In 1992, Harris got a big break when she won the grand prize in a local rap contest sponsored by Yo! MTV Raps. For the prize, she got to meet Kris Kross, and they in turn introduced her to their producer, Jermaine Dupri, who signed her to his So So Def label. Dupri cultivated Da Brat's image as a "female Snoop Doggy Dogg", and she became one of the first female "reality-based" rappers.
Da Brat's debut album Funkdafied was released in 1994 and entered the rap albums chart at Number #1. The album went platinum, which made her the first female solo rapper to sell one million units. The single also entitled "Funkdafied" reached #1 on the rap singles chart and #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. She had a follow-up hit from the same album, "Give It 2 You", which reached #26 on the Hot 100.
In 1996, Da Brat released her second full-length album, Anuthatantrum, which included the single "Ghetto Love" featuring T-Boz of TLC.
During the rest of the '90s, Da Brat came to be known more for her "featured" appearances on other rappers' and R&B singers' albums rather than for her own solo work. She contributed a rhyme to the hip hop remix of Mariah Carey's hit, "Always Be My Baby". She also made her feature film debut that year in Kazaam with Shaquille O'Neal. During the summer of 1997, Da Brat appeared along with Dupri on a remix of Carey's "Honey (So So Def mix)" and recorded the hit remix of "Ladies' Night (Not Tonight)" with Lil' Kim, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Angie Martinez and Missy Elliott. Da Brat was also featured with Kris Kross on their track "Da Bomb" on the album Da Bomb, as well as on their third album Young, Rich and Dangerous.
In 1997, she was featured on "Sock It 2 Me", a track on Missy Elliott's debut album, Supa Dupa Fly. In 1999, she appeared, alongside Krayzie Bone, on the remix to Mariah Carey's cover of Brenda K. Starr's "I Still Believe". She also appeared as a guest artist with Elliott on Carey's remix of "Heartbreaker", and on the remix of Brandy's "U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To)". That year, she was also featured on a remix of the Destiny's Child single "Jumpin', Jumpin'".
In early 2000, Da Brat released her third full-length album Unrestricted, which produced the moderately successful singles "That's What I'm Looking For" (U.S. #56) and "What Chu Like" (U.S. #26), featuring soul singer, Tyrese. The album was not well received compared to Brat's earlier work. However, the new album and new millennium did inspire an image makeover for Da Brat. Abandoning her "gangsta" persona, she decided to follow the trend in popular music and attempted to add to her sex appeal; the video for "What Chu Like" featured Da Brat and Tyrese rolling around naked on a beach.
In 2001, Brat continued her trend of being featured on other artist's remixes, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles chart along with rapper Ludacris on the main remix of Mariah Carey's "Loverboy" and being featured artist on Destiny's Child's "Survivor" remix. Da Brat also appeared as Louise in Carey's 2001 movie Glitter. In 2003, Brat released her fourth album, titled Limelite, Luv & Niteclubz, and appeared on the 4th season of VH1's The Surreal Life.
In 2001, Da Brat pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless conduct after she had beaten a woman with a gun during a dispute over VIP seating in a Buckhead, Georgia, nightclub in 2000. The victim in that incident received six stitches for a head wound. Harris ended up serving a year's probation, performed 80 hours of community service and paid a $1,000 fine.
In 2005, she made a comeback of sorts when she was featured on the remix to the song "I Think They Like Me," by Dem Franchize Boyz, which also featured Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri. The song peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles chart and #15 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 2006, she was an onstage guest on Mariah Carey's The Adventures of Mimi Tour in Atlanta, New York City, Long Island, Washington DC, Chicago, and Los Angeles performing her rap verses on the "Heartbreaker" and "Honey" remixes. She was also featured on Kelly Rowland's "Gotsta Go", a bonus track from her 2007 album Ms. Kelly and is also featured on a bonus track from Carey's E=MC² on a track entitled "4real4real". She also co-wrote a song with Mariah Carey called "O.O.C." which appears on E=MC² and contributes backing vocals on the track.In 2007, she participated in the fifth season of the VH1 reality series Celebrity Fit Club.
On October 31, 2007, she was involved in the altercation that ended in assault at a Halloween party at Studio 72 nightclub in Tucker, Georgia. Harris sparred verbally with a hostess, and later, when the hostess proceeded to talk to her manager, Harris attacked her from behind, striking her in the face with a rum bottle. Harris entered a guilty plea to aggravated assault charges. She was sentenced to three years in prison, seven years of probation, and 200 hours of community service. In May 2010 she was released from prison after serving 21 months.
