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Missy Elliott(I)

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Missy Elliott
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The Battles, Part 4 (2015)
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Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Hip-hop emcee and R&B songwriter Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott has become one of the most esteemed figures in contemporary American music, providing material for artists including MC Lyte, Adina Howard, and Jodeci, as well as working as an arranger, producer, talent scout, and record executive. She first performed as part of a neighborhood singing group, Sista, which was signed by DeVante DeGrate from Jodeci in 1992 to Capitol/EMI Records. She was already writing with her long-time collaborator Timbaland, aka Timbaland, and with Sista's career terminally stalled since DeVante would not release any of its recordings, she concentrated on songwriting and production.

Her distinctive hee-haw rhyme on Gina Thompson's "The Things You Do" brought her wider exposure and several offers from record companies. Fiercely independent and ambitious, she signed to Elektra Records as a solo artist on the understanding that they would subsidize her own label, which became the Gold Mind. In 1997, she launched her solo career with the album "Supa Dupa Fly" and its lead single "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)".

The well-connected singer was provided with immediate exposure for the song via rotation play of its Hype Williams-directed video on MTV. Co-produced with long-time collaborator Timbaland and producer DJ Magic, the album received excellent reviews, although she was reluctant to commit herself fully to a career as a performer because she didn't want to get caught up and be an artist always on the go. She felt that it was hard to get into the studio once you commit to that kind of venture. The album also featured cameo appearances from Aaliyah and Busta Rhymes, for whom she has written songs. Despite her growing reputation and success, Elliott remained based in her hometown in Virginia.

In September 1998, she collaborated with Mel B from the Spice Girls on the one-off single "I Want You Back," which debuted at number 1 in the UK chart. Further writing and remixing work for Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson followed, although Elliott found time in her busy schedule to release her excellent sophomore album, "Da Real World," in July 1999. Incredibly, Elliott and Timbaland managed to surpass this with the follow-up "Miss E ... So Addictive," a stunning compendium of contemporary hip-hop and dance beats, urban ballads, and left-field samples that was instantly hailed as one of the finest albums of the new millennium.
BornJuly 1, 1971
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Missy Elliott in Honey (2003)
Missy Elliott in Honey (2003)
Missy Elliott in Honey (2003)
Missy Elliott in Honey (2003)
David Moscow and Missy Elliott in Honey (2003)
Missy Elliott in Honey (2003)
Missy Elliott in Honey (2003)
Laurieann Gibson, David Moscow, and Missy Elliott in Honey (2003)
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Missy Elliott at an event for 2019 MTV Video Music Awards (2019)
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Known for

Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor in Moulin Rouge! (2001)
Moulin Rouge!
7.6
  • Soundtrack("Zidler's Rap (Medley)")
  • 2001
Angelina Jolie in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
5.7
  • Soundtrack("Get Ur Freak On (Remix)")
  • 2001
Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Pink, and Mya in Christina Aguilera Feat. Lil Kim, Mya & P!Nk: Lady Marmalade (2001)
Christina Aguilera Feat. Lil Kim, Mya & P!Nk: Lady Marmalade
6.9
Music Video
  • Missy Elliott
  • 2001
Missy Elliott in Missy Elliott: Work It (2002)
Missy Elliott: Work It
7.0
Music Video
  • Missy Elliott
  • 2002

