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The Original
Studio album by Sarai
ReleasedJuly 29, 2003
Recorded2001–2003
GenreRap/Hip Hop
Length45:35
LabelEpic
ProducerAli Dee Theodore, Scott Storch, Beau Dozier, LJ "Chocolate Starr" Sutton, Allegro, Sanchez
Professional ratings
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Allmusic

The Original is the first studio album from American rapper Sarai. Released in 2003 via Sweat/Epic Records. The first single released to radio was "Pack Ya Bags" in 2002. The official single "Ladies" was released in 2003. The album entered the Billboard 200 chart at No. 187.

Track listing

1. "Intro" (0:28)

  • Produced by Ali Dee Theodore & Vinny Alfieri for The Grand Skeem
  • Co-Produced by Zach Danziger for The Grand Skeem

2. "I Know" (3:58)

3. "Mind Ya Business" (3:44)

  • Produced by Sanchez

4. "Ladies" (3:22)

  • Produced by Ali Dee Theodore & Vinny Alfieri for The Grand Skeem
  • Co-Produced by Zach Danziger for The Grand Skeem

5. "What Mama Told Me" (3:08)

6. "It's Not A Fairytale" (4:03)

  • Produced by Allegro for Head Bangers Music, Inc.

7. "Pack Ya Bags" (3:28)

  • Produced by Allegro for Head Bangers Music, Inc.

8. "Swear" (featuring Beau Dozier) (3:48)

  • Produced by Beau Dozier for Beautown Entertainment

9. "You Could Never" (3:09)

10. "L.I.F.E." (featuring Jaguar) (4:58)

11. "It's Official" (3:55)

  • Produced by LJ "Chocolate Starr" Sutton & Brandon "B-Stylz" McKinney for Infra-Red Entertainment Inc.

12. "Mary Anne" (featuring Black Coffey) (5:14)

  • Produced by LJ "Chocolate Starr" Sutton & Brandon "B-Stylz" McKinney for Infra-Red Entertainment Inc.

13. "Black & White" (4:20)

Sample credits

  • "It's Not A Fairytale" contains a sample of Portishead's "Roads".

Singles

  • 2002: "Pack Ya Bags"
  • 2003: "Ladies"

Personnel

  • Executive producers: David McPherson & Keith Sweat
  • A&R Direction: David McPherson & Victor Cade
  • Associate Producers: Infra-Red Entertainment, Inc. & Sweat Records, LLC
  • Management: Keith Mitchell for One Point Five Management, Inc.
  • A&R Managers: Verma Miles& Amanda Rosamilia
  • A&R Coordinator: Elliot Range
  • Art Direction: Chris Feldmann
  • Photography: Rod Spice/Art Mix
  • Photography Cover: Jeff Bender
  • Styling: Liza Montoya
  • Makeup: Jay Manuel
  • Hair: Caprice Green

References

  1. Sarai – The Original CD Album
  2. The Original - Sarai | AllMusic
  3. https://www.billboard.com/artist/sarai/chart-history/
  4. Sarai - The Original (CD) at Discogs
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