Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott

Born: Portsmouth, VA, 1971

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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Jul 14 2008 6:30AM by Tracey Ford

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The Boombox Music Blog: Artist: Danity Kane feat. Missy Elliott Song: 'Bad Girl' Why You Should Listen: Missy joins the ladies of Bad Boy as they croon about their naughty sides on the second single off their sophomore album, 'Welcome to the Dollhouse.' Listen Now ... Read more

 
Jun 11 2008 12:30PM by Tracey Ford

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The Boombox Music Blog: Missy Elliott is putting the finishing touches on her much-delayed upcoming album dubbed 'Block Party. "It's one of those albums you can play out in the streets," Elliott said in a recent interview when explaining the inspiration for the album's ... Read more

 
Jun 10 2008 13:30PM by Sharks

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The Boombox Music Blog: To begin the season finale, the talented Miss Cherry made an early exit when she lost a street battle in a parking lot full of bumping lowriders. Though she got her licks in, calling Rece "Wonderwoman" and saying "Rece, this is gone with the ... Read more

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Released: 11/25/03
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Released: 11/12/02
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