Missy Elliott

Missy Elliott is an American rapper, singer, and producer born Melissa Arnette Elliott in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1971. One of the most innovative and influential figures in hip-hop and popular Music, Elliott has built a career marked by genre-defying creativity, chart-topping commercial success, and a willingness to experiment with production, dance, and visual presentation in ways that influenced virtually every subsequent female rapper and pop artist. Supa Dupa Fly (1997), her debut album, announced a revolutionary voice and production approach. Featuring the hit single The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly), the album's unconventional production (primarily by Timbaland), Elliott's rapid-fire delivery, and the groundbreaking Music Video established her as a major creative force. Da Real World (1999) and Miss E... So Addictive (2001) cemented her position as one of the dominant figures in hip-hop. Under Construction (2002) and The Cookbook (2005) continued to produce hit singles and demonstrate her Evolution. Elliott has been a prolific featured artist on tracks by other major figures, while maintaining a solo career and production Work. Her influence on hip-hop production, visual presentation, and female rap is incalculable. Missy Elliott has continued to record and perform occasionally, maintaining her status as one of the most respected figures in hip-hop history. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame and has been recognised as one of the most important artists of her generation.