Sean Garrett facts for kids

Garrett Robin Hamler (born March 30, 1979), known as Sean Garrett, is an American singer, songwriter, and music producer. He is famous for writing many popular R&B and hip-hop songs. His career took off with Usher's hit song "Yeah!" in 2004.

Sean Garrett has written six songs that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. These include "Goodies" for Ciara (2004), "Check on It" for Beyoncé (2005), and "Run It!" for Chris Brown (2005). He also wrote "London Bridge" for Fergie (2006) and "Grillz" for Nelly (2006). He has also written 17 other songs that topped charts like the UK Singles and US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Sean Garrett has been nominated for four Grammy Awards.

He also helped write other well-known songs for Beyoncé, such as "Diva" and "Upgrade U". He worked on songs for Destiny's Child like "Soldier" and "Girl". Other artists he wrote for include The Pussycat Dolls ("Buttons") and Summer Walker ("No Love"). He often works with producers like Swizz Beatz and Polow da Don.

Besides writing, Sean Garrett is also a recording artist. He has been featured on popular songs like "What Them Girls Like" by Ludacris (2008) and "Break Up" by Mario (2009). His first album, Turbo 919, was released in Japan in 2008. He later released singles like "Get It All" (with Nicki Minaj) and "Feel Love" (with Drake or J. Cole). These songs promoted his mixtape, The Inkwell (2011).

Early Life and Music Start

Sean Garrett was born in Atlanta, Georgia. When he was four, his family moved to Europe because his father was in the U.S. military. They moved often between army bases in Germany and England.

When he was 17, Sean Garrett performed in talent shows. This led to him getting a music contract. A few years later, he returned to the U.S. and started writing and recording his own songs. He always saw himself as an artist, not just a songwriter. He also went to college and earned a degree in business from the University of Maryland's program in Germany. After that, he worked as a mortgage broker in South Carolina.

Music Career Highlights

Sean Garrett began his career as a performer. His first album, Turbo 919, came out on June 21, 2008. It was released through his own music company, Bet I Penned It Music, and Interscope Records. Sean Garrett is known for his catchphrase, "Smash on the radio, bet I penned it," which you can hear in many songs he has produced. This phrase means he wrote the hit song.

The rapper Ludacris was featured on Sean Garrett's first single, "Grippin'". In return, Sean Garrett was featured on Ludacris's song "What Them Girls Like" along with Chris Brown. Sean Garrett also wrote and produced "I Did It for Love" for the South Korean pop singer BoA. He was featured on the song and appeared in its music video.

In March 2010, Sean Garrett released "Get It All", the first single from his mixtape The Inkwell. This song featured Nicki Minaj. In 2011, he released "Feel Love" featuring J. Cole, and "In da Box" featuring Rick Ross.

Sean Garrett's Music

Studio Albums

Mixtapes

Songs as the Main Artist

Songs Featuring Sean Garrett

Other Charted Songs

Guest Appearances

Songs Written by Sean Garrett

Sean Garrett has written or co-written many songs for other artists, including:

• Usher – "Yeah!", "Papers", “Glu”
• Ciara – "Goodies"
• Mario – "Break Up"
• Ludacris – "What Them Girls Like"
• Nicki Minaj – "Massive Attack", "Get It All"
• Brandy – "Put It Down" (with Chris Brown), "Wildest Dreams"
• Enrique Iglesias – "Away"
• Nelly – "Party People", "Grillz"
• The Pussycat Dolls – "Buttons"
• Destiny's Child – "Lose My Breath", "Soldier", "Girl"
• Beyoncé – "Ring the Alarm", "Get Me Bodied", "Upgrade U", "Check on It", "Diva", "Video Phone"
• Kelly Rowland – "Like This"
• Ricky Martin – "I Don't Care"
• Miley Cyrus – "SMS (Bangerz)", "Love Money Party"

Awards and Nominations

• Soul Train Music Awards
  • 2009, Nominated for Best Collaboration for the song "Break Up"

See also

In Spanish: Sean Garrett para niños