Missy Elliott is one of one.
Rapper. Singer. Songwriter. Producer. Feminist. Creative Genius.
Missy Elliott's career has been groundbreaking since she first stepped onto the scene in the '90s. With a style ahead of her time, she's always been the type of artist to step outside the box. One of the most idolized aspects of her artistry is her music videos. Whether she's working with video directors like Hype Williams or Dave Meyers, fans can always count on Missy's visuals to be eccentric, energetic, colorful, and futuristic. She was long overdue for receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.
Missy is a trendsetter who continues to break records. In addition to her own discography, she's written and produced for a number of artists including Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Monica, and Aaliyah. She also became the first female hip hop artist inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame.
To celebrate our favorite supa dupa fly girl, here are 20 songs that are perfect for an essential Missy Elliott playlist.
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