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Missy Elliott

Missy Elliott has been one of the most significant female rappers on the scene since the mid- to late '90s, when she began making guest appearances on songs by 702, MC Lyte, and SWV. Since then, Missy has stayed far ahead of the competition, a credit to her rap style that glides effortlessly over pummeling tracks from Timbaland, her longtime beat partner. The duo have established themselves as a noteworthy production team, penning songs for some of the aforementioned acts as well as for Aaliyah, New Edition, Ginuwine, and Total. When Missy made her solo debut with 1997's Supa Dupa Fly, she proved her viability not only as a talented rapper, but also as a music video icon. The Hype Williams-directed video for "The Rain," the first single from Supa Dupa Fly,...
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