ArtistInfo

Missy Elliott

voc, *1971 US, Portsmouth, Virginia
Singer / Musician / Songwriter / Producer of Hip-Hop/Rap
A.k.a. Melissa Arnette Elliott Melissa Elliott (2) Misdemeanor Of Sista

Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known under her stage name Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott or simply Missy Elliott, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Elliott embarked on her music career with all-female R&B group Sista in the early 1990s and later became part of the Swing Mob collective along with childhood friend and producer Timbaland with whom she worked on projects for Aaliyah, 702, Total, and SWV. Following several guest appearances, in 1997, she launched her solo career with the release of her debut album Supa Dupa Fly, which spawned the hit single "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" and "Sock It 2 Me". The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, the highest-charting debut for a female rapper at the time. Her following album Da Real Wo

Instruments

• Vocals
• Backing Vocals

Genres

• Hip-Hop/Rap
• Electronic
• R&B/Soul
• Reggae
• Dance