Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott: Supa Dupa Fly (1997). A Sonic Adventure...

<p>B. Cox looks back at <strong>Missy &#34;Misdemeanor&#34; Elliott</strong>&#39;s debut album <em>Supa Dupa Fly</em> as it turns 25. After spending the beginning part of her career with Devante&#39;s Swing Mob Records with her girl group Sista (which never materialized an album), she linked up with childhood friend and producer <strong>Timothy &#34;Timbaland&#34; Mosley</strong> from Virginia and began collaborating producing and writing songs, most notably for <strong>Aaliyah</strong>&#39;s smash <em>One In A Million </em>album in 1996.</p><p>After signing with Elektra Records and starting her own label, Goldmind, the two recorded and produced Missy&#39;s debut in only two weeks. What resulted was a platinum selling album that featured two successful singles, &#34;The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)&#34; and &#34;Sock It 2 Me&#34; with equally visually catchy videos to accompany them.</p><p>Missy unique and unorthodox rapping style, voice, mannerism coupled with her singing talents and mixed Timbaland&#39;s futuristic beats that combined unique melodies, rapid drums and deep bass lines served as a template for both of their careers over the next quarter century. It made Missy a star that would cross over in to pop and mainstream success and Timbaland one of the best and well respected producers in the industry.</p><p><strong><u>Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Online</u></strong></p><p><a href="http://www.vaultclassicpod.com/" rel="nofollow">www.vaultclassicpod.com</a></p><p><strong><u>Support The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffee</u></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpod" rel="nofollow">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpod</a></p><p><strong><u>Show Notes</u></strong></p><p><strong>The Ringer: How Missy Elliott brought &#39;Supa Dupa Fly&#39; to Life. </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.theringer.com/2021/7/15/22578525/how-missy-elliot-brought-supa-dupa-fly-to-life" rel="nofollow">https://www.theringer.com/2021/7/15/22578525/how-missy-elliot-brought-supa-dupa-fly-to