DJ Mista Xclusive Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 (edited) It’s not easy to size up Sean Garrett. At first glance outside of his recording studio, the Atlanta, GA native’s body builder frame and casual dress code speak more of someone coming from the gym than from negotiating a multi-million dollar deal. You wouldn't know from his southern hospitality that he grew up in Europe and speaks several languages. The down to earth demeanor is the opposite of the Hollywood image you’d expect from a man whose talent has changed the face of popular music. However, inside the booth, mild-mannered Clark Kent gives way to the man of steel that is Sean “The Pen” Garrett. Somewhere between the buzzing cell phone and pounding production pouring from the speakers, it hits home that you’re looking at the man your favorite artists turn to for a hit and with good reason. “I have 17 #1 records that have changed my generation’s sound right before your eyes,” he says, turning down the music to get his point across. Being nicknamed "The Pen" by Jay-Z himself solidifies the power of Garrett's pen and pad. "For Hov to bless me with something like that just says everything. People know that Jay knows when somebody's got it," Garrett modestly states.Sean Garrett was born in Atlanta, Georgia to a mother and father who loved music. At age 4, Sean competed in his first talent show against kids twice his age at Therrell High School, “‘Just A Little Bit of You Everyday’ by the Jackson’s was the song I chose to perform,” Sean remembers. Sean was talented enough to hold his own with the older kids. The following year Sean’s family moved to Germany to be with his father during his military run. “The Armed Forces Network played TOP 40 hits which broadened my horizons to all different types of music. Being from Atlanta gave me a complete blend of two extremes, and a vast range of different types of music.” Snap, New Edition, Boys II Men, Mariah Carey and even the Beatles were heavy influencers of his childhood. Having music lovers as parents also encouraged his talent. “My mother always allowed me to be as creative as I wanted, which let me start producing at 10 years old”. By 15, Sean had signed his first deal as an artist in Europe. Eventually he returned stateside and signed with Warner, but the deal fell through due to label restructuring. Hurt and disillusioned, he stepped back from pursuing his career for a while and focused on family.Sean moved to South Carolina and tried his hand as a mortgage broker. His dreams, however, were still there. “I had a son and had to take care of him, (but) whenever I wasn’t working I was in the studio.” The loss of his mother in 2002 brought him back to his hometown of Atlanta and the burgeoning music community there.Before long, Sean signed a publishing deal with LA Reid’s Hitco in August of 2003. His first chart topper, “Yeah” with superstar Usher, tore through the airwaves in January 2004, hit #1 in 42 different countries, and helped push the Confessions album to Diamond. Demand for “The Pen’s” Platinum results skyrocketed, spawning hits like “Goodies” for Ciara; “Run It” and “Wall To Wall” for Chris Brown; “Soldier” and “Lose My Breath” for Destiny’s Child; and even “London Bridges” for B.E.P.’s own pop Dutchess, Fergie; to name a few. "These are the legends of our generation,” he says matter-of-factly. As if the endorsement of the biggest rapper in the world isn’t convincing enough, Sean can also claim a co-sign from Jay-Z’s better half with their collaborations on “Check Up On It,” “Diva,” “Video Phone,” “Ring The Alarm,” “Upgrade You,” and “Get Me Bodied”. “Beyonc Edited June 4, 2011 by Mista Xclusive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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