The Original is the debut album of rapper Sarai

Sarai (rapper)

Sarai Marie Howard is a female rapper.-Early life:Born and raised in upstate New York, Sarai Howard didn't exactly imagine herself as a rapper. While her single mother played Fleetwood Mac records, Sarai's older brother exposed his kid sister to the heavy, hard-knock world of hip-hop. Seminal...

. Released in 2003 via Sweat/Epic Records

Epic Records

Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...

. 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
  Ali Dee Theodore
  Ali Dee Theodore is an American music producer, writer, performer, and business owner.-History:The son of choreographer Lee Theodore and nephew of Hollywood singer/dancer Cyd Charisse, Ali began studying music and dance at the age of nine...
  
   & Vinny Alfieri for The Grand Skeem
• Co-Produced by Zach Danziger for The Grand Skeem

2. "I Know" (3:58)

• Produced by Scott Storch
  Scott Storch
  Scott Storch is an American record producer. He produces a variety of music, particularly hip hop, reggaeton, and R&B. His label, Storch Music Company responsible for signing Brooke Hogan and Nox...
  
   for Tuff Jew Productions

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

• Produced by Sanchez

4. "Ladies

Ladies (Sarai song)

"Ladies" is a song by Sarai, released as a single in 2003. It peaked at number 28 on the U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 chart.Though not on the official soundtrack, the song was used in the 2004 teen film Sleepover during one of the school dance scenes....

" (3:22)

• Produced by Ali Dee Theodore
  Ali Dee Theodore
  Ali Dee Theodore is an American music producer, writer, performer, and business owner.-History:The son of choreographer Lee Theodore and nephew of Hollywood singer/dancer Cyd Charisse, Ali began studying music and dance at the age of nine...
  
   & Vinny Alfieri for The Grand Skeem
• Co-Produced by Zach Danziger for The Grand Skeem

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

• Produced by Ali Dee Theodore
  Ali Dee Theodore
  Ali Dee Theodore is an American music producer, writer, performer, and business owner.-History:The son of choreographer Lee Theodore and nephew of Hollywood singer/dancer Cyd Charisse, Ali began studying music and dance at the age of nine...
  
  , Vinny Alfieri & Zach Danziger for The Grand Skeem

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)

• Produced by Scott Storch
  Scott Storch
  Scott Storch is an American record producer. He produces a variety of music, particularly hip hop, reggaeton, and R&B. His label, Storch Music Company responsible for signing Brooke Hogan and Nox...
  
   for Tuff Jew Productions

10. "L.I.F.E." (featuring Jaguar

Jaguar Wright

Jaguar Wright is a soul/R&B vocalist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is part of the Okayplayer collective. She has performed along rap acts such as The Roots, Jay-Z, and Blackalicious.-Career:...

) (4:58)

• Produced by Scott Storch
  Scott Storch
  Scott Storch is an American record producer. He produces a variety of music, particularly hip hop, reggaeton, and R&B. His label, Storch Music Company responsible for signing Brooke Hogan and Nox...
  
   for Tuff Jew Productions

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)

• Produced by Scott Storch
  Scott Storch
  Scott Storch is an American record producer. He produces a variety of music, particularly hip hop, reggaeton, and R&B. His label, Storch Music Company responsible for signing Brooke Hogan and Nox...
  
  for Tuff Jew Productions

Production

• 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

Leftover tracks

1. "Right Here"

• Produced by Scott Storch for Tuff Jew Productions

2. "I'm In The Mood"

• Produced by Produced by Allegro for Head Bangers Music, Inc.
• Appeared as a snippet on the Pack Ya Bags single.