the hip hop group St. Lunatics in 1993 and signed to Universal ...

– ** " Party People" ** "

Grillz "Grillz" is a song by American rapper Nelly featuring fellow American rappers Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp, and uncredited vocals from American singer Brandi Williams (of the group Blaque). The song was written by Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Paul Wall, A ...

" *

– "

" * 3LW – "Ain't Enough" *

Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer. Often referred to as the " Princess of Pop", she is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After appearing in stage productio ...

– "Toy Soldier" *

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), ...

– "

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" *

Miley Cyrus Miley Ray Cyrus ( ; born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her distinctive raspy voice, her music spans across varied styles and genres, including pop, country, rock, hip hop ...

**"SMS (Bangerz)" **"Love Money Party" *

Jesse McCartney Jesse McCartney (born April 9, 1987) is an American actor and singer. He achieved fame in the late 1990s on the daytime drama ''All My Children'' as JR Chandler. He later joined boy band Dream Street, and eventually branched out into a solo mus ...

– "How Do You Sleep" *

Destiny's Child Destiny's Child was an American girl group whose final line-up comprised Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. The group began their musical career as Girl's Tyme, formed in 1990 in Houston, Texas. After years of limited ...

**"

Lose My Breath "Lose My Breath" is a song recorded by American group Destiny's Child for their fourth and last studio album '' Destiny Fulfilled'' (2004). It was written by Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Rodney Jerkins, LaShawn Daniels, Fred Jer ...

" **"

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" **"

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" *

** "

" ** "

" ** " Lay Up Under Me" ** "

" ** " Video Phone" *

Kelly Rowland Kelendria Trene Rowland (born February 11, 1981) is an American singer, actress, and television personality. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the world's List of best-selling girl groups, best-selling girl ...

– " Like This" *

Ricky Martin Enrique Martín Morales (born December 24, 1971), known professionally as Ricky Martin, is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and actor. He is known for his musical versatility, with his Ricky Martin albums discography, discography spanning ...

– " I Don't Care" *

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** "

U Already Know "U Already Know" is a R&B song recorded by American R&B band 112 for their fifth studio album '' Pleasure & Pain'' (2005). Slim and Q share lead vocals, with Daron providing ad libs at the end. Track listing #"U Already Know" (Radio Edit) � ...

" ** "If I Hit" ** " My Mistakes" ** "The Way" ** "Closing The Club" ** "Why Can't We Get Along" *

Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Scherzinger (; born Nicole Prascovia Elikolani Valiente, June 29, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and television personality. She is best known as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls, one of the best-selling g ...

– "

Whatever U Like "Whatever U Like" is the debut solo single by American singer Nicole Scherzinger, featuring rapper T.I. The duo, along with Sean Garrett and Polow da Don, composed the song for Scherzinger's planned debut studio album ''Her Name Is Nicole''. In ...

" *

Gwen Stefani Gwen Renée Stefani (; born October 3, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, fashion designer and actress. She is a co-founder, lead vocalist, and the primary songwriter of the band No Doubt, whose singles include "Just a Girl", "Spiderwebs ...

– "

Now That You Got It "Now That You Got It" is a song by American singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani from her second solo studio album, ''The Sweet Escape'' (2006). Stefani co-wrote the song with its producers Sean Garrett and Swizz Beatz. "Now That You Got It" is a ...

" *

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– " This Boy's Fire" *

Joe Joe or JOE may refer to: Arts Film and television * ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle * ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage * ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971 * ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated ...

– " Where You At" *

Austin Mahone Austin Harris Mahone (; born April 4, 1996) is an American singer, songwriter and professional wrestler. Mahone gained popularity performing covers of pop songs on YouTube. He released three albums to date. Famous releases include " Say Somethi ...

– " Banga Banga" *Jacquees – "Come Get It"

Awards and nominations

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**2009, Best Collaboration "Break Up" (nominated)

References

External links

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