Missy Elliot
Aka : Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot
Real Name : Melissa Elliot
Former Band : Sista
Born : July 1, 1971
Hometown : Portsmouth, Virginia

Missy Elliot Biography :

Born in Portsmouth, VA, in 1971 as Melissa Elliott, Missy’s professional music career began when Jodeci member/producer Devante Swing signed her and her group, Sista, to his Swing Mob record label. Unfortunately, Swing Mob Records fell through and along with it the plans for Sista’s debut album witch was never released. It was one of those bizarre twists of fate, however, that would give Missy an opportunity to flourish behind the scenes as a producer and writer - and even sometimes guest-star.

she began making guest appearances on songs by 702, MC Lyte, and SWV. Determined to move forward, Missy Elliot turned to longtime acquaintance Timbaland, who happened to be producing some tracks for Aaliyah’s One in a Million (1996) album. When Missy made her solo debut with 1997’s “Supa Dupa Fly”, she proved her viability as not only a talented rapper, but also as a musical video icon. The Hype Williams-directed video for "The Rain," the first single from Supa Dupa Fly, perfectly captured Missy’s colorful animated personality and raised the creative bar for hip-hop music videos.

In 1999, she returned with her much-awaited follow-up album, “Da Real World”, an even more ambitious album that featured two mammoth hits : "She’s a Bitch" and "Hot Boyz", teamed her with hip-hop’s elite Eminem, OutKast’s Big Boi, Redman.

Her third album, 2001’s “Miss E...So Addictive”, showcased more of her illustrious R&B vocals. While her trademark rap releases "Get Ur Freak On" and "One Minute Man" won praise, she also scored a hit with the ballad "Take Away," a duet with Ginuwine. Missy closes the album with the gospel tinged “I’m Not Perfect” featuring the Clark sisters, ending the 14 song opus on a humbling but uplifting coda. “Every album I try to do something gospel oriented. I was honored to be in the same room with the Clark Sisters. And the great thing about them is they always bring something to the table.” Instead of waiting her usual two years to release a new album, Missy’s fourth full-length effort, “Under Construction”, hit retailers in 2002. The album was loaded with old school hip-hop elements captured in the album artwork and song titles, including "Funky Fresh Dressed," "Bring The Pain" (featuring Method Man), "Back In The Day," and "Play That Beat."

Missy Elliott has courageously been willing to stake her reputation on every beat, every scorching R&B groove, on every one of her albums, “This Is Not A Test” included. “Another reason I called the album ’This Is Not A Test’ is because I’m saying ’don’t be alarmed’ but this record is as real as you can get for a Missy album. Some new treats Timbaland and me pulled out of the hat. We love making music. We realize how fortunate we are to be doing this.” Missy offers up a hip hop remix to the black power movement, threading some socially conscious food-for-thought amongst the album’s 14 songs. On the primal anthem Wake Up, for example, featuring Jay-Z, you’re witnessing an empowered Missy doing the talking here, floating her message to the masses with her usual flair for deft beats and an incomparable knack for subverting the hip hop grind.

Unlike most of urban music’s female superstars, Missy writes her own songs as well as performs them, and her creative wit in on a par with her stylish demeanor.

Missy Elliot Discography :

Missy Elliot Albums

Missy Elliot The cookbook
(2005)

Missy Elliot This is not a Test
(2003)

Missy Elliot Under Construction
(2002)

Missy Elliot Miss E ...So Addictive
(2001)

Missy Elliot Da Real World
(1999)

Missy Elliot Supa Dupa Fly
(1997)

More albums featuring Missy elliot :

- 702 : 702
- 702 : No Doubt
- 702 : Where My Girls At ?
- Aaliyah : Aaliyah
- Aaliyah : I Care 4 U
- Aaliyah : One in a Million
- Afrika Bambaataa : Presents Eastside
- Beyoncé : Dangerously in Love
- Boyz II Men : Evolution
- Destiny’s Child : This Is the Remix
- Destiny’s Child : Writing’s on the Wall
- DJ Luck : DJ Luck & Mc Neat Presents, Vol. 3
- DJ Skribble : Skribble’s House
- Elusion : Think About It
- Eve : Ruff Ryder’s First Lady Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryder’s First L
- Funkmaster Flex : Vibe Hits, Vol. 1
- Ginuwine : Ginuwine...The Bachelor
- Jodeci : Show, The After Party, The Hotel
- Johnny Budz : Hit Factory
- Karen Clark Sheard : 2nd Chance
- Knoc-Turn’al : L.A. Confidential Presents : Knoc-Turn’a
- LeVert : Whole Scenario
- Lil’ Kim : Not Tonight [#2]
- Lil’ Kim : Not Tonight [#1]
- Mariah Carey : Rainbow
- Mark Dynamix : Groove Terminator
- Mary J. Blige : No More Drama
- Masters at Work Tenth Anniversary Collection, Pt. 2 : 19
- MC Lyte : Seven & Seven
- Me’Shell NdegéOcello Cookie : The Anthropological Mixtape
- Melanie B. : Hot
- Monica : After the Storm
- Mya : Moodring
- Mya : My Love Is Like... Wo/No Sleep Tonight
- Nicole : Make It Hot
- New Order : Back to Mine
- Original Television Soundtrack : MTV’s Hip Hopera : Carmen
- Original Soundtrack : Any Given Sunday
- Original Soundtrack : Big Momma’s House
- Original Soundtrack : Booty Call
- Original Soundtrack : Brown Sugar
- Original Soundtrack : Dangerous Minds
- Original Soundtrack : Fighting Temptations
- Original Soundtrack : Honey
- Original Soundtrack : Nothing to Lose
- Original Soundtrack : Soul Food
- Original Soundtrack : Sprung
- Original Soundtrack : Tomb Raider
- Original Soundtrack : Why Do Fools Fall in Love
- Paula Cole : Amen
- Playa : Cheers 2 U
- Rahzel : The Godfather of Noyze Make the Music 2000
- Redman : Malpractice
- Riddler Dance : Mix NYC, Vol. 5
- Shades : Shades
- Sisters with Voices : Greatest Hits
- SWV : Greatest Hits
- SWV : Release Some Tension
- Taral Hicks : This Time
- Tha Truth : Makin’ Moves Everyday
- The Chemical Brothers : Music : Response
- Timbaland : Tim’s Bio
- Timbaland & Magoo : Up Jumps Da Boogie
- TLC : 3D
- Total : What About Us [#1]
- Total : Kima, Keisha & Pam
- Trina : Diamond Princess
- Whitney Houston : Just Whitney
- Whitney Houston : My Love Is Your Love
- Wyclef Jean : Preacher’s Son

