Who is Da Brat?

Da Brat is an American hip-hop artist, rapper and producer who made her debut in the music industry in the 1990s. Her real name is Shawntae Harris, but she is widely known by her stage name, Da Brat. Born in 1974, Da Brat is widely respected for her rapping skills and ability to collaborate with other hip-hop artists.

Early Career

Da Brat began her career as a rapper in 1992 with So So Def Recordings. She was featured on Jermaine Dupri’s album “Life In 1472” and achieved mainstream success with her single “Funkdafied” which was released in 1994. Her single was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1995 and it peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. That same year, she released her debut album titled “Funkdafied”.

Collaborations

Da Brat has collaborated with numerous artists including Kris Kross, Missy Elliott, Lil' Kim, Mariah Carey, and more. She was also featured on Mariah Carey’s single “Heartbreaker” which was released in 1999. This collaboration was a commercial success and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Recent Projects

In recent years, Da Brat has focused more on producing than rapping. She has produced music for artists such as Monica, Usher, Kelly Rowland, Destiny’s Child, and others. In 2019, she was featured on the song “Workin Me” by American rapper Quavo. She also released a new single titled “In My Lane” in 2020.