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Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the early-mid 1990s and later became a member of the Swing Mob collective along with childhood friend and longtime collaborator Timbaland, with whom she worked on projects for American R&B acts Aaliyah, 702, Total, and SWV. Following several collaborations and guest appearances, she launched her solo career in 1997 with her debut album ''Supa Dupa Fly'', which spawned the top 20 single "Sock It 2 Me". The album debuted at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200, the highest charting debut for a female rapper at the time. Elliott's second album, '' Da Real World'', was released in 1999 and produced the singles "She's a Bitch", "All n My Grill", and top five hit " Hot Boyz". The remix of the latter song broke the record for most weeks at number-one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth is an independent city in southeast Virginia and across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk. As of the 2020 census, the population was 97,915. It is part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. The Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are historic and active U.S. Navy facilities located in Portsmouth. History In 1620, the future site of Portsmouth was recognized as a suitable shipbuilding location by John Wood, a shipbuilder, who petitioned King James I of England for a land grant. The surrounding area was soon settled as a plantation community.City of Portsmouth, Virginia - History [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sock It 2 Me
"Sock It 2 Me" is a song recorded by American rapper Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott featuring American rapper Da Brat. It was written by Shawntae Harris, William Hart, Thom Bell and producer Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley for her debut album ''Supa Dupa Fly'' (1997) and released as the album's second single in a slightly re-recorded form. The song is based on a sample from the 1968 single "Ready or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide from Love)" by the Delfonics. The track peaked at number 12 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and reached the top ten on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks, the Rhythmic Top 40, and on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales charts. Music video Directed by Hype Williams, the music video takes place on a remote planet where robot monsters are chasing Missy Elliott & Lil' Kim, who are wearing red and white space suits. Towards the end of the video, Da Brat rescues the pair, before rapping her verse in a black and yellow space suit. One notable moment in the vide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gossip Folks
"Gossip Folks" is a song by American rapper Missy Elliott featuring Ludacris. The song appears on Elliott's fourth studio album, '' Under Construction'' (2002), and was released as the album's second single on December 9, 2002. It peaked at number eight on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number nine in the United Kingdom. "Gossip Folks" also went to number one on the dance charts. Background The song is Missy's response to different rumors about her (e.g., her sexual orientation, her weight), and essentially tells those who spread these rumors to mind their own business. The refrain of "Gossip Folks" samples the 1981 song "Double Dutch Bus" by Frankie Smith. Music video The music video for "Gossip Folks" was directed by Dave Meyers. In the beginning Elliott is walking through the hallway when students start announcing her entrance and begin to start rumors about her. As Missy's verse starts, Missy and the students begin dancing through the chorus. The second verse starts in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4 My People
"4 My People" is a song by American rapper Missy Elliott. It was written by Elliott, Timbaland, Eve Jeffers, Nisan Stewart, Craig Brockman and Dante "D-Man" Nolan for her third studio album '' Miss E... So Addictive'' (2001). Production was helmed by Stewart and Nolan, with Elliott and Timbaland serving as co-producers and Eve having featured vocals. The track was released as the album's fourth and final single on March 25, 2002, and peaked at number two in the Netherlands and number five in the United Kingdom due to heavy airplay of the Basement Jaxx remix. The song also peaked at number eight in Denmark, and within the top 40 of the charts in Germany, Switzerland, France and Sweden. A music video for the single was released on March 9, 2002. The Basement Jaxx remix has been voted as one of 1001 Best Songs Ever by '' Q'' magazine. There was a short music video that was released as the remaining half of the video for "Take Away". The short video features Elliott dancing with a bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Minute Man
"One Minute Man" is a song written by American rapper Missy Elliott, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott. It was written and produced by Elliott and Timbaland for her third studio album ''Miss E... So Addictive'' (2001) and features guest vocals by rapper Ludacris. Incorporating elements of Music of Asia, oriental music, the song deals with premature ejaculation. Elliott, a rapper, also sings on the record. The track was released as the album's second single in 2001 and peaked at number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. In the United Kingdom, the single reached number 10 and became Elliott's second consecutive song to reach the top ten. Elsewhere "One Minute Man" failed to chart within the top 20. Rapper Trina appears alongside Elliott and Ludacris in the video version remix of the song. A third version featuring Jay-Z was included as a bonus track on ''Miss E... So Addictive''. Elliott performed "One Minute Man" and "Get Ur Freak On" at the 2001 MTV Video Mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Get Ur Freak On
"Get Ur Freak On" is a song by American rapper Missy Elliott. It was written and produced by Elliott and Timbaland for her third studio album '' Miss E... So Addictive'' (2001). Based on heavy bhangra elements, a popular music and dance form from the Punjab state of India, the song features a six-note base that is a Punjabi melody played on a tumbi and rhythm and bassline played on tabla. Released as the album's first single on March 13, 2001, the track reached number seven on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Internationally, "Get Ur Freak On" became a top ten success in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, where it became her first solo top ten hit, peaking at number four. A remix of the song featuring Nelly Furtado was a dance club hit during this period, and was used both in the soundtrack and in the background of the movie '' Lara Croft: Tomb Raider'' (2001) starring Angelina Jolie. The song is also heard in ''The Rundown'' (2003) starring Dwayne Johnson (remixed wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Is Not A Test!
