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Missy Elliott

Born: Portsmouth, VA, 1989

Years Active: 1998-2005

Influenced by: Yo-Yo, Roxanne Shanté, Teena Marie, Salt-N-Pepa, Chaka Khan, Prince, Millie Jackson, Betty Davis, MC Lyte, Trina, Queen Latifah

Genre: Hip-Hop

Biography: No female rap artist paralleled the success of Missy Elliott, neither during her reign nor before, and none was more ...

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Feb 05 2008 9:00AM by Tracey Ford

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The Boombox Music Blog: Missy Elliott is putting the power in the hands of her fans. The five-time Grammy-winning rapper is offering fans an opportunity to name her upcoming album via her official website, www.missy-elliott.com. Submissions are due by February 20, and a... Read more

 
Jan 29 2008 11:00AM by Tracey Ford

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The Boombox Music Blog: Always an innovator, Missy Elliott has teamed up with Walt Disney Studios to create a stereoscopic 3-D music video for two tracks set to appear in the upcoming 'Step It Up 2 the Streets' film, hitting theaters February 14. The video, which will... Read more

 
Nov 29 2007 12:00PM by PopEater Staff

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The Boombox Music Blog: Missy Elliott, 'I'm Really Hot' Missy Elliott got "krump" in 'I'm Really Hot,' but the move originated in California. Just bring your arms up close to your chest and shake your body. Previous Next... Read more

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