Sarai Marie Howard (born January 23, 1981) is an American

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Biography

2001–2004: Music

Shortly after relocating to Atlanta, Sarai signed a record deal with

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. She thus became the first white female rapper to be represented by a major U.S. label. In 2001, she was prominently featured on the single "Same Ol' Same Ol' (remix)" by label-mate P.Y.T., and appeared in the group's music video, as well as a second

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on their album. "It's Official," a track from her debut ''The Original'', also appeared as a hidden snippet track on their debut album. In 2002, Sarai's "Pack Ya Bags" was released to radio and as a single. It debuted on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts at #90. Soon after, her record label briefly dubbed her ''Feminem'' in an attempt to draw comparisons between her and fellow artist

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. In 2003, "Ladies" was released as a single to radio stations, landing on Billboard's

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chart at #28. It peaked at #19, and stayed on the chart for 11 weeks. A video of the song was also released. Her song ''The Original'' was released on July 29, 2003. The album entered the

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chart at #187. The album featured production from Ali Dee Theodore,

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, and many others. The album lacked promotion by Epic Records, causing it to go under the radar of many. A rumored follow-up single, "Black & White", was supposed to be released - but was cancelled after Sarai was released from her contract with Epic. In 2004, Sarai began filming ''

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'' starring

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. Portraying a character named Tonya. The film was pushed back many times before releasing in 2006.

2005 – present: Music

After leaving Epic, Sarai (''now under the pseudonym'' Miss Eighty 6) joined Ali Dee Theodore and his company DeeTown Entertainment and has gone to write and perform music and soundtracks for movies and television, including ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', MTV's '' Cribs'', '' Dismissed'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' High School Stories'' and ''

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''. Box office & straight to video films – ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' In the Mix'', '' Aquamarine'', American Pie Presents: '' The Naked Mile'' & '' Beta House'', spoof films ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', Tyler Perry's ''

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'', ''

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'' and most recently ''

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'', '' Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son'' and ''

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''’’

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’’ Sarai was featured on

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''Return of the Golden Rhodes'' on the track, "A Matter Of Time" credited under her name. A video was also shot and released. The song was featured in ''Double Down'', an episode of ''

''.

Filmography

* ''

'' – Tonya * ''Shocked Jock'' – Lisa

Discography

Albums

* '' The Original'' (Epic, 2003)

Anthologies

*2001 Epic Records: ''A Season of Soul and Sounds'' (Epic) **''Here Comes Christmas'' *2008 DeeTown Presents: ''Music from Chick Shows (Vol. 1)'' (DeeTown Entertainment) **''Candy Store'', ''Inside Outside'', ''Ring a Ling'' and ''Till the Sun Comes Up''. *2009 DeeTown Presents: ''Music from Chick Shows (Vol. 2)'' (DeeTown Entertainment) **''Bounce Back'', ''Release'', ''Ridin and ''We Keeps It Real''.

Singles

As Miss Eighty 6

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(DeeTown Remix)" ( Crossfade featuring Miss Eighty 6) *"A Matter of Time" (

featuring Sarai aka Miss Eighty 6) **Featured in: ''

'' *"Now You Know" **Featured in: ''

'' *"Candy Store" **Featured in: American Pie Presents: '' The Naked Mile'', '' Beta House'' *"Till The Sun Comes Up" **Featured in: ''

'', ''

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'' *"Inside Outside" **Featured in: '' Beta House'' *"Ring-a-Ling" **Featured in: ''

'', ''

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'', ''

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'' *"Release" **Featured in: ''

'' *"Drive Me Crazy" **Featured in: '' Aquamarine'', ''

'', '' Beta House'' *"Rebound" **Featured in: '' Beta House'' *"Horror Story" **Featured in: ''

'', ''

'' *"What They Talkin' Bout" **Featured in: '' Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son'' *"Turn It Around" **Featured in: ''

'' *"I Don't Care" (Sarai) **Featured on ''DJ Ron G - RnB Epic Records (2002)'' *"Show Me How You Do It" * **Featured in: ''

'' *"What's The Scenario?" * **Featured in: ''

'' *"My First Wish" **Featured in: ''

'', ''

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'' *"What Is It" **Featured in: ''

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'' *"Goodie Bag" **Featured in: ''

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'' *"Murder" **Featured in: ''

'' *"Ridin'" (Classic & 86) **Featured in: ''

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'', '' In the Mix'' *"Bounce Back" (Early Earl and Miss Eighty 6) **Featured in: ''

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'', '' Beta House'', ''

'', ''

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'' *"We Keeps It Real" (The Deekompressors Feat. Classic & Miss Eighty6) **Featured in: ''

'' *"Get Up" (The Deekompressors Feat Miss Eighty6) **Featured in: ''

'' *"My Girlz" **Featured in: ''

'' *"I Rock Hard" **Featured in: '' Aquamarine'' *"Came To Party" (Sarai aka Miss Eighty 6 Feat. D-Major) **Featured in: ''

'', ''

'' *"Slomotion" (Chris Classic Feat. Miss Eighty 6) ** Featured in: ''The Summer Classic 3 Mixtape'' *"I Don't Really Care" (Miss Eighty 6 Feat. Rae) **Featured in: '' Private Practice'' *"Get Spaztic" (Miss 86) **Featured in: ''

'' *"Way U Love Me" (Miss 86) **Featured in: ''

'' *"Starcruizer" * **Featured in: ''

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'' (*) denotes writing credit/non-performance

Notes

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