BOOM
Da Brat Lyrics
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Boom! Oh Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Boom! Oh Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Boom! Oh Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Boom! Oh Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Fuck me, Fuck me, Fuck me, Fuck me
[Chorus]
I fucked your man
Boom! I fucked your boyfriend
I fucked your man
Boom! I fucked your man
Bitch! I fucked your man
Boom! I fucked your boyfriend
And I'd do it again
[Verse 1]
When I first saw your man we was really fine
And you was getting a little irritated that I was looking
Like you knew what was on my mind (fuck you)
You're not secure
It's written all over your face
You thought it wouldn't last (not tomorrow)
Top kitty in place
You see me as an obstacle
Staying away much as possible
It's mandatory that I command the attention of your man eye
Not to mention he can't help it because I'm fly
The plan is
I stroll by
Big bubble Chanel shades with diamond tips
Get up close and personal
Seduce with my lips
I ain't gotta say shit
He felling me and you all bent outta shape
'cause I'm about to take who you with
Keep crunk
The run in my blood make a nigga jump jump
His body was banging
His teeth was pearly white
He had those strong keen features like Mario Van Peebles
His check bones was chiseled
His smile made me sizzle
His cologne had me sniffen' him from all the way home
I want to smell this nigga and I this nigga to smell me
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
So the night went on
We keep it in each other sides
He kept coming around me just to see my behind
I was being so flirtatious with the body language
I was so anxious to make those arrangements
Tangle him up in the sheets
Transaction about to happen anytime that we meet
I put one foot in front of the other
Stopped to look in back of my nameplate in the mirror
Gotta make sure my lipstick is straight and not smeared
Its clear he wants me severely
So I slide over up to his ear and whispered it gently
Fuck Me! Fuck Me! Fuck Me!
You on the other hand nowhere to be found
Told you he was going to pee
But he came to find me
He felt you standing around
I'm a fuck him
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
You came to the bathroom
And guess what you saw
You saw my big brown titties popping outta my bra
With his mouth on my nipple like a suction cup
I was wrapped around him like an octopus
He was rubbing me down so I couldn't get up
I know you hate me now but I don't give a fuck
If he was yours like you said he was
His dick wouldn't have got so hard when I gave him is first hook
Ever since then he be loving on me diligently
Being all I need a nigga to be
He got me crawling the walls
I never been so quick to come up outta my drawers
[Chorus]
[Outro]
You damn motherfucking right
I fucked that nigga
And I'm a fuck him again
Over and over again
Diligently bitch!
You know why I fucks with him and he fucks with me
'cause I'm fly
Don't me mad that I caught you man's eye
It's the be to are-A-T once again from Chi
And it ain't no lie 'cause I fucked him
I fucked your man
Shit bitch we more than friends
The lyrics to Da Brat's song "Boom" tell the story of a woman who has slept with another woman's boyfriend or man and is unapologetic about it. In the first verse, she describes how she first saw the man and how the other woman was already showing signs of insecurity. The woman then goes on to seduce the man, confident in her ability to steal him away. The second verse details how the woman and the man engage in sexual activity and how the other woman catches them in the act. Despite this, the woman is still unapologetic and taunts the other woman, saying that she will continue sleeping with the man.
The lyrics of "Boom" are quite provocative and can be seen as perpetuating a negative stereotype of women as objects of desire to be fought over by men. However, it is also possible to interpret the song as a feminist statement about women's sexual agency and their right to choose their own partners. The song can be seen as a critique of the patriarchal system that allows men to cheat on their partners while women are expected to remain faithful.
Line by Line Meaning
Boom! Oh Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Expression of excitement and confidence
Fuck me, Fuck me, Fuck me, Fuck me
Vulgar expression of sexual desire
Boom! I fucked your boyfriend
Brags about having sex with listener's boyfriend
I fucked your man
Repeats the previous line
Bitch! I fucked your man
Insults the listener before repeating the claim
And I'd do it again
States intention to repeat this sexual act
When I first saw your man we was really fine
Describes initial attraction to the listener's boyfriend
And you was getting a little irritated that I was looking
Suggests that the listener was jealous of her attention to the boyfriend
Like you knew what was on my mind (fuck you)
Claiming that the listener is insecure and using profanity to insult her
You're not secure
Accuses the listener of insecurity
It's written all over your face
Suggests that the listener's feelings are obvious
You thought it wouldn't last (not tomorrow)
Implies that the listener doesn't believe in the relationship's longevity
Top kitty in place
Describes herself as the better romantic partner
You see me as an obstacle
Claims that the listener sees her as an impediment
Staying away much as possible
Claims that she has been avoiding conflict with the listener
It's mandatory that I command the attention of your man eye
Asserts her importance and attractiveness to the boyfriend
Not to mention he can't help it because I'm fly
Boasts of her own beauty and allure
The plan is
Announces her scheme
I stroll by
Narrates her actions
Big bubble Chanel shades with diamond tips
Describes her fashionable accessories
Get up close and personal
Describes her seduction strategy
Seduce with my lips
Explains how she plans to seduce the boyfriend
He felling me and you all bent outta shape
Suggests that the boyfriend is attracted to her and that the listener is jealous
'cause I'm about to take who you with
Implies that she plans to have sex with the boyfriend
Keep crunk
A command to stay energetic
The run in my blood make a nigga jump jump
Boasts of her own musical qualities
His body was banging
Describes the boyfriend's good looks
His teeth was pearly white
Describes the boyfriend's attractive teeth
He had those strong keen features like Mario Van Peebles
Compares the boyfriend to an attractive actor
His check bones was chiseled
Describes the boyfriend's high cheekbones
His smile made me sizzle
Describes how attractive she finds the boyfriend's smile
His cologne had me sniffen' him from all the way home
Describes how much she is attracted to the boyfriend
I want to smell this nigga and I this nigga to smell me
Expresses her desire to be intimate with the boyfriend
So the night went on
Describes the events of the evening
We keep it in each other sides
Suggests that she and the boyfriend were close all night
He kept coming around me just to see my behind
Suggests that the boyfriend finds her attractive
I was being so flirtatious with the body language
Describes how she was trying to seduce the boyfriend
I was so anxious to make those arrangements
Describes her eagerness to have sex with the boyfriend
Tangle him up in the sheets
Describes her plan to have sex with the boyfriend
Transaction about to happen anytime that we meet
Implies that sex with the boyfriend is imminent
I put one foot in front of the other
Narrates her actions
Stopped to look in back of my nameplate in the mirror
Describes her last-minute preparations
Gotta make sure my lipstick is straight and not smeared
Explains her attention to detail
Its clear he wants me severely
Suggests that the boyfriend is very attracted to her
So I slide over up to his ear and whispered it gently
Describes her seduction strategy
Fuck Me! Fuck Me! Fuck Me!
