Da Brat Plans

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AS I TOLD YOU YESTERDAY DA BRAT INTERVIEWS ARE GOIN CRAZY!!! AND IM SO HAPPY FOR HER TO SEE AND FEEL THE LOVE

Rapper Da Brat Plans Post-Prison Success

Mar 2nd 2011 3:36PM / by Kimberly Walker
Responsible for classics such as “Funkdafied” and “What’chu Like” featuring Tyrese, rapper Da Brat (Shawntae Harris) shocked fans in 2007 when she was sentenced to a three-year prison stint in the assault of a nightclub waitress. With a new mind-set and changed attitude, the So So Def artist is now free and ready to reclaim fame.

What was your prison experience like?
There’s nothing beautiful or pretty about prison.Squatting and coughing every day was definitely not what I was used to. You know, I loved my plush bed and good food. Everything about prison was a learning experience for me. I made some friends while I was in there and they really looked out for me. I’m going to go back and check up on them. Being locked up like that has given me a new appreciation for everything.

What’s the first thing you’re looking forward to doing in Atlanta?
Definitely spending time with my family and heading back into the studio. Jermaine (Dupri) has set up my equipment and I’m getting back in the studio as soon as possible. I’m going to work on a mixtape and pick the best songs out of 20. I’m just happy to be a better person in every way.

What’s your favorite restaurant in the city?
Spondivits Seafood and Steak restaurant. There’s nothing like those crab legs and dirty butter! Lord, have mercy. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it!
1219 Virginia Ave.; 404-767-1569

What are your other ATL hot spots?
Man, I’ve been locked up for two years, so a lot of the places I love in Atlanta have closed down. I’m on house arrest now, too. I’m just going to keep my job at the window plant. I secured that job through a program while I was in prison. It’s not about me needing the job, it’s the normalness of the job. I like getting up, going to work, and having a routine.

Which stylist does your eccentric braids?
Shontelle Sampeur has been braiding my hair forever. She’s not in a salon, though. We joke that she’s on wheels. Just a phone call away.

What singer would you like to pull into a studio for your next project?
I’ve always been a die-hard R. Kelly fan. He produced my first song back in the ’90s. I definitely want to work with him. I also love Fantasia and Lil Mo’s voice. I’m ready to do it all.

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  1. i wish she’ll come to da chi..even tho im a 90’s baby i was always a fan of her and would love to meet her! btw: how long is she on house arrest?

  2. I’m so happy for her. Ready for her and her fresh start…and I like what she said about continuing at the window plant and it giving a sense of normalcy. I’m smiling again. Checking up on the friends she made in lock up is another thing that I’m glad she able to do. A lot of times all people need to know is that someone is concerned about their well being to keep them from returning to old habits. She has a story that she can tell and a lot of people need to hear it. And the fact that her time spent hasn’t broken her spirit is in itself an inspiration. Good Luck to her!! And blessings ALWAYS!!!

  3. This is beautiful!

  4. Great News! Congrats!

  5. I’m so happy for Brat! She has a great understanding of what she wants to do right now. The mixtape is going to be huge. JD & Brat back in the studio that’s crazy. Lil mo & Tasia hope y’all reading this

  6. We ready for all that she has to put out too.
    Been a while. We missing all of it. Welcome home brat.

  7. I’m SO fucking happy for her! She’s amazing and deserves nothing but the best. Can’t for her new music! Love you @Brat!

  8. Stay out and enjoy yourself
    Keep ya head up
    where can Brat be contacted?

  9. I can’t wait to hear what she gone come out with! I wanna no if she listening to the new music and what she think about it?! I think Da Brat and Busta would make a great collab! Look into that General!

  10. Man how I’ve missed the funkdafied thuggette…..so ready for her to unleash the beast and let that fake female Nicki Minaj know who really holds the title BEST FEMALE RAPPER ALIVE….that plastic chick gots Nuthin on Da Brat

  11. yooooooo! dats wassup! aint nuttin like some real love from some real folks sayin some real ass shit! thanx yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  12. i have missed the mic dearly and its time we were REUNITED dammit! LOL

  13. Your style has always been unique….and miss that. Take Two!!!

  14. Definitely need to gear some Brat…Glad ur back

  15. I meant hear lol damn I need to take it down

  16. I wanna hear @Brat and Lil Mo colloborate

  17. Mad love to you Brat!! Welcome Home!! I see a VH1 reality show. Titled “DaBrat Unrestricted and Funkdafied” Resurrection of a Superstar.

  18. my nigga da brat can’t wait

  19. Blessings to you Brat, I wish you all the best, I’ve always thought you were a beast and the game needs you. I look forward to the new material, I co-sign the Busta Collab as well as others and my man TIP when he gets back, you know he can switch it up as well. One of my favorite features for you and Bow was the remix of Oh, I think they like me, you guys killed it! Blessings, Blessings, Blessings!

  20. I’m happy for her. A fresh start is always great and can’t wait to hear her music.

  21. Man I am soo happy for you Brat…I know you are hella focused right now and are about to do some damage on the mic…I am so happy to be here to see it happen

  22. do what cha’ do brat , come back hard on these bitches. let em’ know where you from.

  23. i vote brat best females rapper time to kill the rap game brat

  24. I wish you the best. I love your music

  25. Welcome back, Brat! Winning!

  26. i would like to say that life experiences changes people and i’m so glad your out miss you back here in Chicago we go back but any why can’t wait to here the new new BRAT music yes i’m happy your out have a good weekend cherry

  27. I agree w/ @GMBDMACK no other woman in this world can take @Brats place she has made a name for herself need i say more….there is no other Dabrat in this world period ! lol

  28. Da Brat Rules #1 Female Rapper….Even With House Arrest 😉 Look Out Nicki & Kim Sheeeeeees Baaaaaaack #POW #LEGO

  29. So glad to have you back, cant wait for you to get on the mic. Congrets baby

  30. so glad you are back BRAT! … i read JDs book at its so dope you are the only one that has been loyal and stuck with JD threw thick n thin. i remember when i was 13 and buying your funkdafied cd at the mall!!! glad you are back cant wait to hear some new music! much love from nate in the CA … so so def 4 life

  31. Congrats…We All Have Your Back and Wish You The Best…I cant Wait To Hear That Great MUSIC…BLESS ~MsJaimeAlexis~

  32. hey mami i hope you out of jail i’m fan of you and lisa girl i didnt that were jail for like a month you were in but now you back i hope to see new stuff from you love ya girl

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