Missy Elliott is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer, born on July 1, 1971.
Elliott's childhood was marked by significant hardships, including poverty and domestic abuse, which she has openly discussed.
She began her career in the 1990s as a member of the R&B group Sista before launching a successful solo career.
Biography
Early Life
Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott was born on July 1, 1971, in Portsmouth, Virginia, as the only child of Patricia, a power company dispatcher, and Ronnie Elliott, a former Marine. Growing up in a family that was deeply involved in church, she was exposed to music early on, singing in the church choir. Despite facing significant hardships, including poverty and domestic abuse, Elliott's passion for performance blossomed at a young age. By the age of four, she was already dreaming of a career in entertainment, often performing for her family. However, her childhood was marred by trauma, including sexual abuse and witnessing her mother's suffering at the hands of her father, which led to her mother eventually fleeing with her when Elliott was 14.
Career
Elliott's musical journey began in 1988 when she formed an all-women R&B group called Fayze, later renamed Sista. The group caught the attention of Jodeci's DeVante Swing, leading to a record deal with Elektra Records. Elliott's collaboration with producer Timbaland marked the beginning of her prolific songwriting and production career, contributing to hits for artists like Aaliyah and SWV. Her debut album, "Supa Dupa Fly," released in 1997, revolutionized the sound of hip-hop and R&B, establishing her as a leading figure in the industry. Over the years, she released several successful albums, including "Miss E …So Addictive" and "Under Construction," and became known for her innovative music videos and themes of feminism and body positivity.
Legacy
Missy Elliott is often hailed as the "Queen of Hip Hop" and has been recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to music and culture. She has received numerous accolades, including the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Her influence extends beyond her music, as she has paved the way for future generations of female artists in the hip-hop and R&B genres. Elliott's ability to blend various musical styles and her commitment to empowering messages have solidified her status as a cultural icon.
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Discography
Big Draws, Little Panties2008
- 1.All N My Grill4:31
- 2.Big Nox3:26
- 3.Bring the Pain2:59
- 4.Ching a Ling (remix)3:38
- 5.Ching a Ling3:39
- 6.Crazy Feelings4:31
- 7.Hot Boyz3:35
- 8.Is That Your Chick4:54
- 9.Let It Go (remix)3:39
- 10.One Minute Man (remix)4:36
- 11.Religious Blessings0:38
- 12.Shake Your Pom Pom4:00
- 13.Stickin' Chickens4:55
- 14.Take Away4:58
- 15.Tambourine (remix)3:15
- 16.Wake Up4:05
- 17.Wiggle3:47
Respect M.E.2006
- 1.Get Ur Freak On3:56
- 2.Lose Control3:47
- 3.4 My People (Basement Jaxx remix)3:36
- 4.We Run This3:25
- 5.Work It4:24
- 6.Gossip Folks3:56
- 7.One Minute Man4:35
- 8.I’m Really Hot3:31
- 9.Pass That Dutch3:41
- 10.Beep Me 9114:58
- 11.The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)4:11
- 12.All n My Grill4:32
- 13.Hit ’em Wit da Hee4:20
- 14.Hot Boyz3:36
- 15.Sock It 2 Me4:19
- 16.She’s a Bitch4:00
- 17.Teary Eyed3:40
The Cookbook2005
- 1.Joy4:50
- 2.Partytime3:04
- 3.Irresistible Delicious4:16
- 4.Lose Control3:47
- 5.My Struggles2:52
- 6.Meltdown4:17
- 7.On & On4:46
- 8.We Run This3:25
- 9.Remember When4:19
- 10.4 My Man4:13
- 11.Can't Stop3:49
- 12.Teary Eyed3:40
- 13.Mommy3:08
- 14.Click Clack2:55
- 15.Time and Time Again3:50
- 16.Bad Man5:12
This Is Not a Test!2003
- 1.Baby Girl Interlude / Intro2:13
- 2.Bomb Intro / Pass That Dutch3:37
- 3.Wake Up4:05
- 4.Keep It Movin'3:39
- 5.Is This Our Last Time5:26
- 6.Ragtime Interlude / I'm Really Hot3:31
- 7.Dats What I'm Talkin About4:49
- 8.Don't Be Cruel4:33
- 9.Toyz Interlude / Toyz2:52
- 10.Let It Bump2:50
- 11.Pump It Up3:05
- 12.It's Real2:52
- 13.Let Me Fix My Weave3:59
- 14.Spelling Bee Interlude / Spelling Bee3:33
- 15.I'm Not Perfect3:50
- 16.Outro1:19
Under Construction2002
- 1.Go to the Floor5:06
- 2.Bring the Pain2:59
- 3.Gossip Folks3:54
- 4.Work It4:59
- 5.Back in the Day4:56
- 6.Funky Fresh Dressed3:56
