Sarai (rapper)

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Sarai
Background information
Birth name Sarai Howard
Origin Flag of the United States Kingston, New York,
United States
Genre(s) Rap
Occupation(s) Rapper, songwriter, actress
Years active 2001–present (solo)
Label(s) Sweat Records/Epic Records(2001 - 2003)

Sarai, real name Sarai Marie Howard[1] (born January 23, 1981) is a white female rapper, born in Kingston, New York. Sarai had a single, "Ladies", from her debut album, The Original, released in 2003.

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[edit] Biography

[edit] 2001 - 2003: Music

Shortly after permantly relocating to Atlanta, Sarai landed a deal with Epic Records. In 2001, she was prominetly featured on label-mate P.Y.T. single "Same Ol' Same Ol' as a featured rapper. She also appeared in their music video. "It's Official," a track from her debut "The Original," also appeared as a hidden track on their debut album.

2002: Pack Ya Bags was release to radio and as a single. Her record label briefly dubbed her "Feminem" in an attempt to draw comparisons between her and fellow artist Eminem.

In 2003, "Ladies" was released as a single to radio stations. Landing on the billboard hot 100 charts at #28. "The Original" the album was released on July 29, 2003. The album entered the Billboard 200 chart at No.187. [2] The album featured productions from: Scott Storch, LJ 'Chocolate Starr" Sutton, Beau Dozier and many others.

Epic Records decided to no longer release anything else from "The Original." Sarai is no longer with Epic.

[edit] 2005 - Present: Music

Sarai re-emerged in 2005, this time going by the name "Miss Eighty 6." She had a small vocal role on the Fantastic Four movie soundtrack, on the track "Now You Know," with rapper Classic.

She also had a song featured in the movie Aquamarine called "I Rock Hard," and has claimed to be working on more of a rock 'n roll direction for her music.

She also featured as a guest vocalist on Crossfade - "Cold" Deetown remix [3].

[edit] Acting

National Lampoon's Pledge This! - played a character named Tonya

Shocked Jock - played a character named Lisa

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

The Original

  • Released: July 29, 2003
  • Chart Peak: #6 Top Heat Seekers

Untitled Second Studio Album

  • Released : April 11 2008

[edit] Singles

Year Title Album U.S. Hot 100
2002 "Pack Ya Bags" The Original
2003 "Ladies" The Original 28

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