Unrestricted (Da Brat album)

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Unrestricted
Unrestricted (Da Brat album - cover art).jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 11, 2000 (2000-04-11)
Recorded1999–2000
Genre Hip hop
Length52:31
Label
Producer
Da Brat chronology
Anuthatantrum
(1996)
Unrestricted
(2000)
Limelite, Luv & Niteclubz
(2003)
Singles from Unrestricted
  1. "What'chu Like"
    Released: December 21, 1999 [1]
  2. "That's What I'm Looking For"
    Released: January 25, 2000
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [2]
Melody Maker Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [3]
RapReviews(6.5/10) [4]
Rolling Stone Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [5]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [6]
Vibe (favorable) [3]

Unrestricted is the third studio album by rapper Da Brat. It was released on April 11, 2000. On September 21, 2001, it was certified platinum by the RIAA.

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Intro" (featuring Millie Jackson and Twista) Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland 1:59
2."We Ready" (featuring Jermaine Dupri and Lil Jon)Jeramine Dupri, Carl So-Lowe [a] 4:02
3."What'chu Like" (featuring Tyrese)Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox [a] 3:57
4."At The Club (Interlude)" 0:38
5."Fuck You"Jermaine Dupri3:08
6."Back Up" (featuring Ja Rule and Tamara Savage)Jermaine Dupri4:12
7."Hands in the Air" (featuring Mystikal) D-Dot 3:49
8."Runnin' Out of Time" (featuring Kelly Price)Aaron Pittman4:15
9."That's What I'm Looking For"Jermaine Dupri3:44
10."Breeve On 'Em" (featuring 22)Aaron Pittman4:17
11."What's On Ya Mind" (featuring 22, LaTocha Scott, and Trey Lorenz)Jermaine Dupri4:08
12."Leave Me Alone (Interlude)" 0:16
13."High Come Down" (featuring LaTocha Scott and Trey Lorenz)Jermaine Dupri3:06
14."All My Bitches"Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox [a] 3:57
15."Pink Lemonade"Jermaine Dupri, Carl So-Lowe [a] 3:53
16."A Word From ... Da Bishop Don "Magic" Juan (Interlude)" 0:19
17."Chi Town" (featuring LaJoyce) Kanye West 4:08

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [13] Platinum915,000 [14]

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