- 7.Pussycat4:32
- 8.Nothing Out There for Me3:06
- 9.Slide3:44
- 10.Play That Beat3:03
- 11.Ain’t That Funny2:48
- 12.Hot4:09
- 13.Can You Hear Me4:29
- 14.Work It (remix)5:05
Miss E …So Addictive2001
- 1.…So Addictive (intro)0:54
- 2.Dog in Heat5:02
- 3.One Minute Man4:36
- 4.Lick Shots3:53
- 5.Get Ur Freak On3:57
- 6.Scream a.k.a. Itchin’3:58
- 7.Old School Joint4:01
- 8.Take Away4:58
- 9.4 My People4:49
- 10.Bus-A-Bus (interlude)1:11
- 11.Whatcha Gon’ Do3:15
- 12.Step Off3:58
- 13.X-Tasy3:35
- 14.Slap! Slap! Slap!4:05
- 15.I’ve Changed (interlude)1:06
- 16.One Minute Man (remix)4:36
- 17.[silence]0:04
- 18.[silence]0:04
- 19.[silence]0:04
- 20.[silence]0:04
- 21.[silence]0:04
- 22.[silence]0:04
- 23.[silence]0:04
- 24.[silence]0:04
- 25.[silence]0:04
- 26.[silence]0:04
- 27.[silence]0:04
- 28.[silence]0:05
- 29.Higher Ground (prelude)1:47
- 30.Higher Ground5:02
Da Real World1999
- 1.Mysterious (intro)1:07
- 2.Beat Biters4:24
- 3.Busa Rhyme5:01
- 4.All N My Grill4:32
- 5.Dangerous Mouths3:29
- 6.Hot Boyz3:36
- 7.You Don’t Know4:48
- 8.Mr. D.J.4:30
- 9.Checkin’ for You (interlude)2:09
- 10.Stickin’ Chickens4:55
- 11.Smooth Chick4:18
- 12.We Did It3:51
- 13.Throw Your Hands Up (interlude)1:18
- 14.She’s a B****4:00
- 15.U Can’t Resist4:37
- 16.Crazy Feelings4:35
- 17.Religious Blessings (outro)0:40
Supa Dupa Fly1997
- 1.Busta’s Intro1:54
- 2.Hit ’em Wit da Hee4:20
- 3.Sock It 2 Me4:17
- 4.The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)4:11
- 5.Beep Me 9114:58
- 6.They Don’t Wanna Fuck Wit Me3:18
- 7.Pass da Blunt3:18
- 8.Bite Our Style (interlude)0:44
- 9.Friendly Skies5:00
- 10.Best Friends4:07
- 11.Don’t Be Commin’ (in My Face)4:11
- 12.Izzy Izzy Ahh3:54
- 13.Why You Hurt Me4:31
- 14.I’m Talkin’5:02
- 15.Gettaway4:25
- 16.Busta’s Outro1:38
- 17.Missy’s Finale0:24
Take Away2002
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4 My People2002
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Get Ur Freak On2001
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One Minute Man2001
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Lick Shots2001
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You Don’t Know, Volume 22000
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All n My Grill1999
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Hot Boyz1999
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Beep Me 9111998
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Hit ’em Wit da Hee1998
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I Want You Back1998
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5 Minutes1998
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Here We Come1998
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The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)1997
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Not Tonight1997
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Sock It 2 Me1997
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ICONOLOGY2019
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Label
- Record label
- The Goldmind Inc.
- Record label
- East West Records
- Record label
- Elektra
- Record label
- Atlantic Records
Achievements
- Award
- honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music
- Award
- Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Award
- ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
Groups
- Da Bassmentcurrent
- Fayzecurrent
- Sistacurrent
- Swing Mobcurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: M. Elliott, Melissa Arnette Elliott, Melissa Elliott, Misdemeanor, Misdemeanor of Sista, Miss Elliot
Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott, also known as Misdemeanor, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She began her musical career as a member of the R&B girl group Sista during the 1990s, who were part of the larger musical collective Swing Mob, led by DeVante Swing of Jodeci. Sista signed with Elektra Records to release their debut album, 4 All the Sistas Around da World (1994), which was critically praised but commercially unsuccessful. She collaborated with album's producer and Swing Mob cohort Timbaland to work in songwriting and production for other acts, yielding commercially successful releases for 702, Aaliyah, SWV, and Total.
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