''This Is Not a Test!'' is the fifth studio album by American rapper Missy Elliott, released by The Goldmind Inc. and Elektra Records on November 25, 2003, in the United States. It was primarily produced by Timbaland, with additional production from Craig Brockman, Nisan Stewart and Elliott herself. The album received generally favorable reviews from critics. The album debuted at number thirteen on the US ''Billboard'' 200, selling 183,600 copies in the first week of release. It has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has sold 705,000 copies in the United States. Critical reception ''This Is Not a Test!'' was met with generally positive reviews. At Metacritic, the album received an average score of 79 out of 100, based on 21 reviews. Rob Sheffield of ''Rolling Stone'' gave the album four out of five stars, saying, "Why anybody would choose to spend their life without a copy of ''This Is Not a Test!'' is a mystery." Dan Martin o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Under Construction (Missy Elliott Album)
''Under Construction'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Missy Elliott, released by The Goldmind Inc. and Elektra Records on November 12, 2002, in the United States. The album was primarily produced by Timbaland, with additional production by Craig Brockman, Nisan Stewart, Errol "Poppi" McCalla and Elliott herself. The album debuted at number three on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 359,000 copies in its first week. It was also certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album received Grammy Award nominations for Best Rap Album and Album of the Year. Elliott dedicated the album to Aaliyah (who had died on August 25, 2001) and to victims of the September 11 attacks. Controversy The album's third single was intended to be a newly recorded remix of "Pussycat" with guest vocals by Janet Jackson and featuring Lil' Kim. Elliott's label felt the song was too explicit to release and plans were withdrawn. Reception ''Und ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss E
Miss E may refer to: *A character in ''The Letter People ''The Letter People'' is a children's literacy program. The term also refers to the family of various characters depicted in it. Original program Elayne Reiss-Weimann and Rita Friedman created the concept of Letter People as teachers in Nanuet, ...'', American literary program *'' Miss E... So Addictive'', 2001 hip-hop album by Missy Elliott {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Boyz (song)
"Hot Boyz" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Missy Elliott featuring American rapper and singer-songwriter Lil' Mo. The remix version of the song was an urban hit featuring Nas, Eve and Q-Tip. The remix broke the record for most weeks at number-one on the US R&B chart on the issue dated January 15, 2000; as well as spending 18 weeks at number one on the Hot Rap Singles from December 4, 1999, to March 25, 2000, a record not broken until "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X in 2019. The song also reached number 5 on the US Hot 100 on January 15, 2000. In the UK, the song became the biggest hit from the '' Da Real World'' album; it peaked at #18, being Missy's sixth top 40 and fourth top 20 solo success. Music video Hype Williams directed the music video from October 13–14, 1999, which features Elliott singing and rapping in a huge arena, intercut with clips of dancers and strobe lights. Williams also used a vast amount of pyrotechnics, primarily used in the fast cuts to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All N My Grill
"All n My Grill" is the second single from Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott's 1999 album, '' Da Real World''. The song featured Big Boi of Outkast and vocal ad-libs from her former protégé, Nicole Wray. The song had more success than the first single, "She's a Bitch". In European markets, another version of the song featuring French rapper MC Solaar was released adding French rap lyrics performed by MC Solaar. This bilingual English/French version became a charting hit in Belgium, France, Netherlands, Germany and Sweden. This version had appeared as a bonus track on the album ''Da Real World'' as an alternative to then main version featuring Big Boi and Nicole Wray. The song was a hit in the UK as well with the promo single featuring MC Solaar being remixed by Boy George and Kinky Roland. The main sample of the song is Dernier Domicile Connu composed by François de Roubaix. Music video The video was directed by Hype Williams and featured Nicole Wray and Big Boi. The video sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She's A Bitch
"She's a Bitch" is a song recorded by American rapper Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott for her second album, '' Da Real World'' (1999). Produced by Timbaland, it was released as the album's debut single, and despite an expensive music video directed by video director Hype Williams, the song peaked only at number 90 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, with ''Da Real World's'' other singles "All n My Grill" and " Hot Boyz" going on to greater chart success. Elliott performed the song live on a number of occasions, including the 2017 '' VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The '90s Game Changers''. In 2017, rapper Ski Mask the Slump God released a remix of the song titled "Catch Me Outside". Music video The "She's a Bitch" video was directed by Hype Williams on May 1, 1999; similar to his other clips for Elliott, Williams makes extensive use of unique effects, costuming, and sets. Highlights of the video include Elliott and her dancers being raised from underwater on a giant hydraulic "M", and also a com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