Missy Elliot Filmography  :
Pootie Tang (2001)
Honey (2003)
Shark Tale (2004) (voice)
Fade to Black (2004) (documentary)
Just for Kicks (2005) (documentary)

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Missy Elliot, by hannah [2008-11-18 00:19:20]

Missy i no u don’t send bak on these but i woulld real like to no ur fav colour if u have any pets n their names aswell as ur fav song that u sang well anyways TTFN (ta ta for now)

Missy Elliot, by hannah [2008-11-17 03:57:12]

hey missy i love you i had to do a project on my favourite musican and i picked u, u r my idol

Missy Elliot, by 22 [2008-09-25 13:01:47]

Missy you are best MC in the world, I love your songs, come to Croatia one day. Keep doin well and make more songs wit Trina

Missy Elliot, by tracey [2008-07-15 09:15:08]

i think she is awesome and i have i have learnt the dance for the video clips

Missy Elliot, by Jerrica Wilson [2008-06-12 01:43:30]

Missy Elliott u r my favorite rapper in the world u have change my life n i am a better person now think u 4 everything love u ur biggest fane Jerrica Wilson

Missy Elliot, by zanetta ross [2008-02-26 14:06:33]

im a cancer too my B day is july 17

Missy Elliot, by zanetta ross [2008-02-26 14:05:29]

missy I love all your songs I even made dance moves to them

Missy Elliot, by THE GAME [2007-12-05 05:29:48]

ID RIDE YO BIG ASS UNTIL U TURN BLUE

Missy Elliot, by beautifulll [2007-06-24 18:54:09]

hie yo u a cool love yo songs and dances

Missy Elliot, by beautifulll [2007-06-24 18:52:16]

hot hot hot luv yo songs u a so cool.love yo dances too.

Missy Elliot, by Gabby [2007-04-26 09:04:25]

whats good missy keep on doing ur thing

> Missy Elliot, by MIZZPOOH [2006-07-01 17:27:48]

YO MISSY ELLIOT IS A SICK INDIVISUAL.SHE HAS ALOT OF TALENT SHE IS AN ORIGINAL PERSON ESPECIALLY WITH VIDEOS.SHE DOES THINGS THAT NO ONE ELSE THINKS OF.MISSY HAS COME ALONG WAY WHICH IS GOOD AND SHE DOESN’T WORRY ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT HER BECAUSE THAT JUST PROMOTES HER MORE.MISSY SEEMS LIKE A FUN PERSON TO BE AROUND.MISSYHAS DONE ALOT OF THINGS IN THE INDUSTRY WE CALL HIP-HOP.I AM A BIG FAN AND WILL SUPPORT MISSY ON WHAT EVER SHE DOES.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND WEIRD VIDEO’S.KEEP EM COMING. MIZZPOOHBEAR

> Missy Elliot, by Maria [2006-05-14 19:19:09]

YO GIRL !!!LUV YA !!!UR DA BEST !!!!!!!!

> Missy Elliot, by bigdaddy [2006-04-30 14:14:38]

Missy is the reigning queen right now cant see nobody taking that throne.

> Missy Elliot, by Mary [2006-04-30 01:10:22]

a yo missy without u the world would be lost u is tallent female in the business most creative i love u girl

> Missy Elliot, by your#1 fan from st.maarten [2006-03-25 06:18:40]

yo missy love u sososo much and keep doin what u doin

> Missy Elliot, by Akeisha Simmons [2006-01-05 17:10:33]

MISSY IS THE BEST LADY RAPPER I LOVE HER SONG MUSIC MAKE ME LOOSE CONTROL SHE IS THE BEST IN THE WEST

> Missy Elliot, by nala [2005-12-17 19:44:28]

ooo my god i like this girl soo most ..she is the best rappers 4-ever she ben alweys the best rapper....love ya baby (L)Missy Elliott is BEST !!! I shake my ass when i her your music :) love ya (L)

> Missy Elliot, by DJ KIKKA SHOT [2005-12-04 18:13:03]

Missy Elliott da BEST !!!SHE’S A GREAT artist...i’ve got the last CD "the cookbook" and I like SO MUCH !!!! HIP-HOP DON’T STOP !!!!DJ KIKKA $SHOT$ IN DA HOUSE