Missy Elliott

• Genre: East Coast Rap/Hip-Hop
• Hometown: Portsmouth
• Missy Elliott Website

About

A popular and prolific emcee/producer/songwriter, Missy Elliott has been riding the charts ever since the release of her hugely successful 1997 debut LP Supa Dupa Fly. After refining her skills writing hit songs for artists like Aaliyah, her first album blew up thanks to distinct, ultra-catchy production coupled with Missy's strong and sassy vocals. She's been on a roll ever since, with more albums, tons of collaborations, and many hit singles ("The Rain," "Get Ur Freak On," "One Minute Man," etc.) to her credit. In 2005, she released her fifth album The Cookbook, scoring yet another hit with the hyperactive dancefloor favorite "Lose Control" featuring Ciara and Fat Man Scoop. Loved by ladies and fellas, music critics and the general public, Missy Elliott continues her reign as one of hip-hop and R&B's most influential and hardest working artists.

- Brolin Winning