An explicit request for sex
You on the other hand nowhere to be found
Implies the listener has disappeared
Told you he was going to pee
Suggests that she deceived the listener
But he came to find me
Suggests that the boyfriend was looking for her
He felt you standing around
Suggests that the listener was spying on her
I'm a fuck him
Announces her intention to have sex with the boyfriend
You came to the bathroom
Narrates the listener's arrival
And guess what you saw
Suggests that the listener is about to be shocked
You saw my big brown titties popping outta my bra
Describes her revealing attire
With his mouth on my nipple like a suction cup
Describes her sexual activity with the boyfriend
I was wrapped around him like an octopus
Describes how close they were physically
He was rubbing me down so I couldn't get up
Describes how he was holding her down
I know you hate me now but I don't give a fuck
Claims that she does not care about the listener's feelings
If he was yours like you said he was
Calls into question the exclusivity of the relationship
His dick wouldn't have got so hard when I gave him his first hook
Implies that the boyfriend cheated with her
Ever since then he be loving on me diligently
Claims that the boyfriend is now interested in her
Being all I need a nigga to be
Describes how the boyfriend treats her well
He got me crawling the walls
Suggests that the boyfriend makes her feel sexually excited
I never been so quick to come up outta my drawers
Describes how quickly she was aroused
You damn motherfucking right
Agrees with the listener's anger
Diligently bitch!
Asserts her superiority
You know why I fucks with him and he fucks with me
Explains why she and the boyfriend are sexually involved
'cause I'm fly
Boasts of her own attractiveness
Don't me mad that I caught your man's eye
Suggests that the listener is jealous because the boyfriend is attracted to her
It's the BRAT once again from Chi
Refers to herself
And it ain't no lie 'cause I fucked him
Reiterates that she had sex with the listener's boyfriend
I fucked your man
Repeats the previous line
Shit bitch we more than friends
Suggests that she and the boyfriend have a more intimate relationship
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANNY SPOHN, JUAN ALBELO, L.T. HUTTON, ROSALYN MCCALL, SHAWNTAE HARRIS, STEVEN BLOUNT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Unreleased/Underrated R&B Grooves
I'm mad they never made a music video to this or let alone gotten proper promo support from her label. This joint bangssss tha beat is sooo hottt
TheeMan
Always loved this song. Talk yo shit BRAT!
Morgan Cozart
I love the beginning of the song omg
marcrobinson010
Morgan Cozart me too
Mikal Black
YAAAAAAAAAAS!!! "SHIT BITCH!! we more than friends"
Neptunesjewel
Well damn!, bee to da are ay tee (b-r-a-t) I like this the original but I LOVE the remix more the sample of that house music and Trina on it too, this album was her last and the first single I’m in love with chu was good radio friendly but the label did not promote it she also had a second single/song called gotta thing for you feat Mariah Carey there is a version with Elephant man, it’s a good song the beat is mellow, then she took it to the club with this anthem boom which was spose to be her third single but because they didn’t promote her first single right there was only a video for one song and she didn’t do any other videos I did hear those the song with Mariah Carey a few times on radio in 2003 and I liked it, the album would have easily went platinum had it been backed by the label it had three back to back radio/club bangers but it underperformed.
Prophet Zarquon
I had some difficulty understanding what you wrote, due to the near total lack of punctuation (that's definitely not all one sentence! lol), but the info you provided was very welcome. Thanks for sharing the backstory with those of us who only heard one or two of the tracks!
MidwestQT
hahaha... this was my shiz-ny-e
Jody Wright
Roy Jones Jr had DaBrat sewed up 😂😂😂
D JoneZ
this my 1st time hearin this! lol.....Brat was nassssssty!!