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Actress

  • Michael Croner, Noël Wells, and Philip Solomon in Craig of the Creek (2018)
    Craig of the Creek
    • (voice)
  • Anitta in Anitta x Missy Elliott: Lobby (2022)
    Anitta x Missy Elliott: Lobby
  • Missy Elliott: Cool Off (2020)
    Missy Elliott: Cool Off
  • Hydration
  • Missy Elliott in Missy Elliott: Why I Still Love You (2020)
    Missy Elliott: Why I Still Love You
  • Missy Elliott Feat. Sum1: DripDemeanor
  • Missy Elliott in Missy Elliott: Throw It Back (2019)
    Missy Elliott: Throw It Back
  • Lizzo Feat. Missy Elliott: Tempo (2019)
    Lizzo Feat. Missy Elliott: Tempo
  • Keala Settle, Kesha & Missy Elliott Feat. The Men of Queer Eye: This Is Me (The Reimagined Remix)
    • (singing voice)
  • Queen Latifah, Ryan Destiny, Jude Demorest, and Brittany O'Grady in Star (2016)
    Star
  • Missy Elliott Feat. Lamb: I'm Better
  • Patrick Stewart, Curtis Armstrong, Dee Bradley Baker, Chris Diamantopoulos, Jeff Fischer, Scott Grimes, David Koechner, Seth MacFarlane, Kevin Michael Richardson, Wendy Schaal, Daisuke Suzuki, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Mike Barker, Mike Henry, Rachael MacFarlane, and Matt McKenna in American Dad! (2005)
    American Dad!
    • (voice)
  • Missy Elliott in Missy Elliott Feat. Pharrell Williams: WTF (Where They from) (2015)
    Missy Elliott Feat. Pharrell Williams: WTF (Where They from)
  • Fantasia Feat. Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliott: Without Me
  • Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, Little Mix, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jesy Nelson in Little Mix Feat. Missy Elliott: How You Doin'? (2013)
    Little Mix Feat. Missy Elliott: How You Doin'?

Composer

  • Ski Mask the Slump God: Alien Sex
  • Missy Elliott: My Own Drum (2021)
    Missy Elliott: My Own Drum
  • Missy Elliott Feat. Sum1: DripDemeanor
  • Missy Elliott in Missy Elliott: Throw It Back (2019)
    Missy Elliott: Throw It Back
  • Lizzo Feat. Missy Elliott: Tempo (2019)
    Lizzo Feat. Missy Elliott: Tempo
  • Keala Settle, Kesha & Missy Elliott Feat. The Men of Queer Eye: This Is Me (The Reimagined Remix)
  • Missy Elliott in Missy Elliott Feat. Pharrell Williams: WTF (Where They from) (2015)
    Missy Elliott Feat. Pharrell Williams: WTF (Where They from)
    • (music by)
  • Monica: Until It's Gone
  • Monica Feat. Rick Ross: Anything (To Find You)
  • Monica in Monica: Everything to Me (2010)
    Monica: Everything to Me
  • Ginuwine Feat. Timbaland & Missy Eliott: Get Involved
  • K. Michelle: Fakin' It
  • Ciara Feat. Missy Elliott: Work (2009)
    Ciara Feat. Missy Elliott: Work
  • Missy Elliott: Ching-a-Ling/Shake Your Pom Pom
  • Keyshia Cole in Keyshia Cole Feat. Lil' Kim & Missy Elliot: Let It Go (2007)
    Keyshia Cole Feat. Lil' Kim & Missy Elliot: Let It Go

Videos9

WWE: The Videos Volume 1
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WWE: The Videos Volume 1
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Trailer 2:21
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The Voice: The Battles, Part 3
Trailer 1:41
The Voice: The Battles, Part 3
The Voice: Blake And Brad Paisley
Trailer 2:42
The Voice: Blake And Brad Paisley
The Voice: Adam And John Fogerty
Trailer 0:35
The Voice: Adam And John Fogerty
The Voice: Pharrell And Missy Elliott
Trailer 1:18
The Voice: Pharrell And Missy Elliott
The Voice: The Battles Premiere
Trailer 2:20
The Voice: The Battles Premiere
The Voice: Amy Vachal Vs. Jubal & Amanda
Trailer 1:58
The Voice: Amy Vachal Vs. Jubal & Amanda
The Voice: Gwen And Selena Gomez
Trailer 1:04
The Voice: Gwen And Selena Gomez

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    • July 1, 1971
    • Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
  • Other works
    TV commercial for Reebok.
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    • 1 Biographical Movie
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    • 4 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial
    • 3 Magazine Cover Photos

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    Has over 2,000 pairs of sneakers.
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    I'd stand on the side of the road when I was just a little girl singing on trash cans. People would roll down their windows saying, "Isn't she cute?". I had a vivid imagination. I always pretended it was some big stage. At family picnics they'd put me on the table and I'd just start singing.
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