The Original (Sarai album)

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The Original
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Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 29, 2003
Recorded2001 - 2003
Genre Rap/Hip Hop
Length45:35
Label Epic
Producer Ali Dee Theodore, Scott Storch, Beau Dozier, LJ "Chocolate Starr" Sutton, Allegro, Sanchez [1]
Professional ratings
Review scores
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The Original is the only 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. [3]

Contents

Track listing

1. "Intro" (0:28)

2. "I Know" (3:58)

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

4. "Ladies" (3:22)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sample credits

Singles

Personnel

Leftover tracks

1. "Right Here"

2. "I'm In The Mood"

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