Studio Album · No. 3
Unrestricted Songwriting Credits by Da Brat
Produced by Timbaland, Deric Angelettie, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, Carl So-Lowe, Kanye West
So So Def / Columbia
Hip Hop
Artist
94%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 16 of 17 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 16 / 17 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 17 tracks with documented writers, by whether Da Brat carries a lyricist or composer credit.
16 trackswritten by Da Brat
1 trackoutside writers
Da Brat's roles on this album
Share of the 17 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist94%
Composer12%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
17
Tracks
7
Lyricists
7
Producers
2000
Released
Data Insight
Fourteen of the 17 tracks credit her, and all 14 are lyrics. The album splits its credits into words and music, and she is on none of the music. Timbaland, Kanye West and Bryan-Michael Cox turn up as producers, which is the first time the record is not Jermaine Dupri end to end.
Unrestricted came out on So So Def and Columbia in April 2000, reached number five on the Billboard 200 and topped the R&B chart. It is certified platinum. "What'chu Like" with Tyrese reached number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 17 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Intro
|
Da BratTwistaMillie Jackson | Tim Mosley | TimbalandJermaine Dupri | Da Brat (Performer)Millie Jackson (Featured Vocals)Twista (Featured Vocals) |
| 2 |
We Ready
|
Da BratJermaine Dupri | Jermaine Dupri MauldinKenneth EdmondsAntonio ReidDaryl SimmonsShuggie Otis | Jermaine DupriCarl So-Lowe | Da Brat (Performer)Jermaine Dupri (Featured Vocals)Lil Jon (Featured Vocals) |
| 3 |
What'chu Like
#26
|
Da BratJermaine Dupri | Jermaine Dupri MauldinJörg EversJürgen Korduletsch | Jermaine DupriBryan-Michael Cox | Da Brat (Performer)Tyrese (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
At the Club (Interlude)
|
Not documented | Jermaine Dupri MauldinWillie Hutch | TimbalandDeric AngelettieJermaine DupriBryan-Michael CoxCarl So-LoweKanye West | Da Brat (Performer) |
| 5 |
Fuck You
|
Da BratJermaine Dupri | Jermaine Dupri MauldinBraulino Lima | Jermaine Dupri | Da Brat (Performer) |
| 6 |
Back Up
|
Da BratJermaine DupriJa Rule | Jermaine Dupri MauldinCarl Lowe | Jermaine Dupri | Da Brat (Performer)Ja Rule (Featured Vocals)Tamara Savage (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Hands in the Air
|
Da BratMystikal | Deric Angelettie | Deric Angelettie | Da Brat (Performer)Mystikal (Featured Vocals) |
| 8 |
Runnin' Out of Time
|
Da Brat | Aaron Pittman | Aaron "Hitman" Pittman | Da Brat (Performer)Kelly Price (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
That's What I'm Looking For
#56
|
Da BratJermaine Dupri | Jermaine Dupri Mauldin | Jermaine Dupri | Da Brat (Performer) |
| 10 |
Breeve On 'Em
|
Da Brat | Aaron "Hitman" Pittman | Aaron "Hitman" Pittman | Da Brat (Performer) |
| 11 |
What's On Ya Mind
|
Da BratJermaine Dupri | Jermaine Dupri Mauldin | Jermaine DupriCarl So-Lowe | Da Brat (Performer)LaTocha Scott (Featured Vocals)Trey Lorenz (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Leave Me Alone (Interlude)
|
Da BratJermaine Dupri | Shawntae HarrisJermaine Dupri Mauldin | TimbalandDeric AngelettieJermaine DupriBryan-Michael CoxCarl So-LoweKanye West | Da Brat (Performer) |
| 13 |
High Come Down
|
Da BratJermaine Dupri | Jermaine Dupri MauldinMichael Jones | Jermaine Dupri | Da Brat (Performer)LaTocha Scott (Featured Vocals)Trey Lorenz (Featured Vocals) |
| 14 |
All My Bitches
|
Da BratJermaine Dupri | Jermaine Dupri MauldinBryan-Michael Cox | Jermaine DupriBryan-Michael Cox | Da Brat (Performer) |
| 15 |
Pink Lemonade
|
Da BratJermaine Dupri | Jermaine Dupri MauldinCarl Lowe | Jermaine DupriCarl So-Lowe | Da Brat (Performer)Debra Killings (Featured Vocals) |
| 16 |
A Word From ... Da Bishop Don "Magic" Juan (Interlude)
|
Da BratJermaine DupriBishop Don "Magic" Juan | Shawntae HarrisJermaine Dupri MauldinBishop Don "Magic" Juan | TimbalandDeric AngelettieJermaine DupriBryan-Michael CoxCarl So-LoweKanye West | Da Brat (Performer) |
| 17 |
Chi Town
|
Da Brat | Kanye WestLeo GrahamEddie Fisher | Kanye West | Da Brat (Performer)LaJoyce (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 37 contributors
DB
Da Brat
Writer · Performer
JD
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin
Writer
JD
Jermaine Dupri
Writer · Producer · Vocals
CL
Carl Lowe
Writer
SH
Shawntae Harris
Writer
BC
Bryan-Michael Cox
Writer · Producer
DA
Deric Angelettie
Writer · Producer
KW
Kanye West
Writer · Producer
A"
Aaron "Hitman" Pittman
Writer · Producer
AP
Aaron Pittman
Writer
AR
Antonio Reid
Writer
BD
Bishop Don "Magic" Juan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Unrestricted
Who wrote Unrestricted?
Da Brat is credited on the lyrics of 14 of the 17 tracks. Jermaine Dupri writes with her on most of them, and the music credits go to the producers.
Why is she not on the music credits?
The album article splits its credits into lyrics and music. Her name appears in the lyrics column on 14 tracks and in the music column on none.
Who produced it?
Timbaland, Deric Angelettie, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, Carl So-Lowe and Kanye West.
How did it chart?
Number five on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, her best showing.
How did it sell?
It is certified platinum by the RIAA. No sales figure is published on the cited pages.
Which singles charted?
"What'chu Like" with Tyrese reached number 26 and "That's What I'm Looking For" number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How long is the album?
52:31 across 17 tracks.