Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott is an alternative hip-hop artist from Portsmouth, Virginia.
Virginia rapper, producer and video visionary who, with Timbaland, made hip-hop sound like the future, starting with Supa Dupa Fly.
Who is Missy Elliott?
Missy Elliott is a rapper, singer, songwriter and producer from Portsmouth, Virginia. She works closely with producer Timbaland, a friend from her hometown.
Known for
Her debut Supa Dupa Fly (1997) with "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)", followed by hits like "Get Ur Freak On", "Work It" and "Lose Control". She also wrote and produced for artists like Aaliyah. In 2023 she became the first female rapper inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Style
Futuristic beats, weird sounds and playful, catchy flows, together with groundbreaking, surreal music videos. Bold, funny and always unique.
Impact
Missy pushed the sound and visuals of hip-hop forward and proved that a woman could be a top rapper, producer and songwriter at the same time.
Missy Elliott: quick answers
What genre is Missy Elliott?
Missy Elliott’s music falls under Alternative Hip-Hop. Missy Elliott is part of Southern hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.
Where is Missy Elliott from?
Missy Elliott is from Portsmouth, Virginia.
When did Missy Elliott start?
Missy Elliott has been active since 1991.
Which artists are similar to Missy Elliott?
If you like Missy Elliott, listen to André 3000, Busta Rhymes, Left Eye, Lil' Kim, N.E.R.D., OutKast, Timbaland and TLC.
