Garrett Robin Hamler (born March 9, 1971), known professionally as Sean Garrett, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. He was a credited songwriter for a series of successful R&B and hip hop recordings, beginning with Usher's 2004 single "Yeah!". Garrett would then co-write five other songs that peaked the Billboard Hot 100: "Goodies" for Ciara in 2004, "Check on It" for Beyoncé and "Run It!" for Chris Brown in 2005, "London Bridge" for Fergie and "Grillz" for Nelly in 2006. Additionally, he's written seventeen other singles that peaked on the UK Singles, US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, or Dance Club Songs charts. Throughout his career, Garrett has been nominated for four Grammy Awards.
His other notable writing credits include Beyoncé's singles "Diva", "Video Phone", Get Me Bodied", and "Upgrade U", as well as Destiny's Child's "Soldier", "Lose My Breath", and "Girl", The Pussycat Dolls' "Buttons", Chris Brown's "Wall to Wall" and "Gimme That", and Summer Walker's "No Love".
Alongside songwriting and production, Garrett also has a recording career as an Crunk&B singer. His highest-charting songs include his features on Mario's 2009 single "Break Up", Ludacris' 2008 single "What Them Girls Like", and Nicki Minaj's 2010 debut single "Massive Attack". His debut album, Turbo 919 (2008) was released through Interscope Records only in Japan. He subsequently released the singles "Get It All" (featuring Nicki Minaj) and "Feel Love" (featuring Drake or J. Cole), which were released in promotion for his follow-up mixtape, The Inkwell (2011).
Early life
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, 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 University of Maryland's program in Germany. He then took a job as a mortgage broker in South Carolina.
Career
Garrett embarked on a career as a performer. His debut album, Turbo 919, was released June 21, 2008, on his Bet I Penned It Music imprint, through Interscope Records. 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 Chris Brown. He also wrote and produced a song called "I Did It for Love" for South Korean pop singer BoA 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 The Inkwell, "Get It All", which features Nicki Minaj. The lead single for Garrett's 2011 album previously titled Courtesy Of, was released February 4, 2011, featuring J. Cole entitled "Feel Love". In April 2011 the single entitled "In da Box" featuring Rick Ross was released.
Discography
Studio albums
Mixtapes
Singles
As lead artist
As featured artist
Other charted songs
Guest appearances
Songwriting
Usher –
"Yeah!" "Papers" “Glu” Ciara – "Goodies" Teairra Marí "Make Her Feel Good" Mario – "Break Up" Ludacris – "What Them Girls Like" Nicki Minaj – "Massive Attack" "Get It All" Brandy – "Put It Down" feat. Chris Brown "Wildest Dreams" Enrique Iglesias – "Away" Kelis – "Bossy" Trey Songz – "Does He Do It" Nelly – "Party People" "Grillz" The Pussycat Dolls – "Buttons" 3LW – "Ain't Enough" Britney Spears – "Toy Soldier" Lil Wayne – "Ice" Miley Cyrus "SMS (Bangerz)" "Love Money Party" Jesse McCartney – "How Do You Sleep" Destiny's Child "Lose My Breath" "Soldier" "Girl" Beyoncé "Ring the Alarm" "Get Me Bodied" "Upgrade U" "Check on It" "Lay Up Under Me" "Diva" "Video Phone" Kelly Rowland – "Like This" Ricky Martin – "I Don't Care" 112 "U Already Know" "If I Hit" "My Mistakes" "The Way" "Closing The Club" "Why Can't We Get Along" Nicole Scherzinger – "Whatever U Like" Gwen Stefani – "Now That You Got It" Santana – "This Boy's Fire" Joe – "Where You At" Austin Mahone – "Banga Banga" Jacquees – "Come Get It"
Awards and nominations
Soul Train Music Awards
2009, Best Collaboration "Break Up" (